Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers paid rich tribute to the outgoing captain, Virat Kohli, saying, "You make people believe in themselves, more important than winning trophy".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli's nine-year stint as skipper of the RCB ended with a four-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator of the 2021 Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I have been here through all the years with Virat as captain and I think the word that comes to mind is 'grateful'. We were very lucky to have had you at the front," De Villiers said in a recent video posted by the RCB.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"The way you captained this team has inspired everyone, certainly inspired me to become better as a player and a person. You have had a much bigger impact than you will ever understand, it has gone miles. There are stories that you don't even hear of people's lives that you have touched.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I have known you on the field but away from it as well. You make people believe in themselves, which is much more important than winning a trophy. Which I still believe will come your way," he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the RCB vs KKR Eliminator on Monday, on-field umpire Virender Sharma came under fire from the RCB captain after a poor LBW decision during KKR's innings. To this, De Villiers pulled Kohli's leg over the incident during his tribute speech.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"You have done a great job, but that book is not finished yet. Whatever you have done for us, we won't forget it. Thanks for all the memories, and I think some of the umpires will sleep a bit better, very happy for them," he joked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\r\nA sudden end to a fine season campaign, Virat Kohli’s last match as full time captain of RCB, the team spirit that brought us until here, - raw emotions in the dressing room at the end of our #IPL2021<\/a> journey.https:\/\/t.co\/UstexXNKIA<\/a>#PlayBold<\/a><\/p>\r\n— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) October 12, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n