There is growing curiosity about how Virat Kohli will perform in the IPL 2025 season. Last year, Kohli faced criticism over his strike rate, with notable scrutiny during matches against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur. RCB lost those games, which fueled the debate.
"I feel Virat's taken unnecessary criticism over the last few seasons. I feel he's batting incredibly well. There's no doubt some of the outside noise has maybe influenced him a bit," said de Villiers during Star Sports Press Room while replying to a Hindustan Times query.
Definitely Has Those Doubts in His Head - AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers said that players, including Virat Kohli, often question their abilities, their role in the team, and whether they should change their approach. The former cricketer praised Virat for his ability to overcome these mental struggles, especially in crucial moments.
"But the one thing about Virat is he's always had the ability to, when it matters most, cross that line for his team, block everything out, and it's business time. You could see the focus in his eyes at the Champions Trophy."
RCB Target Maiden IPL Title in 2025 Season
For IPL 2025, RCB appointed Rajat Patidar as captain. The squad includes key players like Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Tim David, along with experienced pacers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. RCB will start their campaign on March 22 against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
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