Quotes by Athletes

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. AB de Villiers

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The World Cup is a tough tournament. AB de Villiers

World Tough Tournament Cup World Cup

Captaining South Africa was definitely not one of my goals. AB de Villiers

Goals South Africa Definitely South Africa

I watch the ball, and I just play. I have always said that I don't feel there's a big difference between the three formats. It is just a mindset, applying yourself to the wicket and conditions, and that's always been the way that I have played. AB de Villiers

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. AB de Villiers

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Test cricket is the ultimate challenge. AB de Villiers

Challenge Cricket Test Ultimate

It's never been about my own runs. If I can score as many as possible to get us into a position to win, then I'll be a very happy man. AB de Villiers

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I don't really like attention too much. AB de Villiers

Too Much Too Attention Like Much Really

I know nothing will compare to that feeling of scoring hundreds in a big game. AB de Villiers

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I don't overthink things. AB de Villiers

Things

I know Test cricket is more about endurance. T20 is more about innovating, creating, and the energy at the wicket. AB de Villiers

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I know what makes me good, and it's not a bat. AB de Villiers

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I think I have a natural hitting ability. AB de Villiers

Natural Think Ability Hitting

Every wicket you play on is different. AB de Villiers

You Every Different Play

We all grow up dreaming of playing international cricket. AB de Villiers

Cricket Dreaming Up International Grow Grow Up Playing

I announced my retirement from international cricket in May 2018 because I wanted to reduce my workload and spend more time with my wife and young sons. Some have insisted I was motivated purely by money. They are wrong. AB de Villiers

I have been massively proud to have played for and, indeed, captain my country on the cricket field. AB de Villiers

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There are so many dreams that I'd like to follow. AB de Villiers

Dreams Follow Like Many

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. AB de Villiers

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