Former South Africa captain and legendary batter, AB de Villiers has finally 'settled the debate' when it comes to the greatest finisher the game of cricket has ever seen. The swashbuckling right-handed batter was a menacing presence on the crease during his career and evolved as the dazzling destroyer of bowling attacks. AB de Villiers' ability to improvise and exploit all corners of the ground made him a sensational batter and an even greater finisher.
When it comes to the greatest finishers in cricket history, there has always been a debate as pundits and fans remain divided between two players - AB de Villiers and MS Dhoni.
When asked to name who is the greatest finisher, de Villiers explained why Dhoni deserved the crown.
"Obviously me (laughs).” On a serious note, the former South African captain added, “No, I would say definitely MS Dhoni. I love watching him play," said De Villiers during a Q&A session on his 360 show.
"The things he has pulled off in the past… I think of that 2011 World Cup - hitting that straight six to win the World Cup. That will be engraved in my mind forever. MS has done it so many times in all formats of the game.
"There’s always been a big debate over who’s the best finisher - me or him? We can settle it now - I say MS is the best finisher. I am very happy to give credit where credit is due. For CSK in the T20s and IPL and for India in all formats of the game - just a fantastic person, just a fantastic man. A great role model for all cricket players around the world," he added.
Furthermore, De Villiers also advised young cricketers to learn from Dhoni and play more with the straighter bat before trying fancy shots.
"I think especially of the kids and the youngsters - play more like him because he never played all these fancy shots. Play like MS - in the V. Once you have settled that, you can move on to the fancy shots," De Villiers concluded.
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