Gautam Gambhir had recently remarked that batting orders are over-rated in ODIs. (PTI Photo)
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News1811-12-2025, 13:32

De Villiers on Gambhir's ODI Batting Order View: "Agree to an Extent"

  • Gautam Gambhir stated that batting orders in ODIs are "overrated," except for opening combinations.
  • AB de Villiers partially agreed with Gambhir, emphasizing the need to balance flexibility with defined player roles.
  • De Villiers suggested segmenting the batting lineup into top three, middle order (4-6), and tailenders for strategic variations.
  • De Villiers praised India's T20I performance, noting their consistency and the depth of Indian cricket.

Why It Matters: Flexible batting order debate could reshape ODI cricket team strategies.

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