1. Big News: Klaasen Retires from International Cricket
Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 33.
He played:
- 4 Test matches
- 60 One Day Internationals (ODIs)
- 58 T20 International matches
Klaasen played many match-winning innings for South Africa. But now, he will no longer play for the national team. However, he will still play in T20 leagues like the IPL, where he currently plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2. Klaasen Shared the News on Instagram
Klaasen posted an emotional message on Instagram. He wrote:
“This is a sad day for me. “I’m announcing my retirement from international cricket. It took me a long time to make this decision, but I feel it is the best for me and my family. I am proud of my career.”
He also said that playing for South Africa was his childhood dream and it came true. He is thankful for the journey.
3. Klaasen Thanked Coaches, Friends, and Family
Klaasen thanked everyone who supported him. He wrote:
“I made great friends and met wonderful people during my career. I had coaches who believed in me. I will always be thankful to them.”
He said that wearing the South African jersey was the biggest honor of his life. Now, he wants to spend more time with his family.
4. Played Brilliant Innings in T20 World Cup Final
In the T20 World Cup final, Klaasen played a powerful innings against India.
He scored 52 runs in just 27 balls, hitting:
- 2 fours
- 5 sixes
As long as he was at the crease, South Africa had hopes of winning. But after his wicket, the team collapsed, and India won by 6 runs.
5. Klaasen’s International Career Stats
Here are Klaasen’s career records:
- Tests: 4 matches – 104 runs – average 13
- ODIs: 60 matches – 2141 runs – average 43.69 – 4 centuries, 11 fifties
- T20Is: 58 matches – 1000 runs – average 23.25 – 5 fifties
6. IPL Journey and Records
Klaasen has played for three IPL teams. Currently, he is with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
In the 2025 IPL season:
- Played 14 matches
- Scored 487 runs
- Average: 44.27
- Hits: 1 century, 1 fifty
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Overall IPL record:
- 49 matches
- 1480 runs
- Average: 40
- 2 centuries, 7 fifties
Summary:
Heinrich Klaasen, the star South African wicketkeeper-batsman, retires from international cricket at 33 but continues playing in leagues like the IPL.
