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Cape Town - Former Proteas all-rounder Albie Morkel announced his retirement on Wednesday from all forms of cricket.
The 37-year-old said that "time was running out" and that this was the right moment to hang up his boots after 20 years of service to the game.
He represented his country in 1 Test, 58 One-Day Internationals and 50 T20 Internationals between 2004 and 2015.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Albie Morkel's retirement:
Congratulations @albiemorkel on your retirement. Wishing you all the best for the future. Thank you for the many years you have given to our beautiful game. https://t.co/YAOeayybSS
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 9, 2019
It feels like yesterday we were 2 boys dreaming in the backyard about the game we love!! Well done on a magnificent career...proud to call you my brother!! @albiemorkel ?? pic.twitter.com/zI4McvGpDB
— Morne Morkel (@mornemorkel65) January 9, 2019
Well done @albiemorkel on a great career. You can be very proud of what you have achieved. Lots of trophies and plenty sixes ... Wish you all the best with the next chapter .
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) January 9, 2019
Sad day in my career! @albiemorkel thank you for everything you’ve done not just for me personally but for @Titans_Cricket on and off the field! Change room won’t be the same. You are a LEGEND!
— Chris Morris (@Tipo_Morris) January 9, 2019
Top Man ,all the best moving forward Champion ?????? absolute pleasure to have shared the changerooms with You ????????!!!
— Geoffrey Toyana (@geoffreytoyana) January 9, 2019
What a great career @albiemorkel. You can be proud of what u have achieved. Was great to be there for a part of it. #loslappie
— paul harris (@paulharris12) January 9, 2019
Congratulations @albiemorkel on a successful career! Your contribution to the game and the player cause has been immense! We wish you the very best in your life after cricket! pic.twitter.com/Bz0uIIlSoc
— SACAPlayers (@SACAplayers) January 9, 2019
It was a pleasure playing with you in #CSK & sharing the dressing room buddy @albiemorkel, wish you lots of success on your new journey.???????? https://t.co/kkSmZeu9xI
— Suresh Raina???? (@ImRaina) January 9, 2019
'Tis with a heavy heart that I heard @albiemorkel has retired from all cricket with immediate effect. One of my all time favourites. Happy fishing, mate!
— Neil Manthorp (@NeilManthorp) January 9, 2019
Saddened by the retirement of @albiemorkel, who will be remembered as one of the most watchable South African limited-overs cricketers, especially for that l-o-o-o-o-n-g hitting. Might have played more for SA, but had a very good life in the game anyway.
— Rob Houwing (@RobHouwing) January 9, 2019
Well done on a great career! Thank you for the memories ??
— Kass Naidoo (@KassNaidoo) January 9, 2019
@albiemorkel congrats on finishing a great career my bud. The next chapter will even be more exciting. Especially when fishing and golfing. Good luck and drop into the South sometime when travelling from the beautiful Namib!
— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) January 9, 2019
Congrats on a great career @albiemorkel no doubt shared some good moment with you. Wishing you and your fam all the best in what ever the future holds. Well done champion, God Bless ????
— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) January 9, 2019
Well done on a great career @albiemorkel ???? Enjoy the rest champion
— Beuran Hendricks (@Beuran_H13) January 9, 2019
Thank you and good luck skip! @albiemorkel @titans_cricket #titanscricket #skyblues @ SuperSport Park https://t.co/lWUbYf4OH1
— Junior Dala (@JDala3) January 9, 2019
Was a pleasure and a privilege to work along side you.Was particularly proud of your success over the last 6 years for @Titans_Cricket. Being celebrated as one of the most successful Titans skippers of all time is the very least you deserve! Wonderful team man even better friend!
— Robert Walter (@RobWalter17) January 9, 2019
Amazing career and champion ,congratulations to @albiemorkel on a great career you’ve been an example and leader all the best ??
— Andile Phehlukwayo (@andileluck19) January 9, 2019
Former South Africa all-rounder @albiemorkel, who played one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
— ICC (@ICC) January 9, 2019
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@albiemorkel Congrats on a great career Albie. Its been a privilege to play against you. All the best for the future.
— Jon-Jon Trevor Smuts (@JonJonSmuts21) January 9, 2019
Well done on a wonderful career @albiemorkel you won many hearts with your skills and commitment for the game.Absolute privilege to have worked with you in many occasions.Wishing you all the very best in whatever you plan to do in future.#Gentleman
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) January 9, 2019
