East South African Superstar AB de Villiers‘Mr. 360 ‘For his ability to hit shots around the ground, OD has unveiled his list of top 10 batsmen in cricket history. The list includes an all-time legends and a mixture of modern-day great people who highlight players who have shaped the 50-over format with their consistency, innovation and match-win ability.
AB de Villiers named his top 10 batsmen in Odis
Virat Kohli leads the list
The top of the list of de Villiers is at the top Virat KohliWhich is considered one of the best ODI players of all time. Kohli has already scored more than 14,000 ODI runs, including 51 centuries, and is known for his unmatched ability to chase goals under pressure. His continuity for runs and hunger has made him the standard of sleeping in ODI batting.
Interestingly, de Villiers placed himself in second place. South African Mestro redefined batting in the modern era with its fearless 360-degree strokeplay, which is at a strike rate above more than 9,500 ODIs. His ability to change the course of a match makes him a worthy pick in his top -10 list.
Legends of the past
This list will be incomplete like cricketing giants Ricky Ponting And Sachin TendulkarAustralia’s World Cup winning captain Ponting scored more than 13,000 ODIs and was known for his aggressive batting style so far. Tendulkar is called the ‘God of Cricket’, which has been the most run-goldter in ODI history with 18,426 runs and 49 centuries, which sets up a benchmark for future generations. De Villiers also named former Proteus Star Hashim AmlaWhich is considered one of the least underraged batsmen in Odis. He scored more than 8000 runs in the 50 -over format at an impressive average of 49.46 with 27 centuries.
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Modern great people make their identity
De Villiers also recognized the talent of modern stars. Rohit SharmaBatsman with only three ODI centuries, and Babar AzamOn average, above 50, both were involved with Pakistan’s superstar. David warnerOne of Australia’s most explosive openers, also found a place for his aggressive approach to the top of the order.
Wicketkeeper-bors in elite list
The former Proteas captain gave special recognition to the legendary wicketkeeper-batters. MS DhoniIndia’s World Cup winning leader and one of the greatest finishers in cricket was ranked seventh. With him, Kumar SangakkaraSri Lanka’s most vigorous run-scorer and one with the most stylish left hand, also depicted in the top 10.
De Villiers’s top -10 batsmen in Odis: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar, Hashim Amla, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Kumar Sangakkara, Babar Azam, David Warner
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