Former South African skipper AB De Villiers announced retirement from all forms of cricket earlier today. This also means that he will not be part of the IPL anymore for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Wishes have been pouring in from friends, relatives and ex-cricketers who have played alongside De Villiers at some point in their careers.
Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal has posted an emotional message for AB De Villiers on his official Instagram handle. The leggie has been playing for RCB since 2014 and played alongside De Villiers for seven seasons till 2021.
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“You Have A Heart Of Gold”: Yuzvendra Chahal on AB De Villiers
“AB Sir… words will definitely not do justice to the respect and love I have for you but giving it a try today. Everyone around knows that I’m the least expressive person even when it comes to my professional life… but I still remember the first day of our interaction many years ago which went on for hours and hours, Thoughts were flowing in and out that oh god I’m sitting with the legend AB Devilliers & Sir the beauty of life is that even though today we share the strongest bond I STILL FEEL THE SAME… omg I’m sitting with AB SIR” said Chahal.
“You have a heart of gold and I know you understand me the best. Will definitely miss you. You provided me the strength and courage to conquer many things in life and I will always be grateful for you.”
“From teaching cricket, giving life lessons to taking me for the most dangerous water ride at Atlantis 😂 I’m really thankful for every moment I shared with you SIR” he further added.
“You have a wonderful family and I don’t say this much but I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE ❤️ Love you sir. You’re my legend and I’m your biggest fan. Forever ❤️🧿. “
AB De Villiers took to his official Twitter handle to share the news regarding his retirement.
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
“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.”
Speaking of his decision of retirement, AB de Villiers said he contemplated a long before arriving at this decision of ending the ties after 11 long years. He has played 184 matches, scoring 5162 runs at an average of 39.1, including three centuries and 40 fifties.
“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
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