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News18
11 hours ago
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- News18
Did Virat Kohli-AB de Villiers Have A Mini Breakup? Proteas Legend Makes Big Reveal
Last Updated: AB de Villiers has revealed that Virat Kohli ignored him for months after he disclosed Anushka Sharma's pregnancy. Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers has revealed that Virat Kohli didn't speak to him for a while after he disclosed that the latter and his wife Anushka Sharma were expecting their second child, while speaking on an YouTube show, which seemingly didn't go down well with Kohli. De Villiers let things slip in February last year, while on a YouTube live, saying that Anushka was pregnant with her second child with Kohli. The news came as a massive announcement for fans, as the pregnancy had been kept under wraps by both Kohli and Anushka. De Villiers has opened up on the matter and said that an angry Kohli had ignored him for multiple months. 'I know we were in the same boat because we spoke about it. He's been in touch with me over the last six months. Thank goodness, because I did have a bit of a footfall not so long ago when they were expecting their second child (De Villiers had publicly announced it before Kohli)," De Villiers said while speaking to 'So I was very relieved when he started talking to me again. So he was talking about… We all know he went through a bit of a patch and sort of wanted to bounce a few ideas off me, how I get through certain moments of my life," De Villiers added. The former South Africa cricketer said that he supported Kohli with all his heart and hoped that the latter had a lot more ODIs left in him. 'And I support him 100% with that. He's had a wonderful career and I want him to enjoy his cricket until the very last ball. And if that is the way forward for him, then great, I'm right behind him," De Villiers said. After RCB's IPL 2025 win, Kohli embraced the former South Africa cricketer, who was in the stands in Ahmedabad to support the franchise. In the moment of victory, Kohli ensured that two of RCB's biggest stalwarts, De Villiers and Chris Gayle, were in front of the celebrations.
India Today
12 hours ago
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- India Today
Why Virat Kohli did not speak to AB de Villiers for months? Legend reveals
Former cricketer AB de Villiers revealed that Virat Kohli did not speak to the batter for several months after he had mistakenly revealed the latter was expecting his second child. AB de Villiers let things slip in February 2024, while on a YouTube live, stating that Anushka was pregnant with her second child with Virat news came as a huge announcement for the fans, as the pregnancy had been kept under wraps by both Kohli and Anushka. Speaking to in an interview, de Villiers finally opened up on the matter and said that an angry Kohli had ghosted him for several South Africa legend revealed that Kohli reached out to him six months back, during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25, when he was going through a difficult patch in his career. "I know we were in the same boat because we spoke about it. He's been in touch with me over the last six months. Thank goodness, because I did have a bit of a footfall not so long ago when they were expecting their second child (De Villiers had publicly announced it before Kohli). So I was very relieved when he started talking to me again," de Villiers said in an interview."So he was talking about... We all know he went through a bit of a patch and sort of wanted to bounce a few ideas off me — how did I get through certain moments of my life. So I knew what kind of phase he was going through, considering his age, how many games he's played, the dynamics of being in the team all the time, the politics thereof as of things weigh in on you. And I shared with him from the heart what I felt and what I think, what I'm seeing from the side, watching him on the screen. So very happy that he's still around playing cricket. And the decision to not play Test cricket would have come from the Villiers said that he supported Virat Kohli with all his heart and hoped that the batter had a lot more ODI cricket left in him."And I support him 100% with that. He's had a wonderful career, and I want him to enjoy his cricket until the very last ball. And if that is the way forward for him, then great, I'm right behind him. Hopefully, a lot more white-ball cricket for him left," he Reel
India.com
13 hours ago
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- India.com
Virat Kohli once stopped talking to Ab de Villiers due to..., former RCB star reveals...
In this collection of pictures we shall shall know why Virat Kohli once stopped talking to former RCB star cricketer Ab de Villiers. Let's dive in. Former South African captain AB de Villiers and Indian legend Virat Kohli are considered very good friends. Recently, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers hugged each other a few minutes before the final of IPL 2025. At the same time, after RCB's victory, the two great players were seen sharing the screen for the interview and celebrating. But AB de Villiers has made a shocking revelation about Virat, which has caught everyone's attention. AB de Villiers has revealed that his close friend and Indian cricket star Virat Kohli did not talk to him for several months last year due to a mistake. This mistake happened when de Villiers accidentally made public an information related to Kohli's personal life. However, now the conversation between the two has started again, which has given relief to de Villiers. In fact, in early 2024, Virat Kohli took a break from the Test series against England held in India citing personal reasons. At that time, de Villiers, while answering a question on his YouTube channel, claimed that Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child, and that is why Kohli withdrew from the series. "I know we were in the same boat because we spoke about it. He's been in touch with me over the last six months. Thank goodness! Because I did have a bit of a footfall not too long ago when they were expecting their second child. So, I was very relieved when he started talking to me again," de Villiers told This statement created a stir on social media, but a few days later de Villiers apologized and said that his information was wrong. Later it turned out to be true that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed their son Akaay on February 15, 2024, but this statement of de Villiers had raised questions about Kohli's privacy at that time.
Time of India
15 hours ago
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- Time of India
Did Virat Kohli ghost AB de Villiers? South African legend admits 'blunder', says 'relieved when he started talking again'
File Pic: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers AB de Villiers has revealed that Virat Kohli did not speak to him for months after the South African great made a public blunder in early 2024 about the Indian star's personal life. Kohli eventually resumed contact later that year, much to de Villiers' relief. Speaking to de Villiers said he was relieved to be back on speaking terms with Kohli. 'Thank goodness! Because I did have a bit of a footfall not too long ago when they were expecting their second child. So, I was very relieved when he started talking to me again,' he said. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The incident dates back to early 2024, when Kohli had withdrawn from the home Test series against England, citing personal reasons. While speculation mounted, de Villiers claimed on his YouTube channel that Kohli had taken the break because his wife, Anushka Sharma , was expecting their second child. Days later, he issued a public apology, calling it 'a terrible mistake.' Poll Do you think AB de Villiers' public comment affected his friendship with Virat Kohli? Yes, it strained their friendship. No, it was a minor issue. 'Family comes first and then Cricket… That information was wrong and not true at all,' de Villiers had said in a separate interview with Dainik Bhaskar. 'Whatever the reason for his break, I hope he comes back stronger.' While the claim turned out to be accurate — the couple welcomed their son Akaay on February 15 — the premature disclosure strained their friendship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'South Africa kept fighting, deserved champions': Pat Cummins Reflecting on Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket, de Villiers added, 'He went through a bit of a patch and wanted to bounce some ideas off me... I'm happy he is still around playing cricket. That decision comes from the heart, and I support him 100 per cent.' The pair's friendship, forged at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has long been one of the most admired in cricket.
India.com
16 hours ago
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- India.com
AB de Villiers Reveals Why Virat Kohli Didn't Speak To Him For Months And How They Rebuilt Their Friendship
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has revealed that his close friendship with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli went through a rough patch, triggered by an unintentional slip-up during a livestream. The Pregnancy Leak That Sparked Silence In a recent interview with de Villiers hinted that Kohli didn't speak to him for months, possibly because of a personal incident. The former Proteas batter had confirmed during a livestream last year that Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were expecting their second child news that hadn't been publicly shared at the time. This revelation came after Kohli withdrew from the Test series against England for personal reasons. A few days later, de Villiers clarified in another video that he had made a mistake and the information was incorrect at the time of sharing. 'I did have a bit of a footfall not too long ago when they were expecting their second child,' de Villiers admitted. 'So, I was very relieved when he started talking to me again.' Kohli and de Villiers Reunite After RCB's Title Win Despite the period of silence, the bond between the two cricketing greats seems to have been restored. Earlier this month, Kohli and de Villiers shared an emotional hug after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. The duo, who formed one of the most celebrated batting partnerships in IPL history, were seen celebrating together on the field, rekindling memories of their golden years at the franchise. Kohli's Test Retirement and a Heartfelt Conversation De Villiers also spoke about Kohli's recent decision to retire from Test cricket, saying that the Indian batter had reached out to him for guidance during a tough phase in his career. 'He's been in touch with me over the last six months,' said de Villiers. 'We all know he went through a bit of a patch and sort of wanted to bounce a few ideas off me how I got through certain moments of my life.' He continued, 'I knew what kind of phase he was going through, considering his age and how many games he's played, and the dynamics of being in the team all the time the politics thereof as well. So, I shared with him from the heart what I felt and what I thought watching him on the screen.' Despite the past misunderstanding, de Villiers emphasized that he stands by Kohli and supports the choices he makes regarding his cricketing future. 'I'm happy he is still around playing cricket and that the decision (to retire from Tests) comes from the heart. I support him 100 percent with that,' de Villiers concluded.
