Shukri Conrad Says Not a Choke After SA Semi Final Exit

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad reacted strongly after his team’s semi final exit, rejecting suggestions that the defeat was another choke. Conrad described the loss as a heavy defeat rather than a mental collapse, stating that the opposition simply played better cricket on the day. The match saw South Africa struggle to keep pace as momentum shifted quickly. Conrad backed his players and insisted the team will learn from the setback while focusing on future international tournaments.