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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RSS has global network of over 2,500 groups for money laundering: Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.
Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.
“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”
Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”
The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”
