'I feel embarrassed': AB de Villiers rips into IPL openers, stat comparison

2026-03-20 - 14:10

AB de Villiers expressed frustration with IPL batting comparisons, particularly between middle-order players and openers. He argued that openers have a significant advantage due to fielding restrictions and favorable conditions, making their stats unfairly inflated. De Villiers believes this setup is tough on bowlers and even leads to lucky boundaries for batters.