Akram backs De Villiers, Warner to shine
Villiers, Glenn Maxwell and David Warner will dominate the World Cup during its marathon six
weeks.
“I am sure Maxwell, Warner and de Villiers will ignite this World Cup,” Wasim told the news
agency. “These three players have the firepower to take the game away in a blaze and it
would be hugely exciting for the crowds to watch them.”
De Villiers hit the fastest one-day hundred off just 31 balls against the West Indies, barely a
month out from the World Cup and will be key to South Africa landing their first title.
Australians Maxwell and Warner hit belligerent hundreds in the warm-up game against India at
Adelaide on Monday to signal what they have in store for the opponents.
Wasim said any bowler would dread bowling at these batsmen.
“It will be a big challenge for the bowlers,” said Wasim.
“I would always go for taking their wickets rather than trying to contain them because if they stay
longer they will pose trouble for you.”
“Pitch the ball, let it get swing and get them out is my advice.”
Wasim said on current form Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are the teams to beat.
“For me Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are the top favourites as they have been
playing consistent cricket for the last few months and the co-hosts have the advantage of
playing in their familiar conditions which for me is a big advantage.”
