Heinrich Klaasen, the batsman-wicketkeeper of South Africa, announced his retirement on Monday.
Klaasen, a 33-year-old batsman with big hitting, is regarded as one of the most destructive batsmen in white ball cricket.
In a statement released by Cricket South Africa, Klaasen said, “Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people who changed my life.”
In his 60 one-day internationals, Klaasen managed to score a total of 2141 runs while maintaining a strike rate of 117.05. In 2023, he played 83 balls for Australia and recorded his highest score of 174.
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In 58 Twenty20 games, he scored 1000 runs at a 141.84 strike rate.
Before resuming red-ball cricket in 2024, he also participated in four Test matches.
His quickness to score quickly earned him a star in international franchise competitions.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’ record signing for the 2025 season was $2.69 million, according to the Indian Premier League.
He is anticipated to play franchise cricket as usual.
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Klaasen was described as “a true match-winner for South Africa,” according to Enoch Nkwe, director of national teams for South Africa. He was capable of altering a game’s course in a matter of overs.
Klaasen did not receive a contract with Cricket South Africa in April, and the organization’s management informed him that future discussions were raging.
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