In a huge blow for South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen was ruled out of the team’s opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025 against Afghanistan due to an injury. Klaasen was replaced by another talented wicketkeeper in the squad Ryan Rickelton.
Heinrich Klaasen’s absence is a significant blow for South Africa who will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note. He is one of the key members of South Africa’s white-ball teams and can be destructive on his day.
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Heinrich Klaasen suffers elbow injury
Heinrich Klaasen was ruled out of the match as a precautionary measure due to a left elbow soft tissue injury. His absence will affect South Africa’s middle order which is likely to play a significant role for them during the tournament.
Klaasen’s absence obviously a major blow – “precautionary measure due to a left elbow soft tissue injury.” Big game for Lungi Ngidi.
— stuart hess (@shockerhess) February 21, 2025
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