New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- South Africa legend AB de Villiers has heaped praise on India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, describing him as a "big pivotal player" for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Speaking on his YouTube channel while analysing India's squad composition, de Villiers highlighted the depth and flexibility available to the team.

"There are a lot of players offering skill with both bat and ball so you can really play around with the balance of the squad," he said on AB de Villiers 360.

"Abhishek Sharma upfront, Sanju Samson wicketkeeper. I noted no Rishabh Pant here, no Shubman Gill, no Yashasvi Jaiswal, no Jitesh Sharma, so those are the unlucky guys who missed out," he added.

De Villiers, however, made it clear tha...