B de Villiers Issues Apology for Misinformation Regarding Virat Kohli's Absence

De Villiers's Dramatic U-turn: AB de Villiers made a significant reversal in his earlier claim regarding Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's expected second child, acknowledging it as false information.

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Fresh Apology to Kohli's Family: Recognizing his mistake, de Villiers issued a fresh apology to Virat Kohli and his family for the misinformation he shared,

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BCCI Confirmation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Virat Kohli's continued absence from the remaining Tests against England due to personal reasons,

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Respect for Kohli's Privacy: De Villiers urged everyone to respect Kohli's privacy during this time, emphasizing that family comes first and the need to refrain from speculation about personal matters.

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Regret Over False Information: De Villiers expressed regret over sharing false information about Kohli's personal life, acknowledging the mistake and emphasizing the importance of verifying facts before making statements.

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Camaraderie Between De Villiers and Kohli: Known for their friendship both on and off the field, de Villiers reiterated his support for Kohli and wished him well during this time,

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Lesson Learned: De Villiers admitted to making a "terrible mistake" and emphasized the need to prioritize accuracy and sensitivity when discussing personal matters,

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