Birthday special: Why AB de Villiers is called 'Mr. 360' (Photos)
As former South African captain AB de Villiers celebrates his 36th birthday today (February 17), let us look back at his playing days and find out why he is called “Mr. 360”. He is capable of hitting shots all around the ground. Recently, he was seen playing in the Big Bash League (BBL) Twenty20 tournament in Australia. He turned up for Brisbane Heat. There are speculations that De Villiers may come out of retirement to play the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. Even South Africa coach Mark Boucher has hinted that he is ready to welcome back the Proteas superstar.
| Published : Feb 17 2020, 02:11 PM
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 "AB de Villiers finds the leg-side boundary during a limited-overs game")
AB de Villiers finds the leg-side boundary during a limited-overs game
AB de Villiers finds the leg-side boundary during a limited-overs game
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AB de Villiers unleashes the switch hit
AB de Villiers unleashes the switch hit
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AB de Villiers finds the fence on the off-side
AB de Villiers finds the fence on the off-side
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Inside out shot from AB de Villiers
Inside out shot from AB de Villiers
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Sweeping the spinners with ease
Sweeping the spinners with ease
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Be it limited-overs cricket or the five-day format, AB de Villiers was the master at the crease, scoring runs easily
Be it limited-overs cricket or the five-day format, AB de Villiers was the master at the crease, scoring runs easily
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Another delightful shot
Another delightful shot
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Belligerence
Belligerence
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Down on one knee, AB de Villiers sends the ball soaring into the stands
Down on one knee, AB de Villiers sends the ball soaring into the stands
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Incredible shot. Only AB de Villiers can manage this
Incredible shot. Only AB de Villiers can manage this
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Commentators often run short of words when AB de Villiers comes up with this kind of a shot
Commentators often run short of words when AB de Villiers comes up with this kind of a shot
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Right-hander turns left-handed
Right-hander turns left-handed
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Sweeping to the boundary
Sweeping to the boundary
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Nataraj shot
Nataraj shot
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Fans are waiting for AB de Villiers to come out of international retirement and entertain them with his array of shots once again. However, he will be in action from next month at IPL 2020
Fans are waiting for AB de Villiers to come out of international retirement and entertain them with his array of shots once again. However, he will be in action from next month at IPL 2020
