What goes through the mind of a bowler when studying AB de Villiers' wagon wheel

#5 Admit you can’t do anything but say ‘well played, mate’

There is nothing else to do apart from applauding his freakish prowess

After all avenues to stop de Villiers have been exhausted, the poor bowler loses all heart and takes succor to the famous adage – If you can’t beat them, you might as well join them. By giving up the ball and working feverishly hard on the batting scheme of things, there is still a chance to salvage the career or whatever is left of it.

If the batting does not progress beyond Chris Martin level, there is only one option left. Understand the gravity of the situation and acknowledge de Villiers’ inconceivable talent. As Dale Steyn once found out after being repeatedly taken to the cleaners by his own countryman, you cannot do anything but applaud the guy’s freakish prowess in the end.

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