Hashim Amla steps down as South Africa captain, Twitter reacts

Hashim Amla's 201 could remain the highest by a player in his final Test inns as captain Next best: 192 by Ian Chappell Oval 1975 #SAvEng
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 6, 2016

I sense nothing untoward in this resignation from Amla's body language and interaction with the press. Seems content. Relieved, even.
— Antoinette Muller (@mspr1nt) January 6, 2016

Hashim Amla in Tests..... as capt - 14 mts, 894 runs, ave 49.66, 100s: 3 not capt - 76 mts, 6214 runs, ave 51.35, 100s: 21 #SAvEng
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 6, 2016

Amla must bat and bat and bat and bat bat and bat and bat and bat and bat and bat counsel de Kock and Bavuma and van Zyl and bat and bat
— Sibongile Mafu (@sboshmafu) January 6, 2016

Quitting is never easy. The decision to quit is even harder. #Amla deserves greater respect for all his contribution to @OfficialCSA
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) January 6, 2016

BRing back Graeme Smith!#Amla #SAvsENG #ProteaFire
— Sky Tshabalala (@SkyTshabalala) January 6, 2016

#Amla steps down as #Proteas skipper after scoring double ton in the just concluded second Test? #SAvsENG
— Irfan Haji (@aurfe) January 6, 2016

Alastair Cook reacts to the news that Hashim Amla has stepped down as captain of South Africa. #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/FrZq7i0mPJ
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) January 6, 2016

Nothing but Respect for Hashim Amla!!! Top quality proffesional!!! Im not suprised not one for the media and all the hoo haa!!! 🙌🏽
— Daine Klate (@Klatey7) January 6, 2016

Hashim Amla resigns captaincy.. ABdV takes over.... Being honest don't think it makes a blind bit of difference to SA as a unit...
— Charles Dagnall (@CharlesDagnall) January 6, 2016

Hashim Amla is a real class act..Always go out on a high.. Think we will see his genius now that the burden of captaincy is gone! Beware Eng
— James Terence Small (@JamesTerenceSm1) January 6, 2016

So, one dull draw and Amla's had enough? #ENGvSA
— david eades (@bbcdavideades) January 6, 2016

Hashim Amla says he quit as SA captain as he wants to concentrate on his own game. He must feel very strongly about something to do it now.
— Steve Scott (@stevescott_itv) January 6, 2016

Amla steps down as Test captain...respect the decision but in the middle of a series? Find that slightly odd... #SAvENG
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 6, 2016

Make no mistake Hashim Amla is great player. Not the greatest captain but he is still a great player.
— Simmi Areff (@simmiareff) January 6, 2016

Can't see it affecting SA negatively. AB a stronger leader and very astute cricketer and they now have a liberated Amla in good form.
— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) January 6, 2016

Amla steps down from Test captaincy, @ABdeVilliers17 to take over. Good decision. Will help Hasham concentrate on his batting which SA need
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 6, 2016

Why Amla why?
— Nick Ericsson (@nickericsson) January 6, 2016