AB de Villiers slams data-driven pundits for criticising Kohli's IPL strike rate
Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers has criticized "data-driven" cricket pundits for criticizing Virat Kohli for his strike rate outside powerplay in the Indian Premier League. Kohli has been in top form this season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring 500 runs at a strike rate of 147 and an average of 77. He is second in the top-scorers' list. De Villiers disagrees with the criticism, stating that it is not wise for data-driven pundits to comment on the stalwart. De Villiers believes that Kohli has nothing to prove and should focus on his game.