South African Batter Ends International Career: 'Cricket Gave Me Everything, I Owe It My Life'
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Rassie van der Dussen Retires from International Cricket: 'Cricket Has Given Me Everything'
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News18•02-04-2026, 13:50
Rassie van der Dussen Retires from International Cricket: 'Cricket Has Given Me Everything'
•South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen announced his retirement from international cricket.
•The 35-year-old expressed profound gratitude for his journey with the Proteas, calling it the "greatest honour of my life."
•He debuted at age 29 and excelled in ODIs, scoring 2,657 runs in 71 matches at an average above 50, second only to AB de Villiers among South Africans.
•Van der Dussen thanked Cricket South Africa, coaches, teammates, his wife Lara, and South African fans for their unwavering support.
•He will continue to play domestic cricket for the Lions and plans to mentor the next generation of South African cricketers.