Ian Healy raises questions over AB de Villiers? wicket-keeping ? Cricket News Update
AB de Villiers was put in the line of fire by the former Australian wicket keeper, Ian Healy, amidst the ongoing South African tour Down Under. The expert feels that the responsibility behind the wickets is affecting de Villiers' performance with the bat.
Earlier this month, responding to similar questions by the media, de Villiers stressed that he was fully fit to perform his duties behind the stumps alongside contributing with the bat.
After scoring an impressive knock of 160 against Sri Lanka earlier this year in New Lands, de Villiers slumped for? bit. The 28-year-old has not been able to put up even a half century to his name since taking over full-time keeping responsibilities in the longest format.
"My jury is out until we see how good he is when the pressure is on, I am going to really have a good look at him and see. But I do think it's going to take some effectiveness out of his batting," said Healy.
The Critics feel, with JP Duminy injured, it is a fair opportunity for South Africa to give an opening to Thami Tsolekile, a specialist wicketkeeper, allowing de Villiers get back into form as a batsman.
Tsolekile's captain in the domestic circuit, Alviro Petersen also heaped praise on him, saying, "Four years ago, when I gave him a call to join the Lions, he was working in the office at Western Province. The reason I called him was simple: I knew he was a fighter and I knew if he gets an opportunity he will take it."
"He is a wonderful team player and he is ready. South Africa has got a good wicket-keeper in him," he added further.
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