5 factors that might have influenced AB de Villiers’ shocking retirement 

#4 Lack of pay parity between clubs and international teams

Reports indicate that what Jonathan Trot made from playing for six years for England, AB could not make in his entire career playing for South Africa

There is an evident lack of pay parity between clubs and international teams. Reports indicate that what Jonathan Trott made from playing for six years for England, AB could not make in his entire career playing for South Africa.

Besides, the IPL pays a lot more and after the cancellation of the Global T20 league, Cricket South Africa (CSA) is short of funds. Although, this may not have been a factor deciding his international retirement but this point has been brought up by several writers and analysts.