Not Kohli Or Tendulkar! AB De Villiers Picks 166-Test Veteran As Greatest Of All Time
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'We would've crushed them too': Raina takes a brutal dig at Pakistan after SA Champions clinch WCL title
Former India cricketer, Suresh Raina, took a dig at Pakistan Champions team after South Africa registered an overwhelming win against them in the final of the WCL. read more The second season of the much hyped World Championship of Legends (WCL) culminated on Saturday, and it is the team of South Africa Legends who overwhelmed Pakistan Legends in the final to emerge as the new champions. Batting first, Pakistan posted a monumental total of 195/5 after 20 overs. However, it proved to be too brittle in front of the towering top order of South Africa. Despite being a retired professional, AB de Villiers did not miss a beat and inflicted a merciless beating on PAK, smashing an unbeaten 120 in just 60 deliveries. De Villiers got support from JP Duminy, who did what was required and scored a flawless 50 in just 28 balls. The combined effort by De Villiers and Duminy took SA past the finish line inside 17 overs, securing a massive 9-wicket win in Birmingham. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Suresh Raina takes a brutal dig at Pakistan Following the conclusion of the WCL finale, fans raved about South Africa's impeccable victory against Pakistan and varied reactions were dropped. Besides the fans, individuals from the cricket fraternity also chimed in with their opinion on the result. Among the responses, it was Suresh Raina's comment that stood out. The former Indian cricketer congratulated AB de Villiers for playing a brilliant knock in the final and, along with that, he conveyed that India would have handed Pakistan the same reverberating loss had the situation been ideal for a clash. More from First Cricket AB de Villiers finally wins a trophy as South Africa Champions crush Pakistan in WCL final - WATCH What a knock by @ABdeVilliers17 in the final, absolutely smashed it Had we played, we would've crushed them too, but we chose our nation above everything else. Full respect to @EaseMyTrip and @nishantpitti for standing firm and not supporting any match involving them. That's… — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 2, 2025 It should be noted that India Champions refused to play Pakistan Champions in the competition due to the ongoing tensions between the nations, which were embroiled in the wake of the devastating Pahalgam Terror Attack. The team of India Champions, which included the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina, unanimously pulled out of the group stage game against Pakistan and later denied playing against the team in the semi-final. Consequently, India had to forfeit, and the team of Pakistan Champions advanced to the final. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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WATCH: AB de Villiers and Wayne Parnell recreate Iconic ‘Aura Farming' meme after South Africa Champions win WCL 2025
AB de Villiers helped South Africa Champions to victory in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends, earning Player of the Tournament honours after scoring his third century of the tournament, this one coming in the final against Pakistan, leading to a dominant nine-wicket win. After the victory, as the South African team got ready to lift the trophy, it was Wayne Parnell who stole the limelight by performing the viral 'aura farming' dance that has taken social media by storm. Parnell stepped up to the forefront of the hoardings declaring the Proteas as champions while the teammates were lined up behind him. He performed famous steps of the viral 'aura farming' dance, and the rest of the team followed his lead, performing rowing pushes behind him. The dance was inspired by an immensely shared video of a young boy energetically performing the dance for Indonesia's Pacu Jalur boat race festival. AB de Villiers defines 'Aura Framing' with stunning comeback 'Aura farming' is a meme term used to describe moments when someone does something incredible with effortless style, a phrase that perfectly sums up AB de Villiers' cricketing legacy. But it was on his return to competitive cricket that this truly stood out. The South African legend made a stunning comeback, scoring three centuries and finishing as the tournament's top scorer with more than twice the runs of the next best player, making him look a class apart on the field. Winning celebration by SOUTH AFRICA CHAMPIONS. #WCL25 — Zayn 𓆩𓆪 (@ShahzainSpeakin) August 2, 2025 Despite running with a hamstring injury throughout his innings, de Villiers easily chased down this total with 19 balls left in the final, scoring 120 not out off just 60 balls in a 196-run chase against Pakistan. coming in to bat at number three, JP Duminy provided de Villiers with outstanding support, hitting the game-winning six and finishing with an undefeated fifty runs off twenty-eight balls. AB de Villiers retired from all format of cricket in 2021 Even though he had retired in 2021, four years prior, de Villiers was the tournament's top performer and seemed to be in top form. Wayne Parnell, who claimed 11 wickets and produced crucial spells during the knockout stages, made a compelling case to be the tournament's best bowler.
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AB de Villiers Names His Successor As Cricket's Next ‘Mr. 360'
Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers, known for revolutionizing modern batting with his 360-degree shot-making ability, has named the players he believes can carry forward his legac in the podcast with Indian YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra. Dewald Brevis Leads the Race De Villiers revealed that Dewald Brevis, the young South African batting sensation, has the potential to be the next 'Mr. 360°'. Often compared to de Villiers for his fearless stroke play and ability to hit all around the park, Brevis has already made waves in international T20 leagues. 'He is talented, fearless, and plays the game with the same freedom I enjoyed. Brevis has all the shots and the temperament to be special,' de Villiers said. Praise for Suryakumar Yadav The South African legend also lauded Suryakumar Yadav, calling him the most complete 360-degree batter in the game today. The Indian star has been dazzling cricket fans with his innovative stroke play, scoring runs in every corner of the field across formats. 'SKY is already a Mr. 360 in his own right. The way he manipulates the field and plays unconventional shots under pressure is exceptional,' de Villiers added. Other Future Stars De Villiers also named Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a rising 14-year-old talent, as a player to watch out for in the coming years. His fearless batting and wide range of strokes reminded de Villiers of his younger self. Why the 'Mr. 360' Tag Matters The title 'Mr. 360' is synonymous with batters who can dominate bowlers with strokes in every direction. AB de Villiers redefined this art, thrilling fans with audacious scoops, sweeps, and drives. By naming Brevis and Suryakumar Yadav, de Villiers believes the future of cricket is in safe hands. The Evolution of 360-Degree Batting With cricket evolving rapidly, more batters are embracing unorthodox shot-making to counter innovative bowling tactics. Dewald Brevis and Suryakumar Yadav stand out as the next flagbearers of this exciting, all-round style of batting.
