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born 1984 South Africa
Abraham Benjamin de Villiers (born 17 February 1984) is a South African former professional cricketer, widely recognized as one of the greatest batters of all time. While primarily a batter, he also played as a wicket-keeper.
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Lots of guys have played a part in helping me, but ultimately I educated through the hardships myself
I don't think there were too many things I didn't know about. A lot of things came naturally to me
But I truly believe that players who tell you they don’t feel the pressure of international cricket, being away from home for months at a time, are lying to everyone and themselves
Whereas against the first [full-strength] Indian team that I played in Mumbai [in the ODI], after two balls I felt in. It changes.
Understanding my strengths and weaknesses has been the biggest thing. I didn't understand these kinds of things when I came into international cricket.
I think in 2005, Mark Boucher approached me and he told me that a lot of teams were going to try to get me out lbw because they feel I am weak straight.
It was difficult but we knew it was possible for us to bat through. The thing about the Wanderers is, it is difficult to stop runs.
Before I knew it, in 2008, I was playing in Ahmedabad, in a Test match, and that's when I played the late defensive shot for the first time in my life.
So I wanted to eliminate that, and I had the hunger to turn that around.
And it’s definitely something that I’m not going to miss. I’m very happy to have stepped away. Absolutely no regrets
I went through the bad form myself. And I can mention 200 people who have had an influence on my career and my batting. I literally can. I can name all of them
I know nothing will compare to that feeling of scoring hundreds in a big game,Thousands of people chanting your name. But in all fairness, I don’t miss it. Not yet. Maybe a year down the line.
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