Sourav Ganguly commits to India hosting England in February 2021

In a letter to the state associations, he said the series would be followed by the IPL in April 2021

Varun Shetty22-Aug-2020

Sourav Ganguly has said India’s 2021 home series against England will go ahead as scheduled•Getty Images

India will fulfill its Future Tours Programme (FTP) commitments and host England in February, before the 2021 IPL season, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has said. In a letter to the board’s state associations with the subject line “Updates from BCCI”, Ganguly said the planning for the senior men’s team, including their tour to Australia in December, was in line with FTP commitments, while plans for the women’s team and domestic cricket were still under consideration.”The senior Indian men’s team will travel to Australia for its series starting in December this year and will come back to the country for a series against England starting from February next year,” Ganguly said in the letter dated August 20, accessed by ESPNcricinfo. “This will be followed by IPL 2021 in April. The tours of the senior Indian women’s teams are also under discussion and more details will be shared shortly.”Apart from a confirmation that India will be hosting the T20 World Cup next year and the 50-overs 2023 World Cup, this was the only definitive statement in the letter regarding India’s schedules. According to the FTP, India were already scheduled to play Australia in December, and host England for their last five World Test Championship matches in February 2021. While Ganguly said these long-term plans remain as they are, there was no mention of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in March that is part of their FTP cycle.Earlier this month, the BCCI had drawn up a tentative schedule for the domestic season that is yet to be ratified by the senior officers. In that plan was a truncated domestic season consisting only of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament and the Ranji Trophy for men, starting from November 19, and a Women’s T20 League to begin from November 1. But in the letter, there is no indication of whether those dates have been finalised.”In the domestic cricket context, we are currently in the off season and the BCCI is making all efforts to ensure that domestic cricket resumes as and when the conditions permit,” Ganguly said. “The health and safety of players and all other involved in domestic cricket is of utmost importance to BCCI and we are constantly monitoring all aspects.”ALSO READ – India could begin Australia tour with white-ball cricket, not TestsThe last bit of senior domestic cricket that happened this year was on March 13, the last day of the Ranji Trophy final between Saurashtra and Bengal. Since then, the Covid-19 pandemic has put most cricket – even training – on hold in the country.It was understood that the BCCI was making a “priority list” of domestic tournaments, and this was reflected in the tentative schedule, which had no provisions for any 50-overs cricket for men, and a cancellation of all Challenger Trophies, across age groups, for both men and women.As for IPL 2021, it will be the first instance of two versions of the tournament being played less than six months apart, should it happen in April. That could challenge the scheduled IPL mega auction that was supposed to be held before the 2021 season.As things stand, the only confirmed women’s cricket at the start of the new season is the Women’s T20 Challenge that will be played between November 1 and 10, alongside the IPL. However, that would be in conflict with the tentative schedule, which has the Women’s T20 League running from November 1 to 19. There is no clarity yet on that front.”All Members will be duly informed about the future course of action and suggestions will be taken before we resume domestic cricket,” Ganguly wrote in the letter. “We are hopeful that the Covid-19 situation will improve over the next few months and we will be able to start domestic cricket in a safe and healthy environment.”

Arboleda participa de parte da atividade com reservas do São Paulo

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Os reservas do São Paulo na vitória sobre o Vasco, por 2 a 1, em São Januário, voltaram os treinamentos na tarde desta quinta-feira (05), no CT do Fluminense, já que a delegação do Tricolor permaneceu no Rio de Janeiro.

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Enquanto os titulares realizavam trabalhos físicos no hotel, quem começou no banco de reservas e entrou no decorrer da partida treinou no campo. E uma novidade foi o zagueiro Arboleda, que se recupera de uma contratura na coxa.

O equatoriano participou de parte da atividade no campo juntamente com os companheiros e depois fez exercícios físicos relacionados a sua recuperação física. Ele pode ser novidade entre os relacionados para a partida contra o Athletico-PR, no próximo sábado (07), às 18h, na Arena da Baixada.

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Ainda sem Luciano e Eder, que ficaram em São Paulo para tratarem suas lesões, e Daniel Alves, com a seleção brasileira olímpica no Japão, Crespo tem dúvidas na escalação. Uma ausência certa é o atacante Rigoni, suspenso após expulsão contra o Palmeiras.Diego Costa, Marquinhos e William, lesionados, também não jogam.

"لن أفعل مثل الآخرين".. راشفورد يثير الغموض حول رحيله عن مانشستر يونايتد

ضاعف ماركوس راشفورد، لاعب فريق مانشستر يونايتد، الغموض حول إمكانية رحيله عن النادي الإنجليزي، بعد استبعاده من مباراة الديربي أمام مانشستر سيتي قبل يومين.

وخاض مانشستر يونايتد الديربي أمام مانشستر سيتي على ملعب “الاتحاد” في قمة منافسات الجولة السادسة عشر من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وحقق مانشستر يونايتد فوزًا قاتلًا ومثيرًا بهدفين مقابل هدف، في غياب الثنائي ماركوس راشفورد وأليخاندرو جارناتشو.

وقرر المدرب روبن أموريم استبعاد راشفورد وجارناتشو من قائمة المباراة تمامًا، مؤكدًا أن الأمر ليس تأديبيًا.

في حين ظهرت تقارير صحفية تفيد إمكانية قيام مانشستر يونايتد بالتخلي عن راشفورد وطرحه للبيع، مطلع العام الجديد.

وفتح راشفورد الباب بالفعل بعد تصريحاته التي أدلى بها منذ قليل، ونشرتها صحيفة “جارديان” الإنجليزية.

وقال راشفورد: “بالنسبة لي شخصيًا، أعتقد أنني مستعد لتحدي جديد والخطوات التالية، عندما أرحل، لن يكون هناك مشاعر سيئة، إذا كنت أعلم أن الوضع سيئ بالفعل، فلن أجعله أسوأ”.

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وأضاف: “لقد رأيت كيف غادر لاعبون آخرون في الماضي ولا أريد أن أكون ذلك الشخص، عندما أرحل سأدلي ببيان وسيكون صادرًا من جانبي”.

وواصل: “من المُحبط أن يتم استبعادي من مباراة الديربي ولكن هذا حدث، لقد فزنا بالمباراة لذا دعونا نمضي قدمًا، إنه أمر مخيب للآمال ولكنني أيضًا شخص مع تقدمي في السن يمكنني التعامل مع النكسات”.

وأردف: “ماذا سأفعل حيال ذلك؟ أجلس هناك وأبكي بشأن ذلك، أو أبذل قصارى جهدي في المرة القادمة التي أكون فيها متاحًا”.

واسترسل: “لقد قطعت نصف مسيرتي المهنية، لا أتوقع أن أكون في قمة عطائي الآن، أمضيت تسع سنوات حتى الآن في الدوري الإنجليزي وعلمني ذلك الكثير، وساعدني ذلك على النمو كلاعب وكشخص”.

وأوضح: “لذلك ليس لدي أي ندم على السنوات التسع الماضية، لن يكون لدي أي ندم في المستقبل لأنني أتعامل مع الأمور يومًا بيوم، أحيانًا تحدث أشياء سيئة وأحيانًا تحدث أشياء جيدة، أحاول فقط الحفاظ على توازن جيد”.

وسُئل عما إذا كان الأفضل لم يأتِ بعد، ليرد راشفورد قائلًا: “100%، هذه عقليتي”.

Com um a menos, CRB segura empate contra Operário e se mantém no G4 da Série B

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Nesta quarta-feira (18), CRB e Operário-PR se enfrentaram pela 19ª rodada da Série B. As equipes fizeram um jogo equilibrado até a expulsão de Pablo Dyego, no começo da segunda etapa. Com um a mais, o Fantasma foi para cima, mas não conseguiu fazer com que a superioridade numérica se convertesse em gols. A partida ficou no 0 x 0.

Com o resultado, o CRB se manteve na 3ª colocação, agora com 33 pontos. No próximo sábado (21), viaja para enfrentar o Remo, às 21h (horário de Brasília). Por outro lado, o Fantasma estaciona em 9º, com 29. No mesmo dia, duas horas antes recebeu o Vasco.

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Jogo intenso

A primeira oportunidade surgiu com os visitantes, em chute de fora da área feito por Djalma Silva. O CRB começou a tomar conta do campo de ataque e a trocar passes perigosos, mas sem grandes oportunidades.

Aos 10′, Djalma cobrou falta na área, Reniê venceu a marcação e bateu cruzado, passando perto. Mais tarde, Celsinho fez boa jogada individual pela direita, passou pela marcação para Rodolfo Filemon fez bom corte para escanteio.

Muitos cartões

Logo depois, Guilherme Romão cobrou falta forte, Simão deu um leve toque e mandou para escanteio. Na cobrança, Gum dominou dentro da área, ajeitou para Romão finalizar e parar na defesa adversária. Em nova bola parada, Bressan deixou Gum em plena condição de abrir o placar, mas o zagueiro testou por cima.

O duelo no primeiro tempo também ficou marcado pelos cartões amarelos, Foram dois para os donos da casa (Jajá e Pablo Dyego) e três para os visitantes (Alemão, Paulo Sérgio e Thomaz. Aos 35′, Júnior Brandão recebeu de Pablo Dyego, invadiu a área e bateu rasteiro, para ótima defesa de Simão. Na resposta, Thomaz dominou bonito e arriscou belo chute, tendo uma boa chance para o Fantasma.

Blitz do Galo e expulsão

Na volta da segunda etapa, Júnior Brandão recebeu de Wesley aos dois minutos. O atacante arrancou pela direita, invadiu a área e bateu cruzado, para fora. Em seguida, foi a vez de Jajá fazer fila, pelo lado esquerdo e cruzou com perigo. Novamente o camisa 11 apareceu, desta vez, finalizou para ótima defesa de Simão. Em forte pressão, o CRB voltou para o campo de ataque e Bressan finalizou com força.

Aos 13 minutos, Pablo Dyego cometeu falta no meio-campo, tomou o segundo amarelo e foi expulso. Com um a mais, o Operário começou a ter mais a posse de bola e buscou brechas na defesa do CRB, que se fechou.Aos 19′, Djalma cruzou pra Rodrigo Pimpão foi derrubado na área e pediu pênalti, mas a arbitragem não marcou.

Fantasma em cima e mais uma reclamação de pênalti

O Fantasma buscava brechas e os donos da casa tinha a proposta de jogo bem clara: se fechar e tentar marcar nos contragolpes. Alisson Farias cobrou falta na esquerda, Romão apareceu bem alto para desviar na primeira trave, para fora. Logo depois, Jajá invadiu a área, foi derrubado e pediu a marcação de pênalti, ignorado pelo juiz.

Na reta final, o Operário foi para o ataque. Marcelo tentou, mas chutou fraco. Filemon subiu mais que toda a defesa do CRB, mas cabeceou por cima. Alex Silva invadiu a área a bateu cruzado. Paulo Sérgio na pequena área e Djalma de fora perderam excelentes chances de levar a vitória para o Paraná.

FICHA TÉCNICA DA PARTIDA
CRB 0x0 OPERÁRIO
Local: Estádio Rei Pelé, Maceió-AL
​Data/horário: 18 de agosto de 2021, às 21h30 (horário de Brasília)
​Árbitro: Paulo Henrique Schleich Vollkopf (MS)
Assistente 1: Eduardo Goncalves da Cruz (MS)
Assistente 2: Ruy Cesar Lavarda Ferreira (MS)
Gols marcados:
Cartões amarelos: Pablo Dyego e Jajá (CRB), Fábio Alemão, Thomaz e Paulo Sérgio (Operário)

CRB:Diogo Silva; Celsinho, Gim, Caetano e Guilherme Romão; Claudinei, Wesley (Carlos Jatobá 42’/2T) e Renan Bressan (Alisson Farias 17’/2T); Pablo Dyego, Jajá (Erik 42’/2T) e Júnior Brandão (Alan James 24’/2T). Técnico: Allan Aal.

OPERÁRIO: Simão; Alex Silva, Reniê, Rodolfo Filemon, Fábio Alemão Fabiano – Intervalo) e Djalma Silva; Leandro Vilela (Cleyton 30’/2T), Marcelo Santos (Rafael Chorão 17’/2T) e Rafael Oller (Marcelo 11’/2T); Thomaz (Rodrigo Pimpão 11’/2T) e Paulo Sérgio. Técnico: Matheus Costa.

Man Utd now ready to sell £200k-p/w man who Ten Hag called a "great player"

Manchester United are ready to ramp up their sales this summer, and have made a recent signing available to potential suitors, according to the latest reports.

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The arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford has bought with it the promise of mass change, and that is likely to extend to both Erik ten Hag and his players. Though no decision has officially been made on Ten Hag's future, the Red Devils are holding conversations with alternatives after a difficult Premier League season saw them finish eighth.

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Meanwhile, there are reports that almost everyone is up for sale, with Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial having already said their goodbyes while Casemiro remains a target for Saudi Arabian sides. And he might not be the only Brazilian to leave.

United ready to cut losses on struggling star

Now, it has emerged that Manchester United are willing to sell Antony this summer, but that it may well be easier said than done. The 24-year-old has endured a torrid two seasons at Old Trafford, with his sixteen goal contributions just two more than the number of yellow cards he has picked up at the Theatre of Dreams.

Despite his early struggles, Erik ten Hag revealed he still believed in Antony's ability following a defeat to Brighton back in May 2023, claiming he had the potential to be a "great player".

“I think his passion is a strength,” the Dutchman began. “Of course, until a certain level you have to control it. But you need passion and desire to win your games and to win battles in the game. It’s true, it’s very strong with him.

“He is very ambitious. As I say, don’t go over the top, stay focused on your game and what the game needs. If he is doing that, he is a great player.”

But in the time since that has clearly changed, and the Brazilian has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford. He started just two Premier League games in 2024, and didn't even make it off the bench in the final two games of the season, finishing the campaign with just one goal and one assist to his name after 29 outings.

Signed for a massive £86m and handed a luxurious five year deal worth £200,000 per week, his value has deteriorated rapidly with Transfermarkt now suggesting that the Brazilian is worth just £21m, less than a quarter of what the club shelled out for him less than two years ago.

Antony's Manchester United career

Appearances

82

Starts

60

Goals

11

Assists

5

Yellow cards

14

And it is questionable whether or not United would even receive that fee for him, with the 24-year-old having failed to show any of the talent that made him so coveted at Ajax this side of the English channel. If they do though, they are now ready to consider it, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

"At the moment, the situation is really, really quiet", he told GIVEMESPORT. "In case they receive an important proposal, I think it will be considered by all parties."

Any deal to a club outside of Saudi Arabia would likely require Antony to drop his wages too, with few clubs in Europe able to offer the sort of money that he currently pockets at Old Trafford.

Though an altogether unlikely departure this summer then, it speaks volumes to his fall from grace that his exit is even being considered.

Virat Kohli has 'come back in much better shape' – RCB's fitness coach on the effects of lockdown

Shankar Basu on how Kohli kept fit during lockdown, and RCB’s training in the UAE heat

ESPNcricinfo staff06-Sep-2020

RCB’s strength and conditioning coach feels that if anything the lockdown has had a positive effect on Virat Kohli’s fitness•AFP

Shankar Basu, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s strength and conditioning coach, feels Virat Kohli has come back from the pandemic-enforced break in cricket “in much better shape”. Basu, who has worked with the Indian team as well, outlined in an interview with PTI how Kohli kept fit during lockdown, how RCB’s return to training has been going, and how players’ workload will be managed in the special current circumstances. Here are excerpts of his interview with PTI.On Kohli’s lockdown fitness routine: “He is at his best weight at the moment”
“He [Kohli] has come back in much better shape. He is at his best weight at the moment and his movement patterns are pretty much in sync with his best self in the past.”He has taken this break as an opportunity to work on all the pointers which needed attention from a physical point.”He had the time to be very specific with his meal plans and running intervals at home. He did not have much of a choice during the lockdown and he invested on a treadmill and worked on his endurance which is otherwise not possible during a packed calendar.”He did shuttle running in his apartment, which had a little space. With all these constraints, the attitude stood out more than the workout.”His customised strength work to compliment that was his mantra during the lockout. So a combination of running and strength work and he kept it simple by just following this to the T.”On being in touch with the RCB team during lockdown: “Everybody had a customised programme”
“We were not sure about anything then [during the lockdown]. We just ensured that everybody had a customised programme based on what equipment they had at their respective homes, and, kudos to the boys, they approached it diligently.”On RCB’s return to training, in the UAE’s demanding weather conditions, after the long layoff: “No fool-proof algorithm; a sensible approach is what we are taking”
“Since most of them have arrived in decent shape physically, it’s only a matter of time [before] they are match ready.”With regards to assessing a player’s fitness, most of the workouts are a test in itself. As a coach, we have to be prudent that they tick the right boxes and drills, which can be an assessment.”The coaching director [Mike Hesson] and the head coach [Simon Katich] and the entire support group are aware of a long layoff and ergo the planning with regards to the length of practice times, humidity, temperature and recovery is something we have worked as a team.”There is no fool-proof algorithm for it but a sensible approach is what we are treading on.”On dealing with workloads – especially for the pacers – in the UAE’s demanding conditions: “Hydration and diet important”
“Our bowling coach [Adam Griffith] has come with a specific plan [for the fast bowlers] pertaining to loads in the first two weeks and that will be used as a blueprint [for workload management going forward].”Complementing the skills and choosing the right exercises to get the balance will provide the much-needed impetus for every bowler.”The modern cricketers are very mindful of their meal plans. Hydration, balanced amount of protein, carbs, and good fat will do the trick. And to combat the heat – again, we have our wellness and load-monitoring system, which will be put to good use.”

VÍDEO: veja como foi a reapresentação do elenco do Flamengo após três dias de folga

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Na última quarta-feira, depois de três dias de folga, o elenco do Flamengo se reapresentou no Ninho do Urubu. Agora, o time iniciou o período de 12 dias de treino até a partida contra o Palmeiras, em São Paulo, válida pela 20ª rodada do Brasileirão. Acima, veja como foi o primeiro dia de treinamentos após a reapresentação do grupo do Rubro-Negro.

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Rangers check on £55k-p/w "unbelievable talent" who is available for free

After falling agonisingly short in both the Scottish Premiership and cup, Rangers will use the transfer window to bolster Philippe Clement's squad and attempt to close the gap with their closest rivals.

Clement wants to use summer to close gap on rivals

The most recent rumours out of Ibrox have linked Rangers with moves for experienced players. Norwich City's Kenny McLean is one name in the sights of Clement and co with the boyhood Rangers fan eager to make the move to Glasgow.

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Young talents are also high on Rangers' shopping list with the club holding talks with Middlesbrough striker Ajay Matthews after he chose to leave his current club this summer. Rangers are also said to be keen on signing Motherwell forward Theo Bair, however the club will have to face off with Celtic for his signature.

With a slew of fresh faces set to arrive at Ibrox this summer, Rangers have now been linked with a move for a sought after free agent.

Rangers check on big money free agent

As first reported by HITC, Rangers are among numerous clubs that have checked on Ryan Sessegnon. The outlet states that the Ibrox outfit are joined by Fulham, Leeds United, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Real Betis, Monza, Como and Atalanta in their pursuit of the former Tottenham man.

HITC also claims that the club furthest along in the race to sign the 24-year-old are West Ham, who have reportedly made more serious enquiries about bringing the left back to the London Stadium this summer.

Emerson Royal

Sessegnon was released from Spurs at the end of last season after the Englishman struggled to break into Ange Postecoglou's squad playing just seven senior minutes over the course of the campaign. The 24-year-old also suffered a string of unfortunate injuries that saw him sidelined for much of the season.

The full back first arrived in North London back in 2019 in a £25 million transfer from Fulham. Sessegnon earned his move off the back of the 2017/18 season which saw the then 17-year-old pick up the accolades of both Championship Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season. The Englishman contributed 15 goals and 6 assists over the course of that campaign.

Whilst Sessegnon long looked like a future England international, the 24-year-old struggled with the step-up to the Premier League. Speaking back in 2019, former Fulham boss Scott Parker spoke on Sessegnon's challenges but also obvious quality telling the press: "It's a different challenge for him, it's been a little bit up and down, anyone would expect the same, that's what happens – you have blips. He's an unbelievable talent."

Bournemouth's former manager Scott Parker.

Sessegnon's most recent contract with Spurs saw him command a weekly wage of £55,000 per capology, however it is likely that the clubs queueing up for his signature will offer a slightly lower pay packet.

Whilst Sessegnon has not hit the heights that many envisioned he would, Rangers could get themselves a steal by bringing in a free agent that could still end up going right to the very top.

Ben Stokes boost for struggling Rajasthan Royals against rejuvenated Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers have won three of their last four games, Royals are on a four-match losing streak

Shashank Kishore10-Oct-20207:43

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Justin Langer may want to tune in to the IPL – if he hasn’t already – to see how Steven Smith and David Warner go. Both have blown hot and blown cold so far, but Warner’s form seems to be coming back after two back-to-back half-centuries. These have mirrored the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s swing in fortunes as they look to make their way up the mid-table, having won three out of six games.But Smith’s Rajasthan Royals have lost four in a row now and their campaign is quickly slipping. Rahul Tewatia’s heroics seems so long ago – they have now gone two weeks without a win; have seen their batting line-up shuffle and every game has opened up new wounds. They don’t have a settled opening combination, Sanju Samson’s hit a trough, Smith is hoicking and slogging his way in search of runs and a way out of trouble, and Mahipal Lomror in the top five seems one spot too high. They need some magic very quick or their season could derail even before going into the second half.Do the Royals continue to keep faith in young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who seems short on confidence? Or do they turn to Robin Uthappa’s experience as an opener, a position he has had most success in? The only positive given the short turnaround is the fact that they conceded less than 200 in Sharjah in the last game. It’s the same venue where they smashed 226 in a record chase earlier, and the bowling performance is something to work with.The Sunrisers are seeing things come together after a wayward beginning. The Warner-Bairstow combine is firing again, Kane Williamson is finishing off innings, Rashid Khan continues to do what he does so well, and their Indian youngsters, like Priyam Garg, are taking outstanding catches and effecting brilliant run-outs if they miss out with the bat. Can Manish Pandey find his hitting range? That will make them even more dangerous. As things stand, there’s little doubt over which camp is the more settled one.In the news
Hello, Ben Stokes. The England allrounder has served his six-day quarantine after having arrived some way into the season from New Zealand. He trained with the team on match eve and is expected to come into the XI straightaway. This will not only shore up the Royals middle order but also give Smith an extra bowling option. Stokes’ presence could just free up Smith to play the way he prefers, as the sheet anchor. Also, given the way the line-up looks, Andrew Tye will likely go out.Sunrisers Hyderabad are trying to find a way out of the mid-table clutter•BCCI

Likely XIsRajasthan Royals: 1 Jos Buttler (wk), 2 Robin Uthappa/Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3 Sanju Samson, Steven Smith (capt), 5 Ben Stokes, 6 Mahipal Lomror, 7 Rahul Tewatia, 8 Shreyas Gopal, 9 Jofra Archer, 10 Varun Aaron, 11 Kartik TyagiSunrisers Hyderabad: 1 David Warner (capt), 2 Jonny Bairstow (wk), 3 Manish Pandey, 4 Kane Williamson, 5 Priyam Garg, 6 Abdul Samad, 7 Abhishek Sharma, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 T Natarajan, 10 Khaleel Ahmed, 11 Sandeep Sharma/Basil ThampiStrategy punts
Yes, the Sunrisers have a competent Indian pace attack, but is it worth bringing Rashid Khan in during the powerplay to unsettle Jos Buttler? The numbers seem to suggest so. In the IPL since 2018, Buttler’s numbers off Khan read: eight balls, four runs, four dismissals. Two of those have been bowled to the wrong’un that Khan extracts bounce off. Smith saw first-hand how Warner struggled and was out to Jofra Archer in each of the three ODIs between England and Australia prior to the IPL. Archer also got him in two of the T20Is. Now, with the Royals’ campaign in disarray, Smith has a chance of attacking Warner with Archer again. Get him to bowl with the new ball, attack his body with the short ball at 145kph. How exciting!Stats that matter
The Sunrisers have lost the least number of wickets – four – in the powerplay this season. In comparison, the Royals have lost 11, the most. Nos. 4 to 7 are a big grey area for the Royals. Their middle-order batsmen have averaged 14 balls per dismissal, which is the worst among all teams this season. The corresponding number for the Delhi Capitals is 29.8 and the Mumbai Indians 42.7. Partly, this is also because the Royals haven’t had a proper opening combination, whereas Mumbai and the Capitals haven’t had the need to make any changes at the top. Samson made a century the last time he faced Khan & Co in IPL 2019. He wouldn’t mind making half those runs on Sunday to give the Royals a much-needed lift. Archer’s economy of 6.9 in the powerplay is the best among bowlers who have delivered at least five overs in this period. The injured Bhuvneshwar Kumar comes second with an economy of 7.00.

ترتيب الدوري الإسباني بعد هزيمة برشلونة أمام أتلتيكو مدريد وفوز ريال مدريد

حقق فريق أتلتيكو مدريد فوزًا قاتلاً على برشلونة، في منافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني لموسم 2024-2025.

والتقى الفريقان في إطار مباريات الجولة الثامنة عشر للدوري الإسباني “الليجا” مساء أمس السبت.

وتغلب أتلتيكو مدريد على برشلونة بهدفين مقابل هدف، وجاء الهدف الثاني في توقيت قاتل بالوقت المحتسب بدلاً من الضائع قبل إطلاق صافرة النهاية.

وتصدر أتلتيكو مدريد الترتيب برصيد 41 نقطة، في حين أصبح ريال مدريد في المركز الثاني بعدما فاز على إشبيلية بأربعة أهداف مقابل هدفين يوم الأحد، ليتراجع برشلونة إلى المركز الثالث.

طالع | ترتيب الدوري الإسباني بعد فوز ريال مدريد على فالنسيا

وتجدر الإشارة إلى أن ريال مدريد يمتلك مباراة مؤجلة ضد فالنسيا، ستُقام يوم الجمعة 3 يناير من العام الجديد. جدول ترتيب الدوري الإسباني

1. أتلتيكو مدريد، 41 نقطة.

2. ريال مدريد، 40 نقطة.

3. برشلونة، 38 نقطة.

4. أتلتيك بلباو، 36 نقطة.

5. فياريال، 30 نقطة.

6. مايوركا، 30 نقطة.

7. ريال سوسيداد، 25 نقطة.

8. جيرونا، 25 نقطة.

9. ريال بيتيس، 25 نقطة.

10. أوساسونا، 25 نقطة.

11. سيلتا فيجو، 24 نقطة.

12. رايو فاليكانو، 22 نقطة.

13. لاس بالماس، 22 نقطة.

14. إشبيلية، 22 نقطة.

15. ليجانيس، 18 نقطة.

16. ألافيس، 17 نقطة.

17. خيتافي، 16 نقطة.

18. إسبانيول، 15 نقطة.

19. بلد الوليد، 12 نقطة.

20. فالنسيا، 12 نقطة.

ويمكنك مطالعة ترتيب الدوري الإسباني بشكل محدث من هنا.

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