Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after he announced his immediate retirement from all cricket.
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
Well done @ABdeVilliers17 on a special career. I've been extremely lucky to be on the same cricket field as you. The game will not be the same without you. The greatest player I have played with.? https://t.co/N3BJ3Jxw6Q
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) November 19, 2021
Abraham…. An absolute pleasure to have shared some of your journey! Loved watching you operate and carry yourself!!! Bliksem, jy kon jol tjom!!! Enjoy retirement and thank you. #360 https://t.co/oUb33j4QTa
— Roelof van der Merwe (@Roela52) November 19, 2021
Absolutely loved watching @ABdeVilliers17 play the game .. You could argue across all formats that he was as good on the eye of anyone who has played the game .. #ABDevilliers #Legend
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 19, 2021
The best I’ve ever seen, and someone who I’ve always looked up to! Took the game to another level singlehandedly #mr360
Thankyou ???? @ABdeVilliers17 https://t.co/lzEQ3MYP13
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) November 19, 2021
Your contribution to cricket has been immense @ABdeVilliers17 ? A true legend of this beautiful game and a wonderful athlete. Good luck for whatever the future has in store for you ? https://t.co/Yh4huPUH7n
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 19, 2021
Congratulations on a phenomenal career @ABdeVilliers17 ?? One of the most loved and admired cricketers of the modern era. Happy retirement legend. #ThankYouAB pic.twitter.com/1CNOiVfHte
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 19, 2021
There is no doubt in my mind that @ABdeVilliers17 has been one of the most influential players of his generation. A genius, a true successor to Lara. Wish you well AB. I am sure your countless fans at @RCBTweets will want to give you a befitting send-off. You were a great combo.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 19, 2021
Thank you for the memories, the records broken and the entertainment @ABdeVilliers17 ?
We salute your contribution to the game and wish you everything of the best for the future ?? #ThankYouAB pic.twitter.com/iL74NShG4W
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) November 19, 2021
Definitely a kind of relief for myself and all the bowlers . Thank you soo much for the great memories and inspiring soo many of youngsters including me . We will definitely Miss you Mr 360 @abdevilliers17 ❤️❤️???? pic.twitter.com/yAi23Cv8gw
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) November 19, 2021
Happy Retirement, @abdevilliers17 – All the best in your next chapter, it was a pleasure sharing a dressing room with you! #Legend ??✊? https://t.co/392KzB65cx
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) November 19, 2021
The biggest congratulations to @ABdeVilliers17 on a mind-blowing cricket career. The things you did on the cricket field, us mere mortals could only watch on in awe.
And to go with it, the sweetest and kindest teammate I have ever played with.
Enjoy the next exciting phase.— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) November 19, 2021
Congratulations AB. I have certainly enjoyed watching you play through the years. All the very best for the future my man ? https://t.co/OBT8z3os2H
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) November 19, 2021
You were my childhood inspiration and I always tried to learn from your charismatic approach. I still remember the first time I met you and how welcoming you were. You have inspired many generations of cricket. Wish you the very best and a happy retirement, @ABdeVilliers17! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nlqsyW8iSI
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) November 19, 2021
Congrats on a phenomenal career my brother. It was great sharing a changeroom and many a cricket field with you. From the days of fariedabad as juniors to international cricket you have left your mark in a massive way. #Standardset #legend https://t.co/BS8Ja4VhGu
— Vernon Philander (@VDP_24) November 19, 2021
