A dominating half-century from Kamran Akmal moved Lahore Whites to the top of the table as they crushed Rawalpindi by 28 runs. Kamran hit four sixes and seven fours, with 52 of his 65 runs coming from boundaries, in his blistering 37-ball knock. It came against a Rawalpindi bowling attack that has seen four of its five bowlers play internationally for Pakistan, but Kamran, with capable support from Sami Aslam and younger brother Umar Akmal took the Whites to 178.Rawalpindi were off to an aggressive start, with Umar Amin and Zain Abbas helping them maintain a run rate around 10 in the Powerplay. But wickets kept tumbling, and in the absence of a player able to play the sort of knock Kamran had for the Whites, Rawalpindi began to collapse. By the end, it had long been a foregone conclusion, with the bowlers, Bilal Asif in particular (2 for 20), helping themselves to wickets and keeping the hosts well away from a sniff of victory.A rapidfire lower-middle order partnership between Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed and Anwar Ali helped Karachi Whites to a tight last-over win over Peshawar in the day’s second game. Tottering at 94 for 5, with 62 still to win, in 6 overs, Anwar Ali launched a blistering attack on Peshawar’s bowling, smashing 41 off 20 balls. His domestic and international captain Sarfraz confined himself to a supporting role with 28 off 20 as their side sealed the win with three balls and four wickets to spare.Peshawar would be bitterly disappointed not to have put the game out of reach in the first innings. It certainly looked that way in the first ten overs as they brought up the team hundred before half the innings was done. Openers Rafatullah Mohmand and Israrullah each scored 50, but crucially, both were dismissed without adding to that number within five balls of each other. The rest of the order failed to keep the momentum going, and Karachi Whites began to stifle them. Zulfiqar Babar and Azam Hussain were economical and menacing, while even Asad Shafiq snared two wickets in as many overs. In the end, Peshawar very nearly defended the 155 they did manage in the end, but paid dearly for not taking advantage when they had their opponents under pressure.

The India allrounder said the prospect of being under the guidance of Jhulan Goswami was a big factor in the swap from UP

Annesha Ghosh09-Nov-2017

India allrounder Deepti Sharma has been signed up by Bengal for the upcoming senior women’s domestic season. The prospect of being under the guidance of a senior player from the national side – in this case Jhulan Goswami, who captains Bengal – outweighed other parameters, Deepti said.”I’m happy I’ll be spending this domestic season Jhulu ,” she told ESPNcricinfo. “My job is to work hard and grow as a player, so whichever side offers me the opportunity to do so, I’m willing to work with them. In this case, Jhulu presence was a big factor – bigger than anything else.”Deepti was also in talks with Baroda and Railways since being granted a no-objection certificate by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association.Bengal will be part of the Plate division for the one-dayers this season. They are grouped among 10 teams in the Elite division for the T20 competition. Deepti is scheduled to leave for Kolkata along with Jhulan on November 19 for a state camp ahead of the season opener on December 6.

Wolverhampton Wanderers should consider revisiting one of their earlier summer targets, as the club continue their hunt for a prolific goalscorer.

It’s been a trialling summer for the Old Gold with the inability to spend due to ongoing Financial Fair Play (FFP) restrictions, however, the club found a light at the end of the tunnel in hiring Gary O’Neil.

The Englishman abolished the doom and gloom surrounding the squad, as his new side put on an impressive display in their Premier League opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday.

Despite coming away with nothing, Wolves tested the hosts for 90 minutes, creating significant chances, although the torturous form in front of goal last season was worryingly evident once more.

Who could Wolves sign this summer?

A striker must be at the top of O’Neil’s list, should the former Bournemouth manager be permitted to sign anyone given the club’s financial climate.

Earlier in the summer, the Old Gold were linked to Southampton striker Che Adams, a player that could be fundamental in the new boss’ set-up if interest is revived.

As reported by Football Insider earlier this month, Wolves are one of the clubs said to be considering a swoop for the Scotsman, who is said to be valued around the £10m mark by Saints according to reliable journalist Alan Nixon, via his Patreon.

With one year remaining on his contract at St Mary’s, now could be the perfect time for the Midlands club to make a move for the experienced striker.

How many goals has Che Adams scored?

Having previously been lauded as a “phenomenon” by former Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, Adams has netted 87 domestic goals throughout his career, representing Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Southampton at various levels.

Prior to his move to the Premier League, the Scotland international produced his most prolific goal-scoring season, scoring 22 goals for City in the Championship as well as registering five assists.

Such form in front of goal triggered the south coast side to poach the striker, who contributed to 39 goals in the Premier League, scoring 25 and assisting 14 over four seasons before the club’s relegation to the second-flight.

The campaign has started brightly for Adams, who has netted two goals in two appearances in the Championship, but the Scotsman could be handed a way back into the top-flight through Wolves.

For O’Neil’s side, the idea of signing someone described as “clever” for his activity in front of goal by Ally McCoist, could be the icing on the cake for the impressive attack that is already present at Molineux.

As showcased on Monday, the Old Gold have talent in abundance going forward, with Matheus Cunha standing out as an explosive threat in the final third at centre-forward, however, the only thing missing from the Brazilian’s performance was a goal.

The 24-year-old whiz could have his audacious style of play rewarded and elevated by playing alongside someone as identifiable as a natural goalscorer as Adams, who could return the favour and encourage the former Atletico Madrid forward to tick in England.

During his 77-minute appearance at Old Trafford, Cunha made quite the impact, presenting his strength going forward through five shots, 78% total duel wins and a monstrous 100% successful dribble rate, via Sofascore.

By giving last season’s arrival a reliable outlet to target, the results could be astonishing for O’Neil, who could revive the confidence in the Brazilian to get the best out of his game in the Premier League.

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Multicampeão no período em que assumiu o papel de executivo de futebol do Internacional, Newton Drummond vem estudando com o objetivo de se preparar ainda mais para o mercado atual do futebol. Bicampeão da Libertadores e campeão do mundo, o ex-dirigente do Colorado está participando do curso “Gestão Técnica de Futebol”, da Universidade do Futebol.

– O futebol está em constante evolução. É preciso que o profissional fique por dentro de tudo o que vem acontecendo nos mais diversos segmentos para estar preparado para aplicar no dia a dia dos clubes. Além das nuances que envolvem o esporte em si, o profissional também terá que lidar com os problemas que envolvem a questão da pandemia – disse.

O curso de Gestão Técnica de Futebol tem como objetivo capacitar profissionais que trabalham ou desejam ingressar nas diversas áreas do futebol, deixando os aptos para aplicar estratégias e ações para a gestão integrada entre os departamentos. O curso é indicado para diretores, dirigentes, executivos, gestores administrativos, analistas de desempenho, treinadores, jornalistas, atletas e ex-atletas.

O curso envolve dez módulos, entre eles: capacitação profissional no século XXI, gestão esportiva e gestão técnica de futebol, formação profissional em futebol na Europa e no Brasil, trabalho integrado e sistêmico no futebol e noções de planejamento estratégico no futebol.

تحدث ثلاثي الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، وسام أبو علي وياسر إبراهيم ومحمد مجدي أفشة، عن أهمية المباراة القادمة المرتقبة أمام الترجي التونسي، في نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

ويلتقي الأهلي مع الترجي مساء السبت المقبل في إطار ذهاب نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا، وذلك على أرضية ملعب حمادي العقربي “رادس”.

وقال وسام أبو علي في تصريحات عبر الصفحة الرسمية للنادي الأهلي: “البطولة مهمة جدًا لي شخصيًا، هذه أكبر مباراة سألعبها في حياتي، أول بطولة كبيرة أستطيع أن أفوز بها مع فريق، الأهلي ناد كبير، يخوض خامس نهائي، وإن شاء الله نتوج باللقب”.

طالع أيضًا | محمد عبد المنعم: “النهائي ملوش كبير”.. وإمام عاشور: هموت نفسي في الملعب

ومن جانبه، قال ياسر إبراهيم: “سعيد بعودتي في هذه المباراة، دخلت اللقاء الماضي ولكن لم ألعب، لكني سعيد أنني تعافيت، وكل اللاعبين جيدين ولا يفرق معي المشاركة من عدمها قدر أن يفوز الفريق، ومن يلعب سنكون داعمين له”.

وعلق أفشة، قائلًا: “جمهور الأهلي دائمًا خلف اللاعبين، عندنا نهائي وأطمئنهم وأعدهم أننا سنبذل مجهودًا كبيرًا للتتويج بهذه البطولة، أنا واحد من اللاعبين الذين يتمنون أن يحصدوا اللقب ليكون معي 4 دوري أبطال إفريقيا من أصل 5 بطولات، وإن اسمي يكون في تاريخ النادي واسمي يرتبط بالبطولات”.

واختتم: “اللعب في الأهلي نعمة كبيرة، ويجب أن تحقق بطولات وتاريخ لك يفتخر به الأسرة والأصدقاء والجماهير”.

يذكر، أن مباراة الإياب بين الأهلي والترجي، ستكون على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي، يوم السبت الموافق 25 من مايو الجاري.

Arsenal have now agreed a deal to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, with the move set to be finalised after Matt Turner completes his switch to Nottingham Forest, according to a recent report from Football Transfers.

What's the latest Arsenal transfer news?

Nottingham Forest have now reached an agreement to sign Turner, with the American set to undergo a medical later today before completing his move to the City Ground, meaning Arteta is now tasked with bringing in a new back-up goalkeeper.

Raya has, perhaps surprisingly, emerged as Mikel Arteta's main target to replace Turner, with journalist Ben Jacobs recently telling GiveMeSport the Spaniard would be keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium:

“Arsenal have the same perspective as Bayern and Spurs, that the £40m asking price that has been put out there publicly by Thomas Frank is too high.

“So, the situation at the moment is that they have player buy-in. They know that personal terms are not a problem.

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Now, however, it appears as though the Gunners have managed to come to an agreement for well below Brentford's initial asking price, with Football Transfers reporting they are set to sign the 27-year-old for a fee of around £25m – £30m.

All terms of the deal have now been agreed, with the signing set to be finalised and announced as soon as Turner's move to Nottingham Forest is confirmed, with personal terms not an issue.

Arteta is believed to be a big fan of the Brentford shot-stopper, particularly because of his ability with the ball at his feet, and his distribution, and he could provide Aaron Ramsdale with real competition next season.

The former Blackburn Rovers man has been desperate to leave Brentford this summer, and a move to the Emirates Stadium is now set to be completed.

How good is David Raya?

There is every indication that the Spain international could become Arsenal's new number one, as he has performed better than Ramsdale across a number of key metrics over the course of the past year.

The 6 foot 1 goalkeeper ranks in the 92nd percentile for his save percentage per 90, when compared to his positional peers, and he displays a willingness to get involved in the play, placing in the 94th percentile for the amount of touches he has made.

Ramsdale, on the other hand, ranks in just the 36th percentile for his save percentage, and the 12th percentile for number of touches per 90, indicating his position as first-choice goalkeeper could be under significant threat.

Signing Raya does appear to be a strange move, considering Arteta has lauded his current number one as "exceptional", as a result of the progress he has made over the past two seasons, but it could be a wise move to bring in competition.

The Englishman could be forced to up his game even further to prevent the "incredible" goalkeeper from taking his place in the side, however Arteta does run the risk of creating discontent if either goalkeeper is left out of the team for large periods.

Liverpool need to move quickly to complete their summer spending after missing out on two top targets, with Jurgen Klopp's side currently without a holding midfielder.

Who do Liverpool want to sign?

According to 90min, Liverpool are considering raiding the Championship to solve their midfield woes.

The player in question is Leeds United and USMNT player Tyler Adams, who has become the focus of their attention after losing out to Chelsea for both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

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Bournemouth are further along than the Reds at this stage and have triggered the player's clause, according to Fabrizio Romano, and Klopp and co will need to think fast if they do want to push ahead with a deal for the 24-year-old.

Adams is widely believed to possess a £20m release clause contract with the Whites due to the Elland Road team's relegation from the Premier League last season, highlighting the astuteness of a deal for a player who impressed despite the club's issues.

Coincidentally, he nearly signed for Chelsea, even undergoing a medical before the Blues turned their attention towards Lavia.

How good is Tyler Adams?

It's not been a good week for the Anfield side on the transfer front; technical director Jorg Schmadtke walked through the corridors of chaos and emerged with a burn, and now Liverpool's Premier League campaign has commenced and the squad very much needs further work.

Caicedo and Lavia are both tremendous talents and – especially the former – would likely have catalysed the Merseyside outfit, who failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven seasons last term, with the midfield's inability to effectively protect the defence cited as the crux of the decline – but then there is little point rueing the past at this stage.

Adams joined Leeds in a £20m deal from RB Leipzig one year ago, and he would record an average Sofascore rating of 6.98 despite the side's dismal performances, averaging one key pass per game, completing 82% of his passes and making 3.7 tackles per match.

Dubbed an "absolute beast" by one analyst, Adams' tackling is the standout and would offer Liverpool something they were missing last season, with Fabinho making just 1.8 tackles on average in the English top-flight and Jordan Henderson 0.9.

In fact, the 36-cap American ranks among the top 2% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for tackles and the top 3% for blocks per 90, as per FBref, to underscore just how tenacious he is in the middle, having also been described as a "tackling machine" by Kevin Campbell.

There are shades of Manuel Ugarte in there, significant similarities that suggest that Adams' profile could be perfect for Klopp's system, given that Ugarte was attracting attention from the Reds before Paris Saint-Germain completed a transfer after meeting the Uruguayan's €60m (£52m) release clause earlier this summer.

Also regarded as a 'ball-winning machine' by Dave Kendrick, Ugarte ranks among the top 1% of midfielders across Men's Next Eight divisions – outside the top European five as he played for Sporting Lisbon last season – for tackles, the top 3% for interceptions, the top 12% for blocks and the top 8% for successful take-ons per 90.

It's just what Liverpool need, there is plenty of attacking panache in the squad, but the balance is all wrong right now, and with an industrious force in the centre the Reds' lofty ambitions might just be realised.

And while admitting that the SL batsmen let themselves down, Nic Pothas defended the shot selections that dismissed both Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella

Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur24-Nov-2017India are playing a Test series at the moment, but they have admitted, in almost as many words, that they are using it as a warm-up exercise for their upcoming tour of South Africa. They have rested players keeping that tour in mind, and have tried to simulate South African conditions instead of giving themselves the home advantage.Their opponents, Sri Lanka, have reason to feel miffed at this, but Nic Pothas, their interim coach, has maintained that he sees nothing wrong with what India are doing. He reiterated this on Friday after his side were bowled out for 205 in Nagpur.”Not at all,” Pothas said, when asked if he felt India were undermining Sri Lanka. “That’s a professional environment. They are planning. They are looking forward to another series that is coming up. They have every right in their country to prepare the wickets they want. That’s what every side does.”From our point of view, we are only concentrating on ourselves and playing our best cricket. The Indian team is doing exactly that, preparing for a series. That’s their prerogative and that’s their right. I have no problem with that.”The pitch in Nagpur had an even covering of grass, but it did not offer the fast bowlers anywhere near as much assistance as the one prepared in Kolkata for the first Test. Seven of Sri Lanka’s wickets, instead, fell to the spinners R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. Pothas said the pitch hadn’t helped the spinners to any great extent, and lamented that a number of his batsmen had fallen to the ball that didn’t turn.”The wicket has got no demons,” he said. “It hasn’t spun, it hasn’t seamed. There were six straight-ball dismissals. International level, no surprise. Ashwin and Jadeja got wickets bowling stump-to-stump. At this level, you can’t be missing straight balls.”Ashwin and Jadeja took 30 wickets between them on India’s tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year. Pothas said the pitches there had given them a lot more help than the one in Nagpur did.”In the last series, the wickets spun,” he said. “You are talking of the two top spinners of the world. It was a different kettle of fish. Here the wicket has not done anything. All that it has done is to skid on a bit. The first day of a Test match, what you have done on a wicket that has not done much is losing seven wickets to spin. It is a disappointed changing room and the guys have set themselves high standards. They are going to be disappointed. In any process you are going to have those disappointments.”Dinesh Chandimal made a dogged fifty•BCCIA couple of the dismissals were to aggressive shots. Dinesh Chandimal, Sri Lanka’s captain, was out reverse-sweeping a ball that pitched within the stumps.”The captain made a decision at that time, we empower the batsmen to make decisions in the middle,” Pothas said. “He obviously felt that that was the way to score runs at that point – didn’t come off. I probably say that maybe the timing of that shot was, perhaps, not his best. He is playing well and he is confident and we back our batsmen to be positive. You can’t be there forever and block it.”Niroshan Dickwella charged Jadeja and fell while hitting over the top despite not reaching the pitch of the ball. That wicket began a Sri Lankan slide from 160 for 4 to 205 all out. Pothas refused to blame Dickwella for the collapse.”In hindsight, that’s what the numbers tell you,” he said. “We let ourselves down from that point onwards. You can’t say that Niroshan Dickwella gets out and the rest can get out. Dick is a positive batter and that’s a shot he plays well. I don’t want to stop him being himself.”I want people to bat the way they bat and he is kind of player who transfers pressure back onto the bowlers. Certainly not going to say that because Dick got out, others got out.”

Liverpool are entering the final phase of the summer transfer window and while the primary focus is on signing a defensive midfielder following failure in the race to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, with both moving to Premier League rivals Chelsea, a defender would also be welcomed at Anfield.

Who are Liverpool going to sign?

According to reports in Germany – via Sport Witness – Bayern Munich's versatile defender Benjamin Pavard might have struggled during the club's German Super Cup defeat to RB Leipzig because of Jurgen Klopp's interest, with Manchester United also pushing for his signature.

The Red Devils are believed to have placed an official bid several days ago, swiftly rejected by the Bundesliga champions, with separate reports this summer claiming the club are holding out for €30m (£26m).

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While Manchester United appear to be favourites, Sport BILD claim that Liverpool are indeed firmly in the race, having done due diligence on a possible move right at the start of the window.

How good is Benjamin Pavard?

While Erik ten Hag's side might be in the driving seat for a transfer, Klopp and co will know all about hijacking the transfer of a rival following Chelsea and Todd Boehly's ruthless double swoop for the aforementioned Caicedo and Lavia.

This time, the Reds will hope to turn the tables and leave an opponent rueing their lack of ruthlessness, with the Merseyside outfit's £111m bid for Caicedo evidence that the owners are willing to spend big to turn the tide.

Pavard has been impressive since signing for Bayern from Stuttgart for around €35m (£30m) in 2019, making 163 appearances, clinching 12 goals and assists apiece, and notably winning the Champions League and four Bundesliga titles.

The 27-year-old Frenchman, who can play both centrally and at right-back, ranks among the top 15% of positional peers for pass completion, the top 5% for shot-creating actions, the top 1% for progressive passes, the top 9% for progressive carries and the top 7% for tackles per 90, as per FBref.

Pavard could prove to be the perfect man to get the best out of Reds captain Virgil van Dijk, with the 49-cap international's ball-playing skills and robustness in his defensive work creating a truly fluid partnership.

Van Dijk, who has forged 223 displays for Liverpool since signing from Southampton for £75m in December 2017 and finished runner-up in the 2019 Ballon d'Or, could find that his own passing prowess, combined with Pavard's would restore the cohesion in the side and allow the team, collectively, to exert their authority and control in games in a far greater manner than last term.

The Dutchman ranks among the top 6% for passes attempted per 90 and the top 11% for pass completion, while also aerially dominant, ranking among the top 9% for aerial wins per 90.

There might be a preference to sign a left-sided centre-half at Anfield, but time is running out and there is a chance that assessed options in this regard will prove fruitless, as sporting director Jorg Schmadkte attempts to ensure Liverpool start the season confidently.

With that being said, it could prove to be a masterful signing to secure Pavard's signature and bolster the backline with a distinguished and versatile ace, capable of enhancing the passing play from the defensive third and offering protection across multiple positions to set Liverpool on their way and toward prominence once again.

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be lining up a move for Lille striker Jonathan David in the event of Harry Kane's departure from the Lilywhites, with the Canadian international having caught the eye following his standout form in France in recent years.

How much would Jonathan David cost?

According to journalist Rudy Galetti, the Lilywhites are said to have identified the 23-year-old as a leading candidate to replace Kane this summer, with the former Gent striker set to command a fee of around €60m (£51m) if he is to leave the Ligue 1 outfit before the September deadline.

Writing on Twitter, the transfer insider revealed: "#Tottenham, Jonathan #David remains a top target to replace Harry #Kane in the event of his farewell: everything confirmed. #Lille ask for ~€50/60m to evaluate proposals for the [Canadia] striker. Evolving situation."

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The New York-born marksman – who has been valued at €50m (£43m) by CIES Football Observatory – has just two years left on his current deal, having originally made the move to Lille back in the summer of 2020.

How good is Jonathan David?

The north Londoners have already taken one step toward attempting to fill the shoes of Kane, with Ange Postecoglou and co believed to be closing in on a deal for Rosario Central sensation, Alejo Veliz, following the 19-year-old's standout displays in his native Argentina.

Despite his relative youth, the promising teenager has already chalked up 19 goals in just 62 appearances in all competitions at senior level, with 11 of those strikes coming from only 23 league outings in 2023.

That impressive opening to his embryonic first-team career would indicate that Veliz can have a role to play under Postecoglou next season, albeit with Spurs likely to be in need of a more proven option to lead the line, such as David.

While still relatively young himself, the latter man has already scored 95 goals in 219 club career games during his time in both France and Belgium, having been hailed as a "phenom" by podcaster Tony Marinaro.

Although there may be concerns over his ability to be able to replicate such heroics in the Premier League – with Manchester United scouts said to have not been "wowed" after watching him in action, as per transfer insider Dean Jones – his tally of 24 league goals last season is nothing to be sniffed at.

With only Kane and Heung-min Son having reached double figures for goals in all competitions for Tottenham last season, to then be able to bring in two new attacking threats should help to shoulder the goalscoring burden.

While Daniel Levy and co did splash out £60m on Richarlison last season, the Brazilian's dismal tally of one league goal in his debut campaign at N17 will likely have raised doubts as to his suitability with regard to being the man to replace Kane through the middle.

Of course, it may be something of a gamble opting for two players who have never played in the Premier League in the form of David and Veliz, although the youthful pairing could prove to be mainstays of the side for years to come.