South Africa win toss, opt to bat against Australia in WC semifinals
Kolkata (PTI): South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in the second semifinals of the World Cup at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.
For South Africa, spinner Tabraiz Shamsi came in for pacer Lungi Ngidi in their only change, while Australia went with Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Starc in place of Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott in their playing XI.
The conditions are overcast here and there is a chance of rain.
Both the teams ended with 14 points after seven wins from nine league games to make it to the knockout stage.
Teams:
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Australia: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
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Modi greets former PM HD Deve Gowda on his 92nd birthday
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New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted former PM and Janata Dal (Secular) president HD Deve Gowda on his birthday on Sunday.
Deve Gowda, who served as prime minister between June 1996 and April 1997, turned 92 on Sunday.
In an X post, Modi said Gowda is widely respected for his statesman-like approach and passion towards public service.
"Birthday wishes to our former Prime Minister, Shri HD Deve Gowda Ji. He is widely respected for his statesman-like approach and passion towards public service," Modi wrote.
"His wisdom and insights on several issues are a source of great strength. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," he added.
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