Sports News 12:30

BULLETIN SPORTS NEWS 4 June 12:30 pm

Good day, let’s look at the latest sports news and scores:

# We start with cricket: Anrich Nortjé claimed four wickets as South Africa won their opening game of the T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka by six wickets in New York. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 77, their lowest T20 total, after winning the toss and electing to bat first. In reply, South Africa reached the target with 22 balls remaining. Nortjé was named player of the match:

Meanwhile, New York authorities have tightened security at the temporary stadium in Long Island which hosted South Africa and Sri Lanka in its first T20 World Cup match last night. Police snipers were positioned around the 34-thousand capacity venue as part of an operation to ensure the games are being played without incident. The final game between arch enemies India and Pakistan on Sunday is touted as the tournament’s most high-profile group match, with a pro-Islamic State group threatening to target the tournament.

# Rugby: Former Springbok flyhalf Curwin Bosch is on his way to France. He is leaving the Sharks to join French ProD2 club Brive after playing in Durban since 2016. Bosch’s decision is said to have been caused by Siya Masuku replacing him as first-choice number 10, as well as Jordan Hendrikse joining the Sharks from the Lions next season. The 26-year-old played three Tests for South Africa in 2017. The French club describes Bosch as a player with a wide technical range.

# Soccer: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has expressed concern about injuries of Sundowns players. The national team is preparing for World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria in Uyo on Friday and Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein next Tuesday. Six Sundowns players reported for camp yesterday with injuries. Broos has acknowledged Sundowns’ punishing schedule in the previous season, playing in six competitions and racking up 57 matches, has taken its toll on players:

And finally, more soccer news is that Real Madrid has signed French forward Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The 25-year-old, who made 308 appearances for PSG and scored 256 goals, has signed a five-year contract. Mbappé says he is happy and proud to join the club of his dreams. The signing follows Madrid’s win against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley last Saturday, securing a record-extending 15th Champions League title.

Stay tuned for more news………….