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  • South Africa skittled out for 175 against England

    South Africa riding on crucial knocks from David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt posted 175 all out in 38.4 overs against England in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy at The Oval here Wednesday. Miller (56 not out) and Kleinveldt (43) shared a superb 95-run stand for the ninth wicket after South Africa were reduced to 80 for eight. Spinner James Tredwell was the pick of the bowlers, ...

  • Assange to stay in Ecuador embassy even if charges are dropped

    WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has vowed to remain in the Ecuadorian embassy in London even if accusations of sex crimes are dropped, BBC reported Wednesday. Assange entered the embassy last June last year when his appeal against his extradition to Sweden for questioning was turned down. The WikiLeaks founder has always denied the charges. Assange told journalists at the embassy in ...

  • Champions Tropny semifinals England put South Africa in to bat

    England opted to field against South Africa in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Wednesday. South Africa: Colin Ingram, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (captain), JP Duminy, David Miller, Ryan McLaren, Robin Peterson, Chris Morris, Rory Kleinveldt, Lonwabo Tsotsobe. England: Alastair Cook (captain), Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Joe Root, Eoin ...

  • Proteas media backs England to convert Ashes distraction into motivation for CT semi

    The South African media has said that England will try to convert the distraction of a looming Ashes series into motivation for Wednesday's first ICC Champions Trophy semi-final at the Oval against South Africa. According to Sport24, although the Champions Trophy is a distant second in importance to the clash with fierce rival Australia and defending the Ashes, England is hoping to see a place ...

  • Dhonis men practice ahead of semi-final clash against Sri Lanka

    The Indian cricket team with a clean record in the preliminary stages of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in England had a strenuous session at the nets in Cardiff ahead of Thursday's semi-final clash against Sri Lanka. With this practice session yesterday, the in form Indian players are confident of facing the Sri Lankan team. The players were busy in enhancing their skills at Glamorgan County ...


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  • Cook has never felt more nervous ahead of CT semi with Proteas

    England captain Alastair Cook has admitted that he is 'he has never felt more nervous' ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa, despite backing his team to withstand the pressure. Stating that the 'quarter-final' victory over New Zealand was most stressful moment of his reign, Cook said that he expected the Wednesday game to be worse, although he added that he is proud ...

  • US Taliban to have direct peace talks

    The US has decided to hold direct peace talks with the Taliban, senior White House officials have announced. The first meet is due to take place in the coming days in Qatar's capital, where the Taliban have opened their first official overseas office, BBC reported. US officials told reporters the first formal meeting between the US and Taliban representatives was expected to take place in Doha ...

  • Champions Trophy Srinath match referee for first semifinal

    Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath was Tuesday appointed the match referee for the first Champions Trophy semifinal between England and South Africa at the Oval on Wednesday. Kumar Dharmasena and Rod Tucker are the on-field umpires while Bruce Oxenford and Steve Davis have been appointed as third and fourth umpires, International Cricket COuncil (ICC) said. Englishman Chris Broad has ...

  • Ex-Dartford Cricket Club captain Jeremy Dassrath jailed for rape

    Jay Dassrath. A FORMER Dartford Cricket Club captain has been jailed after a jury convicted him of rape. Jeremy Dassrath, 30, of Ribblesdale Road, Dartford, was jailed for a total of seven years and six months when he was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday. Following a five-week trial, Dassrath was found guilty of two counts of rape between June and September in ...

  • Person under train closes train station

    By Bruce Thain An underground station was closed earlier today due to a person under a train. Harrow-on-the-Hill Station was closed and services on the Metropolitan line were suspended due to the incident which happened just after12:30pm today. There are still sever delays on the Metropolitan Line and tickets are being accepted on local buses, London Overground and Chiltern ...

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