JOHANNESBURG: Hard-hitting wicketkeeper batter Heinrich Klaasen has been left out of South Africa men’s central contracts list for 2025-26, unveiled on Monday.
The Cricket South Africa (CSA) awarded the coveted contract to 18 players including rising pacer Kwena Maphaka, while the senior duo of David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen were given hybrid contracts.
CSA has awarded 18 national contracts and two hybrid contracts, which will run from 01 June 2025 -31 May 2026,” the cricketing body said in a statement.
“With the introduction of hybrid contracts, David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen will be contracted to participate in specific agreed-upon bilateral tours and ICC events,” the statement added.
Furthermore, pacers Lizaad Williams and Maphaka, alongside all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy made it to the central contracts list for the first time in their respective careers.
However, Klaasen, who has been an integral part of South Africa’s white-ball sides, has his international cricket playing future in doubt as he was completely sidelined from the central contracts.
Klaasen was on a white-ball-only contract last year and is reportedly prioritising his future in T20 franchise leagues.
“Discussions regarding Heinrich Klaasen’s future are ongoing, and a final decision will be made in due course,” said CSA.
