Friday 21 February 2014
AB De Villiers, the most enjoyable batsmen in cricket to watch
On 2nd day of 2nd test match at Port Elizabeth played between South Africa and Australia, middle order batsmen AB De Villiers struck 19th test century of his test career. He scored 116 runs on a slow and flat wicket and along with JP Duminy(123) helped put South Africa in a strong position at the end of the second day.
When we talk about AB de Villiers, we talk about straight drives, perfectly played cuts and pull shots, and some shots that belongs to him only - like 'reverse six'. He is easily the best batsmen in the world today. But he also has the ability to put all those shots in the locker and play a really tough, but secure, knock when his team and pitch conditions demand it.
He is currently ranked number 1 batsmen in official players rankings in both ODIs and Test cricket.
Abraham Benjamin de Villiers is nothing short of world class going on to carve a legend for himself. Cricket South Africa tells us more about this wonderful batsmen -
He is batsmen for all seasons and all formats. The best thing is that he is entertaining at all times. You will never get bored of watching him in the cricket field. Whether it's IPL t-20, test match cricket, or ODI cricket, AB De Villiers is always seen playing the most defining innings of the match. This guy can turn cricket matches on his head, in matter of minutes.
His stroke play is of highest quality. You'll rarely see a mistimed shot or the one that is out of control of AB's bat. He will score runs against the best bowlers in the world and in ALL conditions - that's the only criteria to determine the best.
Ab De Villiers is the greatest cricketer of the last decade. A fantastic batsman, a mind-blowing fielder, who also keeps wicket!!! He has also scored runs in all parts of the world against all attacks. Plus his innovations. Plus he has added the much needed "flair" factor to the South African line up, along with Hashim Amla,who till now whether bowling or batting were considered a boring side ( not in a derogatory manner- but no one can deny the fact that the SA team does not create the same kind of buzz as even a Aussie or an Indian team because of the rather sober "method" cricket of all its players).
Some facts about AB De Villers, apart from cricket:
Seems unlikely to me that De Villiers was chastised & mocked unless this article was run a good 5+ years ago 'cos it's clear to see he's the most amazing batsman in the world & he's finally doing his talent justice. The wicket keeping seemed to slow him down but since his 169 in Perth he has been truly phenomenal & has taken everything in his stride. Wanna see him in the field too though.
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| Abraham Benjamin De Villiers is on the track to greatness, he is enjoyable to watch too, both with bat and ball, and field, and wicket keep and , it goes on... |
When we talk about AB de Villiers, we talk about straight drives, perfectly played cuts and pull shots, and some shots that belongs to him only - like 'reverse six'. He is easily the best batsmen in the world today. But he also has the ability to put all those shots in the locker and play a really tough, but secure, knock when his team and pitch conditions demand it.
He is currently ranked number 1 batsmen in official players rankings in both ODIs and Test cricket.
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| Ab De Villiers batting record (till today) |
Abraham Benjamin de Villiers is nothing short of world class going on to carve a legend for himself. Cricket South Africa tells us more about this wonderful batsmen -
"AB De Villiers gave an early indication of his versatility in his debut season against England in 2004/05 when he opened the batting, was used in the middle-order and also kept wicket. In addition, it soon became evident that he was going to become the natural successor to Herschelle Gibbs as the Proteas’ best fielder.
In the same series he made his maiden Test century at SuperSport Park and quickly established himself as one of the most aggressive and entertaining players in world cricket.
He made key centuries in the Proteas’ away Test series victories in England and Australia in 2008. Earlier in that year he had become the first South African to score a Test double century against India." - excerpt from Cricket South Africa official website
He is batsmen for all seasons and all formats. The best thing is that he is entertaining at all times. You will never get bored of watching him in the cricket field. Whether it's IPL t-20, test match cricket, or ODI cricket, AB De Villiers is always seen playing the most defining innings of the match. This guy can turn cricket matches on his head, in matter of minutes.
His stroke play is of highest quality. You'll rarely see a mistimed shot or the one that is out of control of AB's bat. He will score runs against the best bowlers in the world and in ALL conditions - that's the only criteria to determine the best.
Ab De Villiers is the greatest cricketer of the last decade. A fantastic batsman, a mind-blowing fielder, who also keeps wicket!!! He has also scored runs in all parts of the world against all attacks. Plus his innovations. Plus he has added the much needed "flair" factor to the South African line up, along with Hashim Amla,who till now whether bowling or batting were considered a boring side ( not in a derogatory manner- but no one can deny the fact that the SA team does not create the same kind of buzz as even a Aussie or an Indian team because of the rather sober "method" cricket of all its players).
Some facts about AB De Villers, apart from cricket:
- He was shortlisted for national hockey and football squads of South Africa.
- Captain of SA junior rugby team.
- Is still the holder of 6 SA school swimming records.
- The fastest 100 meter time in SA juniors.
- A member of SA junior Davis Cup team.
- the national badminton U-19 champion.
- Received a national medal from Nelson Mandela for a science project.
- Has a golf handicap of scratch.
Back to cricket:
De Villiers has scored 1361 runs at 80.05 including six hundreds and six fifties in his last 12 Tests, since November 2012. He also now holds the record for scoring 50 or more runs in 12 consecutive test matches. De Villiers's form is threatening for other teams, especially with the World Cup and TwentyTwenty World Cup coming up.
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