Johannesburg: South Africa's AB de Villiers, one of the most dangerous batsmen in modern cricket, has retired from all forms of the game after touching new heights with his '360 degree batting' for 17 years. Along with this, the 37-year-old de Villiers also broke up with the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore. De Villiers made the announcement on Twitter. He has played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20 matches for South Africa. "It has been an extraordinary journey but I have decided to retire from all forms of cricket," he said in a statement. have taken. Now at the age of 37, it seems that the flame is no longer that bright. He has said goodbye to international cricket in 2018 itself.
Best player of his time: Kohli
After de Villiers announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday, the cricket world led by Indian captain Virat Kohli applauded his game and wished him good luck for the future. Kohli termed him as the 'best player of his time'. On the other hand, England wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings said, 'Best I've ever seen (cricket) and the 'Mr 360' I follow took the game to the next level on its own." Batsman VVS Laxman wrote, 'Congratulations on a wonderful career. One of the greats of the modern era and an inspiration to so many. All the best for your second innings.” Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene said, “Congratulations on a wonderful career. You are a wonderful person on and off the field. Wishing you all the best for your future. We salute your contribution to the sport.
