Champions Trophy: Aiden Markram Picks Up Hamstring Issue, Heinrich Klaasen Captains SA Vs ENG

“Aiden Markram is experiencing discomfort in his right hamstring. As a precaution, he will not field for the remainder of the innings and will bat only if required. Heinrich Klaasen will captain for the rest of the match," said the CSA.

Markram had stepped in to be South Africa’s captain after regular skipper Temba Bavuma and opener Tony de Zorzi were ruled out due to illness. The duo being ruled out has paved the way for Klassen and Tristan Stubbs to be included in the playing eleven for the match against England, South Africa’s last league match..

South Africa, currently in second place in Group B, need to win over England to seal their spot in the semifinals. Previously, Australia became the first team to enter the semifinals after their match against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. England are already out of contention after losing to both Australia and Afghanistan.

But South Africa and Australia will find out their semifinal opponents only on Sunday night after India and New Zealand play their final Group A game of the eight-team tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. As of now, India will play their semifinal in Dubai on March 4, while the other last four game will be played in Lahore on March 5.