10 quotes on AB de Villiers that prove he's the most valuable cricketer the game has witnessed

AB de Villiers called it a day on his illustrious international career on Wednesday and shocked the cricketing fraternity along with his fans around the world. The man who annihilated some of the best bowling attacks across the globe walked away silently. Moreover, De Villiers said that he was tired was painful to hear for everyone. The best cricketer of this generation had brought an end to what has been a fabulous 14-year career and it was time for everyone to stand up and applaud him for his extraordinary achievements across all the formats.

It was no surprise that the social media was flooded with the messages for him. From leading the side to donning the gloves behind the wicket when there was a dearth of wicketkeepers in the country, De Villiers did everything he could’ve done for South Africa. It goes without saying that his goal to lay his hands on the World Cup will remain a dream and one will always feel if he should’ve considered playing the mega event in 2019 and give another shot at it before hanging his boots.

Tracing the career of ABD

AB de Villiers represented his country in 114 Tests, 228 One-Day Internationals and 78 T20Is while he entertained the spectators all over the world. The Superman from South Africa amassed 8765 runs in whites at an amazing average of 50.66 and was in scintillating touch in the recent Test series against Australia and India. As far as his records in the Green and Gold are considered, very few must have forgotten his fastest century in the format. The bowlers of the Windies were under the pump when he had just slammed them all over the park to score a 31-ball ton.

Only he can score the fastest ton ever and then go on to play one of the slowest innings ever in the longest format of the game. Throughout his career, De Villiers has left everyone in his awe with some magnificent knocks and the legends of the game have often had some special words for him.  No wonder the game of cricket is lost one of its most precious diamonds and the World will never witness another such cricketer again.

Here are some of the best quotes on AB de Villiers:

1. The Wall speaks for ABD

2. Vaughan defines De Villiers

3. Very Very Special words from Laxman

4. A dear friend opens up about ABD

5. Nasser picks him as the best batsman

6. Irfan feels sorry for the bowlers

7. Steyn fears bowling to him

8. Respect from Universe Boss

9. Valuable cricketer for Gilly

10. Chopra wanted a DNA Test

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