Theunis de Bruyn shocks with Proteas retirement at 30

Proteas Test batter Theunis de Bruyn on Thursday surprisingly announced his retirement from international cricket.

De Bruyn, who made his international debut against Sri Lanka in a T20 in 2017, played 13 Tests and two T20Is for the Proteas.

Last year, the 30-year-old made his return to the national side after a three-year absence after a stellar domestic season with the Titans.

His last appearance for his country came in last year's Boxing Day Test, where he scored 12 and 28 against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

De Bruyn was then ruled out of the third Test as he returned home for the birth of his first child.

"I've been fortunate to represent my country at the highest level of cricket and that's been the proudest moment of my career," he said in a statement on the Titans' official website.

"The bonds I've formed, lessons I've learnt, skills I've developed and my growth as a human being would not have been possible without the experience of playing international cricket.

"I've lived a childhood dream, shared dressing rooms with my hero's and played cricket at some of the world's most iconic venues. And I can't say thank you enough for the opportunities I've got through this game.

"Looking back at everything that I've achieved, it is time I say goodbye to international cricket and focus on the next chapter."

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De Bruyn finished on 13 Tests, scoring 468 runs at an average of 19.50, including a Test century against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2018.

"I'm excited for what the future has to offer and looking forward to chasing more dreams and ambitions in life," he continued.

"Thank you to everyone that's been involved throughout my journey and best