Actor Anushka Sharma expressed her sadness as South African cricketing legend AB de Villiers announced his retirement at the age of 37. Anushka Sharma, who is married to cricket star Virat Kohli, called de Villiers’ retirement ‘heartbreaking’, in an Instagram note.
Anushka posted a picture of AB de Villers on her Instagram story and wrote, “One of the greatest men and cricketers I’ve had the privilege of knowing and watching. Wishing you, Danielle and the kids the very best in life always. You guys deserve everything beautiful and so much more, this is truly heartbreaking [broken heart emoji].”
Abraham Benjamin de Villiers, who played 114 Tests, 228 ODIs and 78 T20 matches, announced his retirement on Twitter. He wrote, “It has been an incredible journey, but I have decided to retire from all cricket. Ever since the back yard matches with my older brothers, I have played the game with pure enjoyment and unbridled enthusiasm. Now, at the age of 37, that flame no longer burns so brightly.”
