Van Niekerk, Tryon thump Bangladesh with all-round skills

Van Niekerk’s 52-ball 44 and Tryon’s 42-ball 65 took South Africa to 270 for 9, and then the duo shared five wickets between them to skittle out the visitors for 164

ESPNcricinfo staff04-May-2018Dane van Niekerk plays the cut shot•Getty Images

Captain Dane van Niekerk and Chloe Tryon’s all-round shows handed South Africa a 106-run win against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom. Van Niekerk’s 52-ball 44 and Tryon’s 42-ball 65 took South Africa to 270 for 9, and then the duo shared five wickets between them to skittle out the visitors for 164.South Africa were off to a strong start after opting to bat. Openers Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt put together a 67-run stand which was broken by legspinner Fahima Khatun. A couple of quick wickets followed, but Van Niekerk, at No. 5, steadied things with a 63-run stand with Mignon du Preez. Tryon came in after that and stayed on till the 49th over to push the total past 250. Left-arm spinner Nahida Akhter was Bangladesh’s most successful bowler with 2 for 22 in eight overs.In reply, Bangladesh lost opener Murshida Khatun in the second over to pacer Marizanne Kapp. Sanjida Islam partnered Fargana Hoque in a 63-run second-wicket stand, the pair putting up the only two noteworthy performances with the bat for Bangladesh. It was the legspin of van Niekerk that caused the breakthrough, as Sanjida stepped out, missed the line, and was stumped. South Africa used as many as nine bowlers, with five out of them picking up at least one wicket.Bangladesh crumbled from 74 for 2 to 112 for 9, as van Niekerk ripped through the middle order with two wickets in four overs. The left-arm pace of Tryon helped wrap up the tail; she picked two in her five overs and conceded at 2.80.Hoque kept going with a 146-ball 69 before du Preez struck in the 50th over to dismiss the No. 11 Panna Ghosh to end the game.

Mais um! Corinthians anuncia que Jô também testou positivo para Covid-19

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Pouco depois de anunciar o teste positivo de Mateus Vital para Covid-19, o Corinthians também divulgou que Jô é mais um desfalque do time por conta da doença. Assim como seu companheiro de clube, o atacante está assintomático e cumprirá a quarentena em casa, longe das atividades por cerca de 15 dias.

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No comunicado anterior, enviado pela assessoria de imprensa do Timão, a informação era de que o restante do elenco havia testado negativo para a doença e não haveria mais desfalques desse tipo para o duelo deste sábado, às 19h, na Neo Química Arena. Porém, em seguida, veio a atualização com Jô.

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Os testes foram realizados na última quinta-feira e os resultados foram apresentados nesta sexta. Apenas Vital e Jô, por ora, tiveram diagnosticada a infecção pelo coronavírus e já estão em isolamento doméstico até que o próximo exame acuse que a doença não apresente resultado positivo.

Além de Vital e Jô, o Corinthians terá os desfalques de Fábio Santos, por conta de contrato com o Atlético-MG, Otero, que está na seleção da Venezuela, Cazares, que tem estiramento na coxa esquerda, Boselli, ainda em tratamento de lombalgia e Xavier, que levou o terceiro amarelo diante do Atlético-GO.

Jô havia se recuperado de contratura na panturrilha e aproveitou o mês de recuperação que ficou fora de combate para fazer fortalecimento muscular. Ele iria voltar para a lista de relacionados após seis jogos como desfalque. Agora o atacante terá de esperar mais um pouco para retornar aos jogos do time.

O Timão entra em campo neste sábado, às 19h, para enfrentar o Galo, pela 21ª rodada do Brasileirão-2020, na Neo Química Arena. Atualmente, o Alvinegro do Parque São Jorge ocupa a 11ª posição na tabela com 25 pontos.

What the FTP holds for Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe

Test cricket’s newest entrants will almost exclusively play only one-off Tests, while Zimbabwe will face India after 14 years

Sreshth Shah21-Jun-20181:33

The new ICC FTP: an explainer

England v Ireland in July 2019, Australia v Afghanistan in November 2021 and an India v Zimbabwe Test after 14 years – these are just some of the fascinating contests lined up in the next five-year cycle for Test cricket’s three bottom-ranked teams, two of whom are just one Test old. In all, Afghanistan and Ireland have been allotted 13 Tests each according to the new FTP while Zimbabwe have 21.Afghanistan and Ireland have been assigned only one-off Tests for the next five years, barring a two-match series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in 2021. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have a wide range of Test series scheduled: eight one-off Tests, five two-Test contests and one three-Test series.Afghanistan’s biggest Test encounter will be against Australia, who they face both at home (September 2022) and away (November 2021). Their next Test is at home against Ireland in February 2019, after which they travel to Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Afghanistan then host West Indies for a Test in December 2019 before playing Ireland again in March 2020. For the rest of the cycle, Afghanistan play more Tests against Zimbabwe and Ireland.Ireland have not been scheduled a Test against Australia, but play a lot more teams than Afghanistan – even though they’re all solitary games. They play Tests against England (July 2019), Sri Lanka (February 2020) and New Zealand (June 2022) apart from fixtures against West Indies, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.Graphic: Afghanistan and Ireland will play 13 Tests each over the next FTP cycle•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Zimbabwe’s Test fixtures include multiple encounters against Afghanistan and Ireland, but they will also travel for a three-Test tour of Bangladesh (January 2019), an away Test against India (March 2019) and home Tests against West Indies, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh. But Zimbabwe have no Tests scheduled against Australia and South Africa, and no bilateral series against New Zealand and England.The way the FTP has been scheduled, it’s also likely that the teams’ Tests against Ireland and Afghanistan could be used as preparatory matches ahead of tours of England and India.On the limited-overs front, Ireland will play 64 ODIs and 65 T20Is, Zimbabwe will play 59 ODIs and 50 T20Is, and Afghanistan will play 51 ODIs and 45 T20Is. These include Afghanistan’s three ODIs against India (March 2021), Ireland’s six-match tour of New Zealand (June 2020) and South Africa (June 2021), and Zimbabwe’s three-match ODI series against Australia, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan from June-November 2020. Each of these teams also have multiple white-ball contests against West Indies and Bangladesh.While results from these Tests will not affect the ICC Test Championship, all three teams will keep a keen eye on the 13-team ODI Championship that begins from 2022. Only the top seven teams (plus hosts India) qualify directly from that tournament into the 2023 World Cup. For the rest, it’s a much tougher route.

كاف يعلن عقوبات الزمالك بسبب أحداث نهائي كأس الكونفدرالية

كشف مصدر داخل الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، عن قرار نظيره الإفريقي “الكاف”، بتوقيع عقوبات على نادي الزمالك، بسبب أحداث المباراة النهائية لـ كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية في الموسم المنتهي.

وكان الزمالك توج ببطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية 2024، بعد الفوز على نهضة بركان المغربي في المباراة النهائية.

طالع | كاف يعلن العقوبات الموقعة على لاعبي أبو سليم ونهضة بركان بعد الاعتداء على الحكم محمد معروف

وشهدت المباراة بعد نهايتها وفي مراسم تسليم الجوائز حالة من عدم التنظيم وتدافع لبعض الجماهير داخل ملعب اللقاء.

وقال مصدر لـ “بطولات”: “الكاف قرر توقيع غرامة مالية على الزمالك بقيمة 200 ألف دولار، كما يُمنع حضور جماهيره في مبارياته الإفريقية لمدة 4 مباريات، اثنين منهم مع إيقاف التنفيذ على خلفية أحداث مباراة نهائي كأس الكونفدرالية”.

وأشار المصدر إلى أن من حق نادي الزمالك الاستئناف على العقوبة خلال 3 أيام.

ومن المقرر أن يشارك فريق الزمالك في بطولة الكونفدرالية للموسم الجديد 2025، بصفته بطل النسخة الأخيرة.

Newcastle: PIF in advanced talks over new contract for “solid” Magpies star

Newcastle United are close to agreeing fresh terms with another one of their senior squad members, according to an update from a reliable journalist.

Newcastle contract updates

Bruno Guimaraes and most recently Dan Burn have already both committed their long-term futures to the northeast outfit, and with those two deals having been completed, PIF chiefs have now begun working on another pair of first-team stars.

The Magpies have reportedly entered discussions with Joelinton and Sean Longstaff as they look to retain the services of their midfield duo, but they aren’t the only ones who are set to be rewarded for their outstanding efforts in recent seasons.

Back in 2018, Fabian Schar first joined the club from Deportivo De La Coruna, and during his five years with the black and white stripes, he’s made a total of 152 senior appearances to date (Transfermarkt – Schar statistics).

However, Switzerland’s international will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign (Newcastle contracts), so it’s vital that PIF and Eddie Howe make a decision on whether they want to keep their centre-back in the Premier League or cash in, and it would appear that they have done just that.

Fabian Schar contract news

Taking to X, Scott Wilson shared a contract update on Fabian Schar and confirmed that Newcastle are in negotiations with the 31-year-old over an improved deal.

He wrote: “Having confirmed new deals for both Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Burn in the last fortnight, #NUFC are close to another contract breakthrough with Swiss centre-half Fabian Schar…”.

Expanding in his column for The Northern Echo, the reporter claims that the two parties are “close” to reaching an agreement, with talks over fresh terms being at an “advanced stage”.

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar.

Schar has been an absolute revelation since first putting pen to paper and he’s been able to continue his impressive form into the new season, so a new long-term contract would be nothing less than he deserves.

Fabian Schar's Style Of Play

Likes to play long balls

Indirect set-piece threat

Plays the ball off the ground often (Data via WhoScored)

Standing at 6 foot 2, Howe’s colossus is currently averaging 3.4 clearances and 1.6 aerial wins per top-flight game (WhoScored – Schar statistics), highlighting how “solid” he is at the heart of the backline, as described by journalist Josh Bunting.

Sponsored by Puma, the defender is also capable of making a positive impact at the opposite end of the pitch having posted 17 contributions (11 goals and six assists) in 152 first-team outings, showing that he can use his height to pose a threat when it comes to set pieces as well as picking out the ocassional screamer.

Therefore, PIF keeping their £40k-per-week earner (Newcastle salaries) in the building is definitely a no-brainer of a decision to make, so this will be one to keep a close eye on in the weeks ahead with an agreement likely to be finalised at St. James' Park.

Leeds could repeat their Gray blinder by unleashing 20 y/o Thorp Arch whiz

Leeds United brought in a progressive and impressive head coach when they decided to appoint Daniel Farke as their main man ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

The German tactician, who won two Championship titles with Norwich City, is a manager who has spoken about his desire to develop and work with young talents.

He quickly proved this to be the case by integrating 17-year-old talent Archie Gray into the first-team set-up as a regular fixture in the side this season.

The ex-Canaries boss could now repeat the blinder he played with the England U19 international by unleashing his former academy teammate – Lewis Bate.

Archie Gray's Championship statistics this season

He has started 11 of the club's 13 league matches so far this term and has caught the eye with his defensive work at the back for the Whites, having played in both a midfield and a right-back position.

Leeds midfielder Archie Gray.

The teenage ace has showcased his tackling ability with 2.41 successful tackles per 90 for Leeds. This places him within the top 20% of Championship midfielders this term, which highlights how impressive he has been in that aspect of his performances.

Gray has also displayed his progressive qualities with 0.89 successful take-ons per 90. This ranks him within the top 25% of his positional peers this season.

These statistics show that the English gem has been able to make an impact in out of possession, in spite of his age and inexperience, and Bate could follow in his footsteps.

The statistics that show why Bate could make the breakthrough for Leeds

The former Chelsea academy prospect, who has scored two goals in his last two appearances for Leeds at U21 level, has been named on the bench in three Championship games this term.

This suggests that the 20-year-old dynamo is on the verge of breaking into the first-team fold as Farke has trusted him to be an option off the bench on several occasions during the 2023/24 campaign.

He spent last season on loan with Oxford United in League One and started 24 matches for the club as the talented ace showed off his skills on and off the ball.

Leeds midfielder Lewis Bate.

Bate created 1.1 chances per game for his teammates, which is 0.5 more per clash than Gray has managed this term, and made two tackles and interceptions combined per outing.

The Thorp Arch gem once showcased his defensive instincts during the 2021/22 EFL Trophy campaign for Leeds at U21 level. He made 4.5 tackles and interceptions, including three tackles, per game across two appearances, which included one goal, against Salford and Oldham.

Bate, who recruitment analyst and U18 specialist Connor Rowden claimed has an "unparalleled" ability to control games, will have seen how Gray has been able to establish himself in the first-team and now knows that there is a clear pathway for young players.

Farke has proven that he is willing to place faith in talented youngsters if they are able to take their opportunity when it comes their way and the German head coach must now offer the U21 star his chance to impress.

If the maestro can deliver the defensive contributions and control in possession that the aforementioned evidence suggests that he has the potential to do then he could be an excellent option for the tactician moving forward.

De virada, Guarani derrota o Botafogo-SP

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No Brinco de Ouro da Princesa, o Guarani mostrou poder de reação e venceu o Botafogo-SP por 2 a 1. Com o placar, o Bugre chegou aos 28 pontos, na 13ª posição. A Pantera é a 19ª colocada, com 18 pontos.

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Na próxima rodada, o Guarani encara o Paraná, fora de casa. O Botafogo-SP busca a reação diante do Avaí, em casa.

O jogo

Logo aos 3 minutos o Botafogo-SP abriu o marcador. Rafinha acertou uma bela cabeçada e chacoalhou a rede do Bugre.

Com a vantagem no placar, a Pantera diminuiu o ritmo no campo ofensivo e deu espaço ao Guarani, que cresceu no ataque e começou a pressionar.

De tanto insistir, o Bugre chegou a igualdade através de Pablo, que acertou um lindo chute no canto direito e fez a alegria do time Campineiro.

A virada do Guarani veio aos 18 minutos da etapa final. No chute de fora da área, Darley rebateu e Júnior Todinho aproveitou o rebote, 2 a 1.

Depois do gol o Bugre resolveu administrar o placar. Sem dar espaços ao Botafogo-SP, a equipe de Felipe Conceição não sofreu incômodos e conseguiu sair de campo com a vitória.

حارس بلدية المحلة: واجهنا الزمالك من أجل الـ 3 نقاط.. وسنقاتل للبقاء في الدوري

تحدث أحمد حسين حارس مرمى بلدية المحلة عن مباراة الزمالك التي أقيمت مساء الإثنين، ضمن مؤجلات الجولة السابعة عشر من عمر الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وكان حسين قد نجح في قيادة فريقه لانتهاء اللقاء الذي أقيم على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدورلي بالتعادل السلبي بدون أهداف، ليحصل على جائزة رجل المباراة.

التعادل السلبي يحسم مباراة الزمالك وبلدية المحلة في الدوري المصري

وقال حسين في تصريحات تلفزيونية بفضائية “أون تايم سبورتس”: “هذا جهد المنظومة بالكامل وكان أملنا حصد الـ 3 نقاط لأن وضعنا صعب في الجدول”.

وأضاف: “الزمالك كان يلعب بالشباب وكنا نريد الـ 3 نقاط، خاصة وأن أملنا يزداد صعوبة، لكننا سنقاتل حتى آخر مباراة في الدوري لنبقي على أمالنا”.

وتابع: “جائزة رجل المباراة نتيجة تعب المنظومة بالكامل، معنا محمود ماهر وماهر إبراهيم أي حارس منهما يشارك سيؤدي بشكل جيد، جميعنا يتعب ويجتهد”.

واستكمل: “وقع عطل في الحافلة قبل المباراة وجئنا قبل المباراة بساعة واحدة فقط وواجهنا الزمالك وهو ليس بكامل قوته لانه كان يلعب بالشباب”.

وأتم: “نريد أن نقاتل لنبقى في الدوري ولذلك كنا نلعب من أجل الفوز بالنقاط الثلاثة”.

ويحتل فريق بلدية المحلة المركز السادس عشر في سلم ترتيب بطولة الدوري المصري برصيد 24 نقطة جمعهم من 30 مواجهة، فاز في 6 وتعادل في 7 وخسر 18 مباراة.

Steyn likely to quit ODIs, T20Is after World Cup

However, Steyn said that he would love to continue playing Test cricket even after 2019 World Cup

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Plagued by injuries over the last couple of years, South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is aiming to retire from limited-overs formats after the 2019 World Cup in England.”I will be trying to get to that World Cup [in England]. But after the World Cup I don’t see myself playing white-ball cricket for South Africa. By the time the next World Cup comes, I will be 40,” Steyn said at a promotional event in Mumbai on Thursday.Two new balls is ridiculous – Steyn

Like several big names in the cricket fraternity – including Sachin Tendulkar, Waqar Younis and Virat Kohli – said recently, Dale Steyn has also spoken about how flat pitches and two new balls are going against bowlers in ODIs.
“The generally flat wickets in ODIs have taken bowlers completely out of the equation,” he said. “Two [new] balls – is ridiculous. You take the skill out of the game. I grew up watching Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis reversing the ball. But now try naming one player reverse-swinging the ball.
“Players are going to the extent of taking sand paper on the field. It might sound funny, but it’s a desperate plea for cricket to change. Players are getting into more trouble trying to make the ball do something.”

Steyn was hopeful that his experience would help him earn a place in the World Cup squad.”If you look at the [South Africa] batting line-up, our top six have played 1,000 games, but lower half – from eight to eleven who are currently playing – not even 150 games. You need to draw on experience.”I hope that will be my trump card when the selection comes to the World Cup. I may not necessarily play all the time. But I think my experience will help, with me just being there.”Steyn last played an ODI nearly two years ago – in October 2016 against Australia. Steyn has not been picked in ODIs since then and the team management, including coach Ottis Gibson, has previously made it clear that the quick should focus on red-ball fitness. Steyn was also not included in South Africa’s ODI squad to play Sri Lanka in five matches starting Sunday.However, Steyn said that he would love to continue playing Test cricket even after 2019 World Cup.”When it comes to Test cricket, I would like to play as long as possible. I have finally come out of a cloud of injuries. I broke my shoulder and in my first game on return (against India in Cape Town), I landed in a foothole. It was rotten luck.”It’s quite difficult to come back from a broken shoulder, especially with your bowling arm. I feel that’s gone and now I am fit. I played two Test matches without an injury [against Sri Lanka recently], bowled at good pace and never went off the field because of niggles. It’s a big plus.”Steyn, however, struggled for wickets against Sri Lanka. He picked one each in the two innings of the opening Test and none in the second, leaving him level with Shaun Pollock as South Africa’s highest wicket-taker on 421.”Wickets are something that’s not guaranteed. I am happy I came out 100% (fitness-wise). That’s the biggest cloud I have gotten over, especially after the last two years.”About South Africa being hammered 2-0 by Sri Lanka, Steyn complimented the hosts for playing to their strength, relying on spin in helpful conditions.”The wickets were tough to play on,” he explained. “Sri Lanka also played good cricket. They played their cards right. Preparation was difficult (for South Africa). They came out trumps. Hats off to them; they played better cricket.”

اتحاد الكرة يكشف مدى صحة مشاركة دونجا في مباراة الزمالك وبروكسي

كشف الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم النقاب عن مدى صحة مشاركة لاعب خط وسط الزمالك نبيل عماد دونجا في مباراة بروكسي مساء اليوم الخميس.

المباراة أقيمت على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي ضمن منافسات دور الـ32 ببطولة كأس مصر، وحسمها الزمالك بخماسية مقابل هدفين.

جوميز: أفضل عدم الاعتماد على الناشئين.. الزمالك لم يؤد مباراة جيدة لكننا حققنا الفوز

وشارك نبيل عماد دونجا أساسيًا منذ بداية المباراة، الأمر الذي أثار جدلًا واسعًا بسبب حصوله على بطاقة في مباراة الزمالك الأخيرة بالنسخة الماضية من كأس مصر.

وأوضح اتحاد الكرة عبر المركز الإعلامي، أن مشاركة دونجا مع الزمالك في مباراة بروكسي اليوم في دور الـ32 لكأس مصر صحيحة 100%.

وأضاف أنه لم يصدر أي عقوبات من اتحاد الكرة في مباراة الاهلي والزمالك بنهائي كأس مصر التي أقيمت بالسعودية، وكل ما نشر عن عقوبات وقتها غير صحيح.

يذكر أن الزمالك في مستهل مشواره بالنسخة الحالية من كأس مصر، فاز على بروكسي وصعد لدور الـ16 لمواجهة طلائع الجيش.

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