Bruce and Heaphy set up Central Districts' first win of GSL 2025

A 113-run partnership for the fourth wicket between captain Tom Bruce and Curtis Heaphy, and a strong bowling performance led by Ajaz Patel and Blair Tickner took Central Districts past Hobart Hurricanes. That earned Central Districts their first points in GSL 2025.Having chosen to bat after losing their first and second matches in the competition having opting to field, Bruce got in after another poor start, with Central Districts losing Dane Cleaver and Will Young by the end of the powerplay, which came with 37 runs on the board.It soon became 40 for 3 in the eighth over, bringing Bruce and Heaphy together. And they were unseparated for 12 overs, batting through to the middle of the last over of the innings and scoring quickly. Their 113-run stand came in 73 balls, with Bruce being the aggressor by contributing 61 in 35 balls, and Heaphy 50 in 38. When Bruce fell, to Odean Smith, Central Districts had 153 on the board, and Matthew Forde went 6, 6 and 2 off the last three balls to take them to 167.The reply from Hobart Hurricanes was poor. They were two down in the powerplay, like Central Districts, and three down for 38 by the end of the eighth over. It got worse, as the wickets kept falling, and six batters were back in the dugout by the end of the 15th, with just 84 runs on the board. Ajaz had two of those six, and ended with figures of 4 for 18.That Hobart Hurricanes put up a fight and got to within 16 runs of matching their opponents was down to Mohammad Nabi, and his 65-run stand with Fabian Allen for the seventh wicket. Nabi scored a 25-ball 43, and Allen an unbeaten 36 from 16 deliveries with five sixes.The defeat meant all three of Hobart Hurricanes, Dubai Capitals and Central Districts are on two points from three games each. But Hobart Hurricanes are at No. 3 on the five-team table, followed by Dubai Capitals and Central Districts, who are at the bottom, based on their net run rates.

Rahul, Jaiswal patiently see off opening session of Manchester Test

Jaiswal hit the only six of the session and found a way past Archer, who dismissed him in both innings of the Lord’s Test

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KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal batted through the morning unscathed in Manchester to provide supporting evidence to Shubman Gill’s belief that this was “a good toss to lose”.Ben Stokes asked India to bat first after winning his fourth consecutive toss of the series, citing the gloomy overhead conditions, but his seamers failed to make inroads. Jaiswal rode his luck early on, with Chris Woakes repeatedly beating him on the outside edge, but there were no genuine chances in the first two hours of the match.Rahul continued his impressive form, going past 400 runs in the series and becoming the fifth Indian batter to score 1,000 Test runs in England. He played the ball as late as possible and was happy to play senior partner: after Jofra Archer dismissed Jaiswal in both innings at Lord’s, Rahul soaked up 25 balls in Archer’s initial five-over spell.

Jaiswal – who had to replace a broken bat early in the session – largely played within himself, prompting Alastair Cook to suggest on the BBC’s Test Match Special that he must have been reminded of his responsibilities by India coach Gautam Gambhir between Tests. But he did hit the only six of the morning shortly before lunch, throwing his hands at a back-cut when Stokes dropped short and wide.No team has ever chosen to bowl first at Old Trafford and gone on to win a Test match, and Stokes’ belief that his team can defy that trend will be tested after a wicketless first session. The morning started with the stands half-empty and long queues outside, which Lancashire said were prompted by strict bag searches.

Bad news for Thelwell: TalkSport pundit shares "rumbles" from Rangers manager target

As Rangers’ search for a manager continues, a TalkSPORT pundit has shared what he’s heard from one candidate’s camp that reflects badly on Kevin Thelwell and the Ibrox higher ups.

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After confirming that Steven Smith, Brian Gilmour, Rhys Owen and Sal Bibbo will lead Rangers against Dundee United this weekend, it’s clear that the 49ers are still finalising their next manager.

It’s no real surprise that they’ve shown plenty of patience when deciding the next man for the job, however. After all, Russell Martin lasted just 123 days and represents the dire start that the 49ers have endured at Ibrox. Simply put, after that failure, they must get their next appointment right.

With their patience has come several candidates, ranging from the likes of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all the way to current favourite Kevin Muscat. The latter has emerged as an option for the second time in his career, having been linked with the job before Philippe Clement arrived in 2023.

Unlike 2023, however, the job could now be Muscat’s to take. The 52-year-old has enjoyed an excellent spell at Shanghai Port and is on course to win the Chinese Super League with just four games to go. But that hands Rangers quite the dilemma.

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If they want to hire Muscat, then they may be forced to wait until November 22 before he officially arrives. That means that they’d have to find a temporary solution for the next seven games in a decision that would certainly do Thelwell no favours.

The sporting director is already under pressure and one talkSPORT pundit has now shared news that may only compile his misery at Ibrox.

Tanner shares "rumbles" in Gerrard camp

Speaking about the Liverpool legend’s recent decision to reject a return to Ibrox, talkSPORT pundit David Tanner shared what he’s heard from Steven Gerrard’s camp about Rangers, the 49ers and Thelwell.

Given how things have started for Thelwell, from appointing Martin to signing a group of players that are yet to make their mark, more criticism is the last thing that he needs.

In the end, however, the 49ers were seemingly not ready to compromise their sporting director’s role to welcome Gerrard back to Ibrox. Whether they live to regret that decision will certainly be interesting to watch in the coming months.

Real Madrid face Dean Huijsen injury concern amid fears Spain defender will miss Clasico clash against Barcelona

Real Madrid are facing fresh injury concerns ahead of El Clasico as Dean Huijsen’s fitness remains in doubt. The 20-year-old centre-back, who suffered a micro-tear in his left soleus muscle against Villarreal, is racing against time to recover before the high-stakes clash with Barcelona. With key defenders like Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold also sidelined, Madrid’s backline faces a major test in the coming weeks.

  • Growing concern around Huijsen's injury ahead of El Clasico

    Madrid are hopeful yet cautious as Huijsen fights to return in time for El Clasico. Though the calendar shows 10 days to go, the club's optimism is mixed with anxiety. The Spaniard picked up a micro-tear in his left soleus muscle during the clash against Villarreal, where he completed the match despite discomfort. What was initially seen as a minor overload turned out to require a two-week recovery period. The defender left Spain’s national camp and began intensive rehab under Madrid’s medical team. He has since spent long hours at the training base, combining gym work with physiotherapy, while also taking short breaks in Malaga to stay mentally fresh, according to . The goal remains clear: to be fit in time for Barcelona.

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    Huijsen’s injury was expected to sideline him for 12–15 days, meaning a return just before the showdown against Barcelona. However, his progress has been slower than previously hoped and this has already ruled out of the upcoming league clash against Getafe. The medical staff remain cautious, aware that soleus injuries are notoriously tricky and prone to relapse. Any miscalculation could set the defender back weeks further complicating Real’s already stretched defence.

    Madrid’s plan B is clear with Raul Asencio being the leading alternative, currently ahead of David Alaba in the pecking order. Coach Xabi Alonso could also reshuffle, moving Ferland Mendy to full-back and shifting Alvaro Carreras into the centre, though that scenario seems unlikely. The ideal pairing remains Eder Militao and Huijsen, provided the youngster proves his full fitness in time.

  • Madrid’s defensive dilemma

    Huijsen’s absence compounds Madrid’s wider injury troubles. Club captain Carvajal and Alexander-Arnold are both recovering from muscle injuries, while Militao is only just returning from a long ACL layoff. Carvajal, who suffered a thigh strain at the Metropolitano, is expected to return around the same time as Huijsen, while Trent continues light training but isn’t yet match-fit.

    If both miss the Clasico, Federico Valverde is likely to fill in as a makeshift right-back, a role he has handled impressively earlier this season, providing both defensive stability and attacking width.

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    Madrid hopes to retain top spot in La Liga

    With Barcelona just behind Los Blancos in the league and Madrid’s defensive depth being tested, Huijsen’s recovery has become a central storyline heading into the Clasico. The young defender has shown promise since breaking into the first team, earning praise for his composure and aerial strength. His potential absence could force tactical reshuffles, testing Madrid’s resilience. However, Madrid’s medical team are wary of rushing any player back, particularly with Champions League fixtures against Juventus and Liverpool looming.

شيكابالا: الزمالك يواجه خطر الاختفاء ومشروع بيراميدز يعمل بشكل صحيح

علق محمود عبد الرازق شيكابالا لاعب الزمالك السابق على فوز بيراميدز بلقب السوبر الإفريقي على حساب نظيره نهضة بركان المغربي.

وتوج بيراميدز ببطولة السوبر الإفريقي للمرة الأولى في تاريخه على حساب نهضة بركان المغربي، بهدف دون رد أحرزه فيستون مايلي.

وقال شيكابالا ضيف الكورة مع فايق قناة ام بي سي مصر 2: “فريق بيراميدز أصبح منظما ويعمل بشكل صحيح، رغم الشكوك السابقة حول المشروع”.

طالع|محمد بركات: أجانب بيراميدز صنعوا الفارق.. وبيزيرا بديل شيكابالا في الزمالك

وتابع: “مباراة الأهلي كانت نقطة تحول إيجابية لبيراميدز، خاصة أنها جاءت مبكرًا ووضعته على الطريق الصحيح ورغم غياب الجماهير، فإن المدرب يورتشيتش يعوض هذا النقص بعمله الكبير”.

وأضاف: “فوز الزمالك على ديكاداها جاء في توقيت مناسب وأعاد الأمل والثقة حول الفريق، كما أعاد دعم بعض الأشخاص الذين كانوا قد ابتعدوا، خاصة من خارج النادي، والذين قدموا مساعدات مالية كبيرة، ومنهم لجنة الاستثمار”.

وكشف: “هناك أندية استعادت أراضيها بدعم استثنائي، والزمالك يستحق معاملة مشابهة، وإلا فإن النادي قد يواجه خطر الاختفاء في المستقبل إذا لم تحل أزمة أرضه”.

وواصل: “أحمد فتوح يجب أن يكون متواجدًا في كأس الأمم الإفريقية وكأس العالم، ومستواه لا يجب أن يهدر أما الونش، فعودته والمشاركة 90 دقيقة تعد بمثابة صفقة جديدة”

واختتم: “وبالنسبة لطارق حامد، إذا أراد إنهاء مسيرته في الزمالك، يجب فتح الباب له، لأنه لاعب وفي ويستحق استثناءات، ويمكن أن يكون قدوة للجيل الجديد حتى لو عاد لستة أشهر فقط”.

Celtic signing who Rodgers has snubbed sends cryptic social media message

Celtic are back from the international break and find themselves preparing for a tough run of fixtures, including the start of their Europa League campaign under Brendan Rodgers.

The Irishman has spoken in frank fashion about the frustration he faced during the summer transfer window, claiming his side ‘weren’t ready’ for their Champions League playoff match against Kairat Almaty after the Parkhead hierarchy failed to push critical deals over the line.

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Nevertheless, the Bhoys brought in ten new players by the end of the market period before Kelechi Iheanacho was released from his Sevilla contract to sign as a free agent.

However, the lack of synergy between the Celtic board and Rodgers has been on show for all to see, and one of his lesser-spotted summer signings has now sent an intriguing social media message that may explain his own situation in a little more detail.

Celtic loanee Jahmai Simpson-Pusey sends cryptic Instagram message

Taking to Instagram, Celtic summer signing Jahmai Simpson-Pusey changed his profile picture on the platform to reflect a message that said ‘Delays teach patience, which prepares you for blessings’ after failing to make a first-team appearance since arriving on loan from Manchester City.

Becoming the Hoops’ eighth addition of the window, the 19-year-old has also been left out of the Bhoys’ Europa League squad by Rodgers alongside Callum Osmand, Shin Yamada and Hayato Inamura, causing some to question why he was acquired in the first place.

For now, Lennoxtown product Dane Murray appears to be ahead of Simpson-Pusey in the pecking order and is usually first in line to come off the bench when Rodgers decides to shuffle his backline around.

Regardless, there is a long season ahead for the reigning Scottish Premiership champions, and there is every chance that the England youth international could have a part to play as his loan club pursue another domestic treble.

What has Brendan Rodgers said about Jahmai Simpson-Pusey?

Shortly after his arrival in Glasgow was confirmed, Rodgers admitted to the press before his side defeated Aberdeen in August that Simpson-Pusey may be some way off featuring regularly due to his lack of a full-intensity pre-season.

He stated via Sky Sports: “He’s a little bit away in fairness to Jahmai. He’s been training with the small group at Manchester City and isn’t quite up to speed yet. You can see his quality straightaway and it’s just going to take a bit of time in terms of his fitness and the intensity.”

Clearly, Simpson-Pusey is a man with plenty of talent, given he claimed the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award last term and also made six appearances in the first-team under Pep Guardiola.

Now, he faces the challenge of nailing down a regular slot in Celtic’s backline, which may require persistence as the Manchester-born man looks to unseat the likes of Liam Scales, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty over the coming months.

آس: منتخب مصر مدعومًا بـ3 نجوم يتأهل لـ كأس العالم.. ونقطة ضعف بسبب صلاح

سلطت صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية الضوء على المنتخبات الإفريقية المتأهلة إلى بطولة كأس العالم المقبل 2026 والتي تقام في كندا والمكسيك والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

وتُعد تلك هي النسخة الأولى بعد زيادة عدد المنتخبات إلى 48 بدلًا من 32، حيث سيتم تقسيم الفرق على 12 مجموعة، على أن يتأهل متصدر ووصيف كل مجموعة إلى دور الـ16، إلى جانب أفضل 8 منتخبات احتلت المركز الثالث في المجموعات.

وفقًا لقواعد فيفا فإنه يتأهل 9 منتخبات بشكل مباشر من قارة إفريقيا، إلى جانب آخر محتمل من خلال الملحق، إلى جانب 8 متأهلين من آسيا، بخلاف آخر محتمل من الملحق، و6 متأهلين من أمريكا الجنوبية، وبالمثل مرشح محتمل من المرحلة الفاصلة.

ويعتبر منتخب المغرب أول المتأهلين إلى كأس العالم من قارة إفريقيا كما تأهل منتخب تونس بعد فوزه القاتل على غينيا الاستوائية بهدف دون رد عن طريق محمد علي بن رمضان، في الجولة الثامنة من التصفيات.

وتأهل منتخب مصر إلى كأس العالم 2026 بعد فوزه على جيبوتي بثلاثية نظيفة خلال اللقاء الذي أقيمت على ملعب استاد محمد الزاولي.

وتأهل منتخب الجزائر أيضًا لكأس العالم 2026 بعد فوزه على الصومال بثلاثية نظيفة، إلى جانب تأهل كل من غانا، الرأس الأخضر وجنوب إفريقيا، وأخيرًا كوت ديفوار والسنغال.

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ووصفت “آس” تأهل المنتخبات الإفريقية أنها تباينت بين الطموح واستعادة القوة، مثلًا ذكرت أن المغرب وتونس يهيمنان بقوة، مصر والجزائر يستعيدان قوتهما مرة ثانية، غانا تسعى إلى إثبات نفسها والرأس الأخضر تحتفل بظهورها التاريخي لأول مرة، السنغال وكوت ديفوار وجنوب إفريقيا كل منها مشاريع مستقبلية قوية. منتخب مصر.. “صلاح هو مصر.. وهذه أكبر مخاطرة له”

تأهلت مصر بثبات مستوى وظهور مميز متصدرة مجموعتها بـ8 انتصارات وتعادلين فقط، ويبقى صلاح، القائد الخالد في التاريخ والرمز الوطني لمصر مفتاح الهجوم للفراعنة مدعومًا بنجم آخر وهو عمر مرموش وموهبة مثل إبراهيم عادل.

استعاد رجال حسام حسن هويته وتوازنه بين الخطوط إلا أن اعتمادهم على الأداء البدني لصلاح قد يكون نقطة ضعف أمام منافسين أكثر قوة، الهدف هو التألق مجددًا في كأس العالم وتجاوز خيبة أم نسخة 2018. المغرب.. “شكوك حلول استمرار التألق بسبب الركراكي”

كان المغرب أول منتخب إفريقي يحجز مكانه في كأس العالم 2026 بعد تأهل شبه مثالي إذ لم يتلقَ أي هزيمة ولم يستقبل سوى هدفين فقط.

” أسود الأطلس” يرغبون في التأكيد على أن ظهورهم التاريخي في نسخة قطر 2022 لم يكن صدفة، والآن لديهم ضغوطات بسبب كأس الأمم الأفريقية القادمة على ملاعبهم.

وعلى الرغم من تحقيق رقم قياسي بـ 16 فوز متتالي إلا إن كرة القدم التي يقدمها وليد الركراكي، أصبحت محل شك بسبب عدم اعتماده على نمط تكتيك معين بل اعتماده الأكبر على الموهبة الفردية للاعبين. منتخب تونس.. “جدار صلب لم يُختبر ضد المنتخبات الكبيرة”

اكتسحت تونس مجموعتها في الصدارة برصيد 28 نقطة من 9 انتصارات وتعادل واحد و22 هدفًا مسجلًا ولم تستقبل شباكه أي أهداف ليصبح ثاني منتخب إفريقي يتأهل بعد المغرب.

تحت قيادة سامي الطرابلسي، أظهر الفريق تطورًا تكتيكيًا وتوازنًا كبيرًا ، برز وتألق حنبعل، لاعب مانشستر يونايتد السابق ونجم بيرنلي الحالي، وبن رمضان لاعب الأهلي المصري كأعمدة أساسية في وسط الميدان.

سيسعى الطرابلسي، إلى تعزيز فريقه بلاعبين مزدوجي الجنسية مثل آدي سانتوس وشرميطي، مع أقوى دفاع في إفريقيا سيكون التحدي المقبل هو مقاومة هجوم المنتخبات الكبيرة في كأس العالم. منتخب الجزائر.. “الحنين إلى نسخة 2014”

ستعود الجزائر إلى كأس العالم بعد تأهل مقنع، حيث ضمنت مكانها بفوزها على الصومال بثلاثية نظيفة بقيادة محمد عمورة الذي سجل هدفين بفضل خبرة محرز.

يجمع الخُضر بين القوة والتوازن تحت قيادة بيتكوفيتش الذي اكتسب الفريق معه صلابة وثباتًا في الأداء لكن التحدي الذي يواجههم يكمن في الحفاظ على هذا الثبات أمام الفرق الأوروبية خلال المونديال، والسؤال المطروح هو هل يستطيع الجيل الجديد تحمل ضغط استعادة إنجاز عام 2014؟ منتخب غانا.. “مواهب صاعدة لكن لا تمتلك الصلابة الدفاعية”

وضعت غانا نفسها كـ قوة إفريقية عظمى متصدرة مجموعتها برصيد 23 هدفًا مسجلة و6 أهداف ف مرماهم.

كان النجم محمد قدوس، لاعب توتنهام هوتسبير الحالي هو القوة الإبداعية لمنتخب غانا، ويتكون الفريق بين الشباب والحماس ويتميز بكثرة المواهب، لكن تذبذب أدائهم الدفاعي لا يزال يُمثل مشكلة.

يسعى “النجوم السوداء” إلى استعادة توازنهم بعد فترات الصعود والهبوط التي عاشوها خلال السنوات الأخيرة وخاصةً بعد فشلهم في التأهل إلى كأس الأمم الأفريقية المقبلة. منتخب الرأس الأخضر.. “ظهور جديد وصفر خبرة”

صنعت الرأس الأخضر تاريخًا بتأهلها إلى كأس العالم لأول مرة مُتوجة بذلك طفرة في نمو المنتخبات الإفريقية الصغيرة التي بدأت مشاريعها في كرة القدم منذ سنوات.

حقق المدرب بيدرو بريتو “بوبيستا” تماسكًا وانضباطًا تكتيكيًا واضحًا، وستكون مشاركتهم الأولى في كأس العالم تجربة ذات قيمة ويتمثل التحدي الذي يواجههم هو المنافسة دون ضغوطات أو مفاجآت وبأسلوب لعب منظم وجريء. جنوب إفريقيا.. “عودة مرتقبة لكنها لا تزال بعيدة عن الصفوة”

ستعود جنوب أفريقيا إلى كأس العالم بعد غياب دام 16 عامًا حتى بعد تجاوزها لخصم نقاط في التصفيات، أظهر الـ “بافانا بافانا” شخصية قوية وسرعة هجومية كبيرة خلال التصفيات، قد يؤثر قلة خبرتهم في البطولات العالمية سلبًا عليهم، سيكون الهدف هو المنافسة بكل فخر وإثبات أن كرة القدم الجنوب إفريقية تعود مرة أخرى إلى الصفوة. كوت ديفوار.. “قوة متجددة والكثير من الأهداف”

سيطرت كوت ديفوار على مجموعتها بقوة، وأظهرت تقدمًا كبيرًا بـ جيل كتبت له الأقدار بأن يستعيد أمجاد حقبة دروجبا، أنشأ مدربهم إيميرس فاي، هيكلًا متوازنًا يُمكنهم من هز الشباك، على الرغم من أن دفاعهم لا يزال يثير القلق، إذا حافظوا على تركيزهم وقوتهم البدنية، فقد يُصبحون أحد مفاجأة إفريقيا في عام 2026. السنغال.. “قوة وطموح”

أكدت السنغال مكانتها كقوة إفريقية بعد تأهلها والتي أظهرت صلابتها المعهودة وقوتها البدنية، يعتمد “أسود التيرانجا” على الاستمرارية والخبرة، ويتمثل التحدي الذي يواجههم في تحسين أدائهم الهجومي وتجنب الخوف الذي كلفهم الخروج من نسخة 2022، إذا نجحوا في ذلك سيصلون إلى أبعد مدى في البطولة.

حصلت منتخبات الكونغو الديمقراطية والكاميرون ونيجيريا والجابون على فرصة ثانية بفضل أدائها الحاسم في الجولة الأخيرة، مع أن فريقًا واحدًا فقط سيتأهل لمونديال 2026.

نيجيريا ضمنت مقعدها في الملحق بفوز ساحق على بنين بنتيجة 4-0، وأنهت الجابون البطولة ضمن أفضل الفرق التي احتلت المركز الثاني برصيد 22 نقطة، ستخوض الكاميرون، التي حلت خلف الرأس الأخضر، الملحق تحت ضغط بسبب حاجتها لاستعادة هيمنتها القارية، فيما تصل الكونغو الديمقراطية إلى النهائيات بلاعبين مؤثرين ومبدعين.

ANÁLISE: São Paulo evolui com nova formação de meio-campo, e coletivo vai ganhando consistência

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A vitória do São Paulo por 2 a 0 diante do Internacional pode representar mais um passo importante no trabalho de Dorival Júnior para o restante da temporada. Isso porque a equipe apresentou controle quase que absoluto do jogo, e mostrou uma consistência bem maior se comparado com os últimos jogos pelo torneio nacional – contra América-MG e Coritiba.

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Um dos segredos para essa consistência foi a nova formação apresentada pelo treinador. Se Dorival tentou reproduzir um ‘4-4-2 losango’ em sua estreia contra o Coelho, contra o Colorado o comandante tricolor mandou a campo um 4-2-3-1, formação mais habitual ao longo de sua carreira, com Gabriel Neves, Pablo Maia e Rodrigo Nestor no meio-campo.

+ ATUAÇÕES: Pablo Maia marca golaço, e São Paulo tem grande atuação coletiva na vitória sobre o Internacional pelo Brasileirão

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No momento ofensivo, o uruguaio era o primeiro volante, responsável por iniciar as jogadas, enquanto Pablo Maia dava apoio para a saída. A novidade ficou por conta de Rodrigo Nestor mais adiantado, como um meia. A construção do São Paulo ganhou mais qualidade e, acima de tudo, segurança, já que Gabriel e Pablo dão mais garantia de que não errarão o passe ou serão desarmados, em comparação com Nestor.

Mas, sem dúvida alguma, o grande trunfo do Tricolor na partida esteve no comportamento dos meias na hora de defender. Com dificuldade para tocar a bola por longos períodos de tempo – o time teve apenas 43% de posse -, os jogadores formavam um 4-1-4-1 com Gabriel atrás de Maia e Nestor, que foram bastante agressivos na marcação. Alan Patrick, jogador mais importante no meio Colorado, foi anulado graças a esta trinca.

Números da plataforma ‘Sofascore’ ajudam a demonstrar a eficácia do trio nas recuperações de bola: o trio foi responsável por 20% dos cortes (seis para o trio, em um total de 30) e quase 50% dos desarmes (nove para o trio, em um total de 19) de toda a equipe. Individualmente, Pablo Maia chegou a ser o terceiro atleta com mais cortes (4), atrás apenas da dupla de zaga, e o que mais desarmou (4).

Por enquanto, este meio-campo combativo, que deixa o time mais seguro, é o grande mérito do trabalho de Dorival, que afirmou na coletiva: com a segurança das vitórias, busca um São Paulo mais com a sua cara. Quer que o time tenha paredes e infiltrações para envolver o adversário. A ver como a equipe assimilará estas ideias, naquele que deve ser o próximo passo na evolução do trabalho.

Richard Whittam KC to chair new Cricket Discipline Panel

Whittam oversees a new body which will take over duties from the Cricket Discipline Commission

ESPNcricinfo staff13-Nov-2024Richard Whittam KC has been appointed chair of the Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP), a new independent tribunal which will take over from the Cricket Discipline Commission as the body to hear and adjudicate on regulatory breaches in English professional cricket and subsequent sanctions handed out.Whittam’s appointment, made by the ECB board for a four-year term, comes after an open recruitment process. The 64-year-old is a specialist regulatory and criminal barrister with a background in sport.After serving as a deputy high court judge between 2016 and 2022, Whittam was appointed as the Rugby Football Union’s Head of Independent Judiciary last year. He has chaired discipline, safeguarding and appeal panels in rugby union since 2014. Whittam is also a member of the Word Rugby and European Professional Club Rugby Judicial Panels.Whittam will be responsible for presiding over specific disciplinary cases, and appointing the other members of the CDP who possess an appropriate range of skills and diversity. Once they are in place, the panel will begin considering cases, taking over this role from the current CDC, which is chaired by Tim O’Gorman.The CDP’s function will be to consider cases brought before it by the Cricket Regulator, the body responsible for monitoring compliance with and enforcement of adherence to the game’s regulations on behalf of the ECB. Formed in 2023, the Cricket Regulator was a key recommendation from a damning report published by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) in June of that year, detailing structural inequalities across race, gender and class in cricket in England and Wales.The majority of cases brought to the panel will relate to breaches of the ECB’s Professional Conduct Regulations, but will also include other regulations such as the Anti-Corruption code, Player and Match Officials’ Minimum Standards, Cricket Playing Conditions, Bowling Review Regulations, Pitch Regulations and Head Protector Regulations.Speaking on his appointment, Whittam said: “I am delighted to be appointed to this important role. It is vital to the integrity of cricket that the sport’s rules and regulations are upheld. As the first Chair of the CDP I look forward to getting the Panel up and running and ensuring that cases are dealt with promptly, in a fair, thorough and transparent manner.”ECB chair Richard Thompson said: “The independent Cricket Discipline Panel will play an important role in enforcing cricket’s regulations and dealing with any misconduct and regulatory breaches. Richard Whittam KC has an impressive background in law and sports discipline which makes him the ideal person to chair the Panel.”I’d like to pass on my sincere thanks to Tim O’Gorman and all the panel members from the Cricket Discipline Commission for the service they have given the game over many years. They have performed an important duty in enforcing cricket’s regulations, and I’m grateful for their continued service while the new Cricket Discipline Panel members are recruited.”

Alice Davidson-Richards leads Stars into final vs Sunrisers

Eighth-wicket stand with Kalea Moore spearheads victory over Vipers

ECB Reporters Network14-Sep-2024The South East Stars are through to the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final, after a thrilling fightback against the Southern Vipers in their semi-final at Beckenham.The Vipers had posted 220 for 9 from their 50 overs, Nancy Harman their top scorer with 38 and Tilly Corteen-Coleman taking 3 for 33 and the Stars looked dead and buried at 131 for 7 until a partnership of 90 from 86 balls between Alice Davidson-Richards and Kalea Moore turned the contest on its head.There were seven balls remaining when Davidson-Richards hit Alice Monagan for a single to send the Stars through to the final. Davidson-Richards, who was dropped on 31, finished on 90, while Moore was unbeaten on 52 and the Stars will now face the Sunrisers in Saturday’s final at Grace Road.The Vipers won the toss and chose to bat but lost Ella McCaughan in the third over for 2, caught behind off Corteen-Coleman.Rhianna Southby made a quickfire 20, but she swatted a bouncer from Alexa Stonehouse to Emma Jones and visibly remonstrated with the umpires before heading back to the pavilion.Phoebe Franklin then produced a superb forward diving catch at midwicket to get Naomi Dattani off Stonehouse for 9.Danni Gregory got Georgia Elwiss for 34 with a rank ball she pulled straight to Jones and Emily Windsor then tried to cut Gregory and was bowled for 30.Abi Norgrove was bowled by Kalea Moore for 25 before Nancy Harman and Alice Monaghan put on a useful 48 for the seventh wicket, although there was confusion at the end of the 36th over when the former hit a four and retained the strike. A single was also missed and as the scorers and analysts tried to work out what happened, Corteen-Coleman had Monaghan caught on the long-on boundary by Davidson-Richards for 26.The same duo removed Harman, this time as Davidson-Richards sprinted round the boundary, before Freya Davies was run out by Franklin off the last ball of the innings for 7, leaving Ava Lee unbeaten on 14.At the halfway point the Stars looked favourites but they lost Stonehouse for 10 when she skied Davies and Dattani took a steepling catch and Franklin then top-edged Davies and was snared by Lee for 7.Elwiss then took two wickets in as many balls when she sent Chloe Hill’s off stump flying then bowled Kira Chathli, leaving Aylish Cranstone to block out the hat-trick ball.The pivotal moment came when Davidson-Richards offered the simplest of caught-and-bowled chances to Lee and she was punching the air in anger when Lee somehow dropped her.When Cranstone was caught and bowled in the next over from the Beckenham End, by Rebecca Tyson for 27, the Stars were in trouble on 94 for 5 and things looked bleaker still for the hosts when Emma Jones drove Dattani to cover and was caught by Elwiss for 7.Priyanaz Chatterji was on 9 when Elwiss couldn’t cling on to a difficult return catch off her own bowling, but she couldn’t cash in as she drove Elwiss to Windsor having only added a single.Moore, however, re-injected some belief into the chase and kept the Stars ticking over at a run a ball until 18 were needed from the last three.Dattani bowled the 48th and it went for 14, effectively ending the contest and leaving Davidson-Richardson to hit the winning single.

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