Retirement News: Fans Heartbroken As AB De Villiers Retires From Cricket

AB De Villiers announced his retirement today (19th November) from all forms of cricket. The former South African captain posted a heartfelt note on Instagram. The news took social media by storm. The cricketing legend became one of the top trends in Pakistan. Fans were shocked and sad as soon as the news came forward. Thus, ending his 10-year-long association with the Indian Premier League franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore. The legendary batsman took social media to release the official statement of his retirement.

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. pic.twitter.com/W1Z41wFeli
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 19, 2021

Here are a few social media reactions as the fans say goodbye to the G.O.A.T:

Happy Retirement Legend@ABdeVilliers17 Retires from all format
End of an era 😔💔
We Miss you 360 #AbDevillers #ThankYouABD ❤ pic.twitter.com/ADM0NfCRZ1
— Néh_RRR_ú tej . Ñ (@NehruTej) November 19, 2021

Two Incredible Duos, Most Iconic Duos in Cricket History. – End Of An Era.

Kohli & Dhoni. Kohli & ABD. pic.twitter.com/fa2DJOD7zP
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) November 19, 2021

https://twitter.com/DhoniFanClub16/status/1461600280559034368

Lasith Malinga
Chris Gayle
Ab De Villiers

IPL won't be same without these three legends. End of an era.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) November 19, 2021

https://twitter.com/daniyal20khan/status/1461629444230205452

To the best player of our times and the most inspirational person I've met, you can be very proud of what you've done and what you've given to RCB my brother. Our bond is beyond the game and will always be.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 19, 2021

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