NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Sports News / IPL 2018: Heinrich Klaasen recruited by Rajasthan Royals
    IPL 2018: Heinrich Klaasen recruited by Rajasthan Royals
    Sports

    IPL 2018: Heinrich Klaasen recruited by Rajasthan Royals

    Written by Rajdeep Saha
    April 02, 2018 | 05:38 pm 2 min read
    IPL 2018: Heinrich Klaasen recruited by Rajasthan Royals

    After days of anticipation, Rajasthan Royals have named South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen as the newest member of their squad. The wicket-keeper batsman comes in place of Steve Smith, who will miss IPL 11 after being banned by BCCI for his role in the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa. Klaasen had impressed everyone with his breathtaking performances against India in the ODI and T20I series.

    Stat box- Heinrich Klaasen

    The 26-year-old has played just four ODIs and three T20Is for SA, after coming in for Quinton de Kock against India. He has played 49 T20s and has 1,043 runs with his best score of 77*. He has also played 63 first class games.

    What does Klaasen bring to the Royals team?

    An attacker and a genuine match-winner, Klaasen comes as a viable option for Rajasthan. He is comfortable against spin and can add the firepower in the middle-order. With him in the side, Jos Buttler could be used as a fielder rather than a wicket-keeper. He was excellent against India in the 2nd T20I, where he smashed a 30-ball 69 run-knock.

    Filling Smith's shoes a tough ask

    Replacing Smith will be a huge test for Klaasen. He hasn't played in IPL and this is his first visit to India. Smith is a classy run-scorer and had scored 472 runs in IPL 2017. Untested Klaasen needs to score heavily to prove his worth

    Klaasen hopes to make big impact

    "I'm really hoping to make a big impact"
    The #RoyalSquad is extremely proud to have @Heini22 on board!

    Which position do you think he should play at?#HallaBol #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/9A07eIDSZ9

    — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 2, 2018
    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Rajasthan Royals (RR)
    Steve Smith
    Jos Buttler
    Heinrich Klaasen

    Indian Premier League (IPL)

    Ranveer Singh not to perform at IPL opening ceremony Ranveer Singh
    IPL 2018 opening ceremony: Hrithik steps in for injured Ranveer Hrithik Roshan
    IPL 2018: Know everything that's been doing the rounds Virat Kohli
    IPL11: BCCI to monitor the workload of top Indian players India

    Rajasthan Royals (RR)

    Heinrich Klaasen likely to replace Steve Smith at Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Ball-tampering scandal: How will the ban impact Rajasthan and Hyderabad? Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Who can replace Smith and Warner in IPL 2018? Indian Premier League (IPL)
    IPL 2018: Steve Smith steps down as Rajasthan Royals captain BCCI

    Steve Smith

    Ball-tampering scandal: What next for Smith, Warner and Bancroft? Cricket: News, Stats and more!
    Varun Dhawan comes out in support of skipper Steve Smith David Warner
    Were Warner and Smith involved in ball-tampering in 2016? Cricket: News, Stats and more!
    Smith breaks down while addressing media, celebs find it devastating Cricket: News, Stats and more!

    Jos Buttler

    Top 5 underrated players in IPL 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL)
    New Zealand defeat England by 3 wickets England Cricket Team
    KKR and RR find a unique way to name skippers Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
    Australia vs England 3rd ODI: Records broken England Cricket Team

    Heinrich Klaasen

    South Africa vs India 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XI Jasprit Bumrah
    South Africa beat India in 2nd T20I, here're records broken! Mahendra Singh Dhoni
    Rajasthan Royals: Playing XI Prediction for IPL 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Heinrich Klaasen to lead South Africa in T20Is against Pakistan Pakistan Cricket Team
    Next News Article

    Love Sports News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Sports Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023