Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn an international career spread over 15 years, Amla played\n349 matches across all three formats, scoring more than 18,000 runs, including\n55 centuries and 88 other scores in excess of 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His ODI career was equally successful as he was ranked among\nthe best batsmen in this format for an extended period of time for much of that\nperiod having an average in excess of 50 and a strike rate of 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hashim Amla leaves the game as the only South African to have scored a triple century in the Test format. He also has the highest Test score by a South African batsman against England, India and the West Indies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hashim Amla\u2019s statement:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFirstly, all Glory and thanks to the Almighty for granting\nme this Proteas journey which has been nothing but a joy and privilege. I\nlearnt many lessons during this incredible ride, made many friends and most\nimportantly shared in the love of a brotherhood called #proteafire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI would like to thank my parents for their prayers, love\nand support, it is their shadow over me that enabled me to play for years under\nthe Protea sun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAlso, My family, friends and agent, my team mates and every\nmember of the support staff throughout this incredible journey. A heartfelt\nthank you to every one of you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe fans for\nenergizing me when times were tough, and for celebrating with me when we\nsucceeded together. Siyabonga South Africa!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd, of course, a very special thanks to the President and\nthe Board at Cricket South Africa \u2013 not forgetting the Chief Executive, Thabang\nMoroe, and his administrative team. I really appreciate all the opportunities\nand am truly grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLove and peace. \u2013 Hashim.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chief Executive\nThabang Moroe said in an official statement said, \u201cIt is always sad to bid\nfarewell to one of the true legends of the game but at the same time this is\nrather an occasion to celebrate the richness that Hashim has brought to the\ngame around the world both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis humility has always been his standout quality and I\ncannot imagine a better role model to teach us all how to lead better lives. He\nhas added great value not only to the Proteas but to the country at large,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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