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Cricket pays tribute to Boucher

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Cricketers past and present take to Twitter to pay tribute to Mark Boucher, who was forced to retire from international cricket due to a serious eye injury.

Earlier today, South Africa wicket-keeper Mark Boucher announced his retirement from Test cricket following a serious eye injury he suffered during a tour match against Somerset at Taunton.

The veteran of 147 Tests and nearly 1,000 international dismissals was forced to prematurely end his Proteas career due to concerns over the long-term future of his sight.

Many cricketers have taken to social networking website Twitter to send well-wishes and pay tribute to the 35-year-old.

Below is a selection of what some have been saying:

"Terribly sad way for Mark Boucher's career to end. A great servant for South African cricket."
BBC Sport pundit Jonathan Agnew

"Our prayers go out to mark boucher. Such a freak incident but very optimistic he'll pull through.such a fighter."
South Africa international teammate Robin Peterson

"Sad news about Mark Boucher injury forcing his immediate retirement - so many career highlights."
Former England international Jeremy Snape

"Absolutely gutted for @markb46. 3 games away from 150 and 999 dismissals is a phenomenal feat deserved 1000!Get well soon mate ‪#keepersunion."
England wicket-keeper Matt Prior

"Some truly amazing support for @markb46 from the sports world & its fans.. Let's keep it going! Bouch is a fighter! ‪#prayforbouch."‬
South African-born England batsman Kevin Pietersen

"Sounds a horrible injury to Mark Boucher really hope he's ok. My thoughts are with him."
England bowler and Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad

Captain Graeme Smith also released a statement hailing Boucher's contribution to South African cricket.

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