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Legspinner Ish Sodhi and batsman Colin Munro have returned to New Zealand’s roster of centrally-contracted players for 2016-17

ESPNcricinfo staff13-Jun-2016

Legspinner Ish Sodhi and batsman Colin Munro have returned to New Zealand’s roster of centrally-contracted players for 2016-17, the first season after the retirement of Brendon McCullum.Alongside his brother Nathan McCullum, Brendon retired from all forms of international cricket last season, while Grant Elliott dropped off the contract list, having retired from ODIs in April. He now plays only Twenty20 internationals.Sodhi and Munro were joined by first-timers Henry Nicholls, the left-hand batsman, and George Worker, the allrounder, as inclusions in a list that has been expanded from 20 to 21 this year. Having made their international debuts over the past 12 months, Nicholls and Worker are now formally part of the international squad.”We’ve built a strong group of core players over the past couple of years and that’s been a key factor to the consistency of the team’s performance,” Gavin Larsen, the selector, said.”When we’ve brought new players into the group, we’ve been really happy with how they’ve adapted and performed on the international stage. Henry and George have made bright starts to their careers and we look forward to watching their ongoing development.”After missing out last year, Ish and Colin have both worked extremely hard on their game, as we saw with their performances for us in the shorter formats this summer. They thoroughly deserve their contracts. It’s also exciting to see Ish make his way back into the Test squad for the upcoming series in Africa.”New Zealand’s cricketers are ranked across each format. Test matches gain twice the weighting of ODIs and T20s.Contracted players for 2016-17: Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Mark Craig, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Kane Williamson, George Worker

كشف أشرف عبد العزيز محامي محمود كهربا مهاجم فريق الكرة بـالأهلي، حقيقة تقديم عرض لإدارة نادي الزمالك من أجل تسوية الغرامة المستحقة لصالح القلعة البيضاء.

وكان عمرو أدهم عضو مجلس إدارة الزمالك قد صرح بتلقي النادي عرضًا من محامي كهربا، لتسوية الغرامة المالية المستحقة ضد لاعب الأهلي.

عمرو أدهم: الزمالك رفض عرض التسوية مع كهربا.. وأنظروا لـ عبد الله السعيد

وقال أشرف عبد العزيز في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة “إم بي سي مصر”: “فوجئت بتصريحات أحد المسؤولين بإدارة الزمالك، أن محامي كهربا قدم عرض تسوية وتم الرفض”.

وتابع: “لم أتقدم بعرض تسوية ولم أتقدم بسداد الغرامة، لو تقدمت بعرض من جانبي أو عن طريق المحامي التونسي يكون عرض مكتوب وليس شفهيًا”.

وأردف: “لم أتحدث مع أحد، القضية أمام المحكمة الرياضية ونحن في فترة استئناف، وكلنا حاليًا منشغلين بمنتخب مصر وفي ظهر المنتخب، لا نريد أن ندغدغ مشاعر جماهير الزمالك والأهلي”.

واستطرد: “لو يوجد عرض مقدم لنادي الزمالك وإدارته الموقرة عليهم أن يظهروه في الإعلام، ونعمل حاليًا طبقًا للوائح والقوانين، عندما يستحق علينا دفع الغرامة سندفعها”.

وأتم: “نريد كلنا أن نكون خلف منتخب مصر ونشجعه، لا أريد من جمهور الزمالك أن يقولوا أنني أرغب في كيدهم، وجمهور الزمالك فوق رأسي، وعندما يصدر حكم نهائي ويكون واجب النفاذ سندفع الغرامة، ونتقابل في أغسطس 2024”.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is preparing an offer to try and sign Giorgio Scalvini during the transfer window according to the Italian media, via Sport Witness.

What is the latest on Giorgio Scalvini to Man City?

The Premier League outfit have shipped just 31 goals so far this season in the top flight, which is a record that is only bettered by Newcastle. Centre-backs John Stones and Ruben Dias also have WhoScored ratings of 6.84 and 6.77 respectively, ranking them as some of the best defenders in the division, which implies their backline is already solid.

Pep Guardiola has already been linked with some other defensive options ahead of the summer though, with Nahuel Molina one potential option to fill a gap at right-back. However, the former Barcelona man is now being linked with a swoop for a more central player in Giorgio Scalvini, who plays as a centre-back.

According to reports from the Italian media, via Sport Witness, the 19-year-old will be a player in demand when the transfer window opens. His current club Atalanta reportedly feel there will be a bidding war for his services, with clubs across Europe keen to bring him in and a starting price set at €40m (£35m). Pep Guardiola can add his name to the list of interested parties too, with the boss personally a big admirer and City "ready to bid".

Should Man City sign Giorgio Scalvini?

The Premier League side are always looking to get better and they could certainly do that by adding the defender to their ranks when the transfer window opens.

For starters, football talent scout Jacek Kulig has showered the youngster with praise, calling him a "complete" defender because of his performances in Italy so far. He also added that he is a quick player and that he is strong in the air to boot.

His performance stats back up these claims. In Serie A this campaign, the 19-year-old has a WhoScored rating of 6.66. He's also bagged two goals and one assist despite playing as a centre-back. Even more impressive was when his country Italy trusted him to line up for them. In his 83 minutes on the field, he won three aerial duels and came away with a 6.69 rating – even better than his showings for Atalanta.

Scalvini then has already showcased his ability despite his age and it suggests he may have the potential to get even better. City and Scalvini then could be a good match, with Guardiola helping to coach the player to be even better.

علق جو بونفرير المدير الفني السابق لمنتخب نيجيريا على أداء منتخب مصر في بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا، موضحًا رأيه في المنتخب الأقرب للفوز بالمسابقة القارية خلال النسخة الحالية.

وقال جو بونفرير في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة الحياة: “شاهدت بعض المباريات في كأس أمم إفريقيا، وشاهدت منتخب مصر، المنتخب المصري كان محظوظا بالنتيجة التي حققها منتخب موزمبيق أمام غانا”.

وتابع: “منتخب مصر لا يظهر بشكل جيد بسبب اختلاف طرق اللعب في الدوري المصري عن طريقة لعب فيتوريا في المنتخب، يجب زيادة اللعب بمهاجمين لتزداد قوة المنتخب المصري”.

وأردف: “محمد صلاح لاعب محوري وغيابه بالطبع سيكون مؤثرا على المنتخب، لكن تريزيجيه هو أفضل لاعب لتعويض غياب صلاح وقيادة هجوم منتخب مصر”.

طالع | مواجهات دور الـ16 من كأس أمم إفريقيا.. (محدث باستمرار)

وأكمل: “لاعبو المغرب متمزين يلعبون كرة قدم متقدمة، منتخب الكونغو الفريق الأفضل لمنتخب مصر في الدور المقبل، يلعبون بطريقة مشابهة من الناحية التكتيكية، يساعد المنتخب المصري على الفوز، ولكن المباراة أمام المغرب ستكون صعبة”.

وبسؤاله عن من ترشح للفوز بكأس أمم إفريقيا؟، أجاب: “السنغال تلعب مباريات رائعة، بعض الفرق الأخرى كانت مفاجأة بمستواها في البطولة، السنغال فريق متكامل في كل الخطوط يلعبون كرة قدم جماعية ويتفهمون بعضهم البعض بكل أريحية”.

وأتم: “السنغال عندما يخسرون الكرة تجد ضغطا في نفس اللحظة، الكاميرون ونيجيريا لا يفعلان ذلك حتى منتخب مصر، السنغال تلعب أفضل كرة القدم الآن في البطولة”.

The idea of playing the Ranji Trophy at neutral venues found a generally favourable response at the captains’ and coaches’ meeting in Dharamsala

Nagraj Gollapudi in Dharamsala23-Jun-20161:44

‘Neutral venues will make contests fair for all teams’ – Parthiv

Indian domestic cricket is on the cusp of a significant change as the idea of playing the entire Ranji Trophy at neutral venues found a favourable response at the captains’ and coaches’ meeting in Dharamsala. A final decision on the matter will be taken at the BCCI’s working committee meeting on June 24.Issues with the SG ball, umpiring raised

The issue of which balls to use in domestic cricket, which has been discussed at past meetings, was once again brought up for discussion on Wednesday. The SG balls, commonly used in domestic cricket, are known to lose shape, forcing teams to change the ball frequently.
“The problem is you change the ball so frequently,” a coach said. “Say if you are working on a certain ball, and suddenly you change it, you lose the advantage. A D-shaped ball does not offer you the same kind of swing and turn a normal-shaped ball offers. It won’t land on the seam and the bowlers won’t be able to do what they want to do. You don’t have the same feel in the hand when the ball is out of shape.”
When BCCI president Anurag Thakur asked what could be the remedy, a few of the bowlers present at the meeting asked for Dukes balls. But considering that the number of balls required is so high, Thakur observed that it would be very difficult for the BCCI to procure Dukes balls for an entire domestic season. He said that the BCCI had spoken to SG and certain changes were being made to the ball that would allow it to hold its shape for longer.
Another problem that was brought up at the meeting was the quality of domestic umpiring. The BCCI was told that the issue was aggravated on spinning and underprepared pitches where the umpires committed mistakes consistently. One of the suggestions put forward was the deployment of a referral system in domestic cricket.

The general consensus after the captains’ and coaches’ meeting, which is part of the inaugural BCCI conclave, was to try the new idea of playing on neutral pitches as that could facilitate the growth of Indian cricket and help players adapt to various conditions and challenges.”Personally, I feel that playing at neutral venues is really good,” Gujarat captain Parthiv Patel said at the end of the meeting. “You want every domestic player to be ready for the international level.”Since BCCI technical panel head Sourav Ganguly first mooted the neutral venue concept, players and coaches on the domestic circuit have come out with mixed responses. Those same concerns were raised once again at Wednesday’s meeting, which was chaired by BCCI president Anurag Thakur, who is also the president of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association. Thakur had asked captains and coaches from all five zones to put forth their views so the BCCI could use the feedback when making its final decision.According to some of the participants at the meeting, it was mentioned that for many decades teams had played on a home-and-away basis and some teams had taken unfair advantage by offering underprepared pitches. Hence, they argued, there was no harm in trying something new.Former India fast bowler and current Vidarbha coach Paras Mhambrey appeared to share this view. “If you speak about home advantage, then many a time it has not been used in the right manner. Is it good for cricket in general and for the youngsters coming through to play on such tracks? Are they growing or not? That is a call we have to take.”According to Mhambrey, a majority of states were in favour of playing on neutral pitches. “There are pros and cons and there are going to be concerns, but what is important is we need to find a balance. When you look into the whole structure, you have to by and large look at the growth of Indian cricket in general. I agree it is going to be a different challenge.”Maybe you are taking the home advantage [away], but what has happened in the last year isn’t good for cricket. Maybe when you go on tours, the conditions are not in your hand, [or] in your favour, so you [need to adapt] to different situations and conditions. By and large, for Indian cricket to prosper and have quality players coming through the system, that can be a positive step.”Some of the doubts raised at the meeting included the concern that players would be away from home for longer periods of time, and also that young players would miss out on watching quality cricketers from their home state.Playing at neutral venues as such is not a new concept: Ranji knockout matches have been played at neutral venues. But prominent players like Sachin Tendulkar did not favour the idea mainly because it deprived teams of home support.However, Parthiv felt the home crowd was not a determining factor. “A lot of people come and watch home players, but that is not a large issue. The large issue is on the field. Everyone was more or less on the same page where they were all keen to play on a neutral wicket and try and challenge themselves.”Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya agreed. “It is a good initiative,” he said. “As a coach or as a team you are always looking forward to a challenge and neutral venue is going to be a challenge. There is no doubt about that. Last year we had T20 and one-day cricket was not zonal. We played it in groups. Everyone enjoyed that new format, which brought freshness. So there is no harm in trying the neutral venues concept.”One thing that everyone agreed on at the meeting was it was wrong to play on underprepared or sub-standard pitches where matches got over in under two days. Thakur said that the BCCI would guarantee much more competitive pitches and would utilise the experts’ views to make domestic cricket better.

تمكن فريق النصر السعودي من تسجيل ثلاثة أهداف بشباك نظيره الأمريكي إنتر ميامي، خلال المباراة الجارية بينهما حالياً ضمن منافسات كأس موسم الرياض.

ويلتقي النصر مع إنتر ميامي، على أرضية استاد المملكة أرينا، في إطار المباراة الودية التي تجمعها في كأس موسم الرياض.

وجاء هدف النصر الأول في الدقيقة الثالثة من عمر المباراة، بتصويبة سحرية من أوتافيو من داخل منطقة الجزاء سكنت الشباك.

طالع أيضًا.. مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة النصر وإنتر ميامي في كأس موسم الرياض

وسجل تاليسكا الهدف الثاني في الدقيقة 10، بعد عرضية سحرية استقبلها تاليسكا في شباك انتر ميامي في الدقيقة العاشرة من عمر المواجهة.

وتقدم النصر بالهدف الثالث في الدقيقة 12 من الشوط الأول، عن طريق المدافع إيميرت لابورتي بعد كرة عابرة للقارات سكنت شباك إنتر ميامي من بداية الملعب وحتى نهايته. هدف النصر الأول أمام إنتر ميامي في كأس موسم الرياض

هدف النصر الثاني أمام إنتر ميامي في كأس موسم الرياض

هدف النصر الثالث أمام إنتر ميامي في كأس موسم الرياض

Newcastle United are now on the verge of securing qualification for the Champions League as they sit four points clear of fifth place with two games left to play in the Premier League.

Eddie Howe has done a remarkable job at St. James' Park and it could be another exciting summer of transfer business for the English head coach as the Magpies are tasked with building a squad to compete on the European stage.

One player who is reportedly a target for the Magpies is Barcelona forward Raphinha and the club are willing to pay €80m (£69m) to land the attacker to bolster their squad, with the Spanish giants said to be willing to do business for a fee in that region.

The Brazilian international could come in as the club's next version of former cult hero Hatem Ben Arfa, who was a magician for Newcastle during his time on Tyneside.

How has Raphinha performed this season?

Raphinha has enjoyed an excellent campaign with the Spanish giants and has proven, as the dynamo did with Leeds, that he can provide goals and assists on a regular basis at the top level.

He has scored ten goals and provided 12 assists in 46 games in all competitions after his return of 17 goals and 12 assists in 67 outings for the Yorkshire-based side prior to his move to Spain last summer.

As a left-footed winger that plays off the right, he can also play in a number of other positions in the attack, which could get fans off their seats in the same way that Ben Arfa did.

The Frenchman – currently without a club – scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in 86 competitive matches for Newcastle as a left-footed forward who enjoyed coming inside onto his favoured foot.

Journalist John Bennett once lauded the gem as "magical" and his invention in the final third, which led to his many goal contributions in a black and white shirt, could be emulated by Raphinha next season.

The £212k-per-week trickster, who was once hailed as a "magical" player by journalist Muhammad Butt, has already proven himself to be an excellent Premier League performer.

In the English top-flight in 2021/22, the 26-year-old phenom scored 11 goals and created ten 'big chances' in 34 starts for the Whites and showcased his quality in the final third on a regular basis, whereas Miguel Almiron has plundered 11 goals and created three 'big chances' for his teammates in 27 starts in the same division this year.

Raphinha is evidently capable of being a difference-maker in the final third by being a regular scorer and creator and he could be a new cult hero, like Ben Arfa, by producing magical moments for the supporters in the Premier League and Champions League next term.

Therefore, Toon chief Dan Ashworth must follow up his tentative interest in the Brazil international with an actual bid when the transfer window reopens for business.

New Zealand’s Test squad arrived in Harare on Wednesday for a three-day warm-up fixture from July 22, thereby ending uncertainty over the tour following widespread protests in Zimbabwe over civil and economic issues

ESPNcricinfo staff21-Jul-20161:39

‘There are opportunities for us to grab’ – Williamson

New Zealand’s Test squad arrived in Zimbabwe on Wednesday for a two-match series, ending the uncertainty over the tour that had emerged in the wake of widespread protests in Zimbabwe over civil and economic issues.The 15-man squad led by Kane Williamson had undergone a week-long conditioning camp in South Africa and are now in Harare for a three-day warm-up fixture starting on July 22.”It’s nice to finally be here. We had a good tour here last year, so I’m sure it will be much the same,” Tom Latham, the New Zealand opener, said upon arrival in Harare. “It was a good week of preparation for us in South Africa.”It was good to catch up with the guys. We want to win every game, like we do on most tours. “It’s nice to have everyone back, everyone is fully fit. We’ll get the warm-up game out of the way and then focus on the two Tests.”New Zealand Cricket had said earlier this month that they were monitoring the security situation in Zimbabwe following a nationwide strike to protest the lack of jobs and unpaid wages, which had left the city streets deserted. Several other strikes – reportedly featuring the likes of civil servants, doctors, and teachers – have also taken place in the drought-hit country.The first Test begins on July 28, and the second is slated to start on August 6. Both Tests will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Arsenal officials have “monitored” Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba in recent weeks ahead of a potential move, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Who is Edmond Tapsoba?

The Burkina Faso international made the move to Germany from Vitoria Guimaraes back in 2020 and has since gone on to make 136 appearances to date, becoming a regular feature of Xabi Alonso’s first-team recording 31 starts from 33 Bundesliga games this season.

The 6 foot 4 centre-back still has another three years remaining on his contract at the BayArena, but that hasn’t stopped Edu and Mikel Arteta from wanting to bring him to the Premier League, and not for the first time.

Back in February, Rudy Galetti, reliable journalist, reported that the Gunners have followed the 24-year-old for a “long time”, and the upcoming window might finally be the opportunity that they successfully secure their target’s services.

Who is signing Tapsoba?

Taking to Twitter, Romano confirmed that Arsenal are still keeping tabs on Tapsoba ahead of the 2023/24 term. He wrote:

“Premier League clubs are now tracking Edmond Tapsoba ahead of the summer transfer window — he’s one of the CBs to keep an eye on. Arsenal and Tottenham scouts have monitored Tapsoba in recent games but the race is absolutely open — Bayer will only sell for [a] huge bid.”

Arsenal are clearly serious about signing Tapsoba having attempted to recruit him more than once, and after being dubbed as “solid as a rock” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the centre-back would be a fantastic acquisition for the outfit at the Emirates Stadium.

The Champions League participant, who pockets £37k-per-week, currently averages three clearances, 1.6 tackles and the same number of aerial wins per league game, via WhoScored, so is commanding at the heart of the backline, but is also capable of contributing to his team’s efforts at the opposite end of the pitch.

The Bayer colossus has posted four goal contributions across all competitions this season and ranks in the 96th percentile for progressive passes so is strong in playing out from the back and is constantly looking to push his side as high up the field as possible.

Whilst Tapsoba’s specific price tag remains to be seen, Arsenal will know that the only way of getting a deal over the line is by tabling a sizable offer, so the hierarchy may look to test the waters to see if an agreement can be reached this summer.

تقدم فريق ريال مدريد بهدف أول في شباك جيرونا، في مباراتهما الجارية حاليًا، في بطولة الدوري الإسباني.

ويلتقي الفريقان على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” في إطار منافسات الجولة الرابعة والعشرين من الليجا، موسم 2023/24 (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

وأحرز فينيسيوس جونيور الهدف الأول لصالح ريال مدريد، بعد مرور 6 دقائق من بداية الشوط الأول من المباراة.

جاء هدف فينيسيوس بتصويبة رائعة على يمين الحارس جازانيجا من خارج منطقة الجزاء. هدف فينيسيوس جونيور أمام جيرونا