Johannesburg: Former South African cricket legend AB de Villiers has heaped high praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, describing him as the greatest player in T20 cricket. According to de Villiers, while players like Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, and Rashid Khan are undoubtedly top-level cricketers, Bumrah stands in a league of his own.
De Villiers explained that the reason for placing Bumrah above others is his remarkable ability to win matches for his team regardless of the situation. He highlighted Bumrah’s versatility, noting that he is equally effective with both the new and old ball. In addition, his knack for taking wickets under pressure, delivering exceptional performances in the death overs, and clinching victories in high-stakes scenarios such as Super Overs sets him apart.
Overall, de Villiers emphasized that Bumrah is a bowler to whom the ball can be handed at any moment, with the confidence that he can turn the match in his team’s favor. De Villiers himself has played in numerous T20 leagues around the world, including the IPL, during his career.
