Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are the only two players with more than 200 associations in T20. (File photo / BCCI)
Speaking of their combination with Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), AB de Villiers said they make a “nice combination” due to their contrasting styles. He also elaborated on what techniques the two have learned from each other.
“We face different bowlers. I personally like to attack a little earlier, not showing weakness from the start. I’m before the trigger. I want bowlers to feel from the beginning that it will be a problem if I am allowed to hit 5 overs, “De Villiers told Harsha Bhogle in an episode of Cricbuzz in Conversation on Wednesday.
“Virat is a more reliable hitter. He is the one you want to hit for 15 overs. I’m better off in a way that could change the game faster, get an injection that could make the game swing. So together we are a good combo, “he said.
Kohli and De Villiers are the only two players with more than 200 associations in T20. They have over 100 RCB associations in 69 innings. Saying that the two enjoy fighting in each other’s company, De Villiers spoke about what they have learned from each other.
According to Zaheer Khan’s contribution that Kohli picked up the nuances of the shot and the hook shot from him, De Villiers said he had a natural advantage with short balls due to the type of shots in South Africa, so he conveyed some input. to Kohli on that one. He added that he himself has learned techniques to play bowling from Kohli.
“You need to extend your arms with the short ball. It is difficult for the mind to understand. The faster the bowler, the more you think you need more time, you need to pull. But you really need to (reach out and) go get it. It becomes much easier to control it. That is what I think Virat has been successful in recent years. Extend your arms and then twist your wrists to keep it down, ”said De Villiers.
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