PCB completes investigation in Asif case

IPL postpones hearing against bowler as well

Cricinfo staff29-Aug-2008
The decision on Asif will be taken soon after the new PCB chairman is named after Pakistan’s presidential polls in September © AFP
The committee set up by PCB to look into Mohammad Asif’s detention at Dubai airport from June 1-19 for alleged possession of an illegal substance has completed its investigation.The committee comprising PCB officials Shaqfat Naghmi [chief operating officer], Zakir Khan [director – cricket operations], and Nadeem Akram [director – human resources] had been asked to acquire all the documents related to the case, establish facts, and after a complete investigation, submit a report to Nasim Ashraf, the outgoing PCB chairman, which would be sent to the ICC as well.”We have completed our work and now it’s up to the new chairman to decide on our recommendations,” Naghmi told on Friday.Naghmi did not divulge the details regarding the findings of the investigating committee.”We have given some recommendations in our findings and only the chairman has the authority to take a decision,” he said. With PCB chairman Nasim Ashraf having stepped down from his position on August 18, the new chairman is expected to be named only after Pakistan’s presidential elections on September 6.The Indian Premier League (IPL) has, in the meantime, agreed to Mohammad Asif’s request to postpone the preliminary hearing for testing positive for nandrolone. The hearing was originally scheduled for Saturday.”We had sent them an e-mail requesting for the hearing to be later in mid-September as we are still waiting for some more documentation on the case regarding the procedures adopted to conduct the dope tests on Asif in the IPL,” Asif’s lawyer, Shahid Karim, told . “We have today got a reply from them saying the hearing will not be held on August 30 and they will inform us of a date later on.”Asif was suspended by the PCB from all forms of the game pending the result of the IPL inquiry. He previously tested positive for nandrolone just before the 2006 Champions Trophy in India. Though he was banned for one year by a PCB tribunal, the punishment was overturned a month later on appeal.

Parceiros e 'rivais': Rodriguinho e Jô comandam o ataque do Corinthians

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O técnico Fábio Carille e os próprios jogadores do Corinthians admitem que o sistema ofensivo da equipe ainda precisa melhorar, mas dois jogadores já têm dominado o setor: Rodriguinho e Jô. Juntos, o meia e o atacante somam 17 dos 39 gols marcados pelo Timão nos 31 jogos deste ano.

A parceria da dupla em campo foi estreitada por conta da liberdade dada por Carille a Rodriguinho, que tem atuado bem próximo a Jô, praticamente como um segundo atacante. Enquanto isso, no meio de campo do esquema 4-2-3-1, Jadson fica aberto pelo lado direito e Romero, pelo esquerdo.

– Rodriguinho é um meia-atacante, dá passes, mas chega bem na área, bate bem com as duas pernas, tem uma finalização impressionante. Ele está me ajudando muito – elogia Jô.

Rodriguinho e Jô, porém, não são só parceiros. O atacante revelou, em tom de brincadeira, é claro, uma rivalidade entre eles: a disputa pela artilharia do Corinthians na temporada. Com os dois gols nas primeiras duas rodadas do Brasileirão, Jô chegou a nove e superou o meia, que permanece com oito.

– Um atacante sempre pensa em terminar como artilheiro da equipe no ano, mas não tenho isso na minha mente diretamente. Procuro ajudar a equipe com gols, nunca fui um atacante com média muito alta. Eu falo que o Rodriguinho é centroavante também, porque está sempre fazendo gols. Pretendo terminar na frente dele (risos), mas tranquilo se não acontecer. É uma briga sadia e o Corinthians sai ganhando com isso – brinca.

Jô, por sua vez, também mira a artilharia geral do Brasileirão, algo que o Corinthians nunca teve em sua história. O atacante diz que está na disputa, mas destaca que a concorrência é grande no campeonato.

– Atacante se não falar de artilharia às vezes é complicado, fica meio chato, mas procuro fazer meu trabalho. Claro que com gols você vai se destacando e colocando um objetivo pessoal. Para mim seria uma honra ser o artilheiro do Brasileiro, mas tem atacantes de respeito, goleadores natos que respeito muito, como o Fred e Luis Fabiano. Mas quero chegar alto, sim – analisa.

Se depender da média que teve nos primeiros dois jogos, com um gol em cada, Jô com certeza brigará pela artilharia do Brasileirão. Ainda mais com a ajuda do parceiro e rival Rodriguinho.

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Insight from Newcastle takeover sources

Liam Kennedy has dropped some worrying insight from Newcastle United takeover sources.

The Lowdown: Delays

According to The Chronicle, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) claim over the stalled takeover deal between Mike Ashley and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) group has now been delayed until September.

This follows the delay of the separate arbitration case filed by the St. James’ Park faithful against the Premier League over their decision-making process with regards to the failed bid, which is now not due to take place until early next year.

The Latest: Takeover insight

Writing in his latest piece for Newcastle World, Kennedy has shared that the proposed takeover in the North East by the KSA consortium is now ‘hanging by a thread’, according to sources.

It is thought that the recent legal delays have potentially further strained relationships, and the parties involved in the consortium are said to be shocked at the news that the arbitration hearing has been delayed until early 2022.

The Verdict: Worrying

It is certainly worrying to hear that the proposed takeover could well be on the cusp of collapse, especially given the constant delays that the consortium have had to face.

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They have had to be very patient with the top flight up until this point, and the cases should give a much clearer picture over the direction of where the deal is heading.

Still, one can understand if their patience is slowly dying out, and so the North East club need to make sure that there are no further delays to both cases and that they can be finalised swiftly.

In other news, find out who NUFC are now ‘on the lookout’ to sign here!

Delap signs new Man City deal

Manchester City have been boosted by the recent news that Liam Delap has signed a new long-term contract, which should keep him at the Etihad until 2026.

What’s the word?

After a phenomenal season with the U23s, it is no surprise that City have worked quickly to tie Delap down for the long-term, as he looks destined to have a huge future in the game.

The Citizens announced on Friday that the 18-year-old had penned a new deal until 2026, which will no doubt delight Pep Guardiola, as he now has a player to put into the first team in the near future.

The Spanish manager had suggested earlier in the summer that Delap would become part of the first-team squad at City this season, although he has been heavily linked with a loan move to the Championship, despite City having thus far failed to replace Sergio Aguero.

A boost for Guardiola?

Considering Delap’s sensational form with the academy sides since joining from Derby County in 2019, there seems little to suggest that the teenager can’t be a regular with the Citizens in the future.

Last season saw the striker contribute 24 goals in 20 Premier League 2 games, firing City to that title, whilst he also scored on his professional debut in City’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.

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Delap also made two substitute appearances in the Premier League and FA Cup, which suggests that he is certainly in Guardiola’s thinking, and perhaps after a season on loan in the Championship, we could see him starting on a regular basis in the 2022/23 Premier League season.

When speaking about Millwall’s interest in signing Delap on loan, manager Gary Rowett was quick to sing his praises, saying:

“Liam Delap, quite simply, is the best young striker around at the moment and every single Championship club, I’m sure, would be interested in taking him. Of course, we’d be interested. But, at the same time, I’m sure everyone would be interested in him.”

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Therefore, it is undoubtedly a boost that he has committed himself to City, and everyone involved with the club will surely be excited to see more of him in the future.

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Grêmio abre vantagem, mas André marca três e Sport vence a primeira

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Debaixo de forte chuva em Recife, o Sport conseguiu uma vitória dramática, de virada, sobre os reservas do Grêmio por 4 a 3 na noite deste domingo, na Ilha do Retiro, em jogo válido pela terceira rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. O Leão contou com três gols do atacante André e um do zagueiro Matheus Ferraz. Fernandinho, duas vezes, e Rafael Thyere marcaram para o Tricolor.

O time pernambucano chegou aos quatro pontos na tabela. A equipe teve o desfalque de Diego Souza, que sofreu uma pancada no pé direito, e foi comandada pelo interino Daniel Paulista, que substituiu Ney Franco, demitido na última quinta-feira. Já o clube gaúcho, que estacionou nos seis pontos, conheceu a primeira derrota na competição.

No próximo domingo, o Sport visita o Avaí, às 11h. No mesmo dia, o Grêmio recebe o Vasco, na Arena.

BLITZ GREMISTA

O Grêmio não deu ouvidos ao prognóstico de que o Sport se aproveitaria do fator casa e do visitante enfraquecido, e partiu para cima, mas de forma avassaladora. Logo aos dois, Everton exigiu boa defesa de Magrão e dois minutos depois o placar já estava aberto, com Fernandinho. Ele recebeu um rebote de chute de Everton, driblou o estreante Anselmo e marcou.

Não demorou muito para o Tricolor ampliar. Aos 16, Rafael Thyere marcou de voleio, na pequena área, após Machado cruzar e Jailson desviar: 2 a 0. O placar poderia até estar maior se Bressan não tivesse impedido quatro minutos antes. Ele marcou de cabeça após cruzamento de Machado, mas o tento foi bem anulado.

ANDRÉ DESENCANTA

Passada a blitz Tricolor, o Grêmio relaxou e o Sport cresceu no jogo, mas nada que fizesse brilhar os olhos do torcedor leonino. O Rubro-Negro até descontou com André, aos 33. O atacante recebeu ótimo cruzamento de Fabrício, se antecipou a Thyere e, de cabeça, voltou a marcar após cinco jogos. O agitado primeiro tempo ainda teve um chute de Everton Felipe, que exigiu ótima defesa de Leo, e um bate-boca entre Rogério e Rithely.

SPORT VOLTA MELHOR

A etapa complementar também começou com uma blitz. Essa, porém, rubro-negra. Aos 14, uma boa chegada com Lenis e três minutos depois Fabrício cobrou falta venenosa. O gol de empate parecia maduro. E assim foi feito. Na chegada seguinte, ele veio:Everton Felipe cruzou, Matheus Ferraz ganhou de Thyere e empatou.

O Grêmio sentiu o gol, mas também sentiu a falta de ritmo de jogo. O resultado disso? Um Sport ainda mais incisivo e um Tricolor querendo logo o término do jogo. Mas ainda era cedo. Tão cedo, que ainda deu tempo da virada, aos 28, com André. Marquinhos tocou para trás e encontrou André.

O camisa 90 ainda faria mais um, aos 38. Ele recebeu de Marquinhos, venceu na dividida com Pepê e ampliou: 4 a 2. O mesmo Pepê se ‘redimiu’ na sequência sofrendo pênalti. Fernandinho converteu. A reta final ainda teve Mena sendo expulso com dois amarelos e Thallyson recebendo amarelo mesmo antes de entrar em campo, por reclamação.

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Sharad Ghai slams Kenya's lack of heart

Sharad Ghai, the former chairman of the Kenya Cricket Association, believes Kenya has lost their ability to perform against reasonable opposition and is concerned about the domestic structure in place

Cricinfo staff07-Oct-2008Sharad Ghai, the former chairman of the Kenya Cricket Association (KCA), believes Kenya has lost their ability to perform against reasonable opposition and is concerned about the domestic structure in place.”We are not as good as we used to be,” Ghai said. “The players don’t have the heart to perform and they are not a cohesive team.”Ghai has been an outspoken critic of Kenya cricket, and the board, ever since he was ousted from office in 2005 and earlier this year was believed to be attempting a comeback through the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association.Kenya endured a difficult tour of Europe this summer, prompting the board to call for an inquiry owing to the poor results and rumours of ill-discipline among some team members. And Ghai believes Kenya’s domestic structure is a key factor in their current decline in form.”Our domestic cricket is at the lowest ebb ever,” he said. “We know what is wrong but we are not seeking a remedy. Instead we are naming task-forces to investigate the circumstances. The only way forward is to resuscitate the national development programme, identify new talents to replace the ageing national team players and the game will back on its feet.”Sources close to Cricket Kenya were quick to point out that when Ghai left office the boards was hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, the national team was on strike, and the board was being fought by a majority of stakeholders as well as by Kenya’s government.Kenya face Ireland on Saturday in the ICC Intercontinental Cup, the winners of which will face Namibia in the final to be held in South Africa. Four days later they again take on Ireland in a tri-series also involving Zimbabwe, after which they do battle with South Africa for two ODIs.

مدرب اتحاد جدة: لا نفكر في الهلال وسنقاتل على الدوري حتى اللحظة الأخيرة

أبدى المدرب الروماني، كوزمين كونترا، المدير الفني لنادي اتحاد جدة، عن سعادته بالانتصار على الاتفاق في دوري كأس الأمير محمد بن سلمان، مُشيرًا إلى أن فريقه سيواصل القتال في الجولة الأخيرة من أجل تحقيق لقب الدوري السعودي.

وانتصر اتحاد جدة على الاتفاق، مساء أمس الخميس، بنتيجة 3-1، وذلك ضمن لقاءات الجولة التاسعة والعشرين وقبل الأخيرة من الدوري السعودي. شاهد اهداف مباراة الاتحاد والاتفاق

وقال كونترا في تصريحات لوسائل الإعلام عقب نهاية المباراة: “نحن كُنا بحاجة إلى الفوز بعد التعثر في المباريات الأخيرة، المواجهة كانت صعبة وسعيد بالنتيجة”.

وأضاف: “المباراة المُقبلة لن تكون سهلة أمام الباطن، بغض النظر عن نتيجة الهلال، لكننا سنحاول الفوز في مبارياتنا”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. كارتيرون يوضح سبب خسارة الاتفاق أمام اتحاد جدة ويؤكد: لدينا فرصة للبقاء في الدوري

وأكمل: “الأجواء كانت صعبة وارتفاع درجة الحرارة والرطوبة أثروا علينا للغاية، لكنني سعيد بتحقيق الفوز”.

واختتم تصريحاته ردًا على حظوظ فريقه في المنافسة على اللقب في ظل اقتراب الهلال بشكل كبير من منصة التتويج قائلًا: “نحن لا نفكر في نتيجة الهلال، وسنقاتل حتى آخر لحظة”.

Jason Haynes to lead Barbados

Jason Haynes, the Barbados first-class opener, has been appointed the team’s captain for the regional one-day domestic tournament starting next month. Dwayne Yearwood and Nikolai Charles are the new faces in the squad

Cricinfo staff29-Oct-2008
Corey Collymore, a Kolpak player with Sussex, will play for Barbados in their domestic one-dayers this season © AFP
Jason Haynes, the Barbados first-class opener, has been appointed the team’s captain for the regional one-day domestic tournament starting next month. Dwayne Yearwood and Nikolai Charles are the new faces in the squad.Haynes, 27, was part of Barbados’ first-class campaign last season but hasn’t played List A games since 2004. “It’s an honour and a privilege,” Haynes told the Barbados-based . “It is a job that I can [get] accustomed to. I know there are going to be high expectations but I am confident I can deal with the pressure.” Haynes was also part of the Guyana President’s XI that played a warm-up game against the touring Sri Lankans earlier this year.Tino Best, the former West Indies fast bowler who played for ICL, will also turn out for Barbados in place of Kemar Roach, called up to the West Indies squad. “Best was with us for just one season,” an ICL spokesperson said.Corey Collymore, who led Barbados last season, will play as the side’s leading fast bowler along with Pedro Collins; the two mediumpacers are Kolpak players in the England county circuit and though they can’t play for West Indies, they can represent Barbados at the regional level. Courtney Browne, the Barbados chairman of selectors, said Collymore and Collins were looking forward to the new season.”When you are looking at developing a team and you have young players in the team, you cannot afford to leave experienced guys out of the team,” Browne said. “Here we are looking to build a Barbados team to go forward. We have to start from a strong position and we, the selection panel, felt that Pedro Collins and Corey Collymore still have a lot of cricket to offer Barbados, especially when it comes to moulding the young players.”The allrounder Yearwood, a constable by profession, scored heavily and took lots of wickets in local tournaments. Charles, a legspinner, performed consistently in division-one matches.Squad: Jason Haynes (capt), Ryan Hinds, Alcindo Holder, Kevin Stoute, Jonathan Carter, Dale Richards, Dwayne Smith, Dwayne Yearwood, Kenroy Williams, Patrick Browne (wk), Nikolai Charles, Corey Collymore, Pedro Collins and Tino Best.

خاص | اتحاد الكرة يرد على أنباء الاتفاق مع باولو سوزا ووصوله القاهرة اليوم

كشف مصدر بالاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، حقيقة وصول باولو سوزا إلى القاهرة اليوم الثلاثاء للتوقيع رسميًا على عقود توليه منصب المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر.

وكانت تقارير برتغالية أشارت إلى أن سوزا سيصل للقاهرة اليوم الثلاثاء، من أجل توقيع العقود لتوليه قيادة المنتخب المصري خلفًا لـ إيهاب جلال. طالع التفاصيل من هنا.

وقال المصدر لـ “بطولات”: “غير صحيح ما يتردد بأن باولو سوزا سيصل اليوم للقاهرة، لا تزال المفاوضات جارية معه لتولي تدريب منتخب مصر ولم يتم الاتفاق الرسمي حتى الآن”.

طالع أيضًا.. كيروش عبر “بطولات”: اتحاد الكرة المصري اتخذ قرارًا ظالمًا معي.. هم أكثر احترامًا من ذلك

جدير بالذكر أن إيهاب جلال تمت إقالته من منصب المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر، بعدما قاد الفراعنة في ثلاث مباريات، حيث فاز أمام غينيا بهدف نظيف، وخسر إمام إثيوبيا بهدفين دون رد، وهُزم من كوريا الجنوبية برباعية مقابل هدف في مباراة ودية.

Maycon como dúvida, Vilson perto e trio ensaiado: a tarde do Corinthians

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Na chuvosa tarde desta segunda-feira, apenas o goleiro Cássio foi a campo entre os jogadores que foram titulares na vitória por 2 a 0 contra o Santos, no último sábado. O restante do time permaneceu na academia do CT Joaquim Grava para trabalhos regenerativos e só treina no gramado nesta terça, quando o técnico Fábio Carille confirma o time que encara o Vasco no dia seguinte, às 21h45, pela quinta rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Apesar do pouco tempo de preparação, a escalação tem só uma dúvida: Maycon ou Camacho.

Maycon tem sido titular nas últimas semanas, mas saiu do clássico com dores na coxa direita e marcou exames médicos para a tarde desta terça-feira. A avaliação seria realizada nesta segunda, mas os médicos do clube preferiram realizá-la somente no dia da viagem ao Rio de Janeiro. Após a reavaliação, o camisa 8 saberá se tem condições de enfrentar o Vasco – caso não tenha, o volante Camacho entra no time titular.

Cássio; Paulo Roberto, Pedro Henrique, Pablo e Guilherme Arana; Gabriel e Maycon (Camacho); Marquinhos Gabriel, Jadson e Clayson; Jô é o time titular para encarar o Vasco.

Paulo Roberto, Marquinhos Gabriel e Clayson, que começam jogando na quarta, treinaram nesta segunda-feira no mesmo time, em um treino técnico disputado em campo reduzido de nove contra nove jogadores – Camacho também integrou esta formação. Antes do coletivo, Carille orientou trabalhos com a linha de quatro defensiva reserva (Paulo Roberto, Ameixa, Léo Santos e Moisés) e viu o restante do grupo em um trabalho técnico separado. O zagueiro Vilson, em transição depois de se recuperar de uma cirurgia no joelho esquerdo, participou deste treino e depois foi para a academia complementar com atividades físicas.

Contra o Vasco, o Corinthians não terá Vilson, Balbuena, Léo Príncipe, Mantuan e Danilo, lesionados ou em transição física, além de Fagner, Rodriguinho e Romero, convocados para amistosos de suas seleções. Maycon é a dúvida.

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