South Africa allrounder Dwaine Pretorius has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he was shifting focus to T20 and other shorter formats for the rest of his career.
Pretorius has played 30 T20Is, 27 ODIs and three Tests during his career and took 77 wickets across all formats.
He also represented South Africa in two World Cups. His best bowling figures came against Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium in 2021. He produced 5 for 17 in that match and held the record for the best bowling for South Africa in T20Is.
Calling on his international career, the 33-year-old expressed his desire to play more franchise cricket around the world ‘to have a better balance between professional and family life.
“A few days ago, I made one of the toughest decisions of my cricketing career. I have decided to retire from all forms of international cricket.” his statement for CSA read. “By doing this, I will be able to have a better balance in my career and family life.”
“All the players I have played with and against over the years you have had an impact on my career.” he added. “A special mention goes to Faf Du Plessis, who brought me back after being let go from the international side the first time and who backed me and helped me become a better player; thank you.”
Prior to the T20 World Cup in 2022, Pretorius was South Africa’s preferred all-rounder, but a thumb fracture paved way for Marco Jansen to replace him in the Proteas white-ball side.
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