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Proteas batting ace Rassie calls time on international career
The 37-year-old ends his Proteas career after 71 ODIs, 57 T20Is and 18 Tests, but will keep playing franchise cricket.
- On Thursday, April 2, 2026, 37-year-old South African batter Rassie van der Dussen announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket, concluding a distinguished seven-year career with the Proteas.
- Cricket South Africa omitted van der Dussen from its contracted player list for the 2026/27 season, following his seven-month absence from national team duty.
- Van der Dussen built a dependable top-order reputation, accumulating 2,657 runs in 71 ODIs at an average of 50.13, while also representing the Proteas in 57 T20Is and 18 Tests.
- Enoch Nkwe, Director of National Teams and High Performance, praised van der Dussen's leadership, stating, "Rassie's legacy in the green and gold extends beyond his on-field performances."
- While retiring from international duty, van der Dussen will continue playing franchise cricket for the Lions, committed to "teaching and mentoring the next generation of South African cricketers.
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