Kevin Pietersen, commentators Ian Bishop and Aakash Chopra, and South African cricket talents Rassie van der Dussen and Lungi Ngidi came together to unveil their T20 GOATs across five categories ahead of IPL 15.
They discussed the following topics:
- The all-time most consistent T20 run-scorer.
- Why Chris Gayle is the most dangerous hitter in cricket history.
- Which mystery spinner was the most challenging to deal with?
- Lasith Malinga’s brilliance.
- A fielder from South Africa who is described as “mind-boggling”
The all-time most consistent T20 run-scorer.
Rassie Van Der Dussen and Aakash Chopra believe that Virat Kohli is the most consistent run-scorer of all times. Aakash Chopra says Virat Kohli changed the overall perception about the number of runs that can be made in T20 matches while Rassie Van Der Dussen thinks Virat Kohli is somebody who always keeps making runs. His average is pretty high and Rassie Van Der Dussen admires his simple yet classic technique that shows his power game.
Who is Chris Gayle the most dangerous hitter in cricket history?
Aakash Chopra believes Christopher Henry Gayle is second to none. Kevin Peterson considers Gayle’s style as just amazing. Lungi Ngidi explains his swing of the bat forces the ball out of the stadium calling out for a terrific six. Ian Bishop thinks Christopher Henry Gayle has contributed to the evolution of the batting level in-game. Hence he considers Christopher Henry Gayle as the GOAT when it comes to batting. Chris Gayle is hence the most dangerous hitter in cricket history.
Which mystery spinner was the most challenging to deal with?
Discussing who is the most mysterious spinner who increases the difficulty in batting. Kevin Peterson, Aakash Chopra, and Ian Bishop, all consider Sunil Narine as a supreme spinner with a terrific bowling style and strategy. Aakash Chopra mentions Sunil Narine maiden super over as ‘it takes some doing.’ Ian Bishop calls it unbelievable and he remembers it very clearly. He calls it ‘unfair’
Lasith Malinga’s brilliance
Sharing the insights on death bowling the name they had was Lasith Malinga. His yorkers were extremely powerful and are a part of his great game. Rassie Van Der Dussen says he has never seen anything like that before. Lungi Ngidi mentions his yorkers as “absolutely crucial and deadly.” Aakash Chopra exclaims about Lasith Malinga’s extraordinary skills that got the IPL title – which is something that nobody could think of.
A fielder from South Africa who is described as “mind-boggling”
Ian Bishop says AB de Villiers is the best fielder out there. Rassie Van Der Dussen termed him to be genuinely “mind-boggling.” Lungi Ngidi explains his extreme presence that he contributes to the game and the alertness he brings to the team which raises the spirit of playing totally.
Signing off
Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bishop, Aakash Chopra, Rassie van der Dussen and Lungi Ngidi shared their all-time favourite T20 player across five categories. Mumbai Indians are the favourites to win the 15th edition of Indian Premier League
