AB de Villiers birthday: From Dravid to Kohli, this is how cricket legends describe South Africa's 'Mr 360'

Former English captain Micheal Vaughan can't be blame for feeling AB de Villiers is the definition of a cricketing genius. (Photo | PTI)

Laxman feels AB de Villiers is a 'Very Very Special' player as well, as he is quick on his feet, always thinking, and an exceptional runner between the wickets. (Photo | AFP)

An inventive cricketer is obviously a valuable one, says Gilly. (Photo | AFP)

Taking out De Villiers from RSA is like taking Virat Kohli out of the Indian team, feels his former captain Graeme Smith.

Bob Willis will once said he will pick De Villiers over Viv Richards and Don Bradman. (Photo | Cricket Australia)

As Harsha Bhogle rightly observes, De Villiers' stint with RCB has made him the most popular foreign player in India. (Photo | AFP)

According to Rahul Dravid, some of ABD's shots are even beyond his dreams. (Photo | AFP)

Dale Steyn remembers his former teammate as a daring cricketer. (Photo | AFP)

Virat Kohli takes pride in having shared crease with AB de Villiers. (Photo | PTI)