US Edition‘He Still Had More to Give,’ Says Former Coach as Klaasen Bids Proteas Career Goodbye
- Heinrich Klaasen, the 33-year-old South African cricketer, announced his immediate retirement from all international cricket on June 2, 2025, in Cape Town.
- Klaasen decided to retire to better balance his personal life and professional commitments after careful consideration and due to the demanding international schedule.
- He had international stints for South Africa in four Test matches, participated in sixty One Day Internationals, and appeared in fifty-eight Twenty20 Internationals, accumulating more than 2,000 runs in ODIs with an average approaching 44, highlighted by a career-high score of 174 against Australia in 2023.
- Klaasen described his decision as challenging but said he feels completely at peace with it; he expressed gratitude to supporters and is eager to dedicate additional time to his family.
- His retirement concludes a seven-year international career and suggests a shift to franchise cricket, with his legacy expected to inspire future South African players.
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