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After much speculation, AB de Villiers has stepped down as the captain of the South African One Day International side.
Earlier today, he had tweeted telling the world to look forward to a big announcement later in the day. As soon as he did so, a lot of people began to speculate and wonder if he was going to announce his Test retirement.
However, much to the delight of fans all over the world, he confirmed that he would be available for selection in all three formats of the game.
He was the captain of the side for six years. Under his captaincy, South Africa reached the semifinal of the World Cup in 2015.
A lot has been said over the past twelve months and I feel it is time to make my position absolutely clear. Over the past year or so I've tried to manage my commitments I've felt mentally and physically tired. My wife and I are bringing up two fantastic kids and playing in all three formats together since 2004 has taken a toll.
Together with Cricket South Africa, we have tried to develop a viable schedule which allows me to prolong my career as long as possible. This strategy has prompted some people to say that I'm picking and choosing when to play for the Proteas and even to suggest I'm even putting myself before the team.
This is simply not true and has never been true. Playing for South Africa is and always will be the greatest privilege of my life.
