AB de Villiers retires from International Cricket

Sad He still had couple of years in him to play at the top level.

'Tired' AB de Villiers retires from international cricket.

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South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has retired from international cricket, via a sudden announcement four days after completing another IPL season with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

De Villiers, 34, made his announced public via a video, in which he said "I am tired".

"I have decided to retire from all international cricket with immediate effect," he said on Wednesday. "After 114 Test matches, 228 ODIs and 78 T20 Internationals, it is time for others to take over. I have had my turn, and to be honest, I am tired.

"This is a tough decision, I have thought long and hard about it and I'd like to retire while still playing decent cricket. After the fantastic series wins against India and Australia, now feels like the right time to step aside.



"It would not be right for me to pick and choose where, when and in what format I play for the Proteas. For me, in the green and gold, it must be everything or nothing. I will always be grateful to the coaches and staff of Cricket South Africa for their support through all these years. The most important thank you goes out to all of my team mates throughout my career, I wouldn't be half the player that I am without the support throughout the years.
" It's not about earning more somewhere else, it's about running out of gas and feeling that it is the right time to move on. Everything comes to an end. To the cricket fans around South Africa and the World, thank you for your kindness and generosity, and today, for your understanding.

" I have no plans to play overseas, in fact, I hope I can continue to be available for the Titans in domestic cricket. I will continue to be the biggest supporter of Faf du Plessis and the Proteas."

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been a privilege watching him play his century against the ozzies in pe was one of the finest iv seen ..For me the closest iv seen to the great barry richards ..He deserves his retirement

Has left great memories with everyone who witnessed him play... Along with his humbleness, will be a great loss to International cricket. His. hero status in India speak volumes. Enjoy retirement AB.

Would have been nice if he stayed for the T20 World Cup. He is someone we really needed. Oh well......enjoy AB!

SA will never produce a great like him ever again but his been controlling this situation for a while. Its best he goes now.His more interested in applying his trade in India. Money talks !

Pilot officer wrote: SA will never produce a great like him ever again but his been controlling this situation for a while. Its best he goes now.His more interested in applying his trade in India. Money talks ![/quote

what do you base this on

What pilot officer bases his claim on is history

Have Sri Lanka unearthed another Muralitharan
Have Australia another Warne
Likewise Pakistan Waquar or Wasim
Another Tendulkar (maybe Kohli)
West Indies a Lara, an Ambrose or Welsh
NZ another Hadlee

Bottom line is money talks......he can say he is tired, but he still wants to play for the Titans?? and then get a contract every year for the IPL??

PeeKay wrote: Bottom line is money talks......he can say he is tired, but he still wants to play for the Titans?? and then get a contract every year for the IPL??

I think you are 100% here. et he plays for another 3 seasons in IPL