Hashim Amla

In his international career, Amla amassed 18672 runs for the Proteas in 124 Tests, 181 ODIs, and 44 T20Is from 2004-2019.

"I have great memories of the Oval ground and to finally leave it as a player fills me with immense gratitude for what has been," Amla was quoted as saying by the Surrey website. He has been an incredible resource for the team to learn from on and off the field. In his international career, Amla amassed 18,672 runs for the Proteas in 124 Tests, 181 ODIs, and 44 T20Is from 2004-2019. His 311 not out against England at The Oval in July 2012 still remains the highest Test score by a South African player. From everyone at Surrey, thank you for everything Hash," Surrey wrote on Twitter. He confirmed the development to his English county side Surrey.

The special legacy of Hashim Amla was brought into focus after legendary Proteas such as AB de Villiers paid tribute to the retired icon.

It was one of Amla’s 28 centuries in a 124-match Test career during which he scored 9,282 runs at an average of 46.64. It remains South Africa’s only triple century in Tests. “He’ll never be consistent”. I did I wish I could bat with you one more time.” “He’ll never last”. However, he continued to play county cricket in England with great success over the past few years.

Hashim Amla has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He retired from international cricket in 2019 and has bid farewell to the sport ...

He has been an incredible resource for the team to learn from on and off the field. "Hashim Amla announces retirement from all forms of cricket. Legendary South African batter Hashim Amla has professed that he is retiring from all forms of cricket, bringing the curtains down on his notable career that has spanned two decades.

Hashim Amla, a renowned South African batter, has declared his retirement from all forms of the game. The 39-year-old was still playing in the domestic ...

The cricketer bid Surrey farewell and expressed his gratitude for the chance he had to play for them. The South African great currently used to play in county cricket and belonged to the team's leadership group. He participated in 349 international games for South Africa and amassed 18,672 runs in all three forms of the game.

Ace South African batter Hashim Amla has said goodbye to all forms of cricket after he confirmed to England County team Surrey that he will not be returning ...

“He’ll never be consistent”. “He’ll never last”. I did I wish I could bat with you one more time,” De Villiers tweeted. “The guy with the weird technique”. Steyn wrote: “He probably won’t see this tweet but I just wana tell you all, @amlahash is more than a cricketer, he is genuinely one of the best humans ever. This included 28 hundreds and a best of 311 not out against England at the Kia Oval in 2012, which was also South Africa's first triple-century in Tests.

Amla called time on a career spanning more than two decades and featuring 34,104 runs across formats on Wednesday (January 18) after opting not to return to ...

"So, today, I salute you my friend. You inspired me in a way I can’t explain. So, today, I salute you my friend. You served the game to perfection! Calm, composed, consistent, gutsy, skilful and humble, always for the team, for your country. You’ve always been a brother who made me feel safe in so many ways.

Hashim Amla ended his 22-year playing career, with his legacy secure as one of South Africa's all-time cricketing greats.

He made his first-class debut for a Kwa-Zulu-Natal team, against the touring England team, as a 16-year-old in December 1999 and made his Test debut against India in Kolkata five years later. Amla made a South African record 311 not out in the first Test at The Oval in London. Amla was a key member of one of South Africa’s most powerful teams when they clinched the Test championship mace with a series win in England in 2012.

Hashim Amla, one of the most prolific batters in South Africa's history, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Even to this day, spending time with different coaches, to see the game and that’s the marvel of the games. There was a lot of drama about my bat lift and me being technically deficient and my Test cricket career is over. The friendships we make with people in the cricketing fraternity and around the world is something special,” the stylish right-hander commented. So yeah, it’s been a wonderful 20 years to say actually,” Amla said in a video shared by I can only thank Almighty and so many people in my career supporting me along the way, different coaches and team-mates. Hashim Amla, one of the most prolific batters in South Africa’s history, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Proteas icon Hashim Amla, currently the batting coach for SA20 side MI Cape Town, has spoken about the friendships he's made during his cricket career.

"I think every coach that I've worked with has played some part in helping me develop as a cricketer and understand the game. The friendships we make with people in the cricketing fraternity and around the world is something special." That type of stuff and he gave me some wonderful advice that sticks out,” he said.

Former Proteas head coach Russell Domingo hailed 'my friend' Hashim Amla for forging a legacy where he's remembered first as a person and then as a player.

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