Published: Aug 08, 2019, 10:35 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 08, 2019, 10:35 PM (IST)
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, thus bringing a close to one of cricket’s greatest batsman of the modern era. Amla, who made his international Test debut for South Africa way back in 2004 against India at Kolkata, signs off with 9,282 runs at an average of 46.64 in 124 Test matches and 8,113 at 49.46 in 181 one-day internationals.
Amla’s retirement is the second major retirement blow to the Proteas this week, following Dale Steyn‘s retirement from Test cricket.
Following his announcement, a host of South African cricketers paid tributes to one of the greatest batsmen from the African nation. Former captain AB de Villiers led the messages on Instagram.
“Unreal career @amlahash! So many doubted u early on, but your fighting spirit, humility & incredible one of a kind talent took u to the top of the mountain and ultimately to one of the best players in the world and certainly I’ve ever seen. Congrats on an amazing career, Humaam,” he wrote.
Here are a few others who penned tributes for Amla.
There arent enough words to describe your contributions… to the team.. to me… and to the country as a whole!
A person we could always look to for advice and wisdom.
You truly brought a whole nation together… Thank you for everything @amlahash #Legend #SilentWarrior 🇿🇦pic.twitter.com/qd8mNR4OD8
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) August 8, 2019
I see hash has decided to declare for good.mentally strong and great all round batsman. Congrats on a wonderful career # @amlahash
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) August 8, 2019
“Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others” You certainly have…One of the greats of the game has retired @amlahash We salute you youpic.twitter.com/SMTOwCCa8q
— Paul Adams (@PaulAdams39) August 8, 2019
Congratulations to Hashim Amla on a fantastic international career..what an amazing journey it has been since seeing you for the first time in the Kingsmead nets in the late 90’s… well done..respect..@amlahash
— Shaun Pollock (@7polly7) August 8, 2019
It was such a pleasure watching @amlahash with his magic wand.
Congrats and so long.#whataplayer #themightyHash #HashimAmla— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) August 8, 2019
.@amlahash what a career you’ve had champion! Monk like patience and a warrior like batting spirit. Class act#hashimamla
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) August 8, 2019
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