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'Virat Kohli was a bit cocky': AB de Villiers makes honest admission
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As IPL 2026 approaches, AB de Villiers reflected on his early impressions of Virat Kohli. Initially put off by Kohli’s cockiness, De Villiers realised it mirrored his own competitive drive. Over time, mutual respect grew, and a chance encounter during a Test match laid the foundation for their legendary RCB partnership, turning initial tension into one of cricket’s most iconic bromances.