ODI World Cup 2023: AB de Villiers gives a warm hug to Virat Kohli on his 35th birthday ahead of IND vs SA clash

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Birthday wishes and a promise
A promise fulfilled with a warm hug
- Here is the video

The camaraderie and deep friendship between two cricketing icons, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, have been a well-known secret in the cricketing world. Their partnership in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) created a special bond that extended beyond the boundaries of the cricket field.

Birthday wishes and a promise

As Kohli is celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, his former RCB teammate, De Villiers, made a heartwarming gesture. The former South African captain took to social media to extend his best wishes to the Indian batting sensation and promised to give him a warm birthday hug.

In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), De Villiers affectionately referred to Kohli as “my biscuit” and conveyed his heartfelt birthday wishes. He spoke of their close friendship and expressed his excitement about meeting Kohli on this special day.

“Virat Kohli, my biscuit, Happy-Happy Birthday. I hope you have the most amazing day. You are my brother, you know that. Lots of love from me to you. I am really happy that I will be seeing you today on your birthday, will give you a big hug. See you at the ground. Thanks for all the great memories and the good times that we have had together. Happy Birthday my friends, enjoy your day,” De Villiers said in the heartwarming video.

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A promise fulfilled with a warm hug

True to his word, De Villiers met Kohli ahead of the India-South Africa match in the ODI World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The heartwarming exchange was captured on video and subsequently shared on social media.

In the video, the two cricketing greats can be seen sharing a warm embrace and engaging in a brief conversation. Their friendship and camaraderie were on full display, bringing joy to cricket fans worldwide.