Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has come out strongly in support of Indian batting legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohlicondemning those who continue to criticize the duo despite their recent stellar performances. De Villiers’ comments came after Rohit and Kohli produced a masterclass in the third ODI against Australia, leading India to a comprehensive nine-wicket win.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli silence critics with their dominant partnership
India’s experienced batting pair had come under harsh criticism after their low scores in the opening matches of the ODI series. Rohit scored just 8 runs in the first game while Kohli was dismissed for a duck in both the first and second ODI. However, the third and final match saw the seasoned campaigners answer their opponents in style.
Rohit hit a majestic 121 off 118 balls, while Kohli contributed a fluent 74 to steer India to victory with an impressive 168-run stand. Their partnership not only secured a convincing victory for the hosts, but reminded fans and critics alike of their unparalleled class and experience in pressure situations.
AB de Villiers defends Ro-Ko against ‘unfair negativity’
On his YouTube channel, De Villiers expressed his disappointment at how quickly some people turn on players as they approach the later stages of their careers. The former Proteas batsman did not hold back and used strong words to describe the negativity towards the two Indian superstars.
“I don’t know what it is about people – or if I can even call them that. Cockroaches crawling out of their holes when players reach the end of their careers. Why? Why would anyone pour negative energy into players who have given their lives for their country and for this beautiful game of cricket? This is the perfect time to celebrate them,” he says. said De Villiers.
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De Villiers urges fans to celebrate legends
De Villiers, who shares a close friendship with both Rohit and Kohli, further stated that while a small section of fans may criticize them, the majority still appreciates their contributions to Indian cricket. He urged everyone to focus on celebrating their achievements rather than tearing them down.
“They’ve come under a lot of criticism in recent months. Everyone seems to want to put pressure on them, and I have no idea why. I’m obviously referring to a minority, because I think most people are still celebrating Rohit and Virat and their incredible careers. It’s a fantastic time to celebrate them again,” added De Villiers.
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