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The New Zealand allrounder had been with the Mumbai Indians as a reserve bowler

Nagraj Gollapudi27-Apr-2021

Scott Kuggeleijn, the New Zealand fast-bowling allrounder, has been recruited by the Royal Challengers Bangalore as replacement for Kane Richardson, the Australian fast bowler who left for home along with Adam Zampa on Monday. Kuggeleijn was part of the Mumbai Indians’ reserves till Tuesday.Keeping in mind the travel restrictions during the pandemic, the IPL has allowed teams to release their reserve players as required. With Richardson’s exit, the Royal Challengers were left with three overseas fast-bowling options in their ranks, Kyle Jamieson and Australian allrounders Daniel Sams and Dan Christian.Related

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On Monday, Richardson and Zampa opted to return home from the IPL, with the Royal Challengers putting their decision down to “personal reasons”. They joined fellow Australian Andrew Tye and Liam Livingstone of England, both of the Rajasthan Royals, and the Delhi Capitals’ R Ashwin to leave their respective biosecure bubbles for one reason or another even as anxiety around the worsening Covid-19 situation has increased.With the IPL being played in a biosecure environment because of the pandemic, all teams have been carrying several reserve players, including overseas fast bowlers who could serve as back-ups in case of an emergency situation or injuries.This is the second time Kuggeleijn has been part of an IPL team, both times as a replacement player: in 2019, he had played two matches for the Chennai Super Kings after coming in as an injury replacement for South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi.

BCB doctor on finger injury: “We will review the injury after one week, and then determine what to do next”

Mohammad Isam22-Jun-2021

Mushfiqur Rahim has picked up a hairline fracture on his left index finger, which he sustained during Abahani Limited’s Dhaka Premier League T20 match against Gazi Group Cricketers on Monday. The scan took place on Tuesday morning, confirming the extent of the injury, which might hurt the Bangladesh national team too, as they get ready for a tour of Zimbabwe.”We did a CT scan on Mushfiq’s hand, which has come up with a hairline fracture on his left index finger,” Dr Debashish Chowdhury, BCB’s chief physician, said. “We have asked him to take a break of one week, but we are hopeful that the recovery won’t take too long. Since it is a hairline fracture. We will review the injury after one week, and then we can determine what to do next.”Related

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Bangladesh are scheduled to leave for Zimbabwe on June 29 to play a one-off Test, three ODIs and three T20Is. There is, however, some uncertainty around the tour after authorities in Zimbabwe stopped sporting activities in the country last week because of the Covid-19 pandemic.The Bangladesh authorities have expressed confidence, though, that the tour would go ahead on schedule, with BCB chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury saying that the board has received positive feedback from Zimbabwe Cricket.Rahim has led Abahani Limited to to the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier League – they are currently equal on top of the points table on 20 points with Prime Bank Cricket Club. He has been in decent batting form too, having scored 267 runs in 12 innings, with an average of 38.14 and a strike rate of 130.24. They have three more matches to play, so Rahim’s absence could affect their chances.Rahim had earlier informed the BCB that he would be unavailable for the T20I leg of the tour of Zimbabwe, as Bangladesh start a long build-up for the T20 World Cup in October. He has been involved in all formats for Bangladesh since October last year when the BCB held two white-ball tournaments to kick off cricket after the pandemic.

يلتقي الأهلي والزمالك في نهائي بطولة كأس السوبر المصري للكرة الطائرة للسيدات اليوم السبت، بعد تأهلهما للمباراة النهائية.

وتأهل الأهلي والزمالك إلى المباراة النهائية المقرر إقامتها اليوم، بينما يواجه سبورتنج فريق الشمس في مباراة تحديد المركز الثالث والرابع.

طالع.. خاص | الزمالك يتفق مع مدرب إسباني لتدريب فريق السلة

وحجز فريق سيدات الكرة الطائرة بنادي الزمالك مقعده في نهائي بطولة كأس السوبر المصري للموسم 2023-2024، بعدما حقق فوزًا مستحقًا على سبورتنج بنتيجة 3-0 في نصف النهائي، وجاءت نتائج الأشواط كالتالي: 25-21، 25-15، 25-12.

وفي مواجهة نصف النهائي الأخرى، تأهل الأهلي إلى النهائي بعد فوزه على الشمس بنفس النتيجة 3-0، في اللقاء الذي أقيم مساء الجمعة على صالة الدكتور حسن مصطفى بمدينة 6 أكتوبر، وجاءت نتائج الأشواط: 25-10، 28-26، 25-17.

يذكر أن الأهلي هو حامل لقب النسخة الماضية بعد تغلبه على الزمالك بنتيجة 3-2 في المباراة النهائية. موعد مباراة الأهلي والزمالك في نهائي كأس السوبر المصري للكرة الطائرة للسيدات

وتنطلق مباراة الأهلي والزمالك، للكرة الطائرة للسيدات في تمام الساعة الثامنة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة التاسعة مساءً بتوقيت السعودية. القناة الناقلة لمباراة الأهلي والزمالك في نهائي كأس السوبر المصري للكرة الطائرة للسيدات

ومن المقرر أن تنقل قناة أون تايم سبورتس 1 المباراة في موعدها بين الأهلي والزمالك. معلق مباراة الأهلي والزمالك في نهائي كأس السوبر المصري للكرة الطائرة للسيدات

وأسندت قنوات أون تايم سبورتس التعليق على المباراة للمعلق محمد بكر.

ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنــــا.

Unai Emery and his Aston Villa side have got off to a strong start, winning two and losing one of their opening three Premier League fixtures. Their one loss came at the hands of Arsenal in a tightly contested game.

It was a summer of change with a few big names leaving including Douglas Luis and Moussa Diaby. The Frenchman joined Saudi Arabian side, Al-Ittihad, for a fee of around €60m (£50m) as a package deal, recouping almost all of what they paid for him last summer.

Diaby made 54 appearances for Villa last season in all competitions, scoring ten goals, providing nine assists, and totalling 3,144 minutes played.

However, in the ever-impressive Morgan Rogers, they've found a player capable of replacing the former Bayer Leverkusen winger.

Morgan Rogers' season in numbers

Rogers has started the new campaign in brilliant form, starting all three Premier League games for Villa so far and scoring two goals for the England U21 side in 60 minutes played.

In his hour on the field for England U21 against Austria, Rogers scored two goals, had three shots on target, completed two of his four dribble attempts, completed one key pass, and won three of his eight ground duels.

This great start to the new campaign comes off the back of a settling period last season. Joining the Villans in January from Championship side Middlesbrough, Rogers then went on to make 16 appearances, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

But it was after his brilliant performance against Arsenal this season that Rogers began to get high praise, with pundit Robbie Mustoe labelling Rogers as "underappreciated" and "one to watch".

Morgan Rogers' transfer value in 2024

When Rogers joined Villa from Middlesbrough, the fee was an initial £8m, which could rise to £16m if all add-ons are met. But Fotmob already values the playmaker at around £15m, which is more than the £8m fee he joined the club for.

This fee is only expected to rise over the course of the season, as Rogers fully steps into the boots left by Diaby, showing his full potential at such a young age.

Rogers (24/25) vs Diaby (23/24) comparison

Stats (per 90 mins)

Rogers

Diaby

G+A

0.00

0.56

xG

0.10

0.25

xAG

0.30

0.22

Shots Total

1.67

2.04

Key Passes

1.67

1.76

Shot-Creating Actions

3.67

3.39

Progressive Carries

3.67

3.93

Successful Take-Ons

2.33

1.18

Carries into Final Third

2.33

1.85

Stats taken from FBref

It's important to note, Rogers' metrics for the 2024/25 campaign are only based on three games (270 minutes), compared to a full season of 53 games (3,039 minutes) by Diaby.

However, these metrics do show how Rogers is already stepping into a more prominent role, averaging a higher xAG (expected assisted goals) per 90, with 0.30 compared to Diaby's 0.22 per 90, as well as a higher amount of shot-creating actions.

This highlights the creative importance of Rogers already for this Villa side, contributing similar or higher metrics than the Frenchman in these creation-based numbers. He also excels in carrying metrics, bettering the summer departee in both successful take-ons and carries into the final third per 90.

Rogers will still need to add more output with goals and assists, something Diaby did fairly well with 0.56 per 90, but if he continues his brilliant form, and keeps finding himself in dangerous positions, that G/A is bound to come sooner rather than later. Either way, this is a move the club have certainly hit the jackpot with.

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Embora criticado por parte da torcida por conta de seu perfil mais discreto e por sua política de austeridade financeira, Anderson Barros tem uma das gestões mais vitoriosas da história do Palmeiras, conquistado duas Libertadores, uma Copa do Brasil e um Paulistão como diretor executivo.

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Com contrato somente até o fim de 2021, Barros despertou o interesse do Vasco. Tal como as possíveis renovações de Felipe Melo e Jailson, a continuidade do diretor no Verdão depende da decisão de Leila Pereira. A nova presidente do Alviverde assume o cargo no dia 15 de dezembro.

O segundo título da Libertadores em menos de um ano pode ter dado a força necessária para que Barros permaneça no Palmeiras. Após a final contra o Flamengo, o técnico Abel Ferreira rasgou elogios ao diretor, afirmando que se trata do melhor profissional com quem trabalhou na área.

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– Em primeiro lugar, gostaria de agradecer à comissão técnica e mais duas pessoas que foram fundamentais: o Cícero e o Anderson Barros, que é o diretor esportivo mais incrível com quem trabalhei. A Leila está em dúvidas e eu não tenho, ele deve ser o diretor esportivo do Palmeiras. Ele teve um trabalho absolutamente extraordinário. Ajudou muito, soube sempre ser sério e dizer aos jogadores o que ia passar. É uma honra trabalhar com o grande homem que ele é – disse Abel.

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Anderson Barros chegou ao Palmeiras no fim de 2019, vindo do Botafogo, para substituir Alexandre Mattos no cargo de diretor executivo.

The agent of an "exceptional" Rangers player has held talks with a new club over a move away for his client this week, according to a fresh transfer claim.

Summer of exits at Rangers

The Gers had one of their busiest summers in recent memory when it came to new signings, with nine fresh faces brought in to add to the depth within Philippe Clement's squad. Such was the focus in incomings, however, that it's easy to forget that a number of established stars also brought an end to their time at Ibrox, heightening the need for additions.

The likes of Borna Barisic, John Lundstram and Kemar Roofe all left when their respective contracts expired, meaning Clement lost a huge amount of experience and quality in the same period.

There has also been plenty of speculation regarding the future of James Tavernier at Rangers, with the right-back linked with a move away from the club all summer long. In fact, the Scottish Premiership side are even believed to be open to the idea of selling him, perhaps feeling that now is the right time to receive a hefty amount of money for his signature.

Now, another significant claim has emerged – one that suggests the Englishman could soon be an ex-Gers player, following a magnificent spell at Ibrox.

"Exceptional" Rangers ace in talks over exit

According to Takvim [via Sport Witness], Besiktas are now looking to complete the signing of Rangers captain James Tavernier this week, snapping him up before the summer transfer window closes in Turkey on Friday.

They are believed to have held talks with the 32-year-old's agent over a move to the club, with former Gers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst now the manager of the Turkish side and wanting to get a deal over the line, telling those high up at the club to sort it over the next 96 hours.

Seeing Tavernier leave Rangers in the next few days before the Turkish window slams shut would be a sad sight for many supporters, considering what an influential performer he has been over the past nine years.

The right-back has a quite stunning record for the Scottish outfit, registering 256 goal contributions (125 goals and 131 assists) in 467, and his level of creativity and leadership will be a massive loss, weakening Clement team's significantly at a time when they are looking to get the better of rivals Celtic.

James Tavernier's Rangers career

Total

Appearances

467

Goals

125

Assists

131

On the flip side, however, Tavernier is now 32, so cashing in on him now could look beneficial further down the line, as Rangers use the funds to sign younger options in upcoming windows.

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Looking at the here and now, selling the Gers skipper feels like a monumental hit to their chances of glory – Clement has described him as "exceptional" – but the bigger picture means there is an element of sense to it, especially if he feels he wants a fresh challenge at this point in his career.

خاض فريق برشلونة، مساء يوم الأحد، مباراة في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم، موسم 2024/25، وذلك ضد خصمه إشبيلية.

واستضاف ملعب “رامون سانشيز بيزخوان” مباراة الفريقين في خضم لقاءات الجولة الثالثة والعشرين من الليجا، حيث حقق برشلونة فوزًا بأربعة أهداف مقابل هدف. أهداف مباراة برشلونة وإشبيلية في الدوري الإسباني

وكاد لامين يامال أن يسجل الهدف الأول لصالح برشلونة، في الدقيقة السادسة، بعد تمريرة من بيدري وصلت إلى الإسباني الذي سددها من الناحية اليمنى ولكن تصدى لها حارس إشبيلية.

وبعد ذلك بدقيقة، تمكن روبرت ليفاندوفسكي من تسجيل هدف التقدم للضيوف، بعد عرضية من رافينها وصلت إلى إينيجو مارتينيز، الذي وجه الكرة برأسه، لتجد البولندي الذي يسددها في الشباك.

ولكن برشلونة لم يحتفل طويلًا بتقدمه حيث نجح إشبيلية في تسجيل هدف التعادل في الدقيقة الثامنة عن طريق روبن فارجاس، بعد تمريرة من زميله ساؤول.

وشهدت الدقيقة 17 تدخلًا قويًا من لاعب إشبيلية ضد أراوخو حيث تعامل معه الطاقم الطبي لـ برشلونة قبل أن يستكمل الأوروجواياني اللعب، ولكن لم يتمكن من المواصلة ليتم استبداله في الدقيقة 22 ويحل مكانه باو كوبارسي.

وسنحت فرصة لصالح برشلونة في الدقيقة 42، بعد تمريرة رائعة بالكعب من لامين يامال، لتصل إلى كوندي المتواجد على حدود منطقة الجزاء، ولكنه سدد كرة قوية أعلى المرمى.

وكاد إشبيلية أن يسجل هدف التقدم قبل نهاية الشوط الأول، بعد تسديدة مقصية من لوكيباكيو، ولكن الحارس تشيزني تألق وتصدى لها على الفور بمهارة، ليحافظ على التعادل بين الشوطين.

ومع بداية الشوط الثاني، دفع المدرب هانز فليك باللاعب فيرمين لوبيز مكان زميله جافي.

ولم يحتج فيرمين لوبيز أكثر من دقيقتين ليتمكن من تسجيل هدف برشلونة الثاني برأسه، بعد تمريرة رائعة من المتألق بيدري.

وأحرز إشبيلية هدف التعادل، بعد لحظات من تسجيل هدف تقدم برشلونة، ولكن التسلل منع احتسابه.

وعزز برشلونة تفوقه بعدما سجل الهدف الثالث في الدقيقة 55، عن طريق رافينها، بعد تسديدة قوية من جانب البرازيلي من على حدود منطقة الجزاء، بعد مراوغة للدفاع، لتهتز شباك أصحاب الأرض.

واضطر برشلونة إلى اللعب منقوصًا بـ10 لاعبين، منذ الدقيقة 62 بعد طرد لاعب الفريق فيرمين لوبيز.

جاء الطرد بعد تدخل قوي من جانب فيرمين لوبيز ضد لاعب إشبيلية، ليحصل على بطاقة صفراء، قبل تدخل تقنية الفيديو، ليقرر الحكم بعد ذلك إلغاء الصفراء واستبدالها بالحمراء.

وحصل مدرب برشلونة، هانز فليك، على بطاقة صفراء نتيجة اعتراضه على كثرة تدخلات إشبيلية ضد لاعبيه، وتحديدًا بعد سقوط روبرت ليفاندوفسكي.

وحسم برشلونة النتيجة بعدما سجل إريك جارسيا الهدف الرابع، في الدقيقة 89، بعد تمريرة من رافينها، وصلت إلى الإسباني ليسددها برأسه في الشباك.

بتلك النتيجة، ارتفع رصيد برشلونة إلى 48 نقطة في المركز الثالث، بفارق نقطة عن أتلتيكو مدريد، ونقطتين عن ريال مدريد، ليقبل هدية القطبين بعد تعادلهما في ديربي يوم السبت.

في حين تجمد رصيد إشبيلية عند 28 نقطة في المركز الثالث عشر في جدول البطولة.

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O Corinthians foi condenado pela Fifa a pagar 1,35 milhão de euros (cerca de R$ 8,5 milhões) ao Estoril, de Portugal, após o clube europeu ter movido um processo contra o Alvinegro pelo não pagamento do valor referente à contratação do jogador Matheus Jesus, ocorrida em 2019. A informação, divulgada inicialmente pelo GE, foi confirmada pela reportagem do LANCE!.

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O volante, que atualmente está emprestado ao Náutico, tem contrato com o Timão até dezembro de 2023. Este compromisso foi firmado no final de 2019, depois de o atleta ser emprestado pelo Estoril. O acordo inicial com o clube português, que iria até dezembro daquele ano, previa a contratação do atleta em definitivo ao fim do compromisso, o que acabou ocorrendo, mas o Timão ficou devendo à equipe europeia esta quantia de 1,35 milhão de euros.

A sentença foi aplicada contra o Corinthians no dia 4 de maio deste ano pelo juiz sul-africanoJohan van Gaalen, do Comitê de Status de Jogadores da Fifa. No documento divulgado pela entidade em seu site oficial, no qual confirma a decisão que obriga o Alvinegro a pagar a dívida, o magistrado afirmou que o clube brasileiro não contestou o débito com a equipe portuguesa. E ordenou, naquela ocasião, um prazo de 45 dias para que o valor pendente fosse quitado.

Entretanto, o Corinthians recorreu à Corte Arbitral do Esporte (CAS, na sigla em inglês) contra a decisão, que está suspensa enquanto o recurso apresentado pelo clube não for julgado pelo máximo tribunal esportivo. Esta apelação ainda não consta na agenda de julgamentos listada pela CAS em seu site oficial.

A sentença aplicada pela Fifa ainda obrigou o Corinthians a pagar R$ 250 mil ao Estoril em uma quantia referente a 50% do que o Red Bull Bragantino pagou ao Corinthians pela contratação de Matheus Jesus por empréstimo, em 2020. O pagamento deste percentual ao clube português, em caso de transferência do volante a outro time, estava previsto em uma das cláusulas do contrato de compra do atleta, firmado quando o Alvinegro o adquiriu em definitivo.

A decisão do tribunal da Fifa também determinou que o não pagamento da dívida ao Estoril por Matheus Jesus irá provocar também a aplicação de uma punição dura ao Corinthians de ficar proibido de contratar jogadores e registrar reforços por três janelas de transferências seguidas.

E se o recurso apresentado pelo clube for recusado pela CAS, o Alvinegro ainda corre o risco de ser condenado a pagar ainda 12% do valor da dívida de 1,35 milhão de euros, um percentual que também foi estipulado no contrato do jogador em caso de não pagamento da quantia acordada na transferência.

Procurado pelo LANCE! para comentar o caso envolvendo Matheus Jesus, o departamento de comunicação do Corinthians que é responsávelpor divulgar posicionamentos oficiais do clube em relação a assuntos jurídicos ainda não havia respondido até a publicação desta reportagem na manhã deste sábado.

NOVE JOGOS DISPUTADOS E APENAS DOIS COMO TITULAR

Depois de ter sido contratado inicialmente por empréstimo em 2019, Matheus Jesus disputou apenas nove partidas pelo Corinthians naquele ano. E ele não defendeu mais a equipe depois de ter sido contratado em definitivo pelo clube, que optou por emprestá-lo ao Bragantino e depois ao Juventude e ao Náutico.

No curto período em que defendeu o Timão, o volante foi titular em apenas dois dos nove jogos que fez pela equipe em 2019 e não marcou nenhum gol. O atleta de 24 anos também defendeu Ponte Preta, Santos, Gamba Osaka, do Japão, Portimonense, de Portugal, e Oeste, que foi o último clube no qual atuou antes de ser contratado por empréstimo pelo Timão há mais de dois anos.

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Signings are boost to Hundred’s pulling power amid overseas withdrawals

George Dobell23-Jun-2021

Devon Conway and Quinton de Kock have signed for Southern Brave as overseas replacements for Marcus Stoinis and David Warner for the inaugural season of the Hundred.The news sustains an incredible few months for Conway. The New Zealand batter only made his international debut in November but already has a double-century on Test debut at Lord’s to look back on. With an ODI average of 75 and a T20I average of 59, he also has the game for limited-overs cricket and looks set to become a regular feature on the franchise circuit. He has also signed to play two LV=Insurance County Championship matches and some T20 Blast games for Somerset, starting immediately after the World Test Championship final.But it is the addition of de Kock that is more significant. The South Africa keeper-batter is indisputably one of the world’s most exciting players at present and, at a time when the Hundred has been beset by withdrawals, his signing is a real boost to the pulling power of the competition. He will link up with Southern Brave men’s head coach Mahela Jayawardene again after working with him previously at Mumbai Indians in the IPL.”I can’t wait to get going with Southern Brave,” de Kock said. “I’m also really excited to be working with Mahela again. Hopefully we can have plenty of fans in to support us and we can give them something to cheer about.”Related

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As revealed by ESPNcricinfo, Stoinis and Warner pulled out due to conflicting schedules and travel challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.”While we are disappointed that David Warner and Marcus Stoinis will not be available for our men’s team, we are delighted to welcome both Devon and Quinton to the side,” Giles White, the general manager of Southern Brave, said. “They are both quality cricketers who will add power and excitement up the top of the order for us.””I’m gutted to have to pull out of The Hundred at this stage,” Warner said. “I was really excited to be a part of it. However, with current restrictions and playing schedules I need to stay in Australia and focus on my family.”The Hundred runs for a month and starts on July 21. While Conway is expected to be available throughout, de Kock is likely to miss at least the opening fixture due to South Africa’s T20I series in Ireland. Andre Russell, the men’s team’s third overseas player, is set to miss a handful of games while on international duty and the Brave are looking for a short-term replacement.

Team management to take final call based on severity of injury

Nagraj Gollapudi30-Jun-2021

About a month before they begin the England Test series, India have been dealt with a jolt with opening batter Shubman Gill in doubt for the first Test, which starts at Trent Bridge from August 4. ESPNcricinfo has learned Gill has injured his lower leg.Related

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Further details of Gill’s injury, including which leg, remain unknown as the Indian squad is currently on a three-week break before they reassemble in Durham from July 15. It could not also be confirmed where and when Gill suffered the injury.Gill continues to be in England at the moment before the Indian team management takes a final call based on the seriousness of the injury.In case Gill fails to recover, India have suitable cover in the Karnataka pair of Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul along with uncapped Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran, who is one of the reserves.Gill made his debut during the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia in 2020-21, and has played eight Tests so far, scoring 414 runs at an average of 31.84. He played in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, scoring 28 and 8.Agarwal has been the first-choice reserve opener since India opted to go with Rohit Sharma and Gill at the top, and he was part of the playing XI in three of the four Tests against Australia, although he played the final match in Brisbane batting in the middle order. Rahul has not been part of the Test playing XI for almost two years, with his last appearance coming against West Indies in 2019. Easwaran has been part of the team’s reserves but is as yet uncapped.