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AB de Villiers: The 360-Degree Batsman

How AB de Villiers became cricket's most innovative batsman — the 62-ball ODI record, 360-degree hitting, reverse sweeps and ramp shots, and what made him truly unique.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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