Rassie van der Dussen retires from international cricket

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtains down on a seven-and-a-half year long career. His journey included appearances in the 2019 and 2023 ODI World Cups and the 2021 T20 World Cup. His finest hour came during the 2023 World Cup, where he struck 133 against New Zealand.

He became a mainstay in the ODI format, scoring 2657 runs in 71 matches at an average of 50.13, including six centuries and 17 fifties. In T20Is, he featured in 57 encounters and scored 1406 runs at a strike rate of 128.76.

He also played 18 Tests after debuting in 2019, scoring 905 runs with six half-centuries and a high score of 98. “It is with a proud heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement from International Cricket,” van der Dussen said in a statement.

Rassie van der Dussen Announces International Retirement! 🚨

A career defined by composure, class, and unwavering commitment. 💪

Rassie van der Dussen steps away from the international stage having truly embodied what it means to wear the badge. 🇿🇦

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— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) April 2, 2026

“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.”

“Growing up in a household of four brothers – Adriaan, Nico, CE, and myself – the Proteas badge was always held as something sacred,” van der Dussen said. “We lived and breathed the game together, and to be the one to carry our family name onto the international stage was a responsibility I was proud to embrace. I am merely a product of my environment, and of years of camaraderie, love, and pushing for greatness.

“To my wife, Lara; you have been by my side every single step of the way. You have ridden the waves of incredible highs and difficult lows with empathy, grace and strength, and you have been my biggest cheerleader, whom I could not have done this without.”