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The Citizen
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Heinrich Klaasen quits Proteas
Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a seven-year career with the Proteas. The 33-year-old announced yesterday that he would be stepping away from the white-ball formats, which follows his retirement from red-ball cricket in 2024. Klaasen made his ODI and T20I debuts in the summer of 2018, and went on to establish himself as one of the most destructive white-ball players of his generation. He has played 60 ODIs and amassed over 2 000 runs at an average of just under 44 in the middle order. His power-hitting prowess was on full display during a blistering career-best 174 against Australia at his home ground, SuperSport Park, in 2023 – the second highest score ever recorded by a number five. Renowned for his dominance against spin, Klaasen also represented South Africa in 58 T20Is, striking at a rate of 141.84. His ability to take on bowling attacks with calculated aggression made him a mainstay in South Africa's limited-overs setup. 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket,' Klaasen said. 'It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with. 'From the first day, it was the biggest privilege representing my country and it was everything that I have worked for and dreamed about as a young boy. 'I have made great friendships and relationships that I will treasure for life. Playing for the Proteas gave me the opportunity to meet great people that changed my life, and to those people I can't say thank you enough. My road to wearing the Proteas shirt was different than most and there were certain coaches in my career that kept believing in me – to them I will always be grateful. 'To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career. 'I look forward to spending more time with my family as this decision will allow me to do so. I will always be a big Proteas supporter and would like to thank everyone that supported me and my teammates during my career.' Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe said: 'Heinrich has been a true matchwinner for South Africa. He was a player capable of changing the course of a game in a matter of overs. His commitment and impact in the white-ball formats have been immense, and we thank him for his outstanding service to South African cricket. 'He has been transparent with Cricket South Africa throughout the past few months, and we fully respect his decision to retire from international cricket. We wish him continued success in the next chapter of his journey.' CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki added: 'Heinrich has been a fantastic ambassador for South African cricket, both on and off the field. His performances in the green and gold have brought joy to many South Africans, and his legacy will undoubtedly inspire the next generation.' 'We thank him for his contributions over the years and wish him everything of the best for the future.' The post Klaasen quits Proteas appeared first on SA Cricketmag. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
Eyewitness News
a day ago
- Sport
- Eyewitness News
Heinrich Klaasen retires from international cricket
JOHANNESBURG – Proteas wicket-keeper batsman Heinrich Klaasen on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket. The 33-year-old said he would be stepping away from the white-ball formats, which follows his retirement from red-ball cricket in 2024. 'Heinrich has been a true match-winner for South Africa. He was a player capable of changing the course of a game in a matter of overs. His commitment and impact in the white-ball formats have been immense, and we thank him for his outstanding service to South African cricket. 'He has been transparent with Cricket South Africa throughout the past few months, and we fully respect his decision to retire from international cricket. We wish him continued success in the next chapter of his journey' said Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe. Klaasen played 122 matches for South Africa across all three formats since making his debut in 2018. The cricketer known for his explosive hitting in the middle to lower order, Klaasen scored four One-Day International centuries and 11 fifties. In T20Is, Klaasen scored five half-centuries with a top score of 72. 'Heinrich has been a fantastic ambassador for South African cricket, both on and off the field. His performances in the green and gold have brought joy to many South Africans, and his legacy will undoubtedly inspire the next generation. We thank him for his contributions over the years and wish him everything of the best for the future' said CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki. Klaasen made the announcement on his Instagram page, which read: 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Heinrich pushes Interior for list of national parks that could be sent to states under Trump plan
The Valle Grande blanketed by snow in 2019 in the Valles Caldera National Preserve, a national park. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is calling on Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to say which national parks the agency wishes to transfer to states or municipalities. (Photo by the National Park Service) United States Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently testified that his agency is eying about 400 national parks for possible transfer to states or localities, but he has not yet detailed which ones the agency wishes to get rid of. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) on Thursday re-upped his call for Burgum to release that list, sending the secretary a letter demanding explanations for how the agency is making these decisions as it simultaneously seeks to cut 30% of its operating budget. Heinrich's letter also says that only Congress has the authority to transfer national parks 'in most circumstances,' so he expressed his opposition, as ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, to the transfer of any national park. According to Heinrich's letter, President Donald Trump's plan for the Interior Department would cut $900 million from its budget. But Heinrich defended national parks as, among other things, 'engines of economic growth,' as visitors to national parks contributed about $56 billion to the economy in 2023 and supported more than 400,000 jobs. 'A huge victory': Vasquez touts nixing of public lands sell-off in Congressional bill Burgum testified that the agency is not seeking to get rid of any of the nation's 64 'crown jewel' national parks, but that some of the more than 400 other NPS sites could be managed by state or local authorities. Heinrich noted that states often don't have adequate resources to adequately manage the parks that are now under federal control, parks that he said accomplish important conservation and other objectives and 'tell the complex story of our nation.' 'The budget proposal makes clear that the administration expects the states to shoulder the burden of managing these sites without any additional funding or resources, many of which have significant and costly deferred maintenance backlogs.' In previous committee testimony, Heinrich pointed to the Valles Caldera National Preserve as an example of a park that isn't a 'big-P national park' but still 'incredibly important parts of our National Park System, our history and our culture.' In addition to the president's budget proposal, the House of Representatives last week passed a reconciliation bill that, among other actions, undoes $267 million in Inflation Reduction Act spending on personnel including rangers, emergency responders, scientists and curators, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Heinrich pushes Defense Secretary Hegseth for answers on NM's new military zone
From left to right: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks and United States Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison stand along the National Defense Area along the New Mexico-Mexico border in a recent visit to tout recent arrests. (Photo courtesy USAO) U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Wednesday sent a letter to the United States Department of Defense, asking leaders for information on how they are operating a newly designated military zone along New Mexico's border with Mexico and whom they might be arresting within it. Last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others touted the creation of a National Defense Area along New Mexico's 170-mile border with Mexico. The new designation meant that land under Interior Department control effectively became part of a military base in Arizona and made trespass there a criminal offense punishable by up to a year in jail and a $100,000 fine. According to a Source New Mexico analysis, the newly designated military base covers an area of 400 square miles, though Defense officials say the new criminal penalties do not apply to the state and private land within that area. Still, Heinrich and groups including the American Civil Liberties Union have raised concerns about the new zone and whether it will have unintended consequences for American citizens or the state of New Mexico. Some New Mexico State Land Office land is within the 400-mile area. The end of the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail is also within the National Defense Area, Heinrich noted. 'I have deep concerns that the Trump Administration is bypassing due process for individuals who either intentionally or unintentionally enter this newly restricted area, including United States citizens who may be stopped and detained by U.S. Army soldiers for trespassing on an unmarked military base,' Heinrich wrote to Secretary Hegseth. Defense officials have said the new military zone allows it to use more resources and crack down harder on illegal border crossings. Several hundred people have faced new criminal charges so far since late April, according to federal court records. However, United States Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison has had to defend the new process in court in response to a judge's concerns over whether people being arrested had adequate warning that they could face criminal charges, among other legal considerations. Read Heinrich's letter here Heinrich's letter included a dozen questions about practical and legal considerations about the new zone, though he said he understands the Defense Department's 'states interest in reducing migrant crossings at the border.' Some of Heinrich's questions include: 'Can the New Mexico State Land Office access state land within the NDA? Can lease or permit holders on state land within the NDA continue to utilize those state trust lands pursuant to those leases or permits?' 'How many mining claims are within the boundary of the NDA?' 'It has been reported that at least 300 individuals have been detained within the NDA area since the designation. How many of these individuals were U.S. citizens or were legally present in the United States?' 'Does the NDA limit road access to any private property within the boundaries of the NDA? If so, how is the department providing access to those private property owners?' Heinrich ends the letter noting that the residents of southern New Mexico have 'longstanding relationships with these lands.' 'As such, decisions that significantly alter their access or legal standing must be made transparently and with meaningful consultation. Further, it is of upmost importance that federal laws and the Constitution are upheld,' Heinrich wrote.
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
US military zones on Mexico border sow legal confusion
FILE PHOTO: A Texas National Guard soldier stands near the wall on the border between Mexico and U.S. during a sandstorm, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo Cases of migrants caught in new military zones on the U.S.-Mexico border have been stalled over legal confusion, and lawyers and a U.S. senator on Wednesday raised concerns over whether people actually know when they are entering the zones. The U.S. Army starting last month set up the zones in New Mexico and Texas as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. Troops are allowed to detain trespassers. Defense lawyers say migrants are unaware they are entering the zones and locals fear being charged for trespassing in desert areas popular with hikers, mountain bikers and hunters. On May 1 a U.S. judge asked New Mexico's U.S. attorney to explain his legal basis for charges against migrants caught in the so-called National Defense Areas. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a May 9 social media post that migrants faced combined charges of up to 10 years in prison when they crossed the border illegally into a military zone. At issue is whether migrants, or U.S. citizens, know they are trespassing in a military zone, which in New Mexico spans a 180-mile-long strip of border. In a letter to Hegseth on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, a Democrat of New Mexico, said the military zones raised public access issues for people who use the area for outdoor recreation and ranching. He asked whether the Army would install signs to mark the New Mexico zone's boundaries, if the entire 110,000-acre (44,515 hectare) area was not open to the public. Over 300 people have been reported detained in the New Mexico military area, according to Heinrich. 'I have deep concerns that the Trump Administration is bypassing due process for individuals who either intentionally or unintentionally enter this newly restricted area,' Heinrich wrote. The Department of Defense did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Ray Trejo, a New Mexico hunter, is among citizens worried about the new zones. Trejo, a Luna County Commissioner, wondered if he could go ahead with hunting in an area of Chihuahuan desert now under Army control. 'I'm out there, in my hunting gear, which is camouflaged, and I've got my rifle with me, do I have to fear that I might get shot from somebody?" he said. Hegseth in his social media post said the Army had put up over 1,300 signs around the areas saying entry was prohibited. New Mexico's U.S. attorney, Ryan Ellison, said in a May 5 court filing that a migrant who knowingly crossed the border illegally could also be prosecuted for entering an adjacent military area, even without seeing a sign. A defense lawyer said migrants' attorneys had delayed plea deals while they waited for the judge's ruling on the novel charges. "We can't move forward with these cases without knowing how these judges are going to interpret the law," said Barbara Mandel, branch supervisor of the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Las Cruces. Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Gregory Wormuth is expected to rule next week on evidence required to prosecute migrants caught in the areas. "The government must establish that a defendant possesses the requisite mens rea," Wormuth wrote in his May 5 order, using the legal term for the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
