It is a massive blow for the Proteas as they will have to do without the services of de Villiers for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.He has retired from the game in a sudden move.I am tired he said.
The former South Africa skipper said the ‘time was right for him’ to call it quits in his stellar international career spanning 14 years.
“I have decided to retire from all international cricket with immediate effect,” he said on Wednesday. “After 114 Test matches, 228 ODI’s and 78 T20 Internationals, it is time for others to take over. I have had my turn, and to be honest, I am tired.
“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.
