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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.

South African captain AB de Villiers has said that England will be the favourites during their ICC Champions Trophy semi final clash with South Africa at The Oval on Wednesday because they are playing at home and know the conditions well.

Amid the ball-tampering suspicions that are currently clouding England's ICC Champions Trophy campaign, South Africa captain AB de Villiers stoked the fire by admitting that England seemed to reverse swing the ball more quicker than other teams, which may be a possible concern.

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Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will meet teacher union Sadtu regarding teachers' pay, MPs have heard.

David Miller (56*) waged a lone battle as England bowlers fired in unison to bowl out South Africa for 175 in the first semifinal of Champions Trophy in London.

South Africa have made at least two changes to their pack but will wait until the day before Saturday's four-nations final against Samoa to make decisions on captain Jean de Villiers and flanker Willem Alberts's fitness.

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David Miller notched up 45-ball fifty under tremendous pressure to lift South Africa against England in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy in London.

South Africa made a brief comeback with an unbeaten 50-run stand between Miller and Kleinveldt after flurry of wickets in the first semifinal of Champions Trophy.