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"He Can Be India's Version Of AB De Villiers": Dale Steyn Heaps Huge Praise On India Star

One of the greatest batters in the white-ball format, AB de Villiers has mesmerised the world with his unique batting for years. Nicknamed Mr. 360 for his ability to hit the ball all around the park, De Villiers' style is truly one of its kind. But, the cricketing world seems to be getting another 'Mr. 360' in the form of Suyakumar Yadav. Over the last year or so, Surya has developed a reputation for himself as De Villiers' true heir, although not in the South African team. Even legendary Proteas speedster Dale Steyn feels Suryakumar can be Team India's AB de Villiers.

Proteas legend AB de Villiers rules out comeback after eye surgery

Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has ruled out a return to cricket after undergoing eye surgery.

"Cricketers To Fuse Into One": Kumar Sangakkara Names AB De Villiers And This India Star In Reply To Unique Question

Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara on Tuesday named Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in an answer to a unique question on Twitter. Meta11 -- which claims itself to be the biggest cricket league in the Metaverse -- posted a question on the microblogging website, asking which players would one choose if he or she has to fuse in three cricketers into one. Replying to the question, Sangakkara picked Kohli and de Villiers as two of the three players, while keeping the window open for the third one.

"Tough Times Don't last, But....": AB de Villiers On Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Win

Legendary South African batsman AB de Villiers on Tuesday congratulated the Sri Lankan cricket team for clinching the Asia Cup 2022. Sri Lanka clinched the Asia Cup 2022 after defeating Pakistan in the final by 23 runs on Sunday. He used a quote from Sri Lanka's fielding coach, Anton Roux, to highlight how players put smiles on the faces of their countrymen amid a heavy economic crisis in the island nation and showcased their fighting spirit and toughness by chasing and defending targets in some tense, nail-biting matches after a loss to Afghanistan in the tournament opener.

"Virat Kohli Dancing Again": AB de Villiers On India Star's 71st Century

As Virat Kohli performed a masterclass in batting against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup, his close friend AB de Villiers was delighted to see his former teammate "dancing again". Whether de Villiers was referring to Kohli's jig at the crease while some Punjabi music blared on the stadium speakers or him dancing down the track to smash the Afghan spinners around the ground en route to his first international century in almost three years is not something we can be certain about, but the South African batting legend hailed it as a "lovely sight".

Watch: AB De Villiers Congratulates Virat Kohli Ahead Of His 100th T20I Match

In a special message, South African batting great AB de Villiers has congratulated Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th T20I, which will also make him the first Indian to complete a century of matches in all three formats. Kohli has represented India in 102 Tests and 262 ODIs so far, and the team's Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday will be his 100th T20 International.

"Bit Like AB de Villiers Did When He Was In Actual Prime": Ricky Ponting On India Star

Suryakumar Yadav has received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius. Ponting suggested that Yadav should bat at number four in the Indian line-up. "Surya (Yadav) scores 360 degrees around the ground, a bit like an AB de Villiers did when he was in his actual prime. The lap shots, the late cuts, you know, the ramps over the keeper's head. He can hit down the ground," Ponting said on the latest episode of The ICC Review.

"Best I've Ever Seen In Test Cricket": AB de Villiers' Massive Praise For India Duo

Team India are currently on top in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham and it is mainly due to the spirited fightback led by Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja on Day 1 of the match. India were 98/5 and it was then that Jadeja and Pant forged a 222-run stand for the sixth wicket with Pant eventually scoring 146 while Jadeja played a knock of 104. Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers on Monday praised the duo for their performance.

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"He Can Be India's Version Of AB De Villiers": Dale Steyn Heaps Huge Praise On India Star

Proteas legend AB de Villiers rules out comeback after eye surgery

"Cricketers To Fuse Into One": Kumar Sangakkara Names AB De Villiers And This India Star In Reply To Unique Question

"Tough Times Don't last, But....": AB de Villiers On Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Win

"Virat Kohli Dancing Again": AB de Villiers On India Star's 71st Century

Watch: AB De Villiers Congratulates Virat Kohli Ahead Of His 100th T20I Match

"Bit Like AB de Villiers Did When He Was In Actual Prime": Ricky Ponting On India Star

"Best I've Ever Seen In Test Cricket": AB de Villiers' Massive Praise For India Duo