AB de Villiers publicizes retirement: South African legend AB De Villiers on Friday introduced retirement from all types of cricket, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious profession. The 37-year-old made the announcement on Twitter, ending a 17-year profession, which noticed him play in 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20Is for the Proteas.
In an announcement launched, De Villiers stated: “It has been an unbelievable journey, however I’ve determined to retire from all cricket.
Ever for the reason that yard matches with my older brothers, I’ve performed the sport with pure enjoyment and unbridled enthusiasm. Now, on the age of 37, that flame now not burns so brightly.
Last, I’m conscious that nothing would have been attainable with out the sacrifices made by my household – my dad and mom, my brothers, my spouse Danielle and my youngsters. I sit up for the following chapter of our lives after I can really put them first.
I wish to thank each teammate, each opponent, each coach, each physio and each employees member who has travelled the identical path, and I’m humbled by the help I’ve obtained in South Africa, in India, wherever I’ve performed.
Cricket has been exceptionally sort to me. Whether taking part in for the Titans, or the Proteas, or RCB, or all over the world, the sport has given me unimagined experiences and alternatives, and I’ll all the time be grateful.”
De Villiers’ announcement means he successfully ends his affiliation with IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The embellished South Africa batsman, who started his RCB profession in 2011, loved 10 seasons, being an important a part of 5 Playoff runs in his time.
Speaking about this resolution, AB de Villiers stated, “I have had a long and fruitful time playing for RCB. Eleven years have just whizzed by and leaving the boys is extremely bittersweet. Of course, arriving at this decision took a lot of time, but after a lot of contemplation, I’ve decided to hang up my boots and spend quality time with my family. I would like to thank the RCB management, my friend Virat Kohli, teammates, coaches, support staff, fans, and the entire RCB family for showing faith and supporting me all through these years.”
“I’m going to be an RCBian for life. Every single person in the RCB set-up has become family to me. People come & go, but the spirit & the love we have for each other at RCB will always remain. I’ve become half Indian now & I’m proud of that.” – @ABdeVilliers17 #ThankYouAB pic.twitter.com/5b6RUYfjDY
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 19, 2021
“It has been a memorable journey with RCB. Have so many memories on the personal front to cherish for a lifetime. RCB will always be very close to me and my family and will continue to support this amazing team. I am a RCBian forever,” he added
AB de Villiers has performed 156 matches for RCB and scored 4,491 runs. He is the second all-time main run-scorer behind Virat Kohli and holds the second and third-highest particular person run whole in RCB historical past with 133* in opposition to Mumbai Indians (in 2015) and 129* in opposition to Gujarat Lions (in 2016).
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