“Virat Is A Much Bigger Alpha Than Me”: Faf Du Plessis Opens Up About Stint At RCB

After Virat Kohli stepped down from the captaincy role post the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured the services of Faf Du Plessis during the IPL 2022 mega-auctions.

IPL 2022 was a fairly successful campaign for Faf Du Plessis as he led RCB to the third position. He led from the front and proved to be a very influential figure. Faf’s captaincy skills need no introduction at all as he has previously led South Africa as well.

Speaking to the Grade Cricketer Podcast, Faf Du Plessis labelled Virat Kohli as a “bigger alpha” than him.

“He’s (Virat Kohli) a much bigger alpha (male) than me. You don’t try and compete. The ego is the thing where peacocks generally clash. Then like the feathers come out and you want to see who has got the shiniest in the room. Luckily, I get that about people and relationships,” said Faf Du Plessis.

“I had played against him for so long. He is one of the most competitive guys in the world of cricket to play against. You sit there and you go – how does this guy have so much energy? Every single time a wicket falls, doesn’t matter if it’s a No.11 or an opening batter, his passion for celebration is like you just have to go, ‘I’ll take my hats off to you. He’s superhuman. When you play with him, you see there is the other side, which is this caring guy that just wants to play cricket, and actually a really family guy. He’s amazing,” he added.

RCB has never won an IPL title and would be eager to win their first title when they play in the upcoming IPL 2023. The likes of Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis, Wandindu Hasaranga and Glenn Maxwell will have to step up and play crucial roles if the Red Army are to win the IPL.

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