Will never leave RCB: Virat Kohli tells his IPL teammate AB de Villiers

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, old friends and teammates from the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) revealed their great admiration and love for the team, even when the tournament itself failed to start in its 2020 edition due to the blockage of coronaviruses in the country. Chatting during an Instagram Live session on Friday, Kohli stated that he has no intention of leaving the black and brown franchise with AB seconding him with a twist.

“It’s been 12 years and it’s an amazing journey, so surreal. You’ve been here 9 years yourself. For a lot of people, obviously it’s about achieving the ultimate goal for RCB. We’ve been close three times but I didn’t. That will always be our dream together and I was thinking that there is no way in any scenario to think about leaving this team. Due to love and care, the franchise has proven. You can feel emotional about the season going well or not, but have that loyalty to Bangalore , with RCB it’s quite surreal. Until the moment I play IPL, regardless of how we play, I will never leave this team, “said Kohli.

In response, AB joked that Kohli, of course, has the luxury of a safe place on the side, which is not the case with others like him who have to continually act to retain their place on the team.

“Not everyone is as sure to stay on the side as you are (laughs). They certainly have been my inspiration for quite a few years. I never want to leave Bangalore, but I know I have to score runs if I want to stay. Next. That really pushed me to me and obviously the fans, but every time I look back playing in IPL or South Africa or any team, you think of relationships and friends. You think of special moments, the atmosphere of the crowd. Those are the things you never want to give away. being in Bangalore because I don’t know how many years to come, “de Villiers replied.

Kohli and de Villiers also discussed the current coronavirus crisis with the Indian captain noting that time in confinement has put many things in perspective. Both players also agreed that many things will not be the same as long as things return to normal.

“I’m pretty optimistic that at some point we’ll definitely have something because things are moving in the right direction. When things get back to normal, I don’t see things going back to the way they were before everything happened. I think there’s going to be a lot of changes. A lot of people have to show a lot of discipline. What I have seen in this phase is that there are many times that you become selfish and think ‘I am doing this and I am doing that’ but in reality, you are not controlling anything “, Kohli said.

“No one can do anything in the current situation. We all have to swallow our ego, follow what we are told and just be grateful for life. Try to help those in need. It really puts things in perspective when you don’t.” . “I have no control over anything. I think it is going to drastically change the part of enjoyment for many people. People will stop being so serious about their own games or results. I guess pure love for everything is going to arise.” Kohli added.