RR vs RCB: "I Realised My Dream During My Time At RCB" - Yuzvendra Chahal Credits AB de Villiers For His Success
Published - 14 May 2023, 08:55 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
Rajasthan Royals (RR) leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal talked about his career-changing moment in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He said that he realised his dream during his time with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the advice from AB de Villiers helped him a lot.
Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the best spinners that has played in the IPL. The leg spinner has turned the league on his head with his ability to take wickets at crucial junctures and win the game single-handedly for his side.
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Yuzvendra Chahal joined Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022 and has been exceptional with the ball. He recently became the leading wicket-taker in the league as he surpassed Dwayne Bravo and now has 187 wickets to his name. With the way he’s going, it’s fair to say that he can reach even 250 wickets.
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Yuzvendra Chahal revealed that he didn’t have a close bond with AB de Villiers but once they had a conversation, everything changed for him. Speaking to Star Sports.
He said: “My journey changed from 2014 when I arrived at RCB, and people realised my potential. I realised my dream during my time at RCB. In the first 2-3 years, I wasn’t as close to AB sir, I had inhibitions talking to him because he is a legend. But one night, we sat and talked for many hours. He said one word, ‘balance’. I asked, what do you mean by balance?”
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RR vs RCB: “That was one piece of advice which helped me a lot” – Yuzvendra Chahal on AB de Villiers
Yuzvendra Chahal further revealed that AB de Villiers told him to keep things in balance and that helped him a lot. He added further:
“He said, everything should be in balance. Keep a balance in your personal and professional life. It shouldn’t be 60-40, always try to keep the right balance. That was one advice that helped me a lot. Whenever I meet him, I thank him for that advice.”
Yuzvendra Chahal has been exceptional in the IPL 2023 as well. He is among the leading wicket-taker this season as well. He has taken 21 wickets in 13 games.
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