Pretoria, April 2 -- Rassie van der Dussen has brought the curtain down on his international career, announcing his retirement from all formats of the game on April 2 through a heartfelt message on social media.

"It is with a proud heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement from international cricket," van der Dussen wrote.

"To wear the Proteas jersey is a feat that demands a level of resilience and dedication that both tests, and rewards you in the most incredible way. To have played for my country has been the greatest honour of my life.

"This journey has been paved with years of sacrifice, butthe privilege of representing South Africa was worth every moment," he added.

While stepping away from international...