Klaasen retires from Test cricket

South Africa wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday.

“After a few sleepless nights wondering if I am making the right decision, I have decided to retire from red-ball cricket.

It’s a difficult decision that I have made because it is by far my favourite format of the game,” Klassen said in a statement.

“The battles that I faced on and off the field have made me the cricketer I am today.

It has been a great journey and I am glad I could have represented my country.

My baggy Test cap is the most precious cap I have ever been handed,” he added.