Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|03-04-2026
The South African batter Rassie van der Dussen has announced his international retirement with immediate effect.
The 37-year-old has confirmed that he will continue to play for his domestic side. His statement comes a few days after the South Africa Central contract for 2026-27 was announced. Van der Dussen made his international debut in T20I against Zimbabwe in 2018 before making his ODI debut in 2019.
Having played 71 ODI matches, Rassie van der Dussen scored 2657 at an average of 50.13, which includes six centuries and 17 fifties.
In T20I format, he featured in 57 games and scored 1406 runs at a strike rate of 128.76.“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.“Rassie’s legacy in the green and gold extends beyond his on-field performances.
He was a strong senior voice in the change room who helped drive team culture and standards, always leading by example.”Cricket South Africa CEO Pholetsi Moseki added, “Rassie delivered in key moments for the team and earned the respect of his teammates, opponents and fans alike. We thank him for his service to South African cricket and wish him every success in the next phase of his journey.”
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