The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 happens to be the most competitive and popular tournament. This will provide opportunity to participants for showcasing their best cricketing talent in Australia and New Zealand. The fans all around the globe will be able to see a wide range of batting and bowling styles in some thrilling contests.
In this context, Sir Vivian Richards has shortlisted players to watch out for in this coming tournament.
He has begun with AB de Villiers, who has hit the record books with the fastest ODI century. Sir Viv finds AB de Villiers’ style similar to his own. Sir Richards has also pointed out that this stylish batsman looks very comfortable at the crease.
The other batsman he has chosen to see striking good in the coming weeks is Virat Kohli. Sir Richards appreciates his confidence, aggression, style and number of centuries. Sir Viv has labeled him as magnificent player.
Another aggressive batsmen Sir has appreciated for his destructive batting for his match-winning role is Chris Gayle. His fire brand batting has left a very deep impression on Sir Richards.
Sir Viv has also included Glenn Maxwell in his list. Sir believes that he is an enormously talented player, but he hasn’t fully delivered to his ability.
Another cricketer that made a mark for being a dynamic batsman is New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum .Sir firmly believes that he has been quite consistent. His popularity with crowd certainly underlines his talent.
Kumar Sangakkara has also found place due to his meticulous contribution for his team for so many years. His striking ability in test and ODI has impressed Sir Viv.
Dale Steyn has obviously been given a place in the list being the best fast bowler in the world for so many years now. He has been so consistent and aggressive, and his ability as a pace bowler has entitled him a place in the list.
The seven-foot tall Pakistani Mohammad Irfan is the other fast bowler who has impressed Sir Viv a lot. Because of his height, the bounce of hard Australia wickets will be very useful for him and he will trouble the batsmen with it.
Sir Vivian Richards’ Top-9 players to watch out at World Cup 2015:
1. AB de Villiers (South Africa) 2. Virat Kohli (India) 3. Chris Gayle (West Indies) 4. Steve Smith (Australia) 5. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) 6. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) 7. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) 8. Dale Steyn (South Africa) 9. Mohammad Irfan (Pakistan)
It is really heartening to see that even Viv Richards believes that Kohli can deliver. Hopefully Kohli can work wonders for team India at the world cup.