Sachin Tendulkar missing from Hashim Amla's list of top 3 greatest batters
Instead of Tendulkar, Amla's selections reflect a mix of modern brilliance and old-school dominance. Kohli and de Villiers symbolise contemporary excellence and innovation, while Richards epitomised fearless, explosive batting that could dismantle any bowling attack.Amla, 42, is currently playing in England for the South Africa Champions team in the World Championship of Legends. Under the captaincy of AB de Villiers, he recently scored 15 off 18 balls against the West Indies Legends in a tied match at Edgbaston, which South Africa went on to win 2-0 in a bowl-out.Amla himself is no stranger to greatness. The elegant right-hander retired with 18,672 runs in 349 international matches, admired for his calm demeanour and fluent stroke play. Given his stature in world cricket, his exclusion of Tendulkar carries significant weight-and has certainly sparked conversation.Amla, who captained South Africa in 14 Tests and nine ODIs during his playing career, is currently facing off against several of his former rivals in the ongoing World Championship of Legends. When asked which player he is most excited to play against in the coming days, Amla named none other than Chris Gayle. The self-styled "Universe Boss" is leading the West Indies Legends in WCL 2025.'Universe Boss. He's definitely the one I always look forward to watching and playing against,' Amla said.- Ends
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