AB de Villiers compares Virat Kohli to the greatest athletes and says “He is the best”.

AB de Villiers, a former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate and close friend of Virat Kohli, showered the Indian cricket superstar with high praise. According to de Villiers, Kohli’s caliber places him in the league of legendary sports icons such as Tiger Woods, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

In de Villiers’ view, Kohli’s insatiable hunger and determination to be the best are what distinguishes him from others. He believes that this exceptional quality is a common thread among some of the world’s greatest sporting legends. Kohli’s unwavering drive to excel has earned him admiration and respect from fellow players and fans alike.

AB de Villiers on his YT video said :-

“What a remarkable man (Virat Kohli) and player. He has got a huge following around the world. Why? Because he is the best, in my humble opinion. It’s been an absolute pleasure to play with and against Virat, and there are a few things that stand out to me. Yes, he has got the talent, he has played from a very young age, he was earmarked as one of the big up-and-coming players for India.

“But one thing stands out, and it is a similar thing that I see in all the greatest sportsmen around the world. I see it in Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, all of them have one thing in common: desire, hunger, and a fighting spirit. The desire to never give up. They want to be the best.”