Sources: 
South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international white-ball cricket on June 2, 2024, to dedicate more time to his family. Klaasen, 33, who debuted in 2018, has been a pivotal player for South Africa, amassing over 3,000 runs across ODIs and T20Is.
"It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future," Klaasen said.
In his ODI career, Klaasen scored 2,141 runs in 60 matches at an impressive average of
43.69 and a strike rate of
117.05, including
4 centuries and 11 fifties. His highest score was a commanding
174 against Australia in 2023. In T20Is, he added 1,000 runs, known for his aggressive six-hitting as a middle-order batter.
Klaasen was also part of the South African squad that finished runners-up in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, showcasing his value in high-pressure tournaments.
Enoch Nkwe, director of national teams and high performance, praised Klaasen's impact:
"Heinrich has been a true match-winner for South Africa. He was a player capable of changing the course of a game in a matter of overs."Reflecting on his career, Klaasen said,
"From the first day, it was the biggest privilege representing my country and it was everything that I have worked for and dreamed about as a young boy."His retirement marks the end of a significant chapter in South African cricket, as Klaasen steps away from international white-ball formats after concluding his red-ball career earlier in 2024.
Sources: Heinrich Klaasen, South Africa's wicketkeeper-batter, retired from international white-ball cricket on June 2 to focus on family. The 33-year-old, who debuted in 2018, scored over 3,000 runs across ODIs and T20Is, including a top score of 174 against Australia in 2023.
