Rassie van der Dussen has brought the curtain down on his international career, announcing his retirement from all formats of the game on April 2 through a heartfelt message on social media.
“It is with a proud heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement from international cricket,” van der Dussen wrote.
“To wear the Proteas jersey is a feat that demands a level of resilience and dedication that both tests, and rewards you in the most incredible way. To have played for my country has been the greatest honour of my life.
“This journey has been paved with years of sacrifice, but the privilege of representing South Africa was worth every moment,” he added.
While stepping away from international cricket, van der Dussen confirmed that he will continue playing domestic cricket for the Lions and gradually move into coaching.
The right-hander made his T20I debut for South Africa in October 2018 and went on to become a key figure across formats. He featured in 57 T20Is, 71 ODIs and 18 Tests, with his final international appearance coming in a T20I against Australia in August 2025.
One of the early highlights of his career came on his ODI debut in January 2019, when he scored a composed 93, becoming only the fifth batter at the time to register a 90-plus score on debut. He was also part of South Africa’s campaign at the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, contributing three half-centuries.
Van der Dussen’s consistency in the 50-over format stood out throughout his career. He registered his maiden ODI hundred against Pakistan in 2021 and later added two more centuries at the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, including a memorable 133 against New Zealand. He finished with an ODI average above 50, second only to AB de Villiers among South African batters.
A senior presence in the white-ball setup, van der Dussen also took on leadership responsibilities, captaining the side in a T20I series against West Indies in May 2024 and later during a tri-series in Zimbabwe in July 2025.
His retirement marks the end of a steady and impactful international career, during which he established himself as one of South Africa’s most reliable middle-order batters in limited-overs cricket.