This time its the turn of south african all-rounder Shaun Pollock who also decided to get  retire from international cricket. Pollock backs up his decision and said he was at peace with his decision to retire from international cricket on Sunday. The 34-year-old scored the winning runs in South Africa's eight-wicket victory over West Indies to clinch a 5-0 series clean-sweep in his last match for his country.

"It's been a fantastic journey for me but retiring is all good. I have real peace about it," Pollock said. Pollock, who was also South Africa's most economical bowler on Sunday with one for 33 in his 10 overs, was named joint an of the series with South African batsman JP Duminy.

"To finish on a high has been awesome and it's ended just perfectly. It's been a great profession to have for the last 12 years and I would do it all again. My philosophy was very much 'keep it simple, stupid'," Pollock said.

He was surprised by the impact his decision had had on cricket fans in South Africa, with all five matches watched by near capacity crowds. "I've been blown away by the reception at every match. It could have been sad but I'll take away such fond memories because the crowds have carried me," he said.

I think south african team will miss him very much because apart from his bowling he was also a very good batsman in the lower  order.