'Overpaid For Years': AB De VIlliers' Stunning Verdict On Expensive IPL Star

22.12.2023 - 16:14 sports.ndtv.com

Legendary South African cricket team batter AB de Villiers said that England all-rounder Sam Curran has been 'overpaid for quite a few years now' in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

During a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, de Villiers was asked about a player whom he thinks has been overpaid in the tournament and he mentioned the name of the England youngster.

De Villiers explained that Curran is a 'wonderful player' but pointed out that he has not been exceptional for England or his IPL franchises. “I don't like to be controversial.

But, in my opinion, he's been overpaid for quite a few years now. He's not a bad player; I like him. He's had a fantastic World Cup, but that's quite a few years back.

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