5 reasons why AB de Villiers must retire from Tests

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CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 23:  AB de Villiers of South Africa walks off at close of play during day two of the 4th Test at Supersport Park on January 23, 2016 in Centurion, South Africa.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
de Villiers has been the most important player for South Africa in the last decade

#5 Entertain fans in T20 leagues

Rajasthan Royals vs Bangalore Royal Challengers - IPL 2012 : News Photo
de Villiers plays for RCB in the IPL

One could argue that considering de Villiers decision to cut down on cricket, he could choose to not play the T20 leagues like IPL and Caribbean League, instead of retiring from Tests.

For a player like de Villiers, who is easily one of the best T20 batsmen, giving up T20s this early in his career will be a loss to him and to the sport as well. Despite being an overseas player, he receives an incredible amount of love and respect wherever he plays.

At 32, there is anyway not much scope of Test cricket left in him. He might as well hang up his boots in that form instead of not playing in the T20 leagues around the world and entertaining the millions of fans.

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