AB de Villiers

“It's a huge honour to play my 100th Test, and I never in my life thought I'll be in this kind of position.”

“I believe all teams choke in certain situations.”

“I try and watch the ball closely. I've played the game for many years now, and I know my talent will take over if I just watch the ball and enjoy myself out there.”

“Money wasn't the motivating factor in calling time on my international career and focusing on T20 cricket. If I was here to make as much money as I can, I would be playing 10 to 12 tournaments a year.”

“I've always kept it very simple. I'm a big believer that basics stay the same for all the formats.”

“I prefer to be out of the spotlight, to be honest. I've always been that kind of personality.”

“My mindset in all three formats, in any situation, is exactly the same. I just want to get myself in, get myself a nice foundation to hopefully attack and dominate the bowlers.”

“It's never easy to lose. But life is not all sunshine and roses.”

“In all kinds of sports, you have to get the confidence going within before you can start proving people wrong or right.”

“I truly believe that players who tell you they don't feel the pressure of international cricket, of being away from home for months at a time, are lying to everyone and themselves.”

“Nothing comes close to the IPL, to be honest.”

“It's always been about the team; it's never been about myself.”

“An IPL match may be decided when the ball passes inches beyond the grasp of a fielder on the boundary or when a direct hit catches a batsman inches short of the crease.”

“It's tough at slip. The ball doesn't come to you very often. So from that perspective, I enjoy keeping more - you're in the game the whole time.”

“I will continue to be the biggest supporter of Faf du Plessis and the Proteas.”

“The interests of the team must always outweigh the interests of any individual, including me.”

“I know nothing will compare to that feeling of scoring hundreds in a big game.”

“I rest a bit more when I keep. The only thing I have to look after is my back and using different muscle groups.”

“I don't like to celebrate my own achievements.”

“I will always be grateful to the coaches and staff of Cricket South Africa for their support through all these years.”