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They put on an unbroken 201 runs for the fourth wicket to deflate Karnataka, who at one stage had reduced Saurashtra to 23 for 3 in their chase of 279
The Report by Saurabh Somani at the Chinnaswamy27-Jan-2019
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The sub-plot of a second caught-behind appeal against Cheteshwar Pujara not given by the on-field umpire threatened to overshadow an exemplary partnership between him and Sheldon Jackson, but at the end of the fourth day’s play, Saurashtra had marched inexorably towards the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 final.Saurashtra were in a deep hole at 3 for 2, and then 23 for 3, when Jackson joined Pujara. Both men ground Karnataka to dust, and stayed unseparated for the rest of the day to take Saurashtra to 224 for 3 at stumps, just 55 runs away from victory.Pujara was batting on a serene 108, with Jackson on 90 in a partnership that’s been worth 201 runs so far. Pujara’s concentration and deft use of hands was the calm pillar around which Saurashtra built their chase, while Jackson showed equal composure in dealing with the Karnataka bowlers.ALSO READ: Left-arm wristspin to left-arm orthodox: the other Jadeja finally gets it rightTheir partnership wasn’t without incident though. A passionate 1000-plus strong crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium made its displeasure vocal, as Pujara’s fifty was greeted with boos. When both batsmen walked in for lunch, tea and stumps, there was a vociferous chant of “Cheater, cheater”. It stemmed from a caught-behind decision that was turned down by umpire Saiyed Khalid in the 25th over, the second over after lunch. Vinay Kumar got one to shape away from Pujara, and the batsman was drawn into a push. On replays, there was an audible sound as the ball passed bat, though it was impossible to say without the aid of technology if that was indeed a sound made by ball hitting bat.Pujara, on 34 then, appeared unmoved even as Vinay and the Karnataka fielders almost pleaded with the umpire, but to no avail. Saurashtra were still on their lunch score of 68 for 3 at that stage. This followed from Saurashtra’s first innings, where too a confident appeal for caught behind had been turned down against Pujara.ALSO READ: Pujara gets unexpected gift on 31st birthday That moment apart, Pujara was in supreme control during his innings. He nudged and pushed the ball into gaps as is his wont, played close to his body, and capitalised on anything too full with leg-side flicks. Even when he pushed at the ball he did so with soft hands, ensuring that the rare edge didn’t carry. He had started with a more attacking mindset. Getting the shine off the ball and riding out the first session has been key in this match, and Pujara’s initial aggression could have been an attempt to counter that. Once Harvik Desai became the third wicket to fall, caught brilliantly by KV Siddharth diving to his right at gully, Pujara reverted to caution.In Jackson, he found the perfect ally. He has been Saurashtra’s leading run-getter this season, with his tally at 828 runs now, and he showed excellent temperament. He didn’t try to rush the spinners, even when their bowling wasn’t particularly threatening, and had a straight bat to the seamers, keeping the ball out. As he settled, he did play a few more shots, but kept the ball along the ground. His judgment of length held him in good stead, as he cut and drove with precision.The same pair had put on an unbroken 136 in Saurashtra’s quarter-final win against Uttar Pradesh, when the team chased down a Ranji record 372 in the fourth innings.At the start, left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja had wrapped up Karnataka’s innings in his first over, the second of the day. Shreyas Gopal couldn’t add to his overnight 61 and was caught off a leading edge, while last man Ronit More was trapped in front as Karnataka were bowled out for 239, setting Saurashtra 279 to win.It wasn’t going to be an easy chase on a fourth-day pitch that had already seen uneven bounce on the first three days, but Saurashtra had the confidence of their quarter-final chase, albeit on a much truer surface. That confidence didn’t count for much when three wickets fell in the first six overs, but the team’s two most pedigreed batsmen then rose to the occasion to put them on the brink of a third Ranji final in six years.
Gary Neville has claimed that he was in line to become England manager before his "perfect" Valencia move turned into a nightmare.
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Neville took up Valencia's offer in 2015Was simultaneously working in Roy Hodgson’s backroom staffRevealed that he could have succeeded HodgsonWHAT HAPPENED?
Neville embarked on his managerial career when he accepted the offer to lead Valencia from Peter Lim in December 2015. However, his managerial ambitions were soon quelled as he endured a torrid spell at the Spanish club, winning just three times in 16 league games. Subsequently, he faced the ignominy of dismissal within months of his appointment, marking a stark contrast to his illustrious playing career at Manchester United.
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Neville revealed that prior to his turbulent tenure at Valencia, the Football Association (FA) had earmarked him as the ideal successor to Hodgson. He recounted a constructive conversation with Dan Ashworth, FA’s director of elite development, who emphasised Valencia as the "perfect" stepping stone for Neville's managerial ascent, aligning with Hodgson's potential departure.
WHAT NEVILLE SAID
Speaking to the podcast, Neville said: "I’ve never said this publicly, but I remember getting the Valencia job in December, and Dan Ashworth rang me and said this was the perfect move for me to be on that next step for when Roy Hodgson decided he wanted to leave the England job, for me to take over.
"I always remember that phone call and him saying this was the perfect opportunity, but I look back now, and it was right that I failed in the job because I didn’t put the work in. With how my work ethic is now, I needed to fail to have that slap in the face moment, for me to get back to it, which is where I am now. I took the Valencia job purely because I knew the owner and I felt like I owed him something and I was loyal to him, he believed in me in terms of the business."
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Interestingly, Neville disclosed that he had turned down managerial offers from clubs like Middlesbrough, Newcastle, and Derby in the years leading up to his Valencia appointment. His focus had shifted towards entrepreneurial ventures and media commitments, leading him to decline coaching opportunities offered by various clubs.
"I’ve been asked by Middlesbrough for an interview, Newcastle and Derby asked to speak to me, all in the previous three years I had been on Sky, and I said no to every offer because it wasn’t what I wanted to be," he said.
"I had started my businesses and my media career, so I didn’t want to be a coach and I had said no to Newcastle, which came from someone at Sky who had a contact at Newcastle as they wanted to speak to me, which was the same with Middlesbrough, and I’m not saying that would have got me the job but it could have.”
ECB seek quick resolution after Birmingham-born quick bowler fails to fly out with the rest of the squad
George Dobell17-Jan-2019An administrative delay has caused Tom Bailey to be added to the England Lions squad as cover for Saqib Mahmood.ESPNcricinfo understands that Saqib, who is Birmingham-born, is struggling to obtain a visa for India due to his Pakistan heritage.While the ECB hope the issue can be resolved within the next few days, he did not fly out with the rest of the squad.Bailey, like Saqib a Lancashire seamer, enjoyed an excellent 2018 season, claiming 64 wickets at 19 in the County Championship, the most by any bowler. He was voted the PCA’s Championship Player of the Year.England Lions are set to play five 50-over matches against India A in Trivandrum, in the southern state of Kerala, before two unofficial four-day Test matches in February.”Both sides will want to play good, winning cricket but I think we all understand that it’s the development opportunity for these high potential youngsters that we’re after,” Andy Flower, the England Lions head coach, told the ECB website.”The purpose of these Lions tours is to offer our highest potential young talent in the country the opportunity to either train or to play in a competitive tour in foreign conditions. Our county system is good; there are some really talented, outstanding cricketers that come out of it.”Saqib’s late omission was the third change that the Lions squad was forced to make prior to their departure at the weekend. The Worcestershire pair of Joe Clarke and Tom Kohler-Cadmore were withdrawn on the eve of the squad’s gathering after details of their off-field activities emerged during the trial of former team-mate, Alex Hepburn.
West Ham United are in the market for additions in the mid-season window and could now move for a talented star after being impressed with his performances during a scouting mission.
West Ham United see off Burnley…
Last weekend, West Ham United produced a late show at Turf Moor to overcome Burnley, with an own goal from Dara O'Shea and a last-minute strike from Tomas Soucek giving David Moyes' men three points in Lancashire. Despite looking down and out against Vincent Kompany's men, the Irons rallied and secured a victory to place them ninth in the Premier League standings, with 20 points taken from their 13 fixtures played so far in the English top flight.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Scottish boss Moyes praised his players' resilience on the day to grind out a result at a difficult away venue, stating via the official club website: "It didn’t look like we were going to get one. We had about three or four corners and the ball was not going in, then we had a couple that were headed out and we shot wide or had it blocked, and I thought it looked like we weren’t going to get it."
He added: "But we’re resilient and we stick at it and the players don’t give in. They’ve got great commitment, all of them, so there was always a chance we were going to do that and thankfully we did it today."
Europa League duty now beckons for West Ham United, who will travel to Serbian outfit Backa Topola on Thursday, knowing that they stand on the brink of securing progression to the knockout rounds of the competition.
West Ham United's next five fixtures – all competitions
Competition
Opponent
Venue
Europa League
Backa Topola (A)
FK TSC Stadium
Premier League
Crystal Palace (H)
London Stadium
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur (A)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Premier League
Fulham (A)
Craven Cottage
Europa League
SC Freiburg (H)
London Stadium
Looking ahead to January, Moyes looks to have identified a new target who could help to address a key position at the London Stadium with the help of his scouting team.
West Ham United eye Zaidu Sanusi
According to TEAMtalk, Porto full-back Zaidu Sanusi has been scouted by West Ham United and has emerged as a target for the Irons as they look to add quality on the left-hand side of defence.
Technical director Tim Steidten is personally a huge fan of the player and the east Londoners have sent a delegation to watch the 26-year-old in his last two matches. Former England international Aaron Cresswell is believed to be in the firing line should a new left-back arrive in January, and could be let go mid-season as he continues to be out-of-favour under Moyes.
This term, Sanusi has made six appearances in all competitions for Portuguese giants Porto, registering one goal in the process (Sanusi statistics – Transfermarkt). Now in the sights of the Irons, Sanusi could help to offer some added athleticism and quality in the left-back berth; however, we will need to wait and see on that front.
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يستعد فريق الكرة بـ الأهلي لخوض مباراة قوية أمام مودرن سبورت في اللقاء الذي يجمع بينهما ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.
وتقام مباراة الأهلي ومودرن سبورت على أرضية استاد القاهرة في إطار لقاءات الجولة 34 والأخيرة من البطولة المحلية.
ويخوض الأهلي مباراته أمام مودرن سبورت تحت قيادة المدرب العام سامي قمصان، بعد حصول السويسري مارسيل كولر، على راحة عقب التتويج بالدوري المصري.
وتوج الأهلي، ببطولة الدوري المصري موسم 2023- 2024، بعد وصوله لعدد نقاط لن يصل إليه أي فريق آخر.
ويتصدر الأهلي جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 85 نقطة، جمعها من الفوز في 27 لقاء والتعادل 4 مرات وتلقى هزيمتين.
واستقر الجهاز الفني للنادي الأهلي، على إراحة معظم لاعبيه في المباريات المتبقية من الدوري، ومنح فرص للعديد من اللاعبين الشباب عقب الفوز بالدوري.
ويتواجد فريق مودرن سبورت في المركز السادس بجدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، ولديه 51 نقطة بعد الفوز في 13 لقاء والتعادل بـ12 مباراة وتلقى 8 هزائم. موعد مباراة الأهلي ومودرن سبورت اليوم في الدوري المصري
وتنطلق المباراة بين الأهلي ومودرن سبورت، اليوم السبت 17 أغسطس الجاري، في تمام التاسعة مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية.
مباشر بالفيديو.. مباراة الأهلي ومودرن سبورت في الدوري المصري القناة الناقلة لمباراة الأهلي ومودرن سبورت اليوم في الدوري
ومن المقرر أن تنقل مباراة الأهلي ومودرن سبورت، عبر قناة “أون تايم سبورتس 1”.
ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث المباريات لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنــــا
Glasgow Rangers will head into the busy festive spell over Christmas and New Year full of confidence having claimed the first trophy of the campaign.
Philippe Clement led his team to their first League Cup trophy since 2011 following a 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Hampden over the weekend and this will hopefully be a catalyst for plenty more success to come.
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The victory shouldn’t deter the boss from delving into the January transfer window and making a few new signings, however, as some areas of his squad remain weak.
Rangers transfer news – Centre-back hunt
With the winter window fast approaching, there have already been some names being mentioned with a January move to Rangers.
According to 90min, the Light Blues have shown interest in Everton defender Ben Godfrey in the previous few weeks, while Mason Holgate, another Goodison Park centre-back, is also being touted for a move north of the border.
Clement is also looking closer to home for talent, as current Motherwell youngster Lennon Miller appears to be on his radar and signing Scottish players will be useful due to the home-grown quota rules for European competition.
The Belgian is clearly eyeing a few players, and it remains to be seen how much of a budget he will have to spend when January comes around.
Nathaniel Adjei is another player who has been linked with a move to the Light Blues and out of all the rumours so far, this is perhaps the most exciting one.
Celtic have also shown interest in the Hammarby defender, and it could mean a tussle between the two rivals to see who manages to sign the talented player.
His price tag may be a deterrent, however, as the Swedish outfit reportedly value him at between £3m-£4m and this may just be out of Clement’s budget next month.
If he manages to move on some deadwood, then this could change, but the right offer will need to arrive for players who he deems not the right fit for his squad.
Signing Adjei would prove to be a shrewd investment, especially as he could become a long-term replacement for Leon Balogun.
Leon Balogun’s season in numbers
The 35-year-old defender rejoined the club he had spent two successful years at between 2020 and 2022 during the summer transfer window, linking up once again with Michael Beale.
The Nigerian was only supposed to be used as cover for the likes of Connor Goldson, John Souttar and Ben Davies and this was evidenced by the fact he started just two matches under Beale during the early stages of the season.
He was even left out of the Europa League group stage squad list and many wondered why he had actually been brought back in the first place.
Following his sacking and the appointment of the former Club Brugge head coach, Balogun has looked reinvigorated at the heart of the defence.
The former Wigan Athletic defender has started eight of Clement’s ten domestic matches thus far and has been in excellent form.
Balogun has won a remarkable 73% of his total duels across his league appearances this term while succeeding with 75% of his dribble attempts, proving he has been effective not only in one-on-one duels, but also in advancing the ball out from the defence.
While he has been effective under the 49-year-old, Balogun signed just a one-year deal during the summer, and it looks as though he will depart the club for the second time next year.
With this in mind, a move for Adjei certainly makes a lot of sense and the youngster ticks a lot of boxes.
Nathaniel Adjei’s career statistics
The 21-year-old has already made 31 appearances during his senior career having made his bow during the 2022 Allsvenskan season and the 2023 campaign proved to be his breakthrough year.
Adjei scored once across 21 games and started 16 of those as he gained crucial experience in the top flight.
The 6 foot 3 titan was also impressive when compared to his current teammates as he ranked fifth across the squad for accurate passes per game (40.8) along with ranking third for accurate long balls (3.5) and clearances per game (2.7), showcasing his impressive talent.
Like Balogun, the young Ghanaian is also a physical presence, and he won four total duels per game in the Swedish top flight – a success rate of 61% – and he isn’t scared of moving the ball forward as often as possible, evidenced by the fact he succeeded with 82% of his attempted dribbles during the 2023 season.
These are excellent statistics, especially for someone so young and inexperienced, and he appears to have all the necessary physical attributes to succeed in Scottish football.
Indeed, Kai Watson – who runs the popular and informative Rangers Journal – dubbed the centre-back as a “physical monster” when analysing his season for Hammarby back in November.
Adjei has two caps for the Ghana U23 side, yet with the African Cup of Nations taking place in the Ivory Coast next month, might his solid performances in Scandinavia have alerted the senior side to a potential call up?
A move to a top European club would certainly accelerate his stature among his compatriots and this might lead to a debut cap sooner rather than later.
Last 5 African players to be signed by Rangers
Player
Year joined
Cyriel Dessers
2023
Abdallah Sima
2023
Leon Balogun
2023
Amad Diallo
2022
Fashion Sakala
2021
Via Transfermarkt
Rangers have had success in the Scandinavian market previously, with Alfredo Morelos joining from HJK Helsinki in 2017 and becoming a cult hero at Ibrox.
The Gers currently have the best defence in the Premiership this term, but that doesn’t mean that Clement will be resting on his laurels.
Balogun is 35, while Connor Goldson (31) and Ben Davies (28) are hardly spring chickens and, before long, this area of the team will need to be rejigged.
Making a concrete move for Adjei next month could be the final chance for the Light Blues to strike, especially if he is picked to play for Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.
He might cost between £3m-£4m, but this could turn into a wonderful investment for the future.
Some may have worried for Wolverhampton Wanderers when Julen Lopetegui left at the end of pre-season, but the arrival of Gary O'Neil quickly put an end to any concerns. The former Bournemouth boss has eased any relegation fears so far this season and has the Midlands club sitting comfortably in mid-table.
Now, he could get the opportunity to welcome some January reinforcements, which could see his side take things up a level or two. Reports suggest that Wolves could also have an eye on the summer transfer window, however, with the chance to sign one particular League One gem who has attracted interest from a number of Premier League sides.
Wolves transfer news
Given how late O'Neil arrived, he didn't quite get the chance to make his mark on the Wolves squad during the summer transfer window, meaning that January and next summer could be crucial windows for his tenure. Whilst the manager's immediate attention could be on keeping the Midlands club in the Premier League, he may help them on their way to returning to the top half of England's top flight with the right additions, which could include one potential future star next summer.
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According to Will Unwin of The Guardian, Wolves are monitoring Barnsley youngster Vimal Yoganathan ahead of a possible move, alongside Brentford, Bournemouth and Championship side Southampton. All four clubs have their eye on the 17-year-old, who also reportedly has a professional deal on the table at Barnsley.
If Yoganathan fails to sign a professional contract at the League One side, then he could leave on a cut-price deal upon the expiry of his current deal during the summer transfer window. That could then see the likes of Wolves swoop in and land the former Liverpool academy man ahead of Premier League rivals Brentford and Bournemouth.
Wolves would be wise to sign "intelligent" Yoganathan
If Wolves want to avoid future relegation battles, then ensuring that they've got young talent with the potential to step into O'Neil's side could be the key in the long run. Those at Molineux have seen the likes of Pedro Neto and Max Kilman grow into top Premier League options in the last few years and will now be looking to find their next star man. And that may well be Yoganathan.
The central midfielder has already earned some minutes for Barnsley's first team this season, making appearances in the FA Cup and EFL Cup as well as playing in the EFL Trophy. At 17 years of age, the only way could be up for Yoganathan, whether that be at his current club or, indeed, Wolves or elsewhere in English football. Certainly rated highly by those at Barnsley, former player Bobby Hassell was full of praise for Yoganathan back in April, saying: “He’s had a really good season. He’s six foot three but needs to get stronger. He loves a tackle, is an intelligent player and can score goals.”
With that said, whilst Wolves' focus will be on the current task at hand – maintaining their Premier League status – those at the club could have one eye on Yoganathan's progress at Barnsley ahead of a potential move, making this one to watch.
How the game played outMushfiqur Rahim and Mosaddek Hossain took Chittagong Vikings to the top of the points table with a six-wicket win over Rajshahi Kings. Mushfiqur was unbeaten on 64 off 46 balls, while Mosaddek contributed an unbeaten 26-ball 43, as Vikings completed their chase of 158 with two balls to spare.Mushfiqur and Mosaddek added 88 unbroken runs for the fifth wicket, after coming together in the 11th over with the Vikings in a spot of bother at 71 for four.Put in to bat, the Kings had posted 157 for 5 courtesy a well-paced 56-ball 74 from Laurie Evans. His innings included eight fours and two sixes, and ended just as Christiaan Jonker got going in the last four overs, scoring an unbeaten 36 off 20.Turning points
Star of the dayMushfiqur, who was playing against his former franchise, struck some well-timed reverse-hits among his six fours and two sixes. He also guided Mosaddek during their partnership, which could pay off in the Vikings’ remaining matches.The big missWhen Evans was on 28, Nayeem Hasan dropped a sitter he offered at deep fine leg. It was his second life after surviving a run-out opportunity in the second over when he had a comical mix-up with Soumya Sarkar.Where the teams standWhile the Vikings move to the top of the table with their sixth win, the Kings remain on eight points after eight matches.
The January transfer window is set to be an intriguing one for West Ham as a report this week shares "internal talks" involving the club's hierarchy.
Steidten's rumoured West Ham transfer plans for January
Co-chairman David Sullivan and technical director Tim Steidten are said to be looking at the winter market as a resolution to some of manager David Moyes' squad depth problems.
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As reported by club insider ExWHUemployee, Sullivan is beginning to trust in Steidten as his right-hand man when it comes to West Ham's recruitment, and it is believed the German has earmarked the signing of a striker as top priority for next month.
“Tim Steidten’s role at the club has grown in seniority since his arrival,” stated Ex on Patreon (via West Ham Way).
“His knowledge, targets and dealings have really impressed Sullivan, who now fully trusts Tim as his right-hand-man. This will almost certainly mean that Steidten will be leading the search for our next manager in the future. However, its understood his main focus for now is player contracts and January recruitment – with a striker top of the list.”
Of the strikers linked with a move to east London, it is believed West Ham are eyeing a move for Armando Broja from Chelsea. They're apparently in pole position to sign the Albanian as things stand (Football Transfers), with Stuttgart star Serhou Guirassy tipped to potentially join Moyes as well.
Elsewhere, there have been some suggestions that West Ham could target a new central midfielder. Indeed, as per recent rumours, Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is a target for Steidten and he is "ready to quit" Eastlands mid-season amid his lack of consistent opportunities (Football Insider).
West Ham chiefs pushed into urgent transfer action
Next month could be crucial amid the pressure surrounding Moyes' position, with West Ham previously looking like they were turning a corner before their 5-0 humiliation at Fulham.
Now, journalist Pete O'Rourke has shared an update on the club's transfer plans, and it's believed Steidten and co may be set for a very busy month.
Writing for Football Insider, O'Rourke claims West Ham hierarchy realise they "urgently" need signings, coming amid "internal talks" being opened over a new forward at the London Stadium.
As a result, "multiple signings" are expected to come in mid-season in what is an exciting update. As well as a striker, the Irons will look to bolster other key areas with a host of players leaving for free at the end of this season as things stand.
James Ward-Prowse – £30m
Edson Alvarez – £33m
Konstantinos Mavropanos – £17m
Mohammed Kudus – £37m
Andy Irving – £1.5m
Michail Antonio, Pablo Fornals, Vladimir Coufal and Lukasz Fabianski are all candidates to leave the club on a Bosman in 2024 as things stand, and it will be interesting to see if any of the aforementioned are tied down. Interestingly, reliable transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano has also backed that the Hammers could be one of the more active sides when it comes to potential fresh faces, so it could be a busy start to 2024.