South African legend AB de Villiers has decided to take retirement from cricket. AB de Villiers has already announced retirement from international cricket. However, now he will not be seen participating in leagues like IPL as well. Everyone knows that De Villiers has been a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL.
Announcing the retirement, AB de Villiers tweeted and 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."
He also wrote, "That’s the reality I must accept - and, even if it may seem sudden, that is why I am making this announcement today. I’ve had my time. Cricket has been exceptionally kind to me."
AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers is one of the best batsmen in IPL. He scored 5162 runs in IPL matches at an average of 39.70, in which he scored three centuries and 40 half-centuries. De Villiers' bat ran fiercely in the first phase of IPL-14. The player scored a total of 207 runs in seven matches at an excellent average of 51.75. At the same time, in the second phase, his bat was silent. At the same time, before this, AB has been seen representing Delhi Daredevils apart from RCB in IPL. By the way, it has been very sad for AB De Villiers to retire from the world of cricket in this way.