AB de Villiers has defended Virat Kohli against criticism regarding his strike rate in the IPL, highlighting Kohli's consistent performance and crucial role for RCB. De Villiers reminded critics of past comments about Kohli's slow batting, pointing to his recent high strike rate as evidence to the contrary. He emphasized Kohli's reliability and importance to the team's success.
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