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There’ll never be another Ab de Villiers, Dale Steyn writes an emotional message for Mr 360

I’ve decided to retire from all international cricket with immediate effect: AB.

There’ll never be another Ab de Villiers, Dale Steyn writes an emotional message for Mr 360

Dale Steyn (L), AB de Villiers (R) (Photo: Instagram)

AB de Villiers, who is also popularly known as Mr 360 for his ability to strike the ball in all directions, announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. AB’s decision has caused a lot of grief among cricket fans across the globe. AB is among one of those cricketers, who is adored, loved, respected and idolised by millions.

After he announced his sudden goodbye to international cricket, tributes and messages have poured in for the 34-year-old.

Now his former teammate Dale Steyn joined the list. Steyn took to photo-sharing application Instagram and posted an extremely emotional tribute.

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“We started this cricket thing way back in 2004, We’ve seen the world, met amazing people, played the great teams and beaten the best there is in it too. We’ve shared change rooms, been roomies, golf partners, McDonald’s after late nights. You’re a champion man in my book bud, and I’m pretty sure in everyone else’s too. Congratulations on a stellar international career, it’s been an incredible journey and privilege to have shared it with you. There’ll never be another Ab de Villiers 👊🏼,” Steyn wrote in his emotional message.

 

The 34-year-old batsman took to Twitter to announce his retirement from International cricket through a video he posted on his Twitter account.

“I’ve decided to retire from all international cricket with immediate effect. After 114 Test matches, 228 One Day Internationals and 78 T20 Internationals it is time for others to take over,” de Villiers said.

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