Just hours after stealing the spotlight with a sensational century at the World Championship in the final of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025), AB de Villiers again made headlines with his bold and heartfelt people on one of the most intensive comparison of cricket between Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendalkar.
Recently, AB de Villiers directed the South Africa Champion for the WCL 2025 title. Amidst the tournament, The Legend South African Batter shared his views on the debate on the podcast of Shubhankar Mishra, proving why everyone respects both of them on the field and outside.
AB de Villiers broke the silence on Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar debate
Proteus Great did not give a clear answer, as he stressed that it is impossible to compare two icons from different ages, but mentioned the incredible ability to shine in all formats of Nehali and in his age Tendulkar’s dominance, where patience and Dheeraj created legends.
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AB de Villiers said on the podcast of mascot Mishra, “Is there any comparison? You cannot compare different generations. It is impossible to compare. It is impossible to compare. Both of them were perfectly excellent in their generations during both era.”
De Villiers said how Sachin Tendulkar ruled during a time when the longest format of cricket was about flexibility and survival.
AB de Villiers awakened Sachin Tendulkar’s grace and Virat Kohli’s fire
On the other hand, he highlighted Kohli’s high pressure of the modern era and the ability to flourish in all formats in the demands of the modern era and rapidly.
The former South African captain also admitted how Tendulkar had a dream for every child of the 90s and how Kohli, with his unmatched intensity and stability, became the face of the modern era, not only in tests, but also in white balls.
De Villiers further said, “I have great respect for Sachin. He is down-to-Aarth, and I have seen him. Virat’s more friend. It is very difficult. It is very difficult.
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AB de Villiers has named Jasprit Bumrah as one of the most difficult bowlers.
Meanwhile, AB de Villiers recently admitted that Indian Pesar Jasprit Bumrah was one of the most difficult bowlers in his career so far. South African legend recalled Bumrah at his peak and said to him one of the greatest he has ever played.
Proteius signed, saying, “He is one of the greatest bowlers I played. He never troubled me a lot, but I faced him at his peak.”
The guidance of AB de Villiers’ heroes is WCL 2025 from South Africa
In particular, de Villiers set fire to the World Championship of Legends 2025, giving the South Africa Champion the title from the front. In the final of WCL 2025 against Pakistan, Abd scored 120 runs off just 60 balls, reminding fans of his game days.
He completed WCL 2025 with 431 runs in just six innings, with an incredible average of 143.67 and a jaw -leaving strike rate of 221.03.
De Villiers has seen three bang centuries in the tournament and has helped the South African champion win the trophy in England.
