Kevin Pietersen, the former England cricketer, has called on the South African cricket board to reach out to Heinrich Klaasen, who retired from international cricket in June 2025, and urge him to return for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be hosted in South Africa. Klaasen has been performing exceptionally well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he is the second-highest run-scorer this season, amassing 414 runs in nine innings at an impressive average of 59.14 and a strike rate of 157.41. Pietersen emphasized the importance of Klaasen's experience and skills, stating that South Africa has never won a World Cup and that Klaasen could be a central figure in their quest for the title. Klaasen's international career spanned from 2018 to 2025, during which he scored 3,245 runs in 122 matches, averaging 32.45. His notable performances include scoring 373 runs in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, showcasing his potential to contribute significantly to the national team. Given that Quinton de Kock successfully returned from retirement to participate in the current ICC T20 World Cup, Klaasen's comeback is not entirely out of reach.