Kevin Pietersen urges international star to come out of retirement for World Cup
Heinrich Klaasen delivered a match-winning 65* for Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians, helping his team chase down 244 with eight balls to spare. His performance has prompted former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen to urge Klaasen to reverse his international retirement and rejoin South Africa's national team ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Klaasen, who retired from international cricket in 2025 to focus on franchise leagues, remains a key figure in T20 competitions despite stepping away from national duty.
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