SOUTH AFRICA'S HEINRICH KLAASEN RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONALS

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JOHANNESBURG: South African batsman-wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen announced on Monday that he was retiring from international cricket.

The big-hitting Klaasen, 33, earned a reputation as one of the most destructive batsmen in white-ball cricket.

"Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people who changed my life," Klaasen said in a statement issued by Cricket South Africa.

Klaasen scored 2141 runs at an average of 43.69 in 60 one-day internationals, maintaining a strike rate of 117.05. His highest score of 174 was made off 83 balls against Australia at Centurion in 2023.

He scored 1000 runs at a strike rate of 141.84 in 58 Twenty20 internationals.

He also played in four Test matches before he retired from red-ball cricket in 2024.

His ability to score quickly made him a sought-after player in franchise competitions around the world.

He was signed by Indian Premier League team Sunrisers Hyderabad for a record 23 crore (US$2.69-million) for the 2025 season.

He is expected to continue to be available for franchise cricket.