South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announces Test retirement
Pretoria: South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from red-ball cricket, bringing curtains to his brief stint in the format.
Having made his debut against India in Ranchi in 2019, the 32-year-old played four matches in his brief Test career with his final outing against the West Indies in Johannesburg last year.
He has scored 104 runs at an average of 13.00, while his top score was 35 against Australia in Sydney.
Klaassen will continue to be available for the Proteas in white-ball cricket.
''After a few sleepless nights wondering if I am making the right decision, I have decided to retire from red ball cricket,'' he said in a statement.
''It’s a difficult decision that I have made because it is by far my favourite format of the game.'' ''The battles that I faced on and off the field has made me the cricketer I am today.
''It has been a great journey and I am glad I could have represented my country. ''My baggy Test cap is the most precious cap I have ever been handed. ''Thanks to everyone that has played a part in my red ball career and shaped me into the cricketer I am today.
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Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 2.99 lakh seized in Kolkata, one held
Kolkata (PTI): A 68-year-old man was arrested from Kolkata on Thursday morning after fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 2.99 lakh were seized from his possession, police said.
Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police apprehended the person from the Dharmatala bus stand area in the central part of the city, he said.
“Six bundles of FICN of Rs 500 denomination were seized from his possession. The person seems to be a member of a racket involved in fake currency note supply. A case has been filed against him and he will be produced in a local court later today,” he said.
The accused is a resident of Malda district, the officer said, adding that a probe into the matter is underway.
