With just 10 days left for the thrilling 2023 FIFA World Cup, legendary South African batsman AB de Villiers expects India opener Shubman Gill to be the lead, while pacer Ravichandran Ashwin’s return to the Indian team is not a difficult one. . Good news for other teams.
De Villiers said he was impressed by Gill’s batting technique Indian Express Quoting “His approach and approach is very simple and basic overall which is what it says about some of the best players in the world.”
“You can have some exceptions like Steve Smith, who has a completely different style, he jumps across the crease, comes off the wicket or comes off the crease in the bowling lane line specifically in Test cricket but he also dies in ODIs,” he added.
Noting that Gill is more traditional and has a very clear style, de Villiers said, “He doesn’t try a lot of different things. He has a lot of power as he can change gears and put a lot of pressure on the bowlers.”
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“In the IPL we saw the front-armer go relatively full length and he wasn’t even short. He’s got this amazing ability to pick up length very quickly. You see that generally with some of the best players in the world and Shubman has quickly become one of them,” he added. .
“He’s still young, which is unbelievable because he looks like an experienced player already. We’ll hear a lot about him in the future and at this World Cup, and I think he’ll be the best goalscorer ever,” De Villiers said.
Pointing out that R Ashwin’s inclusion is unbelievable and a warning sign for other teams, de Villiers said India has a strong squad compared to other teams.
“Unbelievable move. Not good for other teams. He has experience, intelligence and plays the big moments well. He’s got incredible skill and understands his game with the bat and the ball,” De Villiers said.
“He’s a great addition to the team and I don’t know why he wasn’t there in the first place. I’m a big fan of his, he’s always a bit controversial but he plays to win. He always has a big impact on the game,” he said, adding “He likes to have the ball in his hand in moments of pressure, and he is never ashamed of the big moments.”
The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 begins on October 5 and the first match will be played between defending champions England and New Zealand.
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Updated: Sep 26, 2023, 03:49 PM IST
