“I have made the most difficult decision of my cricketing career. I have decided to retire from all forms of international cricket. I will focus on T20 cricket and other shorter formats for the rest of my career. Being a free agent will help me become a better player in shorter formats.

South African pace-bowling all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has retired from international cricket to play in the T20 franchise league.

“I’ve been focusing on T20s and other shorter formats for the rest of my career.

“I have made the most difficult decision of my cricketing career. I have decided to retire from all forms of international cricket. I will focus on T20 cricket and other shorter formats for the rest of my career. Being a free agent will help me become a better player in shorter formats.