AB de Villiers initially viewed Virat Kohli as someone who exuded an air of arrogance and cockiness in their first encounters. Kohli's early confidence, evident even as a young player, was frequently misread by many. However, as time passed, De Villiers observed a remarkable evolution in Kohli, leading to a more balanced demeanor.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/arrogant-and-cocky-ab-de-villiers-on-why-virat-kohli-seemed-overly-confident/articleshow/135010800.cms