Former cricketer AB de Villiers has strongly defended Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He criticized those spreading negativity about the players. De Villiers stated that both cricketers deserve celebration for their contributions. Kohli and Sharma recently silenced critics with strong performances in an ODI series against Australia. Their efforts secured a significant win for India.
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