Watch: Virat Kohli makes a special appearance during Kagiso Rabada’s interview on a podcast

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli made a special appearance as South African speedster Kagiso Rabada was interviewed on the Willow Talk Podcast. Rabada was more than happy to receive the guest going by the name of Virat Kohli who made a cameo appearance while ‘blabbering’ about himself.

“Virat Kohli is right there. He’s dancing,” Rabada announced Kohli’s arrival while responding to a query from the host of Willow Talk.

Virat Kohli makes a special appearance in the podcast when Kagiso Rabada talking about him. (Video – Willow Talk Podcast).

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Kohli and Rabada are 2 of the biggest superstars in world cricket, with each boasting stellar overall records across formats.

While the Indian batter Kohli has amassed over 26,000 international runs, including a record 50 ODI centuries, the Proteas speedster has over 500 wickets across formats in his stellar international career.

“I will keep blabbering about myself like I always do,” Kohli said.

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When the host asked Kohli about his impression of Rabada as a bowler, the South African quipped, “He (Kohli) thinks I’m a weak bowler.”

Later Rabada appreciated Kohli, calling him the most consistent and toughest batter across formats presently.

“When it comes to all formats, I would say the toughest (batter) and consistent too,” Rabada said.

“Very good defense and applies pleasure in many ways be it finesse or power game. And just the hunger for run, it’s always a great challenge playing against players like that. They just seem to have all the bases covered. Whatever format it is, it’s the same thing without really overcomplicating things. It’s just simple cricket shots executed to the highest level. And the concentration for long period of time. That’s what makes it tough bowling to him. The willingness to be in the battle, don’t think you can buy that. Some players have it, some don’t. No matter how things are going, just to keep doing it over and over again.”

Rabada, who represents Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, will be up against Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru later on Thursday when the two teams square off in Dharamsala.

RCB have been able to revive their campaign with a hat-trick of wins and keep their slim hopes of reaching the playoffs alive. They are currently 7th on the IPL points table and a rung ahead of PBKS.

Kohli is currently the Orange Cap holder with 542 runs at an average of 67.75 and a strike rate of over 148 in 11 games. On the other hand, Rabada has been inconsistent, picking up 11 wickets at an economy rate of 8.85 in as many games.

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The 2 teams met earlier in the season, with RCB coming out on top by 4 wickets. Both Kohli and Rabada shone for their respective sides, with the former scoring a 49-ball 77 and the latter finishing with figures of 2/23 in 4 overs.