‘I didn’t cared weather the team won or not…’: Heinrich Klaasen’s SHOCKING statement following his retirement

Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from International cricket

Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen made a shocking statement following his sudden retirement from Test cricket. Last week Klaasen shocked all his fans by announcing his retirement from international cricket.

Klaasen revealed the reason for his early retirement

Klaasen last featured in the Champions Trophy earlier this year for Proteas but later he was overlooked by Cricket South Africa (CSA) for a central contract. Talking about his retirement decision, Klaasen mentioned that he was not only in a poor state of mind but also wasn’t enjoying playing for South Africa.

Klaasen revealed he didn’t care whether the team won or not

“I felt for a long time that I didn’t really care about any of my performances and whether the team won or not. That’s the wrong place to be. I had a long conversation with Rob [Walter] before the Champions Trophy, and I told him I didn’t feel good in my heart about what was going on. I wasn’t enjoying it that much,” Wisden quoted Klaasen as saying to Rapport.

Klaasen wanted to play till 2027 ODI World Cup

Klaasen also revealed that he wanted to continue till the 2027 ODI World Cup but he changed his mind after head coach Rob Walter’s resignation. “We talked nicely, we planned everything nicely up to and including the World Cup in 2027. So when he finished as coach and the [contract] negotiations [with CSA] didn’t go as planned, it made my decision a lot easier,” he added.

Klaasen mentioned he wanted to spend time with family

Klaasen also mentioned that he wanted to spend time with his family after stepping away from International Cricket. “Now I can spend six, seven months at home. My family needs it, it’s been a long four years with a lot of travel. I need a little rest,” said Klaasen,” he pointed out.