Ab holds the record for playing most test matches without getting out for a duck. It is funny how the words great, legend and genius could be used so freely in the world of cricket because s. He used to play cricket from an early age, and also excelled in other sports such as golf, rugby, and tennis. He plays for titans in south african domestic cricket and royal challengers bangalore in the indian premier league. His father name is abraham benjamin and and his mother name is millie, his two elders brothers are jan and wessels. Ab, as he is called by the cricket fans all over the globe, isnt just a cricketer. On his birthday today here is a list of the numerous other talents that the batsman has. Find abs records, biography, centuries, runs, wickets. One of modern crickets biggest myths has been busted and it has nothing to do with cricket at all.
He is currently the captain of south africa in odis and test. Abs association with india is known to every follower of the game. Ab has become the most valuable cricketer on the planet adam gilchrist. The captain, with 8917 runs, needs just 83 more runs to reach the. Since his debut in 2004, the proteas batter has proven his ability to score runs anywhere in the order and averages more than 50 in test and odi cricket. England captain joe root, speaking to test match special. A righthanded batsman, he scored 47 centuries 100 or more runs in a single innings22 in tests and 25 in odisover his playing career. He is a champion sportsman with immensely versatile interests during his growing years.
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