Boks get new ref for Ireland opener as Angus Gardner withdraws
Angus Gardner will not officiate the opening Test between the Springboks and Ireland after the Australian withdrew from the two-match series for personal reasons.
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South Africa face test of nerves and Afghanistan in World Cup semis
South Africa's bid to lift a first major cricket trophy could come down to whether they can finally shed the unwanted tag of "chokers" and the latest test of their nerves will be against Afghanistan in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final.
Watch: Rashid Khan Receives Call From Taliban Minister After Afghanistan's Historic Win
The Afghanistan cricket team continued their brilliant run of form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 as they defeated Bangladesh in a thriller to book their spot in the semi-finals on Tuesday. This was the first time that Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals of any International Cricket Council (ICC) event. The Rashid Khan-led side has been on a giant-killing spree with a win over New Zealand in the group stage and a sensational victory over Australia in the Super 8. Afghanistan needed a win over Bangladesh to book their semi-final berth and the result also meant that Australia were eliminated. Following the victory, Rashid received a call from Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
Helen Flanagan dazzles alongside adorable children as she says she's 'struggled'
Helen Flanagan looked fabulous as she shared a sweet video alongside her children as she pined for them amid being away for work commitments. It was revealed last month that the actress has signed up for Celebs Go Dating.
T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals Full Schedule: Teams, Date, Time, Venues And More
The T20 World Cup 2024 is nearing its business end with India, Afghanistan, South Africa and England reaching the semi-finals of the competition. India remained unbeaten in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 with victories over Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Australia. Meanwhile, Afghanistan pulled off a stunning victory over Australia and despite losing their game against India, they bounced back to a thrilling win over Bangladesh in their final Super 8 match. In the other group, South Africa on all of their three matches against England, United States and West Indies to book their spot in the Top 4. England won their games against West Indies and United States but slumped to a loss against South Africa.
Springboks recall World Cup winners for Ireland series
South Africa have named a squad packed with World Cup winners for their two-test home series against Ireland and one-off fixture against Portugal next month, including Siya Kolisi, fit-again winger Cheslin Kolbe and centre Lukhanyo Am.
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to reach semi-finals, Australia go home
:Afghanistan reached the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup with a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh under the Duckworth Lewis System in St Vincent on Monday, joining India as the qualifiers from Group 1 and sending Australia home.
David Warner Retires From International Cricket After Australia's T20 World Cup Exit
One of the greatest batters of all time, David Warner's international career ended on a bitter note after Australia failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals, exiting in the Super 8 stage. For Australia to continue their journey in the tournament, they needed Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan in the final Super 8 match on Monday. Though the Bangla Tigers came close, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq and others stepped up at crucial intervals to knock the Aussies out of the tournament with a win.