Best all format World XI of players who retired in the past decade

#6 AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers in action during BBL - Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers

AB de Villiers is one of the finest South African cricketers of all time. Mr.360 is an extremely attacking player and was also named ICC ODI Player of the Year thrice in his glorious career lasting 15 years.

The Warmbad-born player is highly regarded for his range of unorthodox shots, creativity, exceptional fielding, and innovation as a batsman.

AB amassed 9577 runs in the 228 ODIs he played at an average of 53.5 and phenomenal Strike rate of 101.1 The destructive batsman has 25 centuries and 53 fifties to his name in ODIs.

The right-handed batsman could rip apart any bowling line-up on his day and it was virtually impossible to stop him. AB also scored 1672 runs in 78 T20Is he played at a strike rate of 135.17.

Meanwhile, ABD also has 8765 runs to his name in 114 Test matches and is among a select group of players who boast of an average of over 50 in both Tests and ODIs.

AB de Villiers retired from all forms of international cricket in May 2018. He continues to play domestic T20 leagues. The explosive batsman played for Tshwane Spartans in the 2019 Mzansi Super League while he is currently playing for Brisbane Heat in the ongoing Big Bash League. The decorated batsman has also been a part of IPL's Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2011.

Although he is currently retired, ABD is reportedly trying to make a comeback in the national team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in 2020.