IPL 2024: Ambati Rayudu names next AB de Villiers in international cricket

In the world of cricket, few names command such respect and admiration AB de Villiers. Known for his incredible talent, versatility, and ability to dominate bowlers in all forms, de Villiers has set a benchmark that many cricketers aspire to achieve. Recently, former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has identified a young talent that he believes can follow in the footsteps of the famous South African cricketer.

Ambati Rayudu picks AB de Villiers next

While speaking to Star Sports, Rayudu shared his thoughts Tristan Stubbsa promising young cricketer from South Africa, currently representing Delhi Capitals (DC) of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Rayudu expressed his confidence in Stubbs, and suggested that he has the potential to reach the same level of greatness as the legendary De Villiers. He praised Stubbs for his excellent performance with the Capitals, highlighting his amazing ability to adapt to different deliveries and deliver powerful shots, which made him the best player this season.

“Tristan Stubbs is a well-rounded package. He bowled a good over the way he’s bowled this season – he bowls all lengths, from the short ball to the fuller. He is also very good compared to the slow ones. I feel that you have an amazing talent. He is one of those South Africans in the position of AB de Villiers. I think he has a long way to go. But, he looks too good to be as good as AB de Villiers,” Rayudu said.

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Stellar performance in IPL 2024

Stubbs’ meteoric rise has been nothing short of amazing. In the recent match against LSG, he showed his batting prowess by hitting an unbeaten 57 off just 25 balls, studded with three fours and four sixes, for an impressive strike rate of 228.00.

Additionally, his bowling ability came to the fore when he took a crucial wicket Ayush Badoni. Throughout IPL 2024, Stubbs has been a mainstay for DC, amassing 378 runs at an impressive average of 54.00 and an impressive strike rate of 190.90, including three half-centuries in 13 matches.

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