Bulls announce signings of Dyantyi, Xaba on two-year deals
The Bulls confirmed on Wednesday that Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi and former Stormers flanker Kuyenzeka 'Nama' Xaba have signed for the Pretoria-based franchise.
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Ahead Of First-Ever T20 World Cup Semi, Rashid Khan Calls For Afghanistan Support
As the cricket world braces for the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan took to social media to rally his supporters ahead of the crucial match against South Africa. Scheduled to take place on Thursday at Tarouba in Trinidad and Tobago, this match presents Afghanistan with an unprecedented opportunity to reach the final of a Cricket World Cup in any white-ball format. In a video message posted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board's (ACB) official social media handle, Rashid Khan called on Afghan fans to lend their support to the team during this pivotal moment.
Fit flanker Kolisi to captain Springboks against Ireland
Siya Kolisi will captain South Africa against Ireland in their two-test series next month, while key backline players Willie le Roux and Cheslin Kolbe will be fit to play, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Wednesday.
Jermain Defoe backs Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer to give England ‘identity’
England’s young talents Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon can help establish the team’s identity heading into the knockout stage of Euro 2024, according to former striker Jermain Defoe.
Gerwyn Price ruled out for Wales' World Cup of Darts defence
Welshman Gerwyn Price has been ruled out of the World Cup of Darts this weekend.
South Africa vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024. Semi-Final 1: Players To Watch Out For
South Africa will take on Afghanistan in the Semi-Final 1 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday. South Africa comes into this match with momentum, having defeated West Indies by three wickets (DLS method). Tabraiz Shamsi was the standout performer for South Africa, amassing 85 fantasy points. On the other hand, Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by eight runs (DLS method) to qualify for the T20 World Cup Semi-Final for the first time. Rashid Khan was the top fantasy performer for Afghanistan, scoring 157 points.
South Africa vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024, Semi-Final 1: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
Semi-Final 1 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 will be played between South Africa and Afghanistan (SA vs AFG). The match will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (IST). In the last match played by South Africa, they beat West Indies by three wickets (DLS method). The top fantasy player for South Africa was Tabraiz Shamsi who scored 85 fantasy points. In Afghanistan's last match in the tournament, they beat Bangladesh by eight runs (DLS method). The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Rashid Khan who scored 157 fantasy points.
India vs England T20 World Cup Semi-final May Not Happen. This Team Will Advance In Such A Case
The semi-final spots for the ongoing T20 World Cup are all locked up. While India and England will face off in a repeat of last edition's semi-final, where the latter won by 10 wickets in Adelaide, South Africa will take on Afghanistan in the other match. Afghanistan will make their T20 World Cup semi-finals debut in the first semi-final in Trinidad. While the first semi-final will begin at 6 AM IST, India's match against England will be played from 8 PM IST in Guyana. Both matches will be played on Thursday (IST).