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Why is Heinrich Klaasen not playing in SA’s Champions Trophy opener against Afghanistan?

South Africa’s remarkably powerful batter Heinrich Klaasen was ruled out of South Africa Champions Trophy opener against Afghanistan on Friday in Karachi due to an injury.
According to reports, Heinrich Klassen has been left out of South Africa playing XI for the match against Afghanistan as a precautionary measure due to a left elbow soft tissue injury. Ryan Rickelton has been added to the playing XI as a wicketkeeper. Meanwhile, SA skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat. There has not been any official confirmation so far.
SA Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
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