South Africa batter van der Dussen retires from international cricket
Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket, across all formats of the game, the right-hander confirmed today, taking to his social media to share a heartfelt message reflecting on his journey in international cricket.
“It is with a proud heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement from international cricket,” van der Dussen wrote.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. “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.
“This journey has been paved with years of sacrifice, but the privilege of representing South Africa was worth every moment.”
Van der Dussen added that while his international career has come to an end, he will continue to represent his domestic side, the Lions, and transition into coaching.
Van der Dussen made his T20I debut on October 9, 2018, and went on to represent South Africa across all three formats. Over the course of his career, he featured in 57 T20Is, 71 ODIs and 18 Tests, with his final appearance coming in a T20I against Australia on August 16, 2025.
His ODI debut on January 19, 2019 marked an early highlight, as he became just the fifth batter then to register a 90-plus score on debut, making 93 off 101 balls. He was also part of South Africa’s 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign, scoring three fifties in the tournament.
Van der Dussen’s first ODI century came against Pakistan in 2021, and he followed it up with two more hundreds at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, including a standout 133 against New Zealand. He also finished with an ODI average above 50, the second-highest for South Africa behind AB de Villiers.
A senior figure in the white-ball setup, van der Dussen also stepped into leadership roles, captaining South Africa in a T20I series against West Indies in May 2024 and again during a tri-series in Zimbabwe in July 2025.
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