Van Der Dussen's Future Uncertain As Proteas Sniff Semifinal Berth

Though Rassie van der Dussen is contemplating retirement, he is also open to continue playing for the Proteas, even if it means he misses out on the 2027 World Cup which will be hosted by South Africa.

Van der Dussen said he would reassess his future after the Champions Trophy. South Africa face England in the final Group B match on Saturday, where victory would assure the Proteas of a spot in the semifinal.

Before the Champions Trophy, Van der Dussen had rated his chances of playing at the 2027 World Cup as 50/50 a figure that doesnt seem to have changed. My national contract is coming up at the end of April and then I will have discussions with Rob Walter and Enoch Nkwe about where they see me and what my role is going forward, he said.

At 36, Van der Dussen is one of the teams elder statesmen, but as he proved in the opening match against Afghanistan, where he scored a valuable half-century, he remains an important cog in the wheel.

There is definitely a possibility that this is my last ICC tournament. Its just reality.