Former South African and Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers penned an emotional letter for Bengaluru followers after being inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame together with former teammate Chris Gayle.
De Villiers expressed his gratitude to the Bangalore-based franchise, writing, “So on March 26, 2023 Chris and I had been inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame and our jersey numbers had been retired perpetually. My coronary heart fluttered as my spouse, two boys and a little bit woman walked up the steps to enter our RCB den, stairs that I’ve walked many occasions with butterflies fluttering in my abdomen. It felt unusual to stroll there in a special mind-set.
Tears welled up in my eyes as I stepped onto the balcony of Chinnaswamy’s dressing room in entrance of a packed stadium. I by no means thought I might beat ABD the primary time I heard the slogan, however this time was totally different. It was once adrenaline mixed with an excessive starvation to please the cries of our followers with a purpose to discover a technique to win, this time it was a sea of ​​feelings that crammed my physique as I waited for my time within the enviornment Feel grateful representing a proud metropolis, an incredible franchise and unbelievable teammates,” the previous South African cricketer wrote in an emotional publish.
“When I believe again on all my days in India since 2003, many particular reminiscences come speeding again, I’ve a deep reference to this nation and its folks. I can be perpetually grateful! Thank you teammates, particularly Virat, thanks RCB, thanks Bengaluru,” he stated.
For AB de Villiers, Chinnaswamy was a second residence the place he performed many magical innings and created memorable moments.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
