BREAKING: AB de Villiers steps down as ODI captain
AB de Villiers has announced he will step down as the Proteas’ ODI captain.
In a video released on Twitter, he says playing in all three formats since 2004 has taken its toll on him
He says he's felt physically and mentally tired.
Looking forward to a great summer #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/yojybIrvjZ
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) August 23, 2017
"I have informed Cricket South Africa that I would like to step down as captain of the ODI team. It has been an honour to lead the team for the past six years, but it is now time for someone else to take the ODI side forward. Whoever is chosen as the new ODI captain will have my complete support," he says.
De Villiers believes Faf du Plessis has proved to be an outstanding captain of the T20 and Test teams
He says he will make himself available for Test selection for the Proteas after missing South Africa's recent tours of New Zealand and England.
"Lastly, if I am lucky enough to be selected, I can't guarantee runs and catches. Nobody can do that. But what I can absolutely guarantee is 100% commitment to the Proteas in every format of the game, as and when required. That was my promise when I made my debut in 2004; and that is my promise today."