Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

CRICKET - Unheralded all-rounder Grant Elliott slammed a six off the penultimate ball to send New Zealand into the World Cup final and crush South African hearts in the most thrilling of semi-finals at Eden Park.

CRICKET - Steve Smith says India could play into Australia's hands if they unleash a bouncer barrage in Thursday's World Cup semi-final at the SCG.

SOCCER - German master coach Joachim Loew has given Australian counterpart Ange Postecoglou a glowing endorsement, saying the Socceroos have made significant strides under his watch.

CRICKET - Kevin Pietersen has agreed a release from his Indian Premier League contract, as he bids to earn an England recall by rejoining English county Surrey.

SOCCER - Football legend Michel Platini has scored a hat-trick of victories for the presidency of UEFA and made an immediate attack on Sepp Blatter's leadership of world body FIFA.


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