South Africa will take on Afghanistan in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday, June 26 in the evening (local time) in Tarouba Trinidad. The second semi-final has a rain cloud over it literally, especially with there being no reserve day for the same. On the other hand, Scotland spinner Hamza Tahir has threatened legal action after announcing premature international retirement at 28 while alleging racist slur used by a senior coach. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.
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T20 World Cup: South Africa take on Afghanistan in the first semi-final
It's now or never time in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as South Africa take on the giant-killers Afghanistan in the first semi-final of the tournament in Trinidad. South Africa have won seven in seven but Afghanistan are on a high after sealing their maiden semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup and should be a cracker on a surface that has suited the spinners.
Rain looms large over India-England semi-final in Guyana
The weather in Georgetown, Guyana has been inclement in the last week and it will do so on the matchday for the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England. Even though the forecast has improved over the last 24 hours, the probability of precipitation stays around 60 per cent, even though the match can be extended by 250 minutes after the stipulated hours.
Spinner Hamza Tahir retires at 28, threatens Cricket Scotland with a legal action
'Enough is enough', 28-year-old left-arm spinner Hamza Tahir said as he announced his retirement from international cricket. Tahir has threatened legal action against Cricket Scotland accusing a senior coach for using the P-word several times and elaborating on how the players of colour have twice as difficult playing for the team.
Inzamam ul Haq alleges foul play by India against Australia
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq has levelled a serious allegation against India saying that the ball was tampered in the Australia game while mentioning that the pacer Arshdeep Singh was getting reverse swing in just the 15th over of the innings. Arshdeep dismissed Marcus Stoinis in the 15th over of Australia's innings.
Hanuma Vihari commits to Andhra in domestic cricket in a U-turn
Senior India batter Hanuma Vihari has made a U-turn to play for Andhra again after vowing to 'never play again' for his state side while committing to Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket. However, the U-tun took place after he was assured full support by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the state's new ruling party.
Women's Asia Cup 2024 schedule revised, India to take on Pakistan on July 19
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) revised the schedule for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup in Dambulla with the Indian team set to begin their campaign against Pakistan on July as compared to the earlier schedule which had them play UAE in their opening fixture.
If South Africa win the semi-final, they will go all the way: Brad Hogg
Former Australian cricketer Bradd Hogg suggested that South Africa, who are still unbeaten in the tournament with seven wins in as many games might go all the way if they win the semi-finals. South Africa take on Afghanistan in the first semi-final in Tarouba, Trinidad.
Novak Djokovic hopeful of a return to Wimbledon
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is working his way to return to Wimbledon action as he is doing his absolute best to get 100 per cent fit for the tournament. Djokovic is practising at the All-England club currently having undergone a knee surgery earlier this month.
Sai Sudharsan returns for Surrey
The 22-year-old Indian batter Sai Sudharsan is gearing up for a return to the County Championship with Surrey as they take on Essex in the upcoming round game.
Austria shock Dutch; France and England held on draws
Austria shocked the Netherlands in a 3-2 win to top the Group D while France finished second after being held on to a 1-1 draw by Poland. In Group C encounter, England too were held on to a draw by Slovenia, but still finished at the top.
