It has been an incredible journey, but I have decided to retire from all cricket.
Ever since the back yard matches with my older brothers, I have played the game with pure enjoyment and unbridled enthusiasm. Now, at the age of 37, that flame no longer burns so brightly.
Hold your heads high,
@ProteasMenCSA
. You went further than any SA team. You are all heroes. The best is yet to come. 🇿🇦 Congratulations to India. 🏆
#T20WorldCupFinal
Kohli’s leadership this test match allowed young guns like Axar, Rishabh and Washie to play with freedom and dominate the game. It takes a special leader to elevate other players around them through body language and passion when their personal performance has been down.
Thank you to everyone - especially the players past and present, MY TEAMMATES and opponents - for their good wishes and understanding. The last few days have been tough and emotional, but I’m taken aback by all the love and support!
#proteafire
for life
Hey hey, it’s my Birthday😂🎉thanks for all the messages and love! Much appreciated. Farm weekend with the fam🎉🎉🎉
Have a good weekend everyone!
My last year in the 30’s! But age is only a number, right?! Oh yes💪let’s hit it
6️⃣ IN 6️⃣ and off we gooooo to the Playoffs 🥹
If this isn’t playing bold then we don’t know what is. 12th Man Army, this is for you. Everything is for you! 🫶
#PlayBold
#ನಮ್ಮRCB
#IPL2024
#RCBvCSK
My thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by the terrible floods in Kerala!!! More than 100 dead and 200,000 left homeless.. terrible!
#KeralaSOS
#KeralaDonationChallenge
Well on my way to get both knockout calls wrong😂shocker! In the famous words of Zaheer Khan, “it’s a funny old game this”! Well, especially t20’s. But, it’s not over until it’s over
So many incredibly kind messages on my bday! I’d just like to thank everyone for the well wishes. My wife and two boys treated me like a king today and I’m humbled by their love🎉
As “spectators” of Test Cricket, just stop worrying about team selection and other nonsense and start appreciating the competition, passion, skill and patriotism unfolding in front of your eyes. You’re missing a good game!
It was a pleasure watching the Test Championship final and I feel both teams did incredibly well to promote the format for what it really is, the ultimate test! Congrats
@newzealandcrick
with the win. Hard lines India, but I know
@imVkohli
and his men will bounce back.
Hashim Amla.. where do I start?! Not easy. Might take me a few days, weeks, months, years.
I can literally write a book about you.
Humaam, thank you for always being there for me. You’ve always been a brother who made me feel safe in so many ways.
Last, I am aware that nothing would have been possible without the sacrifices made by my family - my parents, my brothers, my wife Danielle and my children. I look forward to the next chapter of our lives when I can truly put them first.
Cricket has been exceptionally kind to me. Whether playing for the Titans, or the Proteas, or RCB, or around the world, the game has given me unimagined experiences and opportunities, and I will always be grateful.
I would like to thank every teammate, every opponent, every coach, every physio and every staff member who has travelled the same path, and I am humbled by the support I have received in South Africa, in India, wherever I have played
All that’s important is that we should all focus on supporting the team at the World Cup. There is a long way to go and I believe the boys can still go all the way
#ProteaFire
It’s always painful to lose. But as a fan, I’m proud of the boys for making us believe, even when all hope seemed lost at the start of May.
I’m sure
#RCB
will come back stronger next year and bring home that elusive title. 💪 ❤️
#IPL2024
That’s the reality I must accept - and, even if it may seem sudden, that is why I am making this announcement today. I’ve had my time.
Cricket has been exceptionally kind to me.
We were talking about Shaheen Afridi’s lack of rhythm in that last game. I guess there’s absolutely nothing wrong with him😄as I mentioned, he was probably saving his best for the big moment. Big task ahead for India. Not impossible to defend though
Well played India, well Captained
@imVkohli
and amazing skill and guts from a few individuals. Also well played
@root66
& England! Great ad for our beautiful game! Excited for the finale
Haven’t been home and missed most of the Cricket action. Finished watching the highlights now. That counterattack partnership from
@RishabhPant17
and
@imjadeja
is right up there with the best I’ve ever seen in Test Cricket!
🇦🇺🏏 What a spectacular victory for Australia against Afghanistan! 🎉 Maxwell's remarkable performance left us in awe. Congratulations to the entire team for their outstanding efforts. 🙌
Here’s a short clip from my chat with him earlier this World Cup. Maxi talks about how he
Rafa always shows us what Sport is all about. Respect for his opponent and the game, incredible fight till the end, and humility irrespective of his achievements. Legend
Dale Steyn, we salute you! What a man, what a player. Fitting that “Simply the best” is playing at Supersport Park, where everything started! Congrats legend
@DaleSteyn62
In the Final! 🥳 Ellyse fantastic, as she’s been all season, and a great performance by
@RCBTweets
, holding their nerve in the end, to knock out the defending champions.
Just one more game, one more win… Come on
#RCB
! Always Play Bold 💪 🙌
#WPL
Special game of Cricket tonight in front of a packed Sharjah crowd, I enjoyed every second out there with the
@lahoreqalandars
, we fought for every inch.
@OfficialPSLT20
lighting up now, quality of Cricket is from the top drawer! Ps. Super game from “my” MOM
@David_Wiese
RCB’s desperately needed an in-batter for the last 3-5 overs throughout this campaign! Let’s hope Maxi can be there for the last 20 odd balls today. Difference between winning and losing
England most definitely have the batting line up to chase this down, they’ve proven that on a number of occasions, but I feel India’s got this one. Just the thought of an India/Pakistan final makes my heart beat faster. Hardik & Ashwin to take the match winning poles imo
I love t20 and Odi Cricket, so please don’t get me wrong, but I’m much more likely to extend my kids’ bedtime for this 👌These guys have put their bodies on the line for 5 days, so much at stake, and it comes down to the last hour. Simply the best!
Another amazing IPL tournament! Loved being part of it all and enjoyed every second with my
@RCBTweets
teammates! Congrats to CSK who played some really good Cricket, and a huge thanks to all Cricket fans who tuned in to support their teams, especially our beloved RCB fans.