During a recent chat with the Willow Talk Podcast based in Australia, Kagiso Rabada, as is his custom, showered Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli with praise once again.
Just a day before facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2024 match at the stunning HPCA stadium in Dharamshala, Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) fast bowler Kagiso Rabada didn’t hold back in praising Virat Kohli as the toughest opponent he’s faced in international cricket. The anticipation is high for this clash, especially after the recent excitement of welcoming MS Dhoni in the previous game. The stage is set for another cricketing showdown as fans eagerly await to witness these two icons battle it out on the field.
In an unexpected turn of events, Virat Kohli made a surprise appearance on the Willow Talk Podcast, much to the delight of fans. The moment when Kohli popped up on-screen during Kagiso Rabada’s interview took everyone by surprise, capturing Rabada’s genuine reaction. This spontaneous interaction has been making waves on social media, adding an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming match.
Spotting Kohli on screen, Rabada exclaims to the interviewer, “Look, there’s Virat Kohli right there, dancing away!” A beat later, he turns to address Kohli directly, “Hey, I’m actually on a podcast right now!” Kohli, curious, inquires, “With whom?” Rabada replies with a chuckle, “It’s called Willow Talk.”
The interviewer, sensing an opportunity, encouraged Rabada to bring Kohli into the discussion. Rabada happily agreed, and Kohli, wearing a smile, joined in, warmly greeting the audience with a relaxed demeanor. “Hello, boys! What’s happening?” He playfully acknowledged Rabada’s presence with a grin, saying, “Big boy KG here!”
As the interviewer attempted to shift the discussion towards Kohli’s opinion on Rabada’s bowling, Kohli found himself momentarily distracted by Rabada’s headphones, rendering him unable to catch the question. Nevertheless, he responded with a touch of humor.
“I can’t hear anything, so I am just going to keep blabbering as I always do,” Kohli said
Rabada, understanding the situation, chimed in with a playful jab and said “He thinks I’m a weak bowler!”
“It’s extremely difficult bowl to Virat Kohli. Because his willingness to come out to the Top is amazing. He has everything in his game. His hunger for runs is amazing, his fitness, his defense, he has power game as well.” – Rabada further on the Willow Talk Podcast.
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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Punjab Kings match on May 9 is crucial for both teams. RCB is eager to redeem themselves and improve their chances of making it to the playoffs with a victory over PBKS. The outcome of this match will determine the playoff hopes for the winning team, while the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament.
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