AB de Villiers - First cricketer to retire with 50+ average and 100+ SR in ODIs

[Joseph Gomes]

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/en...ing_strike_rate;template=results;type=batting

#Respect to the legend

What are your thoughts on his ODI stats? How do you view his legacy in future?

 

[GLORY OF '92]

#NoWorldCups

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Undoubtedly a legend of the game.

 

[SL_Fan]

Unreal numbers no doubt but doesn't have much to show for it tho. His stocks have plummeted for mine last few years. Has pretty much abandoned SA when they need him the most.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

An amazing fielder as well. Jonty v2.

 

[The_Odd_One]

I will take a Ponting with a lower average and lower strike rate over him.

 

[hadi123]

Unreal numbers. Obviously, there may be some players who had that average and strike rate but they won't have played enough innings for it to mean anything. Will be missed.

 

[dauntless]

Best ever after viv richards. No one is going to break this record.

 

[Rahul1]

I will take a Ponting with a lower average and lower strike rate over him.

Agreed. It is a very selfish and cowardly decision by AB.

 

[pratiktc]

Best ODI batsman of his generation (shades Kohli due to extra gear). Top 5 of all time in ODIs

 

[TQ89]

A legend of the Game. The Second best batsmen of the modern era in ODI's and huge innovator in run scoring.

Also bought a lot of interest to test cricket. I think the most he will be missed his test cricket as test viewership is suffering and it needs draws like AB de villiers to attract viewers who would otherwise prefer shorter formats.

 

[Ab Fan]

Played his career's best test inning this year and had his career's best test series this year as well.

A great IPL this year and took one of the relevation catch as fielder as well.

With all these achievements this year only, how can he not enjoy cricket??

 

[Hitman]

Congrats on a great career. Hope he keeps playing IPL.

 

[CricketCartoons]

That catch he took in IPL is going to be his iconic moment which will define his legacy!!

 

[mastersaan10]

Second best odi cricketer of my generation after kohli

 

[Hasan123]

Phenomenal numbers. Will be missed.

 

[Justcrazy]

Not winning WC would hurt him.

 

[hadi123]

Not winning WC would hurt him.

Agreed. Or winning a World T20. SA achieved number 1 ranking but think AB would prefer to have won a WC