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[InternalTraining]

AB, like Cook, should focus on records. Captaincy is over-rated!

[csnew]

They could've used him a couple of weeks ago

[adb club cricketer]

The just concluded Eng series would have been so interesting if he played. Nevertheless, good decision to step down from captaincy and focus on playing all formats. Captaincy is an unnecessary drain on  energy and skills of such a high caliber player.

[ppccopener]

Slightly surprised but excellent news. You want the best players playing test cricket

A shot in the arm for SA who are just a couple of players away from being a very good side(again)

I think we were a bit flattered 3-1, a fit philander , devilliers , rabada not banned for a test and it could of been a different result.

[iand123]

The background music on his announcement video 😂

[rickjames]

I give it 6 months before he says he's had enough of test cricket again

[northernboy1987]

Sits out a long away tour in England, announces availability for home series against Bangladesh hmmmmmmmmmm

[edge]

Can't help but think that if SA had any batting depth he'd have been told to get f-ked a while ago now.

[csnew]

Not sure what number he would bat...they can't drop Bavuma due to the quota system. Amla opening would fix a few issues then again he's probably past his best.
Might get away with 4 bowlers at home though

[sfa82]

they can't drop Bavuma due to the quota system.

Why mention Bavuma when he was one of the few batsmen on the past tour that was decent and showed some fight?

[Seniorplayer]

Do think though If the t20 money's right  SA  will lose a few players.

[sfa82]

As a Proteas supporter, I appreciated the video from AB. I was definitely in the camp that didn't think he should pick his tours/games/series, but his openness in the video maybe softened my view. Maybe it would have helped if he made this at the beginning of this whole saga.

He is one of our best, and in a struggling team you need your best. But I think personal circumstances should also be taken into account. Communication to the fans, public etc is key in situations like these.

End result, he is available across all formats, which is good for SA.

[sfa82]

Do think though If the t20 money's right  SA  will lose a few players.

I think T20 money will bring the retirement age forward for many players by a year or two.

[csnew]

AbD masterclass right now against bangladesh...cashing in on rubbish bowling but love watching this lad bat.
Can he get 200??

[rickjames]

Mr 360. Jesus Christ.