South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen Retires from International Cricket

South African batter Rassie van der Dussen announced his retirement from international cricket on April 2, 2026, ending a seven-year career that saw him become one of the Proteas' most reliable top-order players across all formats.

The 37-year-old made the decision public through a statement on social media, shortly after Cricket South Africa omitted him from its central contract list for the 2026-27 season. Van der Dussen, who last represented the national team in a T20 International against Australia in August 2025, described the move as a proud conclusion to a journey marked by sacrifice and honor. "It is with a proud heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement from international cricket," he wrote. "To wear the Proteas jersey is a feat that demands a level of resilience and dedication that both tests and rewards you in the most incredible way. To have played for my country has been the greatest honour of my life."

Van der Dussen debuted late at age 29, making his T20I bow against Zimbabwe in October 2018. Over the next seven years, he played 57 T20Is, scoring 1,406 runs at a strike rate of 128.75, including 10 half-centuries. In one-day...