Who said what: World reacts to Albie Morkel's retirement from all forms of cricket

South African all-rounder Albie Morkel has called it a day on his cricketing career by saying that he will 'enjoy the game from the other side'. Morkel was famous for his exploits batting down the order, and had become a household name in India after some match-winning performances for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

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Morkel made his international debut in the year 2005, and represented the Proteas in 58 ODIs, 50 T20Is and 1 Test match. He made his decision public with this tweet on social media.

That’s the end for me and what a journey it’s been! Plenty of memories good and bad, but I was blessed with a very long career. Thanks @Titans_Cricket @OfficialCSA, will enjoy the game now from the other side. pic.twitter.com/sXik0KYFbz

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) January 9, 2019

Albie Morkel was known for his right-arm medium pace bowling apart from his explosive performances with the bat. He had been away from international cricket for a quite a while, but he had continued playing in the domestic competitions of South Africa. But, today he has ended his journey, which started way back in 1998/99 when Albie made his first class debut.

Morkel was a well-known IPL player and he played for 4 franchises, namely Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils and Rising Pune Supergiant in the 9 seasons he was a part of the league.

Albie's last international game came back in 2015, and the South African made a lot of valuable contributions for his nation both with the bat and ball. He scalped 77 wickets in his international career.

A lot of cricketers wished him the best of luck for his future and here are some of the top tweets:

1) Faf Du Plessis

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

2) Suresh Raina

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

3) Morne Morkel

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

4) Cricket South Africa

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

5) Chris Morris

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

6) Ryan McLaren

Congratulations on great career @albiemorkel.Been a credit to the game both on and off the field.All the best for the next chapter.

— Ryan Mclaren (@ryanmac23) January 9, 2019

7) Paul Harris

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

8) South African Cricketers' Association

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