"You have inspired many generations of cricket. Wish you the very best and a happy retirement," Babar Azam writes on AB de Villiers retirement
Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the former South African captain introduced his retirement from all codecs of the game, bringing to an stop a 17-year profession.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam also published a heartfelt tribute to his 'youth notion'. The 27-year-antique recalled the primary time he met De Villiers and wished him a happy retirement.
"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," Babar wrote
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
"You have stimulated many generations of cricket. Wish you the very pleasant and a glad retirement," he brought.
It ought to be cited that De Villiers bid farewell to cricket earlier these days. "It has been an splendid journey, but I have determined to retire from all cricket," he stated on Twitter.
"Ever for the reason that outside matches with my older brothers, I actually have performed the game with natural amusement and unbridled enthusiasm. Now, at the age of 37, that flame not burns so brightly."
The right-exceeded batter retired from all international codecs in May 2018 but become concerned with franchise cricket throughout the globe.
He represented Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Barbados Tridents, Brisbane Heat, Lahore Qalandars, Middlesex, Rangpur Riders, South Africans, Titans and Tshwane Spartans in T20 cricket.