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T20 World Cup: India bowl England out to win by 68 runs, set up final clash with South Africa on Saturday
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to send India out to bat first, with the Rohit-led side managing a 171 run total on the back of sublime performances from the captain and Suryakumar Yadav. All-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed a late 16-ball 23 to set up the chase. Chris Jordan was the stand out performer for the Brits, grabbing three wickets in just as many overs, giving away only 37 runs.
A dream run continues, another ends: South Africa demolish Afghanistan to reach maiden World Cup final
South Africa made history by reaching the World Cup final for the first time in a men's ODI tournament. In a clinical display, South Africa bowled out Afghanistan for just 56 runs, securing a commanding 9-wicket win in the first semi-final held in Trinidad on Wednesday. This victory marks South Africa's first-ever entry into the final, ending a streak of seven defeats in short-format World Cup semi-finals dating back to 1992.
When you're a small team, you have nothing to lose, says Sagnol of Georgia
Georgia's unexpected success at Euro 2024 continues as they face Spain in the knockout stage, showcasing their remarkable journey from underdogs to contenders with wins over Portugal and Czech Republic. Led by Willy Sagnol, the team's focus remains on making history and surprising the football world.
Quick guide to Euro 2024 round of 16
Exciting Round of 16 matches unfold as top teams battle for victory. The European Championship intensifies with thrilling matchups captivating football fans globally.
Jasprit Bumrah is 1000 times better than me: Kapil Dev
Iconic former India all-rounder Kapil Dev feels Jasprit Bumrah is a "1000 times better" bowler than what he was at his prime. Bumrah, who has been doing exceptionally well in the ongoing T20 World Cup, snaring 11 wickets at an outstanding economy of 4.08 in the 23 overs he has bowled so far.
T20 World Cup: Kapil Dev advices team India to play as team, not individuals
India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev emphasised the importance of collective performance over individual brilliance for Rohit Sharma's team to end their trophy drought in the T20 World Cup. Kapil highlighted the need for every player to contribute, recalling his 1983 team's success through teamwork. He wished India luck for their semifinal against England and praised the current players for their dedication and skill, particularly lauding star performer Bumrah. Kapil expressed pride in India's status as title contenders and commended the team's progress in international cricket.
Cricket great Kapil Dev becomes new India golf chief
The World Cup final upset victory at Lord's against the West Indies triggered a cricket revolution in India.He later focused on golf and welcomed the post as it would enable him to "spend more time with my golfing friends and play a little more".
India vs England T20 semi-final: Why a frustrated Virat Kohli is English coach's biggest fear?
England coach Matthew Mott is mindful of the potential impact Virat Kohli could have in the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-final against defending champions England, despite Kohli's inconsistent form in the tournament. Kohli's recent scores of one, four, zero, 24, and a highest of 37 against Bangladesh, coupled with a five-ball duck against Australia in the Super Eight round.
India vs England T20 Fantasy XI prediction: Will Virat Kohli be demoted? And live-streaming details
India vs England Playing 11: As India faces England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, all eyes are on the battle between the defending champions and the determined Indian team. With Virat Kohli's performance under scrutiny, the match promises high stakes and intense competition as both sides vie for a spot in the final.
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That's not the pitch you want to have a World Cup semifinal on: Afghan coach Jonathan Trott
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott criticized the pitch used for their T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa, calling it unfit for such a crucial match. The pitch's inconsistent bounce and seam movement led to Afghanistan being bowled out for 56, the lowest score in a T20 World Cup semifinal. Despite South Africa's quick chase, their batters also struggled. Trott emphasized the need for a fair contest and expressed hopes that the team would learn from this challenging experience.
Global Chess League to generate business value of $40 m in 5 years: Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit Joshi
The Global Chess League (GCL), initiated by Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, is projected to generate over $40 million in business value over five years, according to Tech Mahindra's CEO Mohit Joshi. The league, a joint venture with the International Chess Federation (FIDE), is the world's first franchise-based chess league and targets expansion into the US and Europe alongside India. With six current teams and plans to expand to eight teams from the third season, GCL aims to boost engagement across social media and TV platforms.
From Virat Kohli's poor form to rain threat, some major talking points ahead of IND-ENG T20 WC semifinal clash
Virat has failed to translate his IPL form into an international arena, scoring just 66 runs in six games at an average of 11.00, with the best score of 37 and two ducks. Having scored the most runs in T20 Cup history, this campaign has put somewhat of a dent on his legacy as the best batter ever to grace the tournament. All would be forgiven, however, if Virat returned to his clutch ways in knockouts. Notably, Virat has smacked a half-century in every T20 World Cup knockout game, including 72* (2014 semifinal), 77 (2014 final), 89* (2016 semifinal) and 50 (2022 semifinal).
Michael Vaughan criticizes 'India-centric' scheduling after Afghanistan's ICC T20 World Cup semifinal loss
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized what he called "India-centric" scheduling for Afghanistan's disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals against South Africa. Afghanistan, visibly inexperienced in big matches, collapsed to just 56 runs against South Africa's strong bowling attack. Vaughan pointed out that Afghanistan faced a flight delay which left them no time to practice upon arriving in Trinidad, a situation he deemed disrespectful to the players.
India vs England T20 World Cup Semi Final: Guyana weather, Pitch Report, and head-to-head stats
India vs England T20 WC Semi Final: India is set to take on England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Regarding the pitch conditions in Guyana, Rohit Sharma, India's captain, remained undecided about the possibility of fielding four spinners.
Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood steps down
Sri Lanka's head coach Chris Silverwood stepped down after T20 World Cup exit. Former captain and consulting coach Mahela Jayawardene had also resigned on Wednesday. Silverwood cited family time as reason for departure, expressing gratitude for time with Sri Lanka Cricket. The team's poor T20 WC performance led to decision, despite past successes including T20 Asia Cup win and bilateral series victories. Sri Lanka will start the search for a new coach ahead of upcoming series against India and England.
