Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers says he is relieved to have quit international cricket as the pressure was unbearable at times. De Villiers, 34, who stunned one and all by retiring in May, says he does not miss the game and is happy to lead a retired life. "It's been unbearable at times: the pressure you have to face, performing day in and day out. The expectations that you put on yourself, from fans, from the country, from coaches. It is huge, and it's something that's on your mind all the time as a cricketer," De Villiers said.

De Villiers will continue to play for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. "I know nothing will compare to that feeling of scoring hundreds in a big game. Thousands of people chanting your name. But in all fairness, it's definitely something that I'm not going to miss. Not yet. I'm very happy to have stepped away. Absolutely no regrets," he told The Independent newspaper.