Abraham Benjamin de Villiers left the world in a state of shock today with his sudden decision of retiring from the all forms for cricket for South Africa. AB de Villiers’ sudden decision has come as a blow to the nation as there are a few international assignments next year, including World Cup 2019.
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However, they cricket team won’t be privileged with the services of AB de Villiers. For quite sometime, his journey has been like a roller coaster ride, full of ups and downs due to his injuries.
Throughout his career, AB de Villiers has given many brilliant performances and is considered as a modern day legend. He has a huge fan following who consider him as their role model.
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Today, he took to twitter and disclosed his decision in front of the world through a video message. In the video, he mentioned that he has been ‘running out of gas’.
Here’s what AB de Villiers tweeted:
I’ve made a big decision today pic.twitter.com/In0jyquPOK
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 23, 2018
His tweet has gone viral on the internet and people have gone berserk, cricketers from all around the world have took to twitter and have showered him with love. Sachin Tendulkar, the Master Blaster has also took to twitter and shared a heartfelt message for AB.
Here’s what he tweeted:
Like your on-field game, may you have 360-degree success off the field as well. You will definitely be missed, @ABdeVilliers17. My best wishes to you! pic.twitter.com/LWHJWNXcVG
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 23, 2018
His tweet read:
“Like your on-field game, may you have 360-degree success off the field as well. You will definitely be missed, @ABdeVilliers17. My best wishes to you!”
Not just him, but the entire cricket industry has took to twitter and shared heartfelt posts for AB de Villiers, have a look:
The world of cricket will definitely miss you, @ABdeVilliers17! Loads and loads of love from all of us in India. Enjoy your second innings. #TopMan #Mr360 #Superman
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) May 23, 2018
Many congratulations @ABdeVilliers17 on a glorious Cricket career. You enriched the game with your ability, presence and mannerisms and will continue to be a role-model for aspiring cricketers. Wish you a very happy post-retirement life.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 23, 2018
Congratulations @ABdeVilliers17 , the most loved cricketer in the world, on a wonderful career. International cricket will be poorer without you, but you will continue to be celebrated by cricket fans around the world pic.twitter.com/uA7CBlYE9F
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 23, 2018
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) May 23, 2018
Wow! Didn’t see that coming!!
All the best with whatever’s next AB.#whataplayer #freak https://t.co/B46Y5mHqKP— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) May 23, 2018
The biggest entertainer in the last decade has bid goodbye to International cricket…your absence will be felt, AB. Cricket will be poorer. Wish you all the best for your future endeavours. Go well @ABdeVilliers17 ??
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 23, 2018
Go Well Abbas @ABdeVilliers17 ? https://t.co/e3YJG5r7F2
— Cameron Delport (@Cam12Delport) May 23, 2018
Absolute stunning international career @ABdeVilliers17!Top bloke and very down 2 earth! A great ambassador for the game and role model 2 so many!will miss watching you play in the green and gold!all the best for the future my friend and thanks for the memories!#prinsvanpretoria pic.twitter.com/A1Zv49J5fN
— Roelof van der Merwe (@Roela52) May 23, 2018
I remember this young guy on his 1st day out for Proteas… What an inspiration, person and player he turned out to be. Thank you for everything you have done and been for your country, teammates and fans @ABdeVilliers17 #legend pic.twitter.com/8gQBDWbAp7
— Mark Boucher (@markb46) May 23, 2018
What a fantastic career.. It was treat to watch you entertain us @ABdeVilliers17 ..
Wish you all the best moving forward..!!!— Paras Khadka (@paras77) May 23, 2018
#ThankYouABD for all the memories ?? pic.twitter.com/riHEef8GeZ
— The Lying Lama 2.0 (@KyaUkhaadLega) May 23, 2018
The man who showed the world that batting 360° is an easy task. All the best for your future endeavours @ABdeVilliers17, thank you for all the unforgettable memories! pic.twitter.com/9r4AAQDKfj
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) May 23, 2018
I mean all the memories in the world by AB de Villiers in international cricket, the way he took the responsibility of opening the batting for SA, even in Tests, at start of his career remains fondest for me. I’m old fashioned I guess. Great career.
— RR Shah (@momocricket) May 23, 2018
Wow! Didn’t see that coming!!
All the best with whatever’s next AB.#whataplayer #freak https://t.co/B46Y5mHqKP— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) May 23, 2018
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