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The Pakistan Cricket Board is confident its one-day series with Australia will proceed in April, with a schedule to be released later this week

Alex Brown04-Feb-2009
Ijaz Butt: “I think the series will be going ahead” © AFP
The Pakistan Cricket Board is confident its one-day series with Australia will proceed in April, with a schedule to be released later this week. Ijaz Butt, the PCB chairman, met with Cricket Australia officials in Melbourne on Wednesday to discuss the contest, which is likely to be held after Australia’s tour of South Africa.The series is certain to be played at neutral venues – perhaps split between Abu Dhabi and Dubai – and will probably consist of five one-day and two Twenty20 internationals. Butt, who was a guest of Cricket Australia at the Allan Border Medal on Tuesday, said he would release further details upon his return to Pakistan on Friday.”I think the series will be going ahead,” he said. It will be the first time Australia have played Pakistan in an away bilateral series since the three Tests in 2002, which were staged in Colombo and Sharjah.Australia were due in the country for Test and limited-overs contests last year but they were postponed due to safety and security concerns. The series in Pakistan will severely limit the availability of Australia’s one-day players from participating in the second Indian Premier League.

West Ham boss David Moyes is facing a challenging decision as his side head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup this evening.

The 58-year-old is blessed with a fully fit squad to choose from and now has Michail Antonio back from suspension after he received his marching orders late on in their 0-0 draw with Southampton over a week ago.

He did not feature against the Red Devils on Sunday afternoon and the Irons were pretty much punished for it as they desperately missed his explosive pace, tireless work rate and lethal finishing.

Of course, the result could have gone very differently had Mark Noble slotted home that last-gasp penalty but even so, Moyes and co could have done with the presence of the 31-year-old talisman.

But with games coming thick and fast before the second international break of the 2021/22 season, can the Scotsman afford to risk Antonio here tonight?

It’ll come down to whether or not the EFL Cup is in his priorities this campaign, because it could represent the perfect opportunity to rotate and rest several key stars.

Players like Tomas Soucek badly need a break, with Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon before their second Europa League group game against Rapid Wien in a week’s time.

Antonio has suffered from injury problems over the course of his career in east London, failing to start more than 24 games in any of the last four top-flight campaigns.

Starting him in a game that could be perceived as a dead-rubber would certainly be a risk from Moyes, so if he feels as if he can continue the Hammers’ fine form in other competitions, then he should be bold and keep Antonio fresh by not starting him tonight.

The £13m-rated forward, who earns a reported £70k-per-week at the London Stadium, has already found the net five times from five appearances, as well as providing three assists, via Transfermarkt, so there’s no denying that he’s a crucial, crucial part of this team.

Often described as “unplayable” by journalists aplenty, Antonio must not feature against United this evening and as huge a call that is, it’ll be for the greater good in the long run.

AND in other news, Moyes must ruthlessly axe “impressive” West Ham dynamo tonight, he’s holding them back…

حقق مانشستر سيتي فوزًا بهدف نظيف وديًا على نظيره بايرن ميونخ، في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما على ملعب لامبياو فيلد، بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

المباراة تأجلت لأكثر من نصف ساعة عن موعد انطلاقها، وبعد 13 دقيقة من صافرة البداية، سجل إيرلينج هالاند هدف التقدم لأبطال الدوري الإنجليزي من صناعة جاك جريليش.

بعد هدف هالاند توقفت المباراة بسبب سوء الأحوال الجوية والعاصفة الرعدية، ومن ثم تم استكمالها بعد ما يقارب الساعة.

واستمرت المباراة حتى الدقيقة 40 فقط من الشوط الأول، وكذلك في الشوط الثاني، الذي لعب على 40 دقيقة فقط.

مانشستر سيتي اهدر العديد من الفرص وتألق مانويل نوير وبديله سفين أورليتش، كما أنقذت العارضة والقائمين العملاق البافاري من نتيجة كبيرة.

هذه هي المباراة الأخيرة لـ مانشستر سيتي قبل مواجهة ليفربول في الدرع الخيرية بأولى مباريات الموسم الجديد يوم 30 يوليو الجاري.

بينما بايرن ميونخ، سيلاقي لايبزج في السوبر الألماني يوم 30 يونيو أيضًا. هدف فوز مانشستر سيتي على بايرن ميونخ في المباراة الودية اليوم

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No G4 do grupo 2 da Série C do Campeonato Brasileiro, o Tupi viaja até Bragança Paulista para encarar o Bragantino, pela última rodada do turno, neste sábado, às 16h. Na quarta colocação, com 12 pontos, o Galo Carijó está apenas um ponto distante do Botafogo-SP, atual líder da chave.

Camisa 10 do Tupi na Série C e autor de um dos gols da vitória, 3 a 1, sobre o Volta Redonda, pela última rodada, o meia-atacante Andrey pontua a importância de terminar o primeiro turno na zona de classificação à próxima fase.

– As equipes estão muito emboladas na tabela de classificação no momento. Se manter neste bolo acredito que seja fundamental para a nossa equipe. Uma vitória é um mais um passo rumo ao nosso objetivo. O Bragantino tem uma equipe qualificada, vai estar jogando diante do seu torcedor e com foco em se aproximar do G4 da Série C. Toda atenção será pouca no sábado – declarou.

O jovem de 21 anos é titular absoluto no time de Ailton Ferraz, tendo atuando 714 minutos dos 720 possíveis nos oito jogos da equipe na competição. Andrey já balançou as redes duas vezes e é um dos destaques na boa campanha do clube mineiro. O jogador foi revelado pelas categorias de base do Cruzeiro, com quem ainda tem vínculo contratual.

– Estou tendo a felicidade de atuar em uma equipe muito boa, que me recebeu muito bem. Felizmente, tenho conseguido mostrar um bom futebol e ajudar o Tupi na competição. Sabemos da importância de brigar pelo acesso e recolocar o clube entre os 40 maiores do Brasil – apontou o camisa 10.

Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha has long been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park, but pundit Carlton Palmer has tipped the forward to sign a new contract at the club.

What’s the story?

During an interview with Football FanCast, Palmer was asked if a lack of concrete interest could result in the 28-year-old ending his attempts to seal a move to a more successful side, resulting in him putting pen to paper on fresh terms on a transfer at his current club.

“I could see that happening,” the ex-Leeds United player said. “Yes, I could see that happening. If you’re not going to go to a top club, then where are you going to end up?

“So, therefore, you might as well stay at a club where you’re adored, where you’re playing good football.”

Zaha has been heavily linked with the likes of Arsenal, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur in the past and has openly admitted he’d like to play at a higher level, but no transfer has matialised, meaning his long-term future could lie with the south London outfit.

Fans will be buzzing

The Ivory Coast international has spent 11 seasons at Palace split over two spells, scoring 69 goals and providing a further 73 assists in 399 appearances and also inspired the capital club back into the Premier League in 2013.

Last season, Zaha was Palace’s top scorer with 11 strikes, his best-ever top-flight goal return, highlighting his importance to the side as they secured their Premier League status for a ninth consecutive campaign.

However, he then revealed to The Face over the summer that he wants to “win things” before he retires, throwing his future at Selhurst Park into doubt once more.

“I feel like I can have another shot at the top teams because my dream is to win things. I’m good enough to go out there and compete with the best,” Zaha claimed during the interview.

“If the opportunity came, I wouldn’t turn it down, because I feel like I deserve it. It’s so I can show my kids: ‘this is what daddy won’.”

Nevertheless, despite his comments and apparent desire to seek pastures new, no bid arrived during the recent transfer window, and he’s remained a key figure for the Eagles, playing every minute of their season so far.

Zaha has two years remaining on his contract with Palace, but the club’s supporters will surely be buzzing to learn of Palmer’s confidence that their star man may be prepared to extend his time at the club.

And, in other news…Parish must sanction Palace swoop for “powerful” £18m beast, Vieira would love him 

Preview of the second Chappell-Hadlee Series match in Melbourne

Brydon Coverdale05-Feb-2009Match facts
Brad Haddin’s glovework has soured relations between the two teams © Getty Images
Friday, February 6
Start time 2.15pm (03.15 GMT)The Big PictureThe occasional one-off incident aside, Australia and New Zealand share a strong cricketing relationship and encounters between the teams are generally friendly. Unfortunately, one of those out-of-the-ordinary occurrences came up at the WACA on Sunday, when Brad Haddin’s gloves appeared to knock the bail off when Neil Broom was adjudged bowled. It has sparked a vigorous to-and-fro and while both teams want to put it behind them, it is yet to be seen whether tensions will remain in the second match at the MCG.If there can be one positive from the incident from Australia’s perspective it is that it has overshadowed the fact that Australia are 1-0 down and in a serious slump after losing 4-1 to South Africa. They will need to turn their form around without their two leading run scorers over the past six games. Shaun Marsh hurt his hamstring during Sunday’s loss and the captain Ricky Ponting is being forced to rest ahead of the Test tour of South Africa. Australia have two fresh faces, including one potential debutant, and it all adds up to a less-than-convincing argument for a team aiming to level the series.New Zealand were impressive in the field in Perth, where Kyle Mills was a capable spearhead and picked up four wickets, while Iain O’Brien made a strong return to the format and Daniel Vettori began his 31st year with a typically tight performance. The concern for New Zealand was a lack of fluency in their batting and apart from Ross Taylor, nobody looked like dominating the Australians. That will work chasing a small total but it will be hard to win the series unless some of the other batsmen stand up.ODI form guideAustralia – LLLLW
New Zealand – WWNWL
Team newsThere is no Marsh and no Ponting from the Perth line-up and after a disappointing batting display, Australia will be tempted to include both of their replacements in the starting side for the sake of change. The Western Australia batsman Adam Voges has experience of this opposition after playing his only ODI in Hamilton nearly two years ago and he will be an especially attractive choice as he offers another part-time spin option. The South Australia batsman Callum Ferguson, 24, is a strong chance to debut having scored 81, 115 and 89 at the MCG this week. Australia’s other decision is who should take Marsh’s opening spot and the strongest contender is Michael Hussey, who opened in the first ODI against South Africa. However Clarke said any of four men – himself, Hussey, James Hopes or Haddin – could partner David Warner.Australia (possible) 1 David Warner, 2 Michael Hussey, 3 Michael Clarke (capt), 4 Callum Ferguson, 5 Adam Voges, 6 David Hussey, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 James Hopes, 9 Mitchell Johnson, 10 Nathan Bracken, 11 Shaun Tait.It’s always hard to change a winning side but New Zealand’s hit-and-miss batting at the WACA will bring Craig Cumming into consideration for the second game. Cumming is a sturdy opener who would add solidity to the top order but he is probably more suited to the longer format and has not played an ODI since Australia visited New Zealand in 2004-05. If Cumming plays it could be Grant Elliott who misses out, although Elliott could yet hold his spot due to his value as an extra bowling option.New Zealand (possible) 1 Brendon McCullum, 2 Martin Guptill, 3 Peter Fulton, 4 Ross Taylor, 5 Grant Elliott, 6 Neil Broom, 7 Kyle Mills, 8 Daniel Vettori (capt), 9 Tim Southee, 10 Jeetan Patel, 11 Iain O’Brien.Watch out for …Brad Haddin has been under the microscope all week – it is unfortunate for him there was such a long break between games – and it will be interesting to see how he reacts on the field. An unfussy sort of player who doesn’t like to be forced away from his natural game, Haddin needs to retain his focus. In a batting line-up that has been struggling, he cannot afford to be distracted.Martin Guptill made only 13 in Perth but he is clearly a class act, having posted a century on his ODI debut against West Indies last month. An uncomplicated player who described his batting philosophy as “see the ball and hit the ball”, Guptill has now had a sighter from Australia’s new-ball men and will be looking to make the opening spot his own in the absence of the injured Jesse Ryder.Pitch & conditionsThe match will be played on the same pitch used in Wednesday’s domestic one-day match, where South Australia were skittled for 200. The drop-in surfaces at the MCG have tended to be two-paced in recent times and it has not been the easiest venue to score big runs. Melbourne is expecting a sunny day on Friday with a top temperature of 32 degrees.Stats and triviaNew Zealand are ahead in the Chappell-Hadlee tally, having won six of the 12 matches, with five wins to Australia and one no-resultThe MCG hasn’t been Australia’s best venue in recent times – they have won one of their past five ODIs thereAustralia will take such an inexperienced line-up into the match that Haddin is their third highest career scorer and Clarke is their third highest wicket takerQuotes”We had a really good chat yesterday. We have been a little bit disappointing of late and we’ve got some work to do to get back to where we want to be and it starts tomorrow.”
Michael Clarke“A lot of these guys don’t know what it’s like to play for a long time and win lots of games. We set a standard in the last game and we’ve got to make sure we keep that up.”
Daniel Vettori

حرص محمد أبو جبل حارس مرمى الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، على تهنئة الجماهير واللاعبين على حصد بطولة كأس مصر أمام الأهلي.

وكان الزمالك حقق الفوز على الأهلي أمس الخميس بهدفين لهدف سجلهما أحمد سيد زيزو وإمام عاشور، في المباراة النهائية التي أقيمت على استاد القاهرة.

وغاب الحارس محمد أبو جبل عن مباراة فريقه أمس بسبب الاستبعاد من حسابات الجهاز الفني بقيادة فيريرا، وشارك محمد عواد في اللقاء.

طالع أيضًا.. حكم مباراة القمة يعلق على أداء لاعبي الأهلي والزمالك في نهائي كأس مصر

ونشر أبو جبل على حسابه الرسمي بموقع التغريدات القصيرة “تويتر”: “ألف ألف مبروك جمهور الزمالك مبروك لاعيبة وجهاز فني وطبي وإداري”.

جدير بالذكر أن نادي الزمالك حصد لقب كأس مصر للمرة 28 في تاريخه، بعد الفوز على الأهلي مساء أمس.

الف الف مبرووك جمهور الزمالك مبروك لاعيبة وجهاز فني و طيبي واداري 🥰🇵🇪🇵🇪

— Mohamed Abo Gabal (@mohmedabogabal) July 21, 2022

A round-up of the first day of the sixth-round matches of the regional four-day competition

Cricinfo staff14-Feb-2009
Adrian Barath made his highest first-class score to drive T&T towards a comfortable position © Getty Images
Adrian Barath’s highest first-class score (163*) drove Trinidad & Tobago to a comfortable 280 for 4 against Leeward Islands at St Augustine. Leewards made an early breakthrough after T&T elected to bat, getting the wicket of Justin Guillen for 7. They had to wait nearly till tea for their second wicket though as Barath and Daren Ganga put on 159 runs.Barath was aggressive right from the start, lashing three fours off Gavin Tonge to bring up the 50 in the 11th over. He continued to dominate the bowling when spin was introduced and even medium-pacer Wilden Cornwall, who started off economically, came in for some punishment. He was off-driven for four and then lofted over long-off for six as Barath moved to 94. A cover drive off legspinner Omari Banks brought up Barath’s fourth first-class century.At the other end, Ganga was playing a restrained knock, inching along to 48 off 143 balls before falling to a diving catch from wicketkeeper Devon Thomas. Leewards snared a couple more wickets before Sherwin Ganga (20*) provided Barath company till stumps.In Crab Hill, allrounder Dwayne Smith’s four wickets helped Barbados bundle Combined Colleges and Campuses out for 198. Smith had the ball moving around during a post-lunch spell in which he picked up three CCC wickets to leave them at 120 for 7. The only significant contribution from a specialist batsman was Kurt Wilkinson’s 44, which he made off 39 balls after coming in with his side struggling at 46 for 3 on being sent in to bat. Wicketkeeper Chadwick Walton made 43 and No. 10 Kavesh Kantasingh made a streaky 30 to push CCC’s total towards 200.In reply, Barbados had lost both their openers in reaching 53 for 2 in the 20 overs before stumps. Barbados are currently in second place but have played a match more than table-toppers Jamaica.A game against struggling Guyana at the Providence Stadium gave Jamaica the opportunity to remain title frontrunners. However the first day of the match was interrupted by rain with only 67 overs of play possible. The entire session between lunch and tea was washed out and Jamaica could only crawl to 149 for 3 by stumps. Test discard Xavier Marshall’s lean trot continued as he was the first wicket to fall after Jamaica chose to bat, lofting a catch to mid-off when on 12.Jamaica’s other opener, Brenton Parchment, went on to make 44 before being caught behind off legspinner Davendra Bishoo. Guyana picked up a third wicket when offspinner Narsingh Deonarine got rid of captain Tamar Lambert but a patient Donovan Pagon and the experienced Wavell Hinds ensured there were no more breakthroughs till stumps.

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O volante Douglas foi vendido ao Manchester City no último fim de semana e, até a manhã deste sábado, o Vasco, quando questionado, afirmava que não existia nenhuma negociação em curso sobre o jogador. Minutos após a equipe da Inglaterra confirmar a contratação da cria de São Januário por cinco anos, o Cruz-Maltino, enfim, se pronunciou sobre a venda – foi o último no caso. Em nota, desejou “que mais um coração infantil brilhe no futebol europeu”.

No início da manhã deste sábado, Douglas já tinha utilizado as redes sociais para se despedir do Vasco e de seus torcedores. Douglas é a maior venda da história do clube de São Januário. O valor total da negociação chega a 15 milhões de euros (aproximadamente R$ 55,7 milhões). Neste primeiro momento, a transação renderá 12 milhões de euros (cerca de R$ 44,5 milhões) ao Vasco, que tem a totalidade dos direitos do atleta.

> Confira a seguir a íntegra da nota do Vasco:

“O Vasco da Gama acertou a transferência do atleta Douglas Luiz para o futebol inglês. Cria das categorias de base do Gigante da Colina, o meio-campista defenderá as cores do Manchester City, uma das principais equipes do futebol europeu, nas próximas cinco temporadas. O jovem de 19 anos encerra sua primeira passagem pelo clube com 39 jogos e cinco gols marcados.

Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo foi descoberto pelo Cruzmaltino no final de 2012, em peneira realizada na comunidade Nova Holanda, e no ano seguinte, 2013, se tornou titular da vitoriosa geração de 1998. Foi promovido aos profissionais na temporada passada e rapidamente se firmou entre os 11 iniciais. As boas atuações o levaram a ser nome constante nas convocações da Seleção Brasileira sub-20.

O sucesso de Douglas evidencia a força do trabalho de formação desenvolvido na “Fábrica de Craques” do Vasco da Gama e mostra que o processo de integração com as categorias de base vem sendo conduzido de forma correta pelo Departamento de Futebol. O Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama deseja sorte ao atleta em seu novo desafio, com a certeza de que a “Raiz Vasco” continuará viva. Que mais um coração infantil brilhe no futebol europeu”

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With Valerien Ismael’s West Bromwich Albion side heading into Tuesday night’s Championship clash on a run of just one win in four games, the Frenchman would have undoubtedly been hoping for his team to reinforce their promotion credentials with a dominant display against an out of form Cardiff City side.

And that is exactly what the 45-year-old manager got, as strikes from Karlan Grant, Alex Mowatt, Matt Phillips and a Curtis Nelson own goal saw the Baggies run out 4-0 winners at the Cardiff City Stadium, a result that sent West Brom to the top of the Championship table.

As is to be expected in such an impressive display, a number of the Albion side turned in excellent performances in the fixture, none more so than summer signing Adam Reach.

Three key passes

Being deployed at left wing-back once again in the match, with Conor Townsend filling in at centre-back to cover the injured Matt Clarke and Dara O’Shea, the versatile midfielder proved to be an influential fixture of the Albion side against Cardiff, with his creative input helping the Baggies seal all three points in south Wales.

Indeed, over the course of his 90 minutes on the pitch, Reach provided one assist, made three key passes, as well as completing two crosses, four long balls, one dribble and 32 of his 39 attempted passes – a success rate of 82%.

The £23k-per-week man also impressed in a defensive capacity, making four tackles, one interception and winning seven duels, in addition to drawing one foul for his team.

These returns saw the 28-year-old who George Elek dubbed a “key” player receive a SofaScore match rating of 7.7 – the highest rating earned of anyone who featured in the match.

As such, while the result will undoubtedly have pleased Ismael the most, the performance of Reach will not have been that far behind, as the £2.25m-rated midfielder proved against Cardiff that he is more than a capable stand-in for Townsend at left wing-back, and perhaps even made a case in the Frenchman’s eyes that he should be the first choice in the position.

In other news: Fresh claim made about “exceptional” £28k-p/w West Brom ace, Ismael should be worried