WA cruise to victory after NSW fold for 97

Western Australia cruised to a seven-wicket win at the No 1 Sports Ground after New South Wales were bundled out for 97 in their second innings

ESPNcricinfo staff28-Feb-2015
ScorecardFile photo: Adam Voges’ unbeaten 54 took Western Australia home in 52 overs•Getty Images

Western Australia cruised to a seven-wicket win at the No 1 Sports Ground after New South Wales were bundled out for 97 in their second innings. New South Wales, who began the day precariously placed at 5 for 65, failed to capitalise on their first-innings advantage, as they added only 32 more runs on the final day, with none of their lower-order batsmen putting up a resistance. Ashton Agar was the pick of the bowlers, collecting 4 for 22, while David Moody chipped in with 3 for 22.It meant Western Australia needed just 143 for victory, and despite losing two early wickets, a 98-run partnership between Michael Klinger (46) and Adam Voges (54*) guided the team home in 52 overs.

Mumbai look to make most of second wind

Three weeks ago, Mumbai faced Karnataka as underdogs and on the brink of relegation. However, following a stunning turnaround, the 40-time Ranji Trophy winners will now be fancying their chances against the defending champions in the semi-finals

The Preview by Amol Karhadkar24-Feb-2015

Karnataka will be hoping that KL Rahul fires again, having made 337 against Uttar Pradesh, the highest score by a Karnataka batsman in the Ranji Trophy•PTI

Match factsFebruary 25 – March 1, 2015
Start time: 09.30 ISTBig pictureNot often do two teams square off against each other twice in three weeks in India’s premier domestic championship. But more than the change of venue – from the Wankhede Stadium on the Queen’s Necklace of Mumbai to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the Garden City of Bangalore – there will be a sea of change in the morale of the two teams going into match.Three weeks ago, Mumbai entered into the game against the defending champions as rank outsiders. But the semi-finals would be more of a clash of equals between two of the most highly celebrated domestic teams.When you look at the team sheets, Karnataka are still firm favourites, but considering the manner in which Mumbai have turned around what had been a miserable season till four weeks ago, into possibly a very memorable one, the 40-time champions can’t be taken lightly. Moreover, their remarkable 204-run victory after being bowled out for 156 on the first day against a star-studded Delhi line-up in the quarter-final has shown that Mumbai can thrive when tagged as underdogs.The conditions will make the game an interesting affair, with the Chinnaswamy wicket appearing greener than usual. As a result, Mumbai are unlikely to miss off-spin of Akshay Girap, who had to be pulled out after suffering an accident while riding a bike. Karnataka, on the other hand, have no fitness issues and are confident of getting closer to retaining the trophy.In the spotlightFollowing a marathon 337 against Uttar Pradesh, which was the highest score by a Karnataka batsman in the Ranji Trophy, KL Rahul was rested when the team conceded the first-innings lead in Mumbai earlier this month. Come Wednesday, and the India Test opener will be gunning to emulate his 2014 feat – he won the Man-of-the-Match award – against the same opponents at the same venue.Aditya Tare has had a dream run as captain so far. In the three matches he has led, Mumbai have won two and then earned the first-innings lead in the third. He has not only been reliable with the gloves but has also stepped up his performances with the bat, having scored 285 runs in his last six innings compared to 199 in nine before taking over the reins. If Tare continues in the same vein, Mumbai will fancy their chances of pulling off another upset.SquadsKarnataka: R Vinay Kumar R (capt), CM Gautam C M (vice-capt, wk), Robin Uthappa, R Samarth, Manish Pandey, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shreyas Gopal, Udit Patel, A Mithun, S Aravind, HS Sharath, J Suchith, Shishir Bhavane and Kunal Kapoor.Mumbai: Aditya Tare (Captain), Abhishek Nayar, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad, Sufian Shaikh, Shardul Thakur, Nikhil Patil, Akhil Herwadkar, Shrideep Mangela, Wilkin Mota, Tushar Deshpande, Harmeet Singh, Balwinder Singh Sandhu and Mairaj Khan.Stats and trivia Karnataka’s 160-run victory against Mumbai last season was their first against the domestic powerhouse. In their 23 matches against Mumbai (including seven as Mysore), Karnataka have lost 10 and drawn 12. During the quarter-final against Delhi, Shardul Thakur became the first Mumbai bowler since 1996-97 to earn five five-wicket hauls in a season. His match-haul of eight wickets also placed him joint second in the list of highest wicket-takers of the season, just four behind the leader D Siva Kumar of Andhra.Teamspeak”Our motto is to win the game. Karnataka have been doing well over the last two seasons and they are a very balanced side. They are playing at their home. So, the pressure is on them than us. We are still a very young side, so the entire pressure is on Karnataka to do well.”
Aditya Tare, Mumbai captain”It has not surprised us the way Mumbai turned it around after a tough beginning. Mumbai is a top class side. It’s not for nothing they are 40-time champions. The name itself is enough for them to perform, as big teams play well in big matches.”
R Vinay Kumar, Karnataka captain

جمال علام يجتمع بمنتخب الشباب قبل مشاركته في بطولة شمال أفريقيا

عقد جمال علام، رئيس اتحاد الكرة، اجتماعا مع الجهاز الفني ولاعبي منتخب مصر للشباب، قبل السفر إلى تونس للمشاركة في بطولة شمال أفريقيا.

من المقرر أن تقام بطولة شمال أفريقيا الودية في تونس خلال الفترة من 11 حتى 22 نوفمبر الجاري، ويشارك بها مصر وتونس والمغرب والجزائر وليبيا.

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واجتمع جمال علام رفقة محمد أبو الوفا، عضو مجلس إدارة اتحاد الكرة، مع الجهاز الفني لمنتخب الشباب واللاعبين، وأكد رئيس اتحاد الكرة لهم علي دعم مجلس ادارة الاتحاد بالكامل لهذا الجيل الواعد الذي يعتبر مستقبل الكرة المصرية.

وأضاف رئيس اتحاد الكرة أن منتخب مصر يشارك في هذه البطولة من أجل الفوز بها، رغم أنها بطولة ودية لاعداد المنتخب، لافتا إلى أنه لا بد أن يكون جميع أعضاء الفريق علي قلب رجل واحد ويتعاهدون علي بذل كل ما لديهم من جهد للعودة من تونس بالكأس والوصول لأبعد نقطة تنتظر هذا الجيل.

وتابع علام أن كل ما يحتاجه هذا الجيل سيتم توفيره لتحقيق الأهداف المطلوبة، معربا عن ثقته الكاملة في الجهاز الفني واللاعبين لتحقيق انجاز جديد للكرة المصرية لاسيما وأن المجلس يعول كثيرا علي هذا الجيل الواعد ليكون نواة للمنتخب الأول.

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كما حرص وائل رياض، المدير الفني لمنتخب الشباب، على تقديم الشكر لجمال علام وأبو الوفا علي الاهتمام الكبير من جانب المجلس ككل، مؤكدا أن الجميع لن يبخل بقطرة عرق واحدة من أجل العودة بكأس البطولة واسعاد الجماهير المصرية .

ويضم الجهاز الفني لمنتخب الشباب كل من وائل رياض مديرا فنيا، علاء عبده مدربا عاما، رامي عادل مدربا مساعدا، أيمن طاهر مدربا لحراس المرمي، الدكتور قاسم قدري مخطط أحمال، عادل محفوظ مديرا اداريا، كريم فهمي محلل أداء، الدكتور ماجد هاني طبيبا، الدكتور محمد محروس للعلاج الطبيعي، خالد خفاجة مدلك، عبد العزيز محمد مسئول المهمات.

 

 

Sampaoli fica satisfeito com treinos do Santos durante a semana; Uribe é destaque

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O técnico Jorge Sampaoli está satisfeito com o desempenho do elenco do Santos durante os treinamentos da semana. O argentino está confiante em uma vitória do Peixe contra o Grêmio, neste sábado, às 21h, na Vila Belmiro, pela 20ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

O comandante tem destacado o desempenho do atacante Uribe nos últimos treinos. O colombiano tem marcado gols e evoluído fisicamente. Vale ressaltar que o jogador ainda não fez tentos pelo Santos.

Mesmo com bom desempenho de Uribe, a presença do mesmo ainda não é garantida para o jogo do fim de semana. Sampaoli precisa cortar um estrangeiro pelo limite pedido. Além do colombiano, Cueva e Derlis González brigam para ser relacionados. Tudo vai depender da última atividade, que será realizada na tarde desta sexta-feira, no CT Rei Pelé.

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Sampaoli tem o desfalque certo do zagueiro Gustavo Henrique, que cumpre suspensão automática. O volante Diego Pituca, ainda tratando de uma torção no tornozelo esquerdo, é dúvida. O meia Evandro, recuperado de uma contratura muscular, retorna.

O Santos é o terceiro colocado do Brasileiro, com 37 pontos, dois a menos que o vice Palmeiras e cinco do líder Flamengo.

Everaldo é operado em São Paulo para correção de pubalgia

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O atacante Everaldo foi operado na manhã desta quarta-feira para a correção de uma pubalgia. Joaquim Grava, consultor médico do Corinthians, e Ivan Grava, médico do Timão, foram os responsáveis pela cirurgia no Hospital São Luiz, no Morumbi. A operação foi um sucesso e o prazo de recuperação do jogador é de seis semanas.

O atleta iniciará as sessões de fisioterapia na próxima semana no CEPROO, localizado no CT Joaquim Grava. O jogador ficará sob os cuidados do departamento médico do Corinthians e tentará voltar aos gramados ainda nesta temporada, nas rodadas finais do Campeonato Brasileiro.

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A última vez que Everaldo entrou em campo pelo Corinthians foi no dia 25 de agosto, contra o Avaí, em jogo da 16ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. De lá para cá, o atacante foi diagnosticado com pubalgia e tentou um tratamento sem a necessidade de operação, mas não surtiu efeito.

Contratado pelo clube do Parque São Jorge no meio desta temporada, Everaldo era uma das principais apostas do técnico Fábio Carille para o segundo semestre da temporada. O atacante, no entanto, não pôde disputar a Copa Sul-Americana, já que havia sido inscrito pelo Fluminense, e fez apenas 9 jogos no Alvinegro, com um gol marcado.

البطاقة الثانية.. حسابات التأهل إلى دور الـ 16 بدوري أبطال أوروبا في المجموعة السادسة

تتجه الأنظار مساء غد الأربعاء إلى مباريات الجولة السادسة والأخيرة من دور مجموعات دوري أبطال أوروبا، وتحديدًا المجموعة السادسة، المُلقبة بـ”مجموعة الموت”.

وتضم تلك المجموعة كل من بوروسيا دورتموند الألماني، باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي، ميلان الإيطالي ونيوكاسل يونايتد الإنجليزي.

وحصل بوروسيا دورتموند على بطاقة التأهل إلى منافسات دور الـ16، الجولة الماضية، عقب تغلبه على ميلان.

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وبات باب المنافسة على خطف بطاقة التأهل الثانية من تلك المجموعة، مفتوحًا أمام المتنافسين الثلاثة الآخرين، حيث يمتلك كل فريق فرصة التأهل مساء الغد.

ويلتقي باريس سان جيرمان مع بوروسيا دورتموند على ملعب “سيجنال إيدونا بارك”، في حين يواجه نيوكاسل يونايتد خصمه ميلان على ملعب “سانت جيمس بارك”. ترتيب المجموعة السادسة في دوري أبطال أوروبا

المركز الأول: بوروسيا دورتموند 10 نقاط.

المركز الثاني: باريس سان جيرمان 7 نقاط.

المركز الثالث: نيوكاسل يونايتد 5 نقاط.

المركز الرابع: ميلان 5 نقاط. حسابات التأهل في المجموعة السادسة في دوري أبطال أوروبا

بوروسيا دورتموند: حصل الفريق الألماني على بطاقة التأهل، وسيضمن الصدارة إذا تجنب الهزيمة أمام باريس سان جيرمان في مباراتهما غدًا.

باريس سان جيرمان: سيتأهل الفريق الفرنسي حال فوزه ضد بوروسيا دورتموند، مع حصوله على الصدارة.

وسيتأهل باريس سان جيرمان، بصفته وصيفًا للمجموعة، إذا تعادل مع بوروسيا دورتموند، ولم يفز نيوكاسل يونايتد في مباراته ضد ميلان.

وفي حال خسارة باريس أمام بوروسيا دورتموند، تستطيع كتيبة لويس إنريكي التأهل بشرط تعادل نيوكاسل مع ميلان في مباراتهما التي ستُقام في التوقيت نفسه.

بخلاف ذلك، سيحتل باريس سان جيرمان المركز الثالث وينتقل إلى ملحق الدوري الأوروبي.

نيوكاسل يونايتد: سيتأهل الفريق الإنجليزي بصفته وصيفًا للمجموعة إذا فاز على ميلان، ولم يفز باريس سان جيرمان ضد بوروسيا دورتموند.

وسيحتل نيوكاسل المركز الثالث وينتقل إلى ملحق الدوري الأوروبي إذا حقق الفوز في مباراته، هو وباريس سان جيرمان، أو إذا اكتفى بالتعادل.

ميلان: سيتأهل الفريق الإيطالي بصفته وصيفًا للمجموعة إذا فاز على نيوكاسل يونايتد، وخسر باريس سان جيرمان أمام بوروسيا دورتموند.

وسيحتل ميلان المركز الثالث وينتقل إلى ملحق الدوري الأوروبي إذا فاز ضد نيوكاسل يونايتد، وتعادل باريس سان جيرمان مع بوروسيا دورتموند.

Kamal quits as ICC president

Mustafa Kamal has resigned as the ICC president two days after his complaint that he had been denied his constitutional right to give out the World Cup trophy

Mohammad Isam01-Apr-20152:01

Mustafa Kamal resigns after falling out with ICC

Mustafa Kamal, the ICC president, has resigned from his position, saying his decision was “in protest [against] those who worked unconstitutionally, and for the greater good of cricket.”His resignation follows a public falling out with the ICC stemming from the India-Bangladesh quarter-final at the World Cup, when he had strongly criticised the umpires – even questioning their motives – over a dubious no-ball call that went against Bangladesh.In a statement the ICC confirmed his resignation and said it would consider the vacancy caused by it at a meeting in Dubai later this month. It said Kamal’s letter said he was stepping down on personal grounds and “offered his apologies to all associated with the ICC”, while adding that he had no complaints to make against anyone.Kamal had hinted at his resignation in comments made to reporters in Melbourne after the World Cup final, where he was passed over for the duty of handing out the trophy to the winners. He protested that the decision went against his right as ICC president but to no avail.On Wednesday, he announced his resignation from the largely ceremonial position after landing in Dhaka and then said henceforth his statements would be as a former ICC president.He related the sequence of events that he said had forced his decision, including being “strongarmed” by the ICC, but clarified that he would not be taking legal action against the ICC or anyone attached to the body as he had little proof.The central issue was the comments he’d made after the India-Bangladesh match and on Wednesday Kamal expanded on his theory, saying that the absence of a spider-cam and the lack of use of technology in making some decisions irked him.His comments were markedly more placatory than his inflammatory outburst immediately after the match when he intimated that the umpires, Aleem Dar and Ian Gould, had a disposition towards India.”I noticed the absence of the spider-cam from that game, which I think was a first at the MCG,” Kamal said. “There were a number of controversial decisions in the game. The technology available wasn’t utilized properly, which resulted in the controversial umpiring decisions. I am not going to say that it was entirely the umpires’ fault. They can make mistakes in their judgment. My observation was the lack of technology that was used.”Mustafa Kamal has had a public falling out with the ICC since the India-Bangladesh World Cup quarter-final•AFP

Those initial comments were the subject of a meeting organised on March 28 by ICC chairman N Srinivasan and attended by half a dozen directors.Kamal’s version of events is not universally accepted by ICC: not by any means. He said he was asked to apologise for his statements, but he refused. He said he was then asked to withdraw them, to which he replied that he would not and said he was only willing to explain the reasons behind them. “(The ICC) asked me why I spoke in favour of Bangladesh. For me country comes first, before I am the ICC president. That’s why I spoke in favour of Bangladesh.”Following that, Kamal alleged, he was told he wouldn’t be able to hand over the World Cup trophy, though it was specified in Clause 3.3B of the ICC’s constitution. Kamal claimed the meeting itself was unconstitutional since, according to him, it was the president who has the power to summon such a gathering.”They still said that I won’t be able to give the trophy. I told them you have to give a notice for a meeting first, where it has to be mentioned that it is a meeting about a constitutional amendment. There wouldn’t be any changes without a majority. They would need 8 out of 10 Full Member votes, following which it will go to the Annual General Meeting. I am the chair of that meeting. You have to wait till the AGM. You cannot remove me, I told them. The person who will give the trophy, will he go as the ICC president? They didn’t say anything to this,” he said.ICC officials are content that they acted within proper jurisdiction and contend that Kamal is sounding off without legitimate cause.The powers of the president were greatly reduced following changes to the ICC constitution that came into effect in 2014 – the year Kamal, currently a minister in Bangladesh’s federal government, assumed office. Those changes effectively turned the president into a figurehead and a bulk of the power was transferred to the chairman.Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi, who is scheduled to take over as ICC president from July 1, 2015, had offered to step in following Kamal’s resignation. According to the ICC’s rules, however, the Bangladesh Cricket Board can nominate Kamal’s replacement to take charge of the role for the next three months.

لاعب الاتحاد السعودي السابق يُعلق على الهزيمة أمام الأهلي ويُصرح: بنزيما يختبئ خلف المدافعين

وجه نايف هزازي لاعب الاتحاد السعودي السابق، هجومًا عنيفًا للاعبي العميد، بعد الخسارة أمام الأهلي في كأس العالم للأندية 2023.

وتلقى اتحاد جدة هزيمة ثقيلة أمام الأهلي، بثلاثية مُقابل هدف، في دور ربع نهائي كأس العالم للأندية، والتي تقام خلال الفترة الحالية في المملكة العربية السعودية.

وقال هزازي في تصريحات إذاعية نقلتها صحيفة “سعودي سبورت”: “أسباب خسارة الاتحاد أمام الأهلي تعود إلى الأخطاء الإدارية والفنية التي وقع فيها الفريق منذ بداية الموسم الجاري، والفريق يُعاني بشكل كبير ولا يوجد تنظيم أو انضباط”.

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وأضاف: “حسن كادش لا يُلام على اللعب في مركز المدافع، وفيصل الغامدي لاعب واعد ومميز في مركز وسط الملعب الهجومي، خط الهجوم، عليه علامة استفهام، ولا يوجد استقرار على المستوى الهجومي منذ فترة طويلة وهذا أمر غريب بالنسبة لي”.

واختتم: “هناك 100 علامة استفهام على مستوى عبد الرزاق حمد الله، وبنزيما يختبئ خلف المدافعين ولا يقاتل في المباراة وشاهدناه يلعب برعونة كبيرة”.

يذكر، أن الأهلي تأهل إلى نصف نهائي كأس العالم للأندية، وسيلتقي مع فلومينينسي البرازيلي، اليوم الإثنين، في تمام الثامنة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، على ملعب “الجوهرة المشعة”.

Os motivos que contribuíram para a demissão de Barroca no Botafogo

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Eduardo Barroca não é mais o treinador do Botafogo. O técnico não resistiu à sequência negativa de cinco jogos sem vencer no Campeonato Brasileiro, sendo quatro derrotas consecutivas. O desempenho dentro de campo não foi a única razão para a queda do técnico de 37 anos. Fatores como atrasos salariais, elenco reduzido, desfalques, saídas de atletas e insistência com alguns jogadores também foram determinantes para a irregularidade do Alvinegro, após a pausa para a Copa América, e o fim da paciência da torcida.

O treinador teve um bom começo no Glorioso, em abril, quando foi contratado para o lugar de Zé Ricardo. Com uma sequencia de resultados positivos, deixou boa impressão e o time bem colocado na tabela. Nos últimos meses, no entanto, o desempenho caiu e a permanência de Barroca no cargo passou a dividir opiniões de torcedores e dirigentes.O carinho dos atletas pelo técnico e a boa relação dento do clube retardaram a decisão da troca de comando. Após a quarta derrota consecutiva, a diretoria chegou, enfim, a um consenso sobre a saída do técnico.

– Tivemos reunião com os atletas, que têm carinho e admiração grande pelo treinador. Não foi uma decisão fácil, foi muito complicada, porque o trabalho vinha sendo desenvolvido em bases sólidas. Foi necessária essa alteração, precisamos de reação imediata nesse momento. Agente vinha de uma sequência muito negativa, quatro derrotas nesse segundo turno. Houve um consenso na diretoria de que nesse momento precisávamos de uma mudança- anunciou o vice presidente de futebol do Botafogo, Gustavo Noronha.

Barroca encerou sua passagem pelo Botafogo com um total de 27 jogos, sendo 10 vitórias, três empates e 14 derrotas. Ao longo desse tempo precisou lidar com alguns desafios e mostrar capacidade de adaptação.

A crise financeira vivida pelo clube fez com que o Botafogo precisasse recorrer a venda de atletas para quitar dívidas e fazer caixa. Além do lateral-esquerdo Jonathan, o clube também vendeu em circunstâncias semelhantes Matheus Fernandes, Igor Rabello, Leandro Carvalho e Gláuber. Por outro lado, não teve a chegada de reforços para compensar as perdas.

Os atrasos salariais também foram uma constante na passagem de Barroca pelo clube. Ao longo da temporada, o técnico teve de lidar algumas vezes com a manifestações públicas de insatisfação do elenco, alem de manter o grupo motivado nestas circunstancias. Na ultima semana no cargo, viu os muros de General Severiano serem pichados com frases de protesto e um treino ser invadido por um grupo de cerca de 15 torcedores que cobravam empenho.

Outra dor de cabeça do técnico foi o elenco enxuto do Botafogo. Com poucas peças à disposição, Barroca muitas vezes se viu obrigado a usar a criatividade para se virar com o que tinha ou recorrer a base, quando tinha desfalques.

A insistência em manter alguns jogadores como titulares acabou irritando a torcida, quando os resultados passaram a não vir. Cícero, homem de confiança do agora ex-treinador, é um dos símbolos do declínio da era Barroca no clube. Outras criticas giravam em torno do atacante Luiz Fernando, que não vive boa fase.

O Glorioso segue estacionado como 12º colocado do Brasileiro, com 27 pontos. Bruno Lazaroni, auxiliar permanente do clube, assume a equipe interinamente e já comanda o Glorioso na próxima quarta-feira, às 19h15, contra o Goiás, no Nilton Santos, na esperança de fazer a equipe reagir e voltar a pontuar.

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Situação financeira complica

A situação financeira delicada do Botafogo deve pesar na escolha do novo treinador. A diretoria busca um profissional de perfil mais experiente e quer evitar cometer excessos que possam prejudicar o interesse de futuros investidores, ja visando a alteração do status do futebol para clube-empresa.

– Botafogo tem que viver com a sua realidade orçamentária. Claro que vai se fazer um esforço, o Botafogo precisa encontrar um caminho. Mas sem fazer loucuras. Se formos ver o perfil de endividamento do clube, as últimas gestões não vêm aumentando a dívida do clube. Vêm sim diminuindo e transformando o clube em uma situação gerenciável.Não poderíamos contratar agora, por exemplo, um treinador de R$ 1 milhão por mês. Investidores olhariam para cá e diriam que não faz sentido dentro do planejamento do clube que tome esse tipo de direcionamento nesse momento às vésperas da aprovação do projeto – explicou Gustavo Noronha, vice presidente de futebol.

Klinger marks return to Britain with a bang

Michael Klinger returned to English cricket with a bang, smashing a career-best T20 score of 126 not out to lead Gloucestershire to a 34-run NatWest Blast victory over Essex at Bristol.

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Michael Klinger returned to English cricket with a bang, smashing a career-best T20 score of 126 not out to lead Gloucestershire to a 34-run NatWest Blast victory over Essex at Bristol.The 34-year-old Australian profited from being dropped three times to hammer eight sixes and seven fours in a sensational 68-ball innings that enabled the hosts to run up 199 for 4 after losing the toss. Reece Topley escaped the carnage to claim 2 for 28.In reply, Essex were soon 10 for 2. Tom Westley hit 67 off 39 balls to give them an outside chance and Ryan ten Doeschate contributed 54, but in the end they were bowled out for 165 in 18.4 overs as Tom Smith returned 5 for 39, including a late hat-trick.The visitors only had themselves to blame for allowing Klinger, who only arrived back from Australia on Thursday morning after a rare break from cricket, to run riot after Hamish Marshall’s 16-ball innings of 29 had helped Gloucestershire to 58 for 1 by the end of the six overs of Powerplay.The home skipper was dropped on 44 by Ryan ten Doeschate at mid-off and on 46 by Graham Napier at long-on from successive Topley deliveries in the 12th over. And he was spilled again by ten Doeschate at square-leg off the same bowler when on 52. Having reached his half-century off 40 balls, Klinger required only a further 21 to reach three figures and then put Napier to the sword in the final over with his final four sixes as 26 runs were added to an already impressive total.Napier ended up conceding 62 from his four overs as Klinger recorded the highest ever T20 score by a Gloucestershire player. His straight hitting was particularly impressive, but he also survived a straightforward run-out chance on what was definitely his day.”I haven’t slept that well since returning from Australia on Thursday and I needed treatment for cramp at the end after running so many twos, so I’m delighted, but pretty tired,” Gloucestershire centurion Michael Klinger said. “Sometimes you need a bit a luck and I had some today. I still have ambitions to play for Australia so I’ll be doing all I can to keep piling on the runs over here this summer.”It was a great pitch and I can’t praise our groundstaff too highly. For the team it was a great win over a side who on paper are one of the strongest in the competition. I have returned to find a lot of belief in our dressing room.”The outcome looked beyond doubt when David Payne removed Mark Pettini and Jesse Ryder in the second over of the Essex reply. Westley and Ravi Bopara then added 62 in 6.5 overs before the latter perished to a catch at long-off. Westley eased to an impressive 31-ball half-century, with eight fours, but 112 were still needed from the final ten overs.Any chance the visitors retained disappeared in the 14th over, bowled by left-arm spinner Smith. First Westley drove a catch to extra cover, having hit nine fours and a six, and he was quickly followed by Kishen Valani, superbly caught by Marshall running around at long-off and just avoiding the boundary rope. The frustrated ten Doeschate responded with the biggest six of the match off Payne, but it was too little too late as James Foster was caught reverse sweeping Jack Taylor with the required run-rate up around 14 an over.James Fuller had to be withdrawn from the Gloucestershire attack in an erratic 17th over, which featured two no-balled beamers and ended up costing the home side 24. But, despite ten Doeschate reaching a 31-ball half-century, with five fours and two sixes, before becoming the second of Smith’s hat-trick victims in the 18th over, it wasn’t enough for Essex. Smith also sent back Napier and David Masters, stumped to complete the hat-trick, as the Essex tail folded quickly.Essex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate said: “We are all very disappointed and to be frank it is our fielding display that cost us today. t is something that has been creeping up on us for a while. You can’t give chances to a class batsman like Klinger because he will always make you pay.”

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