Cricket News By TODAYLIVESCORE.INFO - 'Took the game to another level singlehandedly'. AB de Villiers has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket
AB de Villiers has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket
At 37, AB de Villiers has brought an end to his illustrious career, stating the flame within ‘doesn't burn so brightly' anymore. With that, he brings an end to one of the finest modern-day careers. Expectedly, tributes and gratitudes poured in for the South African swashbuckler.
Virat Kohli @imVkohli To the best player of our times and the most inspirational person I've met, you can be very proud of what you've done and what you've given to RCB my brother. Our bond is beyond the game and will always be. 08:23 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Virat Kohli @imVkohli This hurts my heart but I know you've made the best decision for yourself and your family like you've always done. 💔I love you 💔 @ABdeVilliers17 08:23 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Mike Hesson @CoachHesson Absolute legend both on and off the field!Having had the benefit of watching you up close you are most definitely the #GOAT Although we are absolutely gutted not to see you at @RCBTweets next season you thoroughly deserve to retire when time is right for you and your family 🤝❤️ https://t.co/URrNkiQURa 10:27 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Harsha Bhogle @bhogleharsha There is no doubt in my mind that @ABdeVilliers17 has been one of the most influential players of his generation. A genius, a true successor to Lara. Wish you well AB. I am sure your countless fans at @RCBTweets will want to give you a befitting send-off. You were a great combo. 07:12 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Sam Billings @sambillings The best I've ever seen, and someone who I've always looked up to! Took the game to another level singlehandedly #mr360 Thankyou 🙌🏼👏🏼 @ABdeVilliers17 https://t.co/lzEQ3MYP13 07:07 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Jason Roy @JasonRoy20 What a player and what a man. Absolute genius and an even better human. Thanks for what you did for the game! https://t.co/Sg07rYMvaH 07:39 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Wasim Jaffer @WasimJaffer14 Congratulations on a phenomenal career @ABdeVilliers17 👏🏼 One of the most loved and admired cricketers of the modern era. Happy retirement legend. #ThankYouAB 07:54 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Shikhar Dhawan @SDhawan25 Your contribution to cricket has been immense @ABdeVilliers17 🙌 A true legend of this beautiful game and a wonderful athlete. Good luck for whatever the future has in store for you 😊 https://t.co/Yh4huPUH7n 08:07 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Deepu Narayanan @deeputalks The only overseas player to feature in at least one match in each of the 13 IPL seasons. https://t.co/zvoqqMmLT9 08:13 AM • Nov 11, 2021
VVS Laxman @VVSLaxman281 Congratulations on a fabulous career @ABdeVilliers17 . One of the true modern day greats and an inspiration for so many. Wish you the very best in your second innings. https://t.co/0bXPXhJCMz 08:32 AM • Nov 11, 2021
Mahela Jayawardena @MahelaJay Congratulations on a fabulous career.. brilliant guy on and off the field. Wishing you all the very best in your future. Pure class 👏👏 https://t.co/jqI0sGdvLM 09:08 AM • Nov 11, 2021