'Virat And I Are Very Similar': Faf Du Plessis Says He Connected 'Very Well' With Ex-RCB Skipper In His First Season

Speaking about Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis said that the ex-RCB captain serves as an inspiration for young athletes wanting to have a long career.

Virat Kohli will make a comeback on the cricket field in IPL 2024. ( Image Source :Getty )

Virat Kohli may no longer be the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise but is still pretty much part of the leadership group. In a recent interview, RCB captain Faf du Plessis revealed the strikings similarties he shares with Kohli whom he replaced as the captain in the side. His remarks come days ahead of the start of the seventeenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to commence on March 22. RCB are featuring in the tournament opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Speaking about Kohli, Du Plessis said that the former RCB captain serves as an inspiration for young athletes wanting to have a long career. He emphasised the role of fitness behind Kohli's longevity on the professional front.

Virat And I Are Very Similar: Faf Du Plessis

"There are quite a few things that Virat and I are very similar, very alike in the way we see the game or think about the game, but also in how we look at ourselves and how we want to be. Obviously athletic, train hard, be fit, eat well. So we look at a holistic approach to being a professional sportsman and I think that's why we connected so well in my first season at RCB, we were very similar," he told Star Sports who will broadcast IPL 2024 on their television network.

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"And yes he's amazing, he trains hard, he's very fit, and I feel like in today's age of sport you have to be like that if you're looking for longevity so he will be a great example for the younger generation that maybe feel like they can just come in and rely on their talent. Yes they are good enough in terms of talent but in terms of longevity in your body to make sure you can play for as long as possible, fitness will definitely play a role," he added.