The Rajasthan Royals player admitted to have taken money from bookies which he later returned after a sting scare in 2012.
June 19 was just another day in South Africa's long list of chokes; yet again, it was that old habit of coming undone in the knock-out stage of an ICC event.
James Sutherland dismissed any suggestion that the broadcaster would have direct input or even influence over selections.
| KNOCK OUT | |||||||
| DATE | TEAMS | VENUE | RESULT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, June 19 | England v South Africa | The Oval, London | England beat South Africa by 7 wickets | ||||
| Thur, June 20 | India v Sri Lanka | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | To be played | ||||
| Sun, June 23 | England v T.B.C. | Edgbaston, Birmingham | To be played | ||||
| GROUP STAGE | |||||||
| GROUP A | |||||||
| Team | Played | Won | Tie | NR | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.308 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -0.197 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.777 |
| Australia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -0.68 |
| GROUP B | |||||||
| Team | Played | Won | Tie | NR | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.938 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.642 |
| West Indies | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -0.422 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.035 |
Ishant removed Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne in his successive overs to put the Lankans in a big spot of bother. June 19 was just another day in South Africa's long list of chokes; yet again, it was that old habit of coming undone in the knock-out stage of an ICC event. 
Jonathan Trott made 82 not out to help England chase down 176 in 37.3 overs at The Oval. England will now either play India or Sri Lanka in the title clash. 
Pietersen missed the ODI series against New Zealand as well as the Champions Trophy, fuelling speculation he could be a doubt for the Ashes. 
Injuries also sidelined allrounder Grant Elliott and seamer Tim Southee from next week's two Twenty20 matches. 
England owed their competitive total of 287 for six to Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler who smashed 64 runs off the last three overs. 
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