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A Touch of Klaasen

A fortnight ago, many of you wouldn't have heard of Heinrich Klaasen.

But he's now stolen the headlines following a remarkable performance with the bat, to give South Africa a much needed victory in the fourth One Day International against India in Johannesburg.

Klaasen was called into the Proteas squad for his debut after Quinton de Kock injured his finger in the second ODI.

And the 26-year-old wicketkeeper made an impressive 43 off just 27 balls, as South Africa won by 5 wickets.

But two weeks ago he couldn't even get tickets for the match...

Photo: Heinrich Klaasen (Getty Images)

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