Former South African batsman AB de Villiers predicted that emerging Indian sensation Shubman Gill will top the run-scoring statistics at the 2023 World Cup.
Gill appeared in nine matches, amassing 354 runs at an average of 44.25 and scored four half-centuries. However, after missing the first two matches of the tournament due to dengue, his year, particularly in ODI cricket, just wasn’t the same for the opener.
Here’s what AB de Villiers had to say about Shubman Gill and his future in a video on his YouTube channel:
“I thought he (Shubman Gill) would be the top scorer in the World Cup. He didn’t have the best of World Cups but I see him doing well in all three formats. He knows how to handle big moments and I can’t wait to watch him in the IPL.”
AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers explains why Suryakumar Yadav struggled in ODI format
Suryakumar Yadav’s ODI comeback has been heavily criticized after his 18(28) in the final disappointed many Indian fans. AB de Villiers, on the other hand, believes SKY has all it needs to succeed not only in the T20 format, but also in the ODI and Test formats.
In response, he stated:
“He (SKY) should be a fantastic player in all three formats. His technique is solid. There are no areas of weakness I feel. It is very odd to me that he can’t find a way to lay that foundation in the longer formats. It’s just about getting that belief that you can handle the ODI format.”
AB de Villiers
Suryakumar Yadav appeared to be back in his element as soon as T20I cricket resumed. He led the Men in Blue to victory over Australia in the first T20I at Vizag, scoring 80 off 42 balls.