"I lived the dream": Farhaan Behardien calls time on his career

The South African allrounder made 97 white-ball appearances for the Proteas but had not played an international match since 2018

Farhaan Behardien has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 39.

The South African allrounder made 97 white-ball appearances for the Proteas but had not played an international match since 2018.

He had continued to be involved in the South African domestic system, however, representing Titans.

In a post on social media, Behardien thanked his former teammates, coaches and fans.

He said: "I lived my dreams.

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"To be honest, it wasn't easy. The good stuff rarely are. But as a result I haven't 'worked' a day in 18 years, because it was my passion and I loved the graft.

"Feet up for a bit and on to the next challenge."

Behardien made 557 professional appearances. In first-class cricket, he collected 7,315 runs and 34 wickets. 

It was in white-ball cricket where he made his mark on the international stage, with 59 ODI caps and 38 runouts in T20Is.

He played in four World Cups for his country.

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