AB de Villiers Steps Down As ODI Captain

Aug 23, 2017 at 7:47 PM

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AB de Villiers Steps Down As ODI Captain

Ending all speculations surrounding his career, South Africa star AB de Villiers has confirmed he will continue representing the Proteas in all the three formats, bringing an end to the self-imposed exile from Test cricket.

The 33-year old, whose Test career was in limbo, took to Twitter on Wednesday (August 23) in order to clear the air on his future.

Here is his full statement:

“A lot has been said and written over the past 12 months, and I feel it is time to make my position absolutely clear.
Over the past year or so, I have tried to manage many commitments. I have felt mentally and physically tired; my wife and I are bringing up two fantastic kids and playing in all three formats ever since 2004 has taken its toll.
Together with Cricket South Africa, we have tried to develop a viable schedule which allows me to prolong my career for as long as possible.
This strategy has prompted some people to say I am picking and choosing when to play for the Proteas, and even to suggest I am somehow putting myself before the team. That is simply not true. That has never been true. Playing for South Africa is, and will always be, the greatest privilege of my life.
Now to move forward.
Faf du Plessis has proved to be an outstanding captain of the T20 and Test teams, and bearing this in mind, I have informed Cricket South Africa that I would like to step down as captain of the ODI team. It has been an honour to lead the team for the past six years, but it is now time for someone else to take the ODI side forward. Whoever is chosen as the new ODI captain will have my complete support.
Following this recent break, I really do feel refreshed and revived. I want to get back on the field and I have today assured the national selectors that I will be available for selection in all three formats of the game during the coming season. There is plenty of hard work ahead in the nets and I must prepare properly, but I will be ready to play, if required, from the middle of October onwards.
Lastly, if I am lucky enough to be selected, I can’t guarantee runs and catches. Nobody can do that. But what I can absolutely guarantee is 100% commitment to the Proteas in every format of the game, as and when required. That was my promise when I made my debut in 2004; and that is my promise today.”

 

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