AB de Villiers: 5 reasons why he is the most loved foreign cricketer in India

#2 Unbelievable batting prowess

De Villiers’ range of shots has often caught the opposition bowlers off guard

One of the primary reasons why not just Indians but cricket fans all over the world love AB de Villiers is his unimaginable batting prowess, which has earned him the unique nickname 'Mr. 360.' There is no corner of the cricket ground that the great South African batsman has not explored.

De Villiers has the uncanny ability to smash deliveries pitched on the same spot in several different directions and achieve the same result. Many of the shots that he plays can be quite difficult to explain and one cannot find them in any coaching manual.

However, that does not mean AB cannot play conventional shots. In fact, he is equally adept at playing it by the book, the greatest proof of this being his amazing batting record in Test match cricket.