Former Proteas star AB de Villiers is heralded as one of the most complete batters in world cricket with his wide array of strokes, which led to him being popularly known as the Mr.360.
Recently, a former India star was asked if the South Africa veteran has any weakness in his batting which can be exploited.
Speaking in a video on the 2 sloggers YouTube channel, ex-India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel revealed that De Villiers doesn’t have any weaknesses.
Patel pointed out that tactics and strategies on traditional wickets like Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium don’t seem to faze him. The South African legend has countered every challenge thrown his way, showing no weakness to his opposition but Parthiv added a twist.
Notably, the duo have played together for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL.
Parthiv gave a cheeky response where the former Indian cricketer quipped,
“We can only tell him that it’s a final match or a knockout match. Then something can happen.”
Question: "Is there any weakness in De Villiers to get him out cheaply?
Parthiv Patel: "Koi weakness nahi hai. Khali itna bol sakte hain ki final match hai ya knockout match hai tu kuch ho sakta hai." 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/hqtF7LlkQH
Parthiv’s comments were a dig at the Proteas in general, who have a reputation across history of succumbing in decisive games in ICC tournaments, which earned them the unpopular nickname ‘chokers’.
However, earlier this year, South Africa managed to break the jinx during the T20 World Cup 2024 by qualifying for their first-ever ICC Final where they locked horns against India.
South Africa almost had one hand on the trophy when India’s Suryakumar Yadav pulled off a stunning late catch to add a twist which cost the Proteas the title in the end.
Speaking about AB, he left an indelible mark on the game with his extraordinary versatility and innovation.
The legendary batter made his debut in 2004, amassing 8,765 runs in 114 Test matches at an average of 50.66, with 22 centuries to his name. In ODIS, he has scored 9,577 runs in 228 matches at an average of 53.50, including 25 centuries.
De Villiers also holds the record for the fastest 50, 100, and 150 in ODIs. In the shortest format, he scored 1,672 runs in 78 matches.
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