South African cricketer Ab de Villiers has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, saying that the at the age of 37, the “flame no longer burns so brightly”.
“Cricket has been exceptionally kind to me. Whether playing for the Titans, or the Proteas, or RCB, or around the world, the game has given me unimagined experiences and opportunities, and I will always be grateful,” he said.
De Villiers, regarded as one of the best batters of his generation, last played an international match in April 2018 — a Test against Australia in Johannesburg. His last ODI game for South Africa was against India at Centurion on February 16, 2018 while he last turned up for his country in the shortest format on October 29, 2017.