Summary:
Ranchi, Nov 20 (PTI) Recalling the valuable advice South African great AB de Villiers gave him during the IPL, India seamer Harshal Patel said his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate has had a massive impact on his career.
Harshal had a dream international debut, returning with figures of 2/25 to star in India"s seven-wicket series-deciding win over New Zealand here on Friday.
He was adjudged man-of-the-match for his performance.
His debut coincided with de Villiers announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket.
"AB has had a massive impact on my career.
I have always been a silent observer of him," Harshal said at the post match press conference.