Faf du Plessis, the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, recently opened up about his childhood friendship with star batter AB de Villiers. According to Faf, AB was always a god-gifted player who caught everyone’s attention with his brilliant batting skills and power-hitting abilities.
The two South African cricketers were classmates and roommates at Affies from 1998-2002. In a recent interview with the RCB podcast, Faf revealed that they were initially rivals in primary school, but their competitive relationship eventually blossomed into a lifelong friendship.
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Despite their initial rivalry, Faf had nothing but praise for AB, hailing him as the best player with the right people’s attention on him. The RCB captain said that he expected Villiers to play brilliantly and inspire everyone to play for South Africa.
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Faf also revealed that AB played multiple sports during their school days but ultimately focused on cricket. He was an exceptional sportsman who was naturally gifted at everything he did. AB even scored three hundreds in five games during a national tournament against all the other states.
Overall, it’s clear that Faf and AB share a deep bond that extends beyond their cricketing careers. Their story is a testament to the power of sports in bringing people together and forming lifelong friendships. As the IPL 2023 approaches, we can only hope that their friendship continues to flourish and inspire cricket fans around the world.