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AB de Villiers’ 100th Test: Michael Hussey all in praise

Michael Hussey has lavished praise on South Africa's AB de Villiers for completing his 100 Test matches.

Michael Hussey said that AB de Villiers (above) is an extremely talented player and would always remain at the top © AFP
Michael Hussey said that AB de Villiers (above) is an extremely talented player and would always remain at the top © AFP

Johannesburg: Former Australian Test batsman Michael Hussey has lavished praise on South Africa‘s AB de Villiers for completing his 100 Test matches and also becoming the seventh batman of the country to reach the milestone. Describing the 31-year-old as a consistent character, Hussey said that De Villiers is an extremely talented player and would always remain at the top, Sport24 reported. De Villiers smashed eleven boundaries and one six in his 85-run knock in the first innings of his milestone Test against India in Bengaluru. The fourth day of the second Test between India and South Africa was washed out without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain. India are currently in 1-0 lead in the four-match Test series against South Africa following their 108-run win in the first Test. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs South Africa 2nd Test at Bengaluru

This was not an Indian Premier League (IPL) game where he walked out to bat for the city franchisee but a batsman who would counter India, yet, when Abraham Benjamin de Villiers started his walk to the crease, around 20,000 fans were shouting ‘ABD.. ABD’ in chorus. No wonder the parents seated in the VIP Stands were amazed at the scenes which certainly made them emotional. But then, ABD is a special player, who has crossed the barrier with his skill and goodwill to transform himself from a star cricketer into a loved cricketer as he walked in for his 100th Test match. After Sachin Tendulkar stopped at 200 Test matches, the 100 Test barrier has lost a bit of novelty but when the atmosphere of an Indian stadium feels like Kingsmead in Durban or Newlands in Cape Town, it means the protagonist in question has won many more hearts than number of matches that he has won for his team, reports PTI. AB de Villiers fans shout ABD in chorus at Bengaluru in India vs South Africa 2015, 2nd Test at Bengaluru

AB de Villiers fans shout ABD in chorus at Bengaluru in India vs South Africa 2015, 2nd Test

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