S Africa’s Dane Van Niekerk calls time on worldwide profession

Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has introduced her retirement from all types of worldwide cricket, the top of a sterling profession for one of many nation’s finest ever feminine gamers.

“It is with great sadness that I announce my retirement from international cricket,” stated Van Niekerk in a media launch on Thursday.

“It has been the best honour to guide and characterize my nation. I’m extremely blessed to have led the workforce by its transformative years.

“There is no doubt that the women’s game is in an exciting space and looking forward to seeing this beautiful game that I love grow.”

Van Niekerk, who’s a daily in home T20 leagues around the globe, missed the current Women’s T20 World Cup on dwelling soil after she failed to fulfill the health standards set out by Cricket South Africa.

She is at present enjoying for Royal Challengers Bangalore within the Women’s Premier League.

Van Niekerk, 29, who’s married to South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, scored 4,074 runs and took 204 wickets throughout all codecs in worldwide cricket.

She is one in every of solely six feminine cricketers to say greater than 1,000 runs, 50 wickets and 50 catches within the One-Day format.