Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. The multi-talented batsman had announced his retirement from international cricket in 2018.
He steps down as one of the undisputed kings of modern-day cricket, who can dismantle any bowling unit with ease. AB de Villiers took to social media to announce his retirement. Taking to Twitter, he wrote:
“It has been an incredible journey, but I have decided to retire from all cricket. Ever since the back yard matches with my older brothers, I have played the game with pure enjoyment and unbridled enthusiasm. Now, at the age of 37, that flame no longer burns so brightly.”
It has been an incredible journey, but I have decided to retire from all cricket.
Ever since the back yard matches with my older brothers, I have played the game with pure enjoyment and unbridled enthusiasm. Now, at the age of 37, that flame no longer burns so brightly. pic.twitter.com/W1Z41wFeli
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 19, 2021
The cricketer will be no longer a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has played 184 matches, scoring 5162 runs at an average of 39.1, including three centuries.
Speaking of his decision, AB de Villiers said he contemplated a long before arriving at this decision of ending the ties after 11 long years.
“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 contemplating, I’ve decided to hang up my boots and spend quality time with my family,” AB de Villiers said in an RCB release.
The 37-year-old batsman also thanked the management for standing by his side over the years.
“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. It has been a memorable journey with RCB. Have so many memories on the personal front to cherish for the 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 concluded.
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