Klaasen Excluded from CSA Central Contracts; Miller, van der Dussen Accept Hybrid Deals

Heinrich Klaasen's international cricket career faces uncertainty after he was not included in Cricket South Africa's (CSA) 18-player central contract list for the upcoming cycle. Having retired from Test cricket in January 2024, Klaasen was previously on a white-ball-only contract and is reportedly focusing on his T20 league prospects. CSA stated that discussions about his future are ongoing. In contrast, David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen have been awarded hybrid contracts, allowing them to participate in specific bilateral tours and ICC events. New contracts have also been granted to players including Lizaad Williams and Senuran Muthusamy, while several others received upgrades. The upcoming season will be busy, featuring bilateral tours and major ICC events, including the World Test Championship Final and the T20 World Cup 2026.