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A round-up of matches on the second day of the ICL 20-20 Domestic Tournament

Cricinfo staff24-Sep-2008Chennai Superstars clinched a low-scoring thriller against Chandigarh Lions off the penultimate ball of the match in Bangalore. Chasing a target of 126, Chennai scored 129 for 5 in 19.5 overs. Their top three batsmen got starts but failed to convert them and it was left to Rajagopal Sathish, who scored an unbeaten 38 off 40 balls, to guide the team home. Sathish had also taken 2 for 21 in four overs to help restrict Chandigarh to 125. Ganapathi Vignesh was Chennai’s best bowler, taking 3 for 23, while Jamaluddin Syed Mohammad took 2 for 12. Opener Chetan Sharma top scored for Chandigarh with 38.Delhi Giants scored a last-over victory over Royal Bengal Tigers in Hyderabad. Bengal were reduced to 44 for 3 after a couple of run-outs and lost wickets to slump to 136 for 7 in 20 overs. Rajiv Kumar’s 35 was the highest score while Asif Murtaza and Abhishek Sharma took two wickets each. Delhi’s openers were not at their best, but Jai Prakash Yadav and Abbas Ali scored 38 and 27 respectively to set up the victory. Pritam Das, who took 3 for 10 in four overs, and Abu Nechim, who had 2 for 24, were the only wicket-takers for Bengal.Ahmedabad Rockets made short work of Hyderabad Heroes’s total of 124 and reached the target in the 17th over with seven wickets in hand in Hyderabad. Sumit Kalia took three wickets to reduce Hyderabad to 77 for 4 after which Rakesh Patel struck twice to restrict them to 124 for 7. Ahmedabad lost Pallav Vora in the sixth over but the other top order batsmen – Sachin Dholpure, Bhima Rao, and Sridharan Sriram – made useful contributions and ensured victory.

حقق فريق المصري الفوز على نظيره المنصورة بهدفين لهدف، في المباراة التي أقيمت اليوم الأحد، بملعب برج العرب بالإسكندرية.

المصري واجه المنصورة، في إطار منافسات دور الـ32 من عمر مواجهات بطولة كأس مصر موسم 2022.

وكان فريق المنصورة قد تقدم أولًا عن طريق أحمد عبد العال من ركلة جزاء، في الدقيقة 61.

وعاد فريق المصري بهدفين متتاليين عن طريق جريندو من ركلة جزاء في الدقيقة 73، والهدف الثاني أحرزه أحمد الشيخ، بعد تمريرة من فريد شوقي أمام مرمى المنصورة في الدقيقة 82.

طالع | قيس اليعقوبي: معين الشعباني يستحق ناد أكبر من المصري البورسعيدي

وشهدت المباراة حالة طرد للاعب المصري إيزي إيميكا، بعد عرقلة لاعب فريق المنصورة، ولكن حكم اللقاء عاد إلى تقينة الفيديو في هذه الحالة، ليتم إلغاء البطاقة الصفراء الثانية للاعب وإلغاء الطرد.

وبهذا الفوز، يتأهل المصري إلى دور الـ16 من مسابقة كأس مصر، لكنه سينتظر معرفة منافسه بعد القرعة التي سيجريها الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم.

جدير بالذكر أن مباراة المنصورة تعد الأولى لـ حسام حسن في قيادة فريق المصري بعد عودته لتولي قيادة الفريق البورسعيدي خلفًا للتونسي معين الشعباني. أهداف المصري والمنصورة في كأس مصر:

Sheffield United have been dealt a major blow in their bid to keep George Baldock at Bramall Lane this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by the Daily Mail, who claim that Olympiakos and Burnley have joined Celtic in the race for the right-back in the summer transfer window.

It is claimed that the Scottish side are keen to take the 28-year-old on a temporary basis, however, Slavisa Jokanovic would not be open to anything other than sanctioning the permanent sale of the defender this summer, with it being reported that the Blades’ are demanding a fee of around £8m in order to part with Baldock.

However, the report finishes by stating that, following the latest interest in his services, the future of the right-back appears rather uncertain heading into the final weeks of the summer market.

Jokanovic will be fuming

With it looking as if Celtic’s pursuit of Baldock had hit something of a dead-end, and subsequently Sheffield United’s chances of retaining the services of the defender for their 2021/22 Championship campaign increasing, the new interest from Olympiakos and Burnley is sure to have left the 52-year-old manager fuming.

Despite a disappointing season last time out, Baldock nevertheless proved the previous year that he is an extremely important player within the United team.

Indeed, over his 38 Premier League appearances back in 2019/20, the £4.5m-rated right-back made an average of 0.9 interceptions, 1.6 tackles, 1.8 clearances and won 4.9 duels per game.

He also impressed in an attacking capacity, scoring two goals, registering three assists and creating two big chances for his teammates, as well as making an average of 0.6 key passes per match.

These metrics saw the man Garth Crooks dubbed a “superb” player earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.83, ranking him as the Baldes’ joint 11th-best performer in the top flight of English football that season.

As such, it would very much seem as if the £26k-per-week Baldock remaining at Bramall Lane beyond the transfer deadline at the end of the month would indeed significantly improve the club’s chances of going on to secure an immediate return to the Premier League at the first time of asking, while his sale could well see the wheels fall off United’s promotion push before it has even really begun.

In other news: Sheff Utd dealt potential blow over “unreal” 7.5k-p/w ace, Jokanovic will be gutted

An update has emerged regarding Leeds’ interest in CSKA Moscow attacker Adolfo Gaich.

What’s the talk?

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Whites have made an offer to take the Argentine on loan from the Russian Premier League outfit.

The report claims that he is expected to leave CSKA on a temporary deal, having recently returned from a loan with Benevento, and it remains to be seen whether or not he wants to return to Italy.

Bielsa must work his magic

If this move goes through, then Marcelo Bielsa must work his magic on the forward. The Argentine international could be an exciting addition to the squad given Bielsa’s reputation for being one of the most influential coaches in the world.

Gaich has not hit his stride at senior level as of yet, but has shown signs that he could explode onto the scene at any moment. This suggests that he needs the right coach to get the best out of him, and who better than Bielsa?

He is only 22 and has already been capped by Argentina at senior level and played in the top divisions in Russia and Italy. The attacker scored two goals in nine starts for Benevento in Serie A last season.

Last year, Argentine youth coach Fernando Batista compared him to Robert Lewandowski, highlighting the impressive physical attributes in his game.

He said of Gaich: “He has power, aerial play, he is strong. His speed can also prevail. Despite his height, he knows how to get an opponent off his back. I imagine him on those perfect European pitches, with the wet grass, ideal for him.

“The characteristics would perhaps fit better in the Premier League, in the Bundesliga, in Italian football. Though now he could also play perfectly in Spain and Barcelona.

“I see in the physical, how he puts the body, how he holds the ball, there are some Robert Lewandowski things.”

This suggests that he has the raw qualities needed to succeed at the top level, without harnessing them in the right way to become a consistent threat in front of goal. Therefore, he could be an exciting project for Bielsa to work on and fans could enjoy seeing him develop over the course of the season. With his coaching pedigree, he could help Gaich to use his physical ability to become the next Lewandowski.

Then, if all goes to plan, Victor Orta could look into a longer-term arrangement to keep him at the club. This loan could be a ‘try before you buy’ situation, giving Leeds the opportunity to see if the 22-year-old has what it takes to play regularly in the Premier League, and without the risk of splashing out on a lavish transfer fee for his services.

AND in other news, Leeds must pounce on chance to land “explosive” £15m gem, Bielsa will love him…

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Recém contratado pelo Atlético-MG, o atacante Marlone já foi utilizado no clássico contra o Cruzeiro e agora quer mais. Neste domingo, o jogador estará em campo diante da Caldense, já que Roger Machado pretende poupar seus principais atletas. Desta forma, Marlone quer aproveitar a oportunidade para mostrar seu futebol e colocar uma dúvida a mais na cabeça do treinador.

– Estou trabalhando para isso. Estou à disposição do professor Roger. Quero entrar e fazer meu melhor, corresponder à altura, fazer o meu melhor. O grupo também está preparado para isso. Se ele optar por mim, para começar jogando, vou dar o meu melhor e ajudar a equipe – comentou.

Apesar do pouco tempo de casa, Marlone já garante estar totalmente adaptado ao clube alvinegro. A explicação para isso pode ser encontrada também nos novos e antigos companheiros. Nos tempos de Fluminense, o atacante jogou ao lado de Fred. No Sport, foi parceiro de Danilo e mais recentemente atuou ao lado de Elias, no Corinthians.

– Desde o primeiro dia que cheguei fui bem recebido. Conhecia alguns atletas. Me abraçaram, me acolheram, já estou até dando risada com alguns. Aqui é uma família e tem tudo para gente evoluir esse ano. Estou bem adaptado.

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Marlone pode ser a novidade do Atlético-MG para o clássico contra o Cruzeiro. Contratado na semana passada, o jogador, que foi emprestado pelo Corinthians até o final da temporada, está na lista de relacionados para a partida desta sábado.

Recuperado, Leonardo Silva também pode voltar aos gramados. Queixando-se de dores no joelho esquerdo, o zagueiro foi desfalque nas três últimas partidas disputadas pelo Galo. A última vez que entrou em campo foi na estreia do Atlético na Libertadores, que rendeu empate em 1 a 1 com o Godoy Cruz (ARG).

Durante a ausência do capitão do time, quem assumiu a vaga foi Felipe Santana, também relacionado para o clássico. O meio campo titular também não foi determinado pelo técnico Roger Machado, entretanto, o esperado é que o comandante inicie a partida tendo Danilo, Otero, Marlone e Luan como opções principais.

Veja os jogadores selecionados para enfrentar o Cruzeiro

Goleiros: Giovanni, Uilson e Cleiton
Laterais: Marcos Rocha, Fábio Santos, Carlos César, Danilo e Leonan
Zagueiros: Leonardo Silva, Gabriel, Felipe Santana e Erazo
Volantes: Rafael Carioca, Elias, Adílson e Yago
Meias: Cazares, Otero e Marlone
Atacantes: Robinho, Fred, Luan e Rafael Moura

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O Vasco volta a entrar em campo nesta quarta-feira, contra o Madureira, em São Januário, às 19h30, pela terceira rodada da Taça Rio, segundo turno do Carioca. A partida marcará a estreia do técnico Milton Mendes no comando do time. O novo treinador terá em seu primeiro compromisso o desafio de tirar o Cruz-Maltino de uma sequência de cinco jogos sem vencer.

A última vitória do Vasco aconteceu no dia 18 de fevereiro, contra a Portuguesa-RJ, por 1 a 0. De lá para cá, a equipe perdeu para o Flamengo na semifinal da Taça Guanabara; ficou no 1 a 1 e depois foi derrotado pelo Vitória por 1 a 0, o que acabou culminando na eliminação da Copa do Brasil; e ainda empatou com o Macaé (2 a 2) e Botafogo (0 a 0).

O treinador teve pouco tempo para treinar, mas procurou aproveitar com intensidade. Na véspera da partida, comandou treino em período integral e promoveu atividades técnicas e táticas, dando ênfase em bolas paradas.

Além do curto período para preparar o time, Milton Mendes também terá outro fator para complicar sua estreia: desfalques de jogadores importantes. Rodrigo e Kelvin ainda se recuperam de lesões musculares, enquanto Guilherme Costa está em fase de transição para voltar a jogar. Wagner até treinou com o grupo na última terça,mas ainda faz um trabalho físico para atingir o nível do restante do grupo e está fora do jogo.O Vasco também não contará com Martin Silva, que está com a seleção uruguaia para os jogos das Eliminatórias da Copa.

A vitória hoje é essencial para as pretensões do Cruz-Maltino na competição. Com apenas dois pontos conquistados, a equipe está em quarto lugar no Grupo B, atrás de Fluminense, Volta Redonda e Portuguesa-RJ, e precisa voltar a vencer.

Vale lembrar que logo após a partida contra o Tricolor suburbano, o Vasco encara o rival Flamengo no domingo. Logo, é importante conquistar os três pontos para melhorar na classificação e chegar com moral no clássico, que será disputado no Mané Garrincha, em Brasília.

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Test venues and practice grounds are scarce in Bangladesh

Shahryar Khan30-May-2002Test venues and practice grounds are scarce in Bangladesh. Due to venue scarcity this baby Test nation might have to face lots of unwelcoming situations in near future. BKSP (Bangladesh Sports Training Institute) seems to be the sole option left for the Bangladeshi cricketers to carry on practice sessions in needful hours. This is the only place where they can make a real cricket campaign.A Test playing squad can’t go along with a static situation – they have to be dynamic all through the year, as cricket is no longer a season-based game. The players here (From all ranks) hardly get any opportunity to evaluate their performance after they are done with a series. Why is the situation like that? Because they aren’t getting the facilities they need to go through post-match champing (Which is vital) owing to field scarcity.Surprisingly true that Bangladesh hasn’t fixed up any ground for cricket only. The renowned BNS, which saw seven Tests staged there (All before 1971) before Bangladesh had entered the longer version, is still allotted for both cricket and football. The government is yet to make a decision on it – whether it would be a completely cricket stadium or a football one. The ground condition, after the football league is over, turn out to be horrendous. The ground is made doable for cricket again (For an upcoming series or league), but it costs a lot of money each year. An unaffordable wastage for a poor country like Bangladesh no doubt!The so-called stadiums, Dhanmondi and BUET, are no better than schoolyards. They are deprived of gallery, pavilion and other very essential services needed to run regular cricket.The only exception could be Fotullah Cricket Stadium, which is ten miles away from Dhaka. It is still under construction (Only 20% work has been done), but has valid possibilities to turn up as a furnished cricket venue. BCB should be more concerned over it. Fotullah offers ample space and another cricket academy can be built there. If they can do that some pressures would be off from BKSP.

Writing on Twitter, journalist Ekrem Konur has made a major six-word West Ham United claim involving winger Felipe Anderson.

The Lowdown: Anderson eyeing move away?

The Brazilian attacker has been heavily linked with a move away from the London Stadium over these last few weeks.

Indeed, regional news sources such as La Lazio Siamo Noi claim that Anderson is personally very eager for a return to former club Lazio and pushing to get it through.

This is backed by reliable transfer source Fabrizio Romano, who says West Ham and the Serie A giants are currently in talks with personal terms already agreed.

The Latest: Konur drops major Anderson claim

Writing a six-word message on Twitter, reporter Konur has now shared his own update involving Anderson and his exit from West Ham this summer.

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He explains that the winger has already left east London, stating: ‘Felipe Anderson is now Lazio’s footballer’.

Both clubs are yet to confirm or make an official announcement, but this is quite the claim to emerge as West Ham look to offload unwanted players and reduce the wage bill.

The Verdict: Good move by the Hammers?

Getting rid of Anderson’s £85,000-per-week salary is, of course, a real blessing amid the financial implications of the pandemic and the closure of stadiums over this past year.

Saving money wherever possible is imperative for the club as a whole and it is arguably time for the 28-year-old to part company.

Anderson started just one Liga NOS game over the entirety of his spell on loan at FC Porto last season (WhoScored), and given his alleged desire to return to Lazio, West Ham shouldn’t stand in his way.

In other news: Journalist drops 11-word West Ham transfer claim involving ‘phenomenal’ forward, find out more here.

Many Wolves fans have been left to buzz as a transfer update emerged on Lee Kang-in.

As per Super Deporte, the Midlands club are currently watching the Valencia ace along with a whole host of other teams in Europe.

The La Liga side are open to selling him in the summer window, with the Molineux faithful knocking on the door for his potential signature.

Transfermarkt currently value him at £13.5m, but he could be sold for lower than his market value.

Given that he is just 20 years of age, and a number of top European teams, including the likes of Atletico Madrid, Fiorentina, Milan and Napoli are also interested in signing him, the Wanderers should seriously consider pouncing on what could well turn out to be an absolute bargain.

Wolves fans on Lee transfer update

These WWFC supporters buzzed as the transfer update was shared on Twitter, with one even going as far as to claim that the South Korea international would be a ‘steal’:

“See this is content we like to see Dave”

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“Huge dub”

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“Looks like a steal for around £10 mil”

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“Straight swap with Mir I reckon….Poss we have to give a bit of £££. Left footed, creative, would be class in the role Lage played Joao Felix in at Benfica”

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“I love this guy, he’d be a great signing. Really talented dribbler and passer, offers creativity and plenty of dynamism, and on the cheap – would be a great signing for us. #wwfc”

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“The scenes”

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In other news, find out which £25.8m-rated ace Wolves are ‘leading the race’ to sign here!