# Cricket: South Africa’s Champions Trophy campaign suffered an early blow when star batter Heinrich Klaasen was ruled ouf of today’s opening match against Afghanistan in Karachi. He sustained an elbow injury, but it’s not yet sure how long he will be out. Klaasen was replaced by Ryan Rickelton, who opened the batting together with Tony de Zorzi after captain Temba Bavuma won the toss. Keshav Maharaj is the Proteas’ only spinner, while Afghanistan opted for three spinners – Noor Ahmed, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi.
Cricket: Injured Klaasen replaced by Rickelton in Proteas’ team against Afghanistan