Heinrich Klaasen: ‘Strong man with pure technique’, a dangerous power-hitting machine who can clear boundaries at will
Jofra Archer might well have been wondering what he could have done differently when a couple of good-length deliveries were caressed through the off-side by Heinrich Klaasen for boundaries. There was nothing wrong with the deliveries; it was fast bowling manual 1-0-1 where Archer hit the top of the off-stump, but they were just not enough to contain Klaasen.
South Africa will be facing New Zealand in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy. The Kiwi attack, along with some skilful new-ball bowlers, also possess some canny accurate finger spinners who have troubled the batting line-ups in this tournament thus far. For South Africa to have an edge in the middle overs, Klaasen’s ability to hit good balls for boundaries will be the key.
”He’s a strong man but also backs it up with pure ...
