Rassie van der Dussen announces retirement from international cricket

South Africa's leading batsman Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket. He informed his fans about his decision through an emotional message on social media.

The right-handed batsman started his career with a T20 match against Zimbabwe on October 9, 2018. In a short time, he became a key player for the South African team and made his mark thanks to his responsible batting in all three formats.

Rassie van der Dussen represented the country in 57 T20s, 71 ODIs and 18 Test matches during his career. His last international match was against Australia on August 16, 2025.

His career highlights include a brilliant innings of 133 runs against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup, which fans still remember today.

He will always be remembered for his consistency, performance under pressure and ability to shoulder responsibility at important moments for the team. Rassie van der Dussen also has the honor of scoring a century in the Pakistan Super League, which has made him popular among Pakistani fans.