BY SACNILK

Since AB de Villiers has retired from International cricket it's been an emotional few days for his fans as well as former players. South Africa's former skipper Graeme Smith said that AB's retirement came as a big blow to South Africa. He compared AB's retirement with India's superstar Virat Kohli and said that losing AB is like Virat Kohli quitting Indian team.## "To lose a player like AB, he's irreplaceable. There are also quality players there but it's like taking Virat Kohli out of the Indian team. SA lose an X-factor player, who can single-handedly win you a game," Smith stated.## "Ultimately people will be very disappointed because they are going to miss him, just because he was that brilliant. They wanted to see him play more," Smith added.## Keep in mind, AB de Villiers announced his retirement on 23 May. His decision came out as a shock to the many players as he was expected to play in 2019 world cup. Especially after knowing that de Villiers was in excellent form. He had very good home series against Australia and also was in top form in recently concluded Indian Premier League.## "I thought definitely he would retire after the 2019 World Cup. But when he made his comeback and did so well in the home summer in South Africa, had a really good IPL, I didn't even think about it," Smith added.## However, Smith also believes that responsibility of his family and constant traveling might have played a big role in his decision. Perhaps the pressure of international cricket has made de Villiers really tired.## "There are not many players who have played for 14-15 years that can travel nine, 10, 11 months a year, deal with the pressures, plus the family pressures, it's very, very difficult. ## "The guy has played international cricket for around 15 years. More than anything he has the right to decide when he's had enough. He will have his own reasons for that, you got to respect that," Smith noted.## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

BY SACNILK

Mark this date ladies and gentlemen. This is the date when South Africa's beloved son AB de Villiers put his hands down. After an entertaining 14-years of career, Mr 360° announced his retirement from international cricket after saying via video message from his app, "It's about running out of the gas and feeling that it is the right time to move on. I have had my turn, and to be honest, I'm tired". ## AB de Villiers has been the great brand ambassador for the game of cricket. He is acknowledged by some legendary cricketers as one of the finest players who has played this game.## Here are some famous quote on AB de Villiers by the legendary cricketers -## " AB de Villiers is changing the rules of the game" - Rahul Dravid## "AB de Villiers is the most complete player of the modern era" - VVS Laxman## "AB de Villiers is the most valuable cricketer on this planet" - Adam Gilchrist## "De Villiers is the definition of cricketing genius" - Michael Vaughan## "I demand a DNA test for AB de Villiers, this game is only for humans" - Akash Chopra## "If I have to pick the best batsman in the world cricket right now, only two names come to my mind, first is AB de Villiers and other is Virat Kohli" - Nasir Hussain## "AB de Villiers is the best batsman in the world and he shows it again & again" - Virat Kohli## "You would like to score runs in every game, but I don't think so that's possible unless you are Bradman or AB De" - Hashim Amla## "There are only two games I dread, it's the two IPL games I played against this guy" - Dale Steyn## "I have been saying for the past 30 years that Vivian Richards has to be the best batsman of all time. But I have to reassess that because of this guy is something extraordinary" - Bob Willis## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.

BY SACNILK

South Africa's star batsman and modern legend AB de Villiers announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. He announced his decision via video message on Wednesday, May 23.## The 34-year old said 'The time is right for him to hang up his boots, bringing a close to his sterling 14-year career.## "I have decided to retire from international cricket with immediate effect. After 114 Test matches, 228 ODIs and 78 T20 internationals, it is time for others to take over. I have had my turns, and to be honest, I am tired," said de Villiers on Wednesday, May 23.## "This is a tough decision, I have thought long and hard about it and I'd like to retire while still playing decent cricket. After the fantastic series wins against India and Australia, now feels like the right time to step aside.## "It would not be right for me to pick and choose where, when and in what format I play for the Proteas. For me, in the green and gold, it must be everything or nothing. I will always be grateful to the coaches and staff of Cricket South Africa for their support through all these years. The most important thank you goes out to all of my teammates throughout my career, I wouldn't be half the player that I am without the support throughout the years.## "It's not about earning more somewhere else, it's about running out of gas and feeling that it is the right time to move on. Everything comes to an end. To the cricket fans around South Africa and the World, thank you for your kindness and generosity, and today, for your understanding.## The decision came out as a shock for entire cricket lovers. Though he has been in good form since his comeback from injury. He had scored 427 runs in the 4-match Test series against their arch-rivals Australia. And also in this year IPL, he was the second highest run-getter for RCB with 480 runs after Virat Kohli.## "I have no plans to play overseas, in fact, I hope I can continue to be available for the Titans in domestic cricket. I will continue to be the biggest supporter of Faf du Plessis and the Proteas," he added.## De Villiers made his first-class debut in 2003 for the Northans. Later he played 114 Test, 228 ODIs and 78 T20I matches and scored 8765 in Test, 9577 in ODIs and 1672 runs in T20s. He had scored aggregated 20,014 runs in his entire international career. He has known as Mr 360° among his fans for his extraordinary skill of playing the shots anywhere he wants.## A video announcement from ABD. ## I’ve made a big decision today pic.twitter.com/In0jyquPOK— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 23, 2018 ## A tweet from Suresh Raina ## 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 ## Some emotional tweets from his fans. ## What? AB de Villiers has retired? Sigh!With AB gone, Cricket will now start with a C.— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) May 23, 2018 ## Dear AB De Villiers! pic.twitter.com/DnO8ElmkWK— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) May 23, 2018 ## Saddest #news ever ☹️😥 https://t.co/Jitw4u4t6J— Ajay jangid (@AjayAzzujangid) May 23, 2018 ## A tweet from Harsha Bhogle. ## #ABdeVilliers played cricket exactly as it should be played. As fun. As an adventure. As joy.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 23, 2018 ## Even though he hadn't won any major title for his team, but he was expected to continue to play till 2019 World Cup especially after he was in good form. But he thought beyond all the expectations of his fans.## A big thank you AB de Villiers from team Sacnilk we are wishing you a very happy life ahead.## For more updates and news, stay tuned to us.## Thanks for the reading.