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'AB de Villiers: Sporting Genius': South African supremo masterclass

De Villiers talks captaincy, IPL and his journey to the top

AB de Villiers bats during the third ODI between New Zealand and South Africa at Westpac Stadium
Image: AB de Villiers explains the secrets of his breathtaking batting to Nasser Hussain

Is there anything AB de Villiers can't do?

Not only can the South African batting supremo hit the ball to all parts - as he proved on his return to Indian Premier League cricket by smashing 89 off 46 balls - he can also do a fair few other things well - a 360-degree sportsman!

Former England captain Nasser Hussain caught up with De Villiers to find out what makes him such an explosive player. Watch each of the episodes here...

EPISODE ONE (sign in here to watch) - Journey to the Top - Nasser discovers how AB developed from a child prodigy on the school playing fields to a superstar in international cricket, while De Villiers gives us an insight into his favourite batting drills.

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De Villiers carries out batting drills - with a stump - in episode one

EPISODE TWO (sign in here to watch) - The Turning Point - De Villiers shows Nasser Hussain his skills on the tennis court and speaks frankly about how changes to his technique allowed him to become the best one-day batsman in the world.

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AB de Villiers displays his tennis skills in episode two of Sporting Genius

EPISODE THREE (sign in here to watch) - Leading from the Front - AB reflects on the rigours of international captaincy and the pressure of expectation in the spotlight of the Indian Premier League. How does he relax away from the game? With a round of golf with Nasser Hussain!

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De Villiers talks captaincy, IPL and has a round of golf with Nasser

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