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Afghanistan denied first World Cup final appearance as South Africa end last-four hoodoo

Pace shines for the Proteas as they finally end run of seven consecutive semi-final losses with T20 thrashing in Trinidad and Tobago

Evening Standard

Starmer says people would not be sent back to Afghanistan under returns policy

Labour leader says halting of asylum processing due to government’s Rwanda policy ‘absurd and reckless’

The Guardian - UK

T20 World Cup: Jonathan Trott slams semifinal pitch

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan team's coach, Jonathan Trott, has criticized the field utilized in this T20 World Cup semifinal match against South Africa, saying it was not suitable for such a big game.

The Times of India

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T20 World Cup: Nice feeling to be in the final, says Aiden Markram

NEW DELHI: The captain of South Africa, Aiden Markram, was happy to see his team overcome a difficult course in the semifinal to advance to their first-ever T20 World Cup final even if he was certain that he did not want to play another game on this field.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan heroics can inspire next generation, says Jonathan Trott

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott hopes that his team's incredible run in the T20 World Cup-which came to an abrupt end on Wednesday in the semi-final-has encouraged young people in the war-torn nation to pick up a bat and a ball.

The Times of India

Proteas captain Aiden Markram says World Cup final ‘nothing to be scared of’

South Africa will face either England or India in the final.

The Independent UK

What's the latest weather in Guyana ahead of India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal

After South Africa ended Afghanistan's fairytale run in the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket hammering in the semifinal at Trinidad, all eyes are on the skies in Guyana where rain threatens to play spoilsport in the second semi-final between India and defending champions England.

The Times of India

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South Africa Thrash Afghanistan To Reach T20 World Cup Final

South Africa demolished Afghanistan's T20 World Cup dream in ruthless fashion on Wednesday, thrashing the minnows by nine wickets with more than 11 overs to spare to reach the final of the cricket showpiece for the first time.

International Business Times

South Africa finally end semi-final curse with Afghanistan demolition at T20 World Cup

South Africa cruised into the T20 World Cup final to face either India or England

The Independent UK

T20 World Cup: South Africa banish semifinal jinx with 9-wicket win over Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: South Africa defeated an emotionally spent Afghanistan by nine wickets at Tarouba, Trinidad, to advance to their first-ever T20 World Cup final. They did this by casting aside their agonizing semifinal jinx with a masterful display of pace bowling.

The Times of India

South Africa v Afghanistan: T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Marco Jansen inspires South Africa to victory and a final at last after firing out Afghanistan for 56 on a capricious pitch

The Guardian - UK

How to watch South Africa vs Afghanistan: live stream T20 World Cup 2024

Here's how to watch South Africa vs Afghanistan at the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup, including FREE live stream coverage, and TV channels, for the semi-final.

TechRadar

Åsne Seierstad’s The Afghans is a gripping depiction of life under Taliban rule

In August 2021, the world was gripped by images beamed from Afghanistan when the Taliban entered Kabul. Terrified Afghans ran for their lives to the airport. People were clinging to the wings of aircraft and holding babies over barbed wire, hoping they would be taken to freedom. Thousands braved the…

The Conversation

Rashid Khan has been the captain of the tournament, feels former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan

NEW DELHI: Asghar Afghan, the former captain of Afghanistan, praised Rashid Khan's exceptional leadership skills, calling him the 'Captain of the tournament' on Wednesday.

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I don't see any reason why Rohit Sharma can't win the World Cup: Former India World Cup winner

NEW DELHI: It has been a long time since Team India won an ICC trophy. The wait has felt endless.

The Conversation

Afghanistan’s cricket miracle – from refugee camps to world cup semi-final, but marred by gender apartheid

Claims that the USA’s victory against Pakistan in the T20 men’s cricket world cup was the most unexpected sporting moment of 2024 might now be considered premature, now that Afghanistan has won through to the semi-final, leaving teams such as Australia in their wake.

The Times of India

We still haven't played our best game yet: South Africa coach Rob Walter

NEW DELHI: South Africa coach Rob Walter expressed optimism about the team's future prospects, stating that their finest performances are still ahead of them. He emphasized that the squad is not weighed down by previous close defeats and will draw inspiration from their ability to perform well in critical situations…

Evening Standard

What channel is South Africa vs Afghanistan on today? TV and live stream for T20 World Cup semi-final

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WATCH: Rashid Khan's special message as Afghanistan set to play their first-ever World Cup semifinal

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan on Wednesday took to social media to address his supporters before the highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal match against South Africa. The game, which will be held on Thursday at Tarouba in Trinidad and Tobago, presents a significant opportunity for Afghanistan…

The Times of India

AB de Villiers writes four-word 'open letter' to South Africa ahead of T20 World Cup semifinal against Afghanistan

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers is optimistic about the Proteas who are two steps away from winning an elusive ICC trophy, something that has continued to remain a so-near-yet-so-far story for the team ever since the 1992 World Cup semifinal.

The Times of India

Afghanistan's flair takes on South Africa's experience for a place in T20 World Cup final

Afghanistan, the tournament's surprise package, will face off against South Africa, the perennial dark horses, in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan vs South Africa – T20 World Cup semifinal: Weather, pitch, toss

Afghanistan face unbeaten South Africa with ‘nothing to lose’ but will be eyeing more history in the T20 World Cup 2024.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan-South Africa T20 World Cup semifinal pits cricket's overachievers against underachievers

The underdog Afghanistan team has reached the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals for the first time and has captured the attention of cricket fans everywhere

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Why India vs England semifinal does not have a reserve day

The second semifinal of the T20 World Cup between India and England in Guyana has a serious rain threat hanging over it, which puts the focus on ICC's playing conditions in place for weather interruptions in the tournament's knockout matches that need to have a winner. But in stark contrast,…

The Times of India

T20 World Cup Semifinals: Everything you need to know about India vs England and South Africa vs Afghanistan

India, Afghanistan, South Africa and England — the four survivors of the 'Super 8s' have finally been spotted. This has been a rare, collector’s edition of a T20 World Cup where the ball, for once, has mostly dominated the bat. We have also witnessed a clutch of humdingers, and it’s…

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