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Heinrich Klaasen Announces Retirement from International Cricket at 33

He cited family considerations when posting the retirement announcement on Instagram.

Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Semi Final - South Africa v New Zealand - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan - March 5, 2025 South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught out by New Zealand's Matt Henry off the bowling of Mitchell Santner REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo
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Overview

  • Heinrich Klaasen announced on June 2 that he is retiring from international cricket at age 33.
  • He described the decision as difficult but expressed peace over prioritizing his family’s future.
  • Klaasen earned recognition as one of the world’s top white-ball batsmen, featuring in South Africa’s T20 World Cup final against India.
  • He has been the wicket-keeper batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.
  • His departure leaves South Africa’s limited-overs line-up seeking a new middle-order bat and keeper ahead of upcoming series.