Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen (born 30 July 1991) is a South African cricketer who played for the South Africa national cricket team between 2018 and 2025. He also briefly captained South Africa in T20I matches. Quotes It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what’s best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision, but also one that I have absolute peace with, From the first day, it was the biggest privilege representing my country and it was everything that I have worked for and dreamed about as a young boy. I had a long conversation with [former Proteas coach] Rob Walter before the Champions Trophy and I told him I didn’t feel good in my heart about what was happening; I wasn’t enjoying it as much... We talked nicely, we planned everything – well up until the World Cup tournament in 2027, Heinrich Klaasen opens up on international retirement: ‘I wasn’t enjoying it anymore’, September 2025,IOL by Luyela Biyela External Links Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:Cricketers from South Africa