Mark Boucher has taken to Twitter to thank everybody for the support that he has received over the past 24 hours.

The 35-year-old was forced to call time on his cricketing career earlier today after suffering an eye injury during South Africa's tour match against Taunton yesterday afternoon.

"Ur support for me has brought me to my knees! I can't thank u all enough. Gonna b a tough time 4 me regarding my eye but I will pull through!" he said.

"Retirement had 2 be called bit early,but thnks 2 EVERYONE 4 all the good times and tough times! U have all contributed and I'm truly blessed!

"Last but not least I wanna wish my Protea family an enjoyable tour of UK.Gonna be tough but good skill boys!No options!! Will be watching!"

Boucher took 999 catches over all formats of the game.