VAN NIEKERK ‘PROUD’ AFTER ENGLAND DEFEAT

Momentum Proteas skipper Dane van Niekerk, while disappointed with the loss, says she is proud of her team for reaching the semi-final and the manner in which they accomplished the feat. The Proteas went down to the England in a thrilling ICC Women's World Cup semi-final in Bristol on Tuesday. The Proteas Women posted a modest total of 218/6 at the end of their innings after electing to bat first, however it was just enough for the hosts to seal victory in the final over. "If you were in our change room you'll probably be crying now - it's tough," Van Niekerk told reporters after their two-wicket loss. "Especially losing a game so close, you know that hurts even more....