South Africa batsman retires from international cricket

New Delhi, May 23: A Shocking news for every cricket fan, South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has announced his decision to retire from international cricket with immediate effect, stating, via a video message, that he had "run out of gas."

The 34-year-old batsman said 'the time is right' for him to hang up his boots, bringing a close to a sterling 14-year career.



"I have decided to retire from all international cricket with immediate effect," de Villiers said on Wednesday (May 23). "After 114 Test matches, 228 ODIs and 78 T20 Internationals, it is time for others to take over. I have had my turn, and to be honest, I am tired," de Villiers said.

He scored 8,765 Test runs for South Africa, and made his 22nd century in the format against Australia in March.

His final appearance for South Africa came in Johannesburg, where the Proteas beat Australia by 492 runs and clinched the series 3-1