AB De Villiers Confirms Retirement from International Cricket

AB de Villiers of South Africa. Photo by Frozen in Motion/REX/Shutterstock (8873416ax)

South African superstar AB De Villiers announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from all forms of international cricket.

“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.”

De Villiers is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of this generation having played 114 tests, 228 ODI’S and 78 tests for South Africa with an average of 54.17.

De Villiers made his debut in the format in December 2004 at Port Elizabeth, scoring 28 and 14 while opening the batting with his former captain Smith, in a seven-wicket loss to England.

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