In an announcement made by CSA on Monday, the Proteas males’s contracted squad for the 2025/26 season was launched, however what stood out greater than something was the absence of keeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen.
His omission from the contracted checklist was acknowledged by CSA, with the assertion suggesting that “discussions relating to Heinrich Klaasen’s future are ongoing, and a last choice shall be made in due course”.
It’s a transparent indication that the 33-year-old could now not be obtainable for the entire Proteas’ future limited-overs sequence, and maybe he’s contemplating specializing in T20 leagues around the globe.
Regardless of the case could also be, it does appear to be a serious blow for the Proteas contemplating simply how Klaasen is to the nationwide trigger, with the big-hitting batsman having develop into one of the crucial constant and impactful gamers within the white ball groups.
With 18 nationwide contracts and two hybrid contracts awarded, David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen shall be contracted to take part in particular agreed-upon bilateral excursions and ICC occasions.
Nationwide contracts have been awarded for the primary time to Titans seam bowler Lizaad Williams and Warriors all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy. They’re joined by Lions quick bowler Kwena Maphaka, who made his worldwide debut in all codecs this previous season.
Lions all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, Western Province batter David Bedingham, and his provincial teammate Kyle Verreynne all earned contract upgrades in the course of the present season and have been retained for the upcoming season.
Proteas 2025-26 contracted squad with out Heinrich Klaasen
Temba Bavuma (Lions), David Bedingham (WP), Nandre Burger (WP), Gerald Coetzee (Titans), Tony de Zorzi (WP), Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Marco Jansen (Dragons), Keshav Maharaj (Dolphins), Kwena Maphaka (Lions), Aiden Markram (Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Senuran Muthusamy (Warriors), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Kagiso Rabada (Lions), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors), Kyle Verreynne (WP), Lizaad Williams (Titans).
Hybrid contracts: David Miller (Dolphins), Rassie van der Dussen (Lions).
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