S.A. Bowler Makhaya Ntini Announces Retirement from International Cricket

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JOHANNESBURG (GaeaTimes.com) — Makhaya Ntini has announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday. However, the South African fast bowler has confirmed that he will continue playing domestic cricket for the Warriors.

It’s been a happy journey, but all things come to an end

, Ntini told the media.

He will concentrate on his academy from now onwards, Ntini added.

Ntini became emotional as he revealed that he never dreamt of achieving the mile stone of playing 100 Test matches. He celebrated 100th Test cap, when he played the first Test against England at Centurion last December.

Ntini thanked Cricket South Africa (CSA) for its support when he was convicted of rape in 2000. He was later acquitted on appeal.

‘That was the hardest time of my life, but people like the late Khaya Majola and Dr Ali Bacher supported me and believed in me,’ he said.

Ntini finished with 390 Test wickets, which is 11th highest of all time and second highest by a South African. The best bowling figure for South Africa is also hold by the player as he took 13 for 132 against the West Indies at Trinidad in 2005.

We wish Makhaya Ntini all the best for his future project.