Few overseas cricketers are cheered as much in India as AB de Villiers is - the South African gets almost the same applause that is reserved for India and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Look it is humbling to get the same kind of reception as others. I don't know how it has happened over the years. But it is very special that I get a special feeling. I will miss the crowds. I am enjoying the company of the teammates,<\/strong>" said De Villiers while speaking to the media on Thursday, the eve of his franchise's opening match against Mumbai Indians.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The former South African captain, who is known as a 360-degree batsman, has brought his family to India this time. "My wife has joined me with my three kids this year. So there is a special feeling. I am going to miss the crowd. I mean I am not getting any younger. I'm just looking forward to getting out and perform.<\/strong>"<\/p>\r\n\r\n "We know it's a long road ahead, but we're going to have a lot of fun,<\/strong>" he added. De Villiers had earlier spoken on RCB's Bold Diaries video about his preparations and net sessions ahead of the IPL.<\/p>\r\n\r\n "I had a nice, few training sessions, a lot of fitness, a lot of gym work. I feel ready and I am as young as ever so looking forward to it,<\/strong>" de Villiers said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n "We have spent a lot of time in the room in the last week and before that, we were traveling. It was quite intense coming out. I hit the floor running and gave it my absolute best. Had a lot of fun out here tonight and I was hitting the ball okay. Not a 100% so I will come back tomorrow for a bit more,<\/strong>" de Villiers added.<\/p>\r\n",
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