AB de Villiers Responds To World Cup Criticism, Finds Support In Virat Kohli And Yuvraj Singh
South Africa had a terrible World Cup, and they performed below their standards. A team that promised much, failed to deliver. They missed the services of their icon Ab de Villiers, who had called it quits last year.
South Africa had a terrible World Cup, and they performed below their standards. A team that promised much, failed to deliver. They missed the services of Ab de Villiers, who had called it quits last year. The saga around his retirement though didn't die down, and continued during the mega tournament.
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There had been rife speculation that he had made himself available for the World Cup, but wasn't picked. Now the man himself has responded on his social media handles, giving an emotional and detailed version of the events.
After his post, de Villiers has found ally in Indian captain, Virat Kohli, and now retired, Yuvraj Singh. The two quickly took to Instagram, to offer their support. Virat Kohli's comment on De Villiers' instagram post read, ¡°My brother you are the most honest and committed man I know. It¡¯s been unfortunate to see this happen to you. But know that we stand with you and believe in you. Seing people enter your personal space has been sad to see and uncalled for.More love and power to you and your beautiful family. Me and anushka are Always here for you guys (SIC).¡±
It wasn't just Kohli, but Yuvraj also lend his support to his 'friend' de Villiers and commented, ¡°My dear friend and legend, your one of the nicest guys iv ever played cricket with an absolute gem of a person ! There was never a chance for s a in this World Cup to win without you ! It is your country¡¯s loss no to have you in the squad not yours . The bigger the player more the criticism! We all know what a gentleman you are. #respect (SIC).¡±
de Villiers has faced heavy criticism for his decision to retire last year, but he revealed he took time to respond, as he didn't want to disrupt South Africa's World Cup campaign. With the respect his has earned over the years, it's only fair the cricket fraternity is coming out in his defence.
