IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Banglore legendary batter AB de Villiers is considered one of the all-time greats in the cricket world. The former South African cricketer had a name in mind when he was questioned about his pick for the greatest T20 player ever. It was expected that De Villers will choose between Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, as he frequently used to share the dressing room with them at the RCB. But, surprisingly Mr 360 chose Gujarat Titans star Rashid Khan as his greatest T20 player of all time. Follow Indian Premier League LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
- AB de Villiers didn’t choose Virat Kohli or Chris Gayle as the greatest T20 player ever.
- ABD chose Rashid Khan as his greatest T20 player of all time.
- Mr 360 lauded Rashid as a match-winner.
IPL 2023: RCB Legend AB de Villiers surprises cricket world, picks Rashid Khan as greatest T20 player ever ahead of Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, Check Out
De Villiers, who played for RCB alongside both Kohli and Gayle, explained his choice by saying that Khan is a match-winner and he can deliver with bat and ball.
ABD said, “My greatest T20 player of all time is none other than Rashid Khan. He delivers with bat and ball. Match winner in both departments; he is a livewire in the field and has got the heart of a lion. He always wants to win; he’s very competitive, and he’s right there with one of the best T20 players. Not one of the best, the best.”
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Virat Kohli is the all-time highest run scorer in T20I games with over 4000 runs to his name. He also has the most runs scored (6624) in the lucrative Indian Premier League, where he plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Since Kohli and ABD had helped the RCB win numerous games, it would have been reasonable to assume that he would choose the former India captain.
IPL 2023: RCB Legend AB de Villiers surprises cricket world, picks Rashid Khan as greatest T20 player ever ahead of Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, Check Out
Despite being just 24 years old, Khan has already established himself as one of the leading T20 players in the world. With his exceptional leg-spin and economical bowling he has won numerous games for his teams. Apart from IPL, Rashid also plays in BBL, SA20, PSL, and ILT20 leagues.
Meanwhile, Kohli will play for RCB in the upcoming season of the IPL. Whereas Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan will also be there as part of the defending champions Gujarat Titans. It will be great to see a contest between Kohli and Rashid in the IPL.
While Kohli and Gayle are undoubtedly two of the greatest T20 players of all time, with Kohli being the highest run-scorer in the format and Gayle holding several records for the most sixes and centuries, de Villiers’ choice of Khan highlights the impact that the young leg-spinner has had on the game.
IPL 2023: RCB Legend AB de Villiers surprises cricket world, picks Rashid Khan as greatest T20 player ever ahead of Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, Check Out
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