South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from all forms of international cricket, a blow for the country ahead of their co-hosti

South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen, aged thirty-three, has retired from international cricket to spend more time with his family. Known for his aggressive batting, especially in ODIs and T20s, Klaasen made a significant impact as a middle-order enforcer.

Two-time World Cup champion Glenn Maxwell has retired from one-day international cricket in a bid to play a role in Australia’s push for a Twenty20 world title next year. The 36-year-old Maxwell played 149 ODIs for Australia in an enduring career that is memorable for his unbeaten double-century in the 2023 World Cup,