«I’ve been fortunate to represent my country at the highest level of cricket and that’s been the proudest moment of my career,» de Bruyn wrote in a press release launched by his home crew the Titans. «I’ve lived a childhood dream, shared dressing rooms with my heroes and played cricket at some of the world’s most iconic venues; and I can’t say thank you enough for the opportunities I’ve got through this game.

«Looking again at the whole lot that I’ve achieved, it’s time I say goodbye to worldwide cricket and concentrate on the following chapter. I’m excited for what the long run has to supply and searching ahead to chasing extra desires and ambitions in life.»

De Bruyn was part of the Pretoria Capitals crew that reached the ultimate of the inaugural SA20 competitors. With 238 runs, he completed because the crew’s joint-second highest run-scorer within the match, behind Will Jacks and stage with Phil Salt.