ALSO READ: ‘When Virat Kohli came to IPL…’: PBKS owner Preity Zinta shares admiration for RCB batter Meanwhile, Proteas player Du Plessis has forged a very special bonding with Indian star cricketer and former RCB skipper Virat Kohli. Ahead of RCB's match against PBKS, du Plessis opened up about his relationship with Kohli on the Star Sports show 'Captains Speak'. ALSO READ: Watch | Virat Kohli's 'arrogant' remark on commentators critical of his strike rate; netizens not impressed “We both love food," Du Plessis said on Star Sports.
“We both are really into our fashion. That’s another thing we spend a lot of time talking about. The way we dress, what style of clothes.
We would send each other pictures of outfits and stuff like that." The former South African skipper also blames Kohli for another ‘terrible influence’. “He’s been a terrible influence on me when it comes to watches, but he’s got a real passion for watches," the 39-year-old said. Among others, Plessis also spoke on the common points they both connect, including family.
“He’s got a daughter, I’ve got two daughters. He’s got his second child now as well. Our wives and kids, having them at similar ages, (we) really connected at that front as well," Du Plessis said.
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