Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has confirmed his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. | Sport24news
Cricket South Africa confirmed in a press release on Monday that Pretorius decided to call time on his six-year Proteas career.
"We would like to thank Dwaine for all his services to South African cricket. He has always represented the badge with the utmost pride, determination and commitment, leaving everything on the field every time he pulled on the Proteas shirt," said CSA Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe. "It has been a blast. Thank you to all the fans for your support and love, you made it extra special."
Pretorius will be in action for the Durban Super Giants in the inaugural SA20, which gets under way from Tuesday.Pretorius' statement is as follows: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. "All the players I have played with and against over the years you have had an impact on my career. It's so difficult to highlight only one or two because there are so many players that had an impact, but I can mention a few I was fortunate to spend a lot of time with:
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