South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has introduced his retirement from all types of worldwide cricket in a blow to the nation forward of co-hosting the 2027 50-over World Cup.
The 33-year-old is taken into account one of many world’s most damaging batters in white-ball cricket and has been a mainstay of the South African limited-overs facet in recent times.
Klaasen is prone to proceed taking part in T20 franchise cricket, having had profitable stints within the Indian Premier League, the Caribbean Premier League, The Hundred and South Africa’s personal home T20 league, the SA20.
“It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket,” Klaasen mentioned in a Cricket South Africa assertion launched on Monday.
“It took me a very long time to determine what’s greatest for me and my household for the longer term. It was actually a really tough resolution but in addition one which I’ve absolute peace with.
“I look forward to spending more time with my family as this decision will allow me to do so.”
Klaasen averaged 43.69, with 4 centuries and 11 fifties throughout his 60 ODI caps, and scored precisely 1,000 runs in 58 T20Is at a strike fee of 141.84. He additionally performed 4 Checks for his nation.
His resolution comes on the identical day that Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell introduced his retirement from ODI cricket.
The 2-time World Cup winner will proceed to play T20Is for Australia.
Enoch Nkwe, South Africa’s director of nationwide groups and excessive efficiency, mentioned he understood the explanations for Klaasen’s resolution.
“He has been transparent with Cricket South Africa throughout the past few months, and we fully respect his decision to retire from international cricket,” Nkwe mentioned. “We wish him continued success in the next chapter of his journey.”
