‘Shocked’: Sachin, Anushka React to AB De Villiers’ Retirement

Here’s how Twitterati reacted to AB de Villiers’ retirement from all forms of international cricket.

South African talisman AB de Villiers announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Wednesday, saying he was tired and wanted to step out while still at the top.

"After 114 test matches, 228 one day internationals and 78 T20 internationals it is time for others to take over. I've had my turn and to be honest I'm tired," he said in a video message on Twitter and in a statement.

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 (Test) 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.

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Here’s how Twitterati reacted to this shocking news.

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

In life, what we do to positively impact the lives of others has greater meaning than what we accomplish for ourselves. You’ve managed to do both beautifully & always with such grace & integrity. Wishing you & Danielle a blessed, happy life ahead 🙏 @ABdeVilliers17 @DanielleDV27

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) May 23, 2018

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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

One of the world's finest and most versatile batsmen, retires today. He's played brilliantly till now and the world will surely miss seeing him on the field. @ABdeVilliers17

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 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

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So shocked to here @ABdeVilliers17 has decided to call time on his international career. But that’s just life and he feels it’s time to move on. Thank you great man for your amazing Match winning Performances, Skill Captaincy and most of all your Humility. 👏👏👏

— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) 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

One of the best! Wish you all the best AB👍 amazing player but above all that great guy... 👍 https://t.co/njEZLnuPit

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) May 23, 2018

Such a shame for international cricket @ABdeVilliers17 ... But he has been an unbelievable advert to how I would have loved to have played all 3 formats .. GREAT GREAT Player ... Top 3 that I have ever seen .. #AB

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 23, 2018

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As the Proteas legend @ABdeVilliers17 calls it a day on his international career, we at BCCI would like to wish him all the very best for his future endeavours #ABRetires pic.twitter.com/3iRCrJjva6

— BCCI (@BCCI) May 23, 2018

Champion batsman! I always enjoyed seeing you bat, the innovations that you brought to the game were a joy to watch esp the sweep shot off fast bowlers. Always respected your enormous talent, a true great of cricket. Stay Blessed. https://t.co/topeiKuLif

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) May 23, 2018

One of my most cherished wickets! :) Most of the times it was a massive challenge getting you out. Congratulations on a wonderful career @ABdeVilliers17 👏 pic.twitter.com/jezZ1kwDCw

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) May 23, 2018

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Must admit to being a bit shocked by @ABdeVilliers17 decision to quit all international cricket. We knew it was coming but I thought he would give the World Cup another shot.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 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

A decision that has sent shockwaves across the cricketiing world - @ABdeVilliers17 has retired from international cricket after 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20Is for South Africa.

Full story ➡️ https://t.co/eymPopjIDu#ABRetires pic.twitter.com/pOZwoif6CY

— ICC (@ICC) May 23, 2018

(With inputs from Reuters)