CAPE TOWN- AB De Villiers announced on Wednesday that he was retiring from all international cricket which shocked many in the cricketing world and sport fans in general.
His retirement is with immediate effect, de Villiers who is 34 cited that he was “tired” and that it was the right time to call the end of his 14 year career.
He will go down as one of the greatest batsmen ever produced by South Africa.
De Villiers represented his country in 114 Tests, 228 One-Day Internationals (ODI) and 78 T20 Internationals.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
I remember this young guy on his 1st day out for Proteas… What an inspiration, person and player he turned out to be. Thank you for everything you have done and been for your country, teammates and fans @ABdeVilliers17 #legend pic.twitter.com/8gQBDWbAp7
— mark boucher (@markb46) May 23, 2018
One of the best! Wish you all the best AB👍 amazing player but above all that great guy… 👍 https://t.co/njEZLnuPit
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) May 23, 2018
Not only one of the best ever cricketers to grace this earth but also a beautiful human being!!! Congrats on an awesome Int career @ABdeVilliers17 domestic cricketers 💩 themselves with the thought of him playing more games for @Titans_Cricket 😆
— Henry Davids (@HenryDavids19) May 23, 2018
Thank you @ABdeVilliers17 🙏🏽 my mind will miss being blown away. Honored to have shared a dressing room with you.
— IG: Beuran_H13 (@Beuran_H13) May 23, 2018
What a great career. Best I have ever seen. Was great to be apart of it. @ABdeVilliers17 nou gaan ons braai. https://t.co/J5kvOinjxr
— paul harris (@paulharris12) May 23, 2018
What a great career. Best I have ever seen. Was great to be apart of it. @ABdeVilliers17 nou gaan ons braai. https://t.co/J5kvOinjxr
— paul harris (@paulharris12) May 23, 2018
Go Well Abbas @ABdeVilliers17 🙌 https://t.co/e3YJG5r7F2
— Cameron Delport (@Cam12Delport) May 23, 2018
The man who showed the world that batting 360° is an easy task. All the best for your future endeavours @ABdeVilliers17, thank you for all the unforgettable memories! pic.twitter.com/9r4AAQDKfj
— R P Singh (@rpsingh) May 23, 2018
Must admit to being a bit shocked by @ABdeVilliers17 decision to quit all international cricket. We knew it was coming but I thought he would give the World Cup another shot.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 23, 2018
Sad day for @OfficialCSA and cricket in general, he will be missed!! 🇿🇦🏏 #ABD https://t.co/gKKtq4HAYp
— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) May 23, 2018
Such a shame for international cricket @ABdeVilliers17 … But he has been an unbelievable advert to how I would have loved to have played all 3 formats .. GREAT GREAT Player … Top 3 that I have ever seen .. #AB
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 23, 2018
So shocked to here @ABdeVilliers17 has decided to call time on his international career. But that’s just life and he feels it’s time to move on. Thank you great man for your amazing Match winning Performances, Skill Captaincy and most of all your Humility. 👏👏👏
— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) May 23, 2018
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