A celebrated former Proteas cricketer, AB de Villiers, recently revealed his anticipated successor to the “Mr. 360” moniker within the global cricket community. Although retired from competitive play, de Villiers continues to engage with the sport through his insightful commentary and analysis. Renowned for his daring and inventive style of play, his most recent pronouncements have rapidly gained traction across diverse social media platforms.
AB de Villiers names his pick for the next ‘Mr. 360’
During his participation in ‘The Shubhankar Podcast’, a widely listened-to program, de Villiers identified Dewald Brevis as the individual he believes is most likely to inherit the “Mr. 360” title in cricket. He emphasized Brevis’s aggressive batting approach, the shared significance of jersey number 17, and his fearless mindset on the field. De Villiers lauded Brevis’s innate abilities, extensive repertoire of shots, and his capacity to perform with unrestrained expression.
In a discussion featured on the well-known podcast, AB de Villiers remarked, “Concerning talent emerging from South Africa, my nomination goes to Dewald Brevis. Coincidentally, he also sports the number 17 on his jersey. His style of play mirrors mine to a significant degree—characterized by relentless attacking intent. Of course, he still has considerable growth ahead of him. He possesses natural talent, exhibits fearlessness, and approaches the game with the same sense of liberation that I relished. Brevis possesses the full array of shots and the psychological fortitude necessary to achieve greatness,”
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De Villiers also hails Suryakumar Yadav as a T20 great
Furthermore, de Villiers offered his assessment of India’s T20I team captain and a prominent figure among the most electrifying T20 batsmen in contemporary cricket, Suryakumar Yadav. He commended SKY as a player who embodies the essence of “Mr. 360” in his distinct manner, underscoring his proficiency in manipulating field placements and executing unorthodox strokes, even when subjected to considerable duress, all while maintaining a remarkable level of consistency.
“SKY has undoubtedly established himself as a Mr. 360 in his own right. His adeptness at exploiting the field’s layout and producing innovative shots under duress is truly remarkable,” De Villiers stated in his concluding remarks.
De Villiers recently participated in a memorable WCL 2025 season, where he amassed an impressive 429 runs across only 6 innings, maintaining an astonishing average of 143.00. His sustained excellence with the bat culminated in a stunning century during the final match, effectively overpowering the opposing team. De Villiers showcased his signature blend of creativity and composure under pressure, significantly contributing to South Africa Champions’ championship victory.
