Rassie van der Dussen Bids Farewell to International Cricket over Shocking Reason
Rassie van der Dussen retires from international cricket after CSA snub, thanks fans, and confirms he will continue domestic cricket and mentoring.
April 02, 2026: Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket. The decision came just hours after he was left out of Cricket South Africa’s contract list for the 2026–27 season. The 37-year-old made the announcement on April 2, soon after the list was released.
Van der Dussen was a reliable top-order batter for South Africa. He was known for his calm style and his ability to perform under pressure. Since making his debut in 2018, he has become an important player in the team, especially in limited-overs cricket. He also played in major ICC tournaments and helped the team in many key matches.
His retirement marks the end of an important phase for South Africa’s batting line-up. He was one of the most trusted players in the team. With his exit, the team will now look at young players to take his place in the coming years.
— Rassie van der Dussen (@Rassie72) April 2, 2026
Rassie van der Dussen’s Career
Van der Dussen had a solid international career across all formats. In Test cricket, he played 18 matches and scored 905 runs, including six half-centuries.
In ODIs, he was very consistent. He scored 2657 runs in 71 matches, with an average close to 50. His record includes six centuries and 17 fifties, showing his importance in the format.
In T20Is, he played 57 matches and scored 1406 runs with a strike rate of 129. He also scored 10 half-centuries and proved to be a dependable middle-order batter.
In the IPL, he played three matches for Rajasthan Royals in 2022 and scored 22 runs.
Dussen to Continue Domestic Cricket
In his farewell message, van der Dussen thanked his fans and the cricket community for their support. He shared an inspiring message for young players and said, “My advice to young players has always been, and will remain, to dream big and give everything you have to achieve your dreams.”
He also added, “I have never seen myself as more talented than others. The fact that I lived my dream shows that anyone can do it.”
Talking about his future, he said, “While my time in a Proteas shirt has ended, my journey is not over. I will continue to play for my team and help young players.”
He ended his message by saying he loves South Africa and the game of cricket, and he is thankful for all the support he received during his career.
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