This is why Temba Bavuma has missed the England clash
What's the story
South Africa's cricket team suffered a major blow in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 as they lost two key players, Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi, ahead of the important Group B match against England.
The news was confirmed by Aiden Markaram during the toss at Karachi's National Stadium on Saturday.
He stated that both players were ruled out due to illness.
Here's more.
Team changes
Klaasen, Stubbs step in as replacements for SA
In light of the surprise absences, South Africa have brought in Heinrich Klaasen and Tristan Stubbs as replacements for de Zorzi and Bavuma.
Stubbs will open the batting with Ryan Rickelton, who recently scored a century against Afghanistan.
Klaasen, who missed the match against Afghanistan due to an elbow injury, has returned for South Africa's final group game.
England's strategy
England make changes, Buttler to step down as captain
On the other side of the pitch, England has brought in fast bowler Saqib Mahmood into their playing XI, replacing Mark Wood who had knee issues in the match against Afghanistan.
Despite being knocked out of the competition, the Three Lions are keen to play for pride.
In a recent press conference with head coach Brendon McCullum, Jos Buttler announced his decision to step down as white-ball captain after this match.