Jaques Kallis retires from international cricket: Twitter reactions
Jacques Kallis retirement: Twitter reactions
Jul 30, 2014
The cricket fraternity on Wednesday paid rich tribute to South African legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. Kallis had bid adieu to Test cricket after the series at home against India in January.
In December last year, Kallis announced that he will retire from Test and First-Class cricket after the second Test against India at Durban starting on Thursday. However, Kallis remains will be available for selection in the limited-over formats.
Kallis was quoted as saying by cricket.co.za, “It’s been an honour and a privilege to have been part of the South African Test team since making my debut 18 years ago. I have enjoyed every moment out in the middle but I just feel that the time is right to hang up my Test whites.”
“It wasn’t an easy decision to come to, especially with Australia around the corner and the success this team is enjoying, but I feel that I have made my contribution in this format.”
Here are some of the reactions on the microblogging website Twitter:
Arguably the greatest ever cricketer retires…cricket will miss you, @jacqueskallis75!
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) July 30, 2014
One of the most influential cricketers of all time calls stumps, congratulations @jacqueskallis75 on an amazing career. #Legend
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) July 30, 2014
Jacques Kallis appeared twice in the most successful bowling pairs in Test cricket’s history…add to that his Test runs & catches #legend
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 28, 2014