Archive · 15 Jun 2025
De Villiers' Blunder Strained Kohli Friendship; Kohli Reflects on Father's Day
AB de Villiers accidentally shared that Virat Kohli and his wife were expecting their second child, a secret the couple wanted to keep.
This caused a period of silence between the friends, with Kohli not speaking to de Villiers for months.
They later reconciled.
Separately, Virat Kohli posted on Father's Day about his late father, sharing how his father's principles shaped his life.
AB de Villiers revealed private information about Virat Kohli.
Kohli stopped speaking to de Villiers for several months.
De Villiers regretted his mistake of revealing Kohli's family news.
The friendship mended, with reconciliation during the IPL 2025 season.
Virat Kohli shared Father's Day reflections on his late father's impact.
- Who
- Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
- What
- AB de Villiers shared private information about Virat Kohli's family, leading to a friendship strain.
- When
- The information disclosure was in 2024; reconciliation visible at the IPL 2025 final; Father's Day post.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- De Villiers revealed Anushka Sharma's pregnancy publicly, against Kohli's wishes.
De Villiers' Actions
Kohli's Reaction
Disclosure
De Villiers' Actions
Revealing Kohli's private information damaged their relationship.
Kohli's Reaction
N/A
- Players
- Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers
- Issue
- De Villiers revealed private information
- Reconciliation
- Yes
- Event
- IPL 2025 Final
- Father's Day
- Kohli shared a message about his father
Sources
‘Lot of ‘poisonous characters’ in that team’: AB de Villiers recalls ‘bittersweet’ Delhi Daredevils IPL stint
When a slip threatened the Kohli-De Villiers friendship
Kohli Didn't Talk to Me for Months, Says de Villiers
Did Virat Kohli-AB de Villiers Have A Mini Breakup? Proteas Legend Makes Big Reveal
'That One Moment Shaped How...': Virat Kohli Pens Heartfelt Note On Father's Day, Remembers Childhood Lessons
