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MSN Sports Coverage
Klaasen announced his retirement to spend more time with his family.

His decision comes less than a year after South Africa’s loss to India in the T20 World Cup final.

He was left off South Africa’s central contracts for 2025-26, which hinted at his exit.

Cricket South Africa praised Klaasen’s contributions, calling him a fantastic ambassador.

Outlook India Coverage
Klaasen’s retirement shocked the cricketing world, as he was still performing at a high level.

He recently smashed his second IPL century in just 37 balls, one of the fastest in league history.

His retirement announcement came on the same day as Glenn Maxwell’s ODI retirement.

Klaasen played 60 ODIs, 58 T20Is, and 4 Tests, scoring 3,345 international runs.

Firstpost Coverage
Klaasen had already retired from Test cricket in 2024 and now steps away from white-ball formats.

His career-best 174 against Australia in 2023 remains a standout performance.

He was known for his ability to dominate spin bowling and his aggressive batting style.

His retirement comes months before the T20 World Cup, which could impact South Africa’s squad.

Dunya News Coverage
Klaasen described his decision as “very difficult” but one he made with absolute peace.

He played 122 international matches and was a key figure in South Africa’s middle order.

His fearless batting and ability against spin made him a valuable asset.

He is expected to continue playing in global franchise leagues.

Each source highlights different aspects—MSN focuses on his family reasons, Outlook India emphasizes his recent IPL form, Firstpost discusses his career achievements, and Dunya News covers his future in franchise cricket.