Sri Lanka overwhelm hapless S. Africa

Sri Lanka set the trend of the Morocco Cup when they became the third team to successfully defend the total and in the meantime surge to top of the points table with a comprehensive 93 runs victory over South Africa Thursday

Special Representative16-Aug-2002Sri Lanka set the trend of the Morocco Cup when they became the third team to successfully defend the total and in the meantime surge to top of the points table with a comprehensive 93 runs victory over South Africa Thursday.Veteran batsman Aravinda de Silva notched up his 58th half century in his 280th match while scoring a controlled unbeaten 77 to help Sri Lanka post 267 for seven after Sanath Jayasuriya had won the toss and didn’t repeat the mistake of sending the opposition into bat.Sri Lanka, needing to restrict South Africa under 213 runs to collect a bonus point, did even better when they dismissed them for 174 in 45 overs. South Africa were cruising nicely at 79 for two in 15 overs before they lost five wickets for 52 runs. Their last eight wickets fell for 95 runs.Sri Lanka now have three points while Pakistan and South Africa are tied at two points each after the completion of first round in the double league contest. The second round action begins Saturday with Pakistan engaged in a double-header.Paceman Dilhara Fernando provided Sri Lanka a double break-through when he snatched wickets of Nicky Boje and Jacques Kallis in a space of nine balls to reduce South Africa to 79 for three. But it was the wickets of Justin Ontong and Gary Kirsten off successve deliveries that turned the match on its head.Ontong was picked by Upul Chandana and Kirsten was run-out on the following delivery after an excellent fielding effort by Marvan Atapattu. Kirsten finished as South Africa’s top scorer with a 55 off 65 balls that contained seven boundaries.Earlier, Sri Lanka showed urgency and purpose in their batting while posting 267.Jayasuriya led from the front when he scored 49 off 58 balls with two fours and the three sixes that came in a space of 14 balls. Marvan Atapattu (35), Kumar Sangakkara (41) and Mahela Jayawardene (32) keep the momentum going. But it was de Silva who held the innings together and only cut lose in the slog overs. It was because of his efforts that Sri Lanka collected 70 runs in the last 10 overs.De Silva faced 84 balls and only hit four boundaries as they concentrated on singles and twos by placing the ball in the gaps. He was later adjudged Man-of-the-Match.

Papo com Beto: 'Na Europa há torneios encerrados; outros voltarão'

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Na coluna passada, comentei sobre a possibilidade de retorno dos jogos de futebol no Brasil pós pandemia. Um amigo perguntou como estão as coisas nos principais campeonatos da Europa, continente que vive o pico do coronavírus, e quando os jogos serão retomados. Neste momento, quarta-feira, dia 22 de abril este é o panorama:

Bélgica, Escócia e Holanda encerram seus campeonatos. A Bélgica foi a primeira a bater o martelo.Na Escócia após votação entre os clubes. Na Holanda após o governo proibir eventos até 1/9 inviabilizando o fim da temporada. Vale citar, que desde o início a maioria dos clubes holandeses estavam a favor do encerramento.

Alemanha- Embora faça fronteira com a Holanda, está no outro extremo deste país com a qual nutre gigantesca rivalidade. Vários clubes germânicos já reiniciaram os treinamentos, cumprindo medidas restritivas e é quase consenso que os jogos estarão de volta, sem público, a partir de maio. O dia 9 é a previsão.

Espanha – Embora seja um dos países mais afetados pela pandemia, a Espanha não vai encerrar a sua Liga. A volta aos treino está prevista pra os próximos dias, sempre com medidas muito conservadoras de cuidados e quase nenhum contato entre os atletas. Até uma data está pautada para a retomada: 6 de junho.

França- O presidente Emmanuel Macron indica que a partir de 11 de maio começará, gradualmente, a diminuir o confinamento. Isso abrirá a possibilidade da volta aos treinos. Se isso vier a ocorrer, há a possibilidade da volta dos jogos em junho. Como o mandatário confirmou que é proibido qualquer aglomeração acima de 5.000 pessoas até a segunda quinzena de julho, os jogos seria m com os portões fechados. Mas este é o melhor quadro. Caso o confinamento persista em maio, não haverá datas disponíveis para as dez rodadas finais. E a prioridade, até o momento, é não atrasar o inicio da temporada de 2020 /21, prevista para 23 de agosto.

Inglaterra – Tudo depende do fim do isolamento, mas a ideia é terminar a Premier League. Caso os times treinem a partir de maio, os jogo ocorreriam em junho. A fórmula para o encerramento da competição ainda seria estudada. Uma delas seria a realização de rodadas triplas num mesmo estádio (com portões fechados) para otimizar custos e transportes.

Itália – Uma reunião entre os 20 clubes da Série A no início da semana definiu que a competição será encerrada a todo custo, mesmo a Itália sendo um dos dois países que mais sofrem com a pandemia na Europa. Assim que o isolamento total (lockdown) arrefecer, os clubes esperam o aval do governo para retomar os treinos. A previsão é que isso ocorra na segunda quinzena de maio. Se isso ocorrer, os jogos retornam em junho.

Portugal – O Sporting e o Nacional da Ilha da Madeira já voltaram aos treinos, com medidas restritivas, o que mostrou que não há consenso entre os clubes (muitos não querem reiniciar os trabalhos). Mas a tendência, inclusive citada pelo primeiro-ministro português António Costa, é que os jogos voltem a acontecer em junho ou julho.

Usando os exemplos acima, vemos a Europa, que adotou medidas restritivas antes do Brasil, já passa pelo pico e realizou muitos testes de coronavírus (o que não ocorre em nosso país) busca iniciar seus jogos em junho e julho. Se esta toada vira uma tendência e se os testes chegarem por aqui , o retorno aos jogos no Brasil teria agosto ou setembro como os meses mais viáveis.

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Wolves fans on Boly injury vs Real Betis

Many Wolves fans have been left to fume as injury news involving Willy Boly emerges.

Tim Spiers confirmed on his official Twitter page that the central defender had to come off early in the first half of their friendly game against Real Betis on Saturday evening.

The Athletic journalist claimed that it was ‘possibly’ a hamstring injury, as Max Kilman had to come on in his place.

Boly was a key player for the Midlands club in the Premier League in the 2020/21 season, ranking highly among his teammates in terms of average tackles (1.6), interceptions (1.5) and clearances (four) per game (Whoscored).

If it is a hamstring injury, then the Frenchman faces a race to be fit for the start of the top-flight campaign, and Bruno Lage will be hoping that it is not serious at all.

Wolves fans on Boly injury

These WWFC supporters fumed as Spiers confirmed the injury to Boly on Twitter, with one even going as far as to claim that it was ‘typical’:

“Oh God”

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“Made of glass Boly is now man, need two new centre backs ASAP”

Credit: @powellywolves

“Didn’t think it should’ve been a corner that led to it, typical”

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“A new CB has to be a priority especially if Boly is made of glass nowadays.”

Credit: @Matthew_Ashmore

“Hasn’t he done that recently before today? Bit of a concern if it keeps going”

Credit: @MrShot7

“Christ me”

Credit: @OhAnotherWolf

In other news, find out what transfer update has Wanderers buzzing here!

خاص | لاعب فيوتشر يدخل اهتمامات الزمالك

كشف مصدر مقرب من محمد رضا لاعب فيوتشر عن اهتمام مسئولي الزمالك لضمه لصفوف الأبيض خلال الفترة المقبلة.

وقال المصدر لـ “بطولات”: “محمد رضا لاعب فيوتشر يدخل قائمة اهتمامات الزمالك والساعات المقبلة ستشهد مفاوضات من مسئولي الأبيض مع مسئولي وادي دجلة للتفاوض على إمكانية ضم محمد رضا لاعب فيوتشر”.

طالع أيضًا.. “بطولات” يوضح سبب قرار الحنفي وعاشور بعدم احتساب ضربة جزاء لـ طلائع الجيش أمام الزمالك

وأوضح المصدر أن اللاعب معار لفيوتشر لمدة موسم، لكن هناك بند شراء في عقده بـ18 مليون جنيه.

جدير بالذكر أن فيوتشر يحتل المركز الخامس في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 31 نقطة.

Under 17's off to a winning start

Somerset Under 17’s got their season off to a winning start when they beat Bath Cricket Club recently

Richard Walsh01-Jul-2002Somerset Under 17’s got their season off to a winning start when they beat Bath Cricket Club recently.Batting first at North Parade, Bath made 222 for 4 from their 50 overs.The Somerset reply was built around a fine 84 from Steve Davis, who hit 84 off 64 balls, and Andrew Hallaran who hit 62 from 67 balls to help their side to 222 for 4, and a comfortable six wicket victory.

Após empate, Mano reconhece queda de rendimento no Cruzeiro

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Após o empate em 2 a 2 com o Uberlândia – o terceiro no Campeonato Mineiro e o quarto na temporada – Mano Menezes admitiu uma queda de rendimento do Cruzeiro na temporada e afirmou que o tropeço fora de casa não foi injusto.

– Éassim mesmo. Não podemos dizer que foi injusto o jogo, pois as duas equipes tiveram oportunidades. Depois do 2 a 1 a gente poderia ter aproveitado melhor os contra-ataques. Mas não dá para dizer que foi um jogo folgado em que deveríamos construir uma vitória porque não foi assim que aconteceu – comentou o treinador após o terceiro tropeço seguido

– Tivemos uma queda de produção mesmo, e isso tem a ver com a impossibilidade de treinar tanto quanto treinamos na pré-temporada. Mas, mesmo assim, as dificuldades que estamos encontrando são as que todos encontram. Temos que saber apresentar soluções. E vamos apresentar essas soluções nas decisões que teremos pela frente – completou Mano Menezes.

O Cruzeiro volta a campo no próximo sábado, dia 01/04, quando recebe o Atlético-MG em clássico válido pela décima rodada do Campeonato Mineiro. A Raposa está em segundo, já classificada às semifinais, com 21 pontos, seis atrás do Galo, que terminará em primeiro mesmo com derrotas pois tem um maior número de vitórias (9 a 6).

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Justiça nega liminar para Everson rescindir o contrato com o Santos

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A Justiça negou a liminar para o goleiro Everson deixar o Santos, segundo o ‘Blog do Rodrigo Mattos’, do portal ‘UOL’. De acordo com a publicação, o pedido do goleiro foi negado duas vezes pelo tribunal. O jogador pode recorrer da decisão em segunda instância. Vale lembrar que o processo corre em segredo de Justiça.

No último domingo,o goleiro entrou na Justiça contra o Alvinegro Praiano solicitando a rescisão do seu contrato,alegando cinco meses de direitos de imagem atrasado, além dos três meses de redução salarial de 70% dos salários em carteira, sem o consentimento dos jogadores.

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Conforme antecipado pelo L!, Éverson, ao lado de Pará, Luiz Felipe, Carlos Sánchez e Marinho, liderava o elenco nas negociações com a diretoria para um consenso na redução. A cúpula santista busca manter a redução em 70%, mas com o ressarcimento de parte do valor no futuro.Pessoas próximas ao goleiro disseram à reportagem na ocasião, que a medida tomada pelo camisa 22 era esperada, mas que houve surpresa pela atitude neste momento.

Outro que entrou na Justiça contra o Santos foi o atacante Eduardo Sasha, alegando os mesmos argumentos de Everson. O processo corre na Justiça.

Gers fans rage at Jones picture

Many Glasgow Rangers fans were fuming with Jordan Jones after he was pictured at Wembley in the build-up to the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy.

The Three Lions faced the Azzurri in their first European Championships final on Sunday. They ended up losing on penalties in front of 65,000 at Wembley, while there were thousands more around Wembley Way and in the streets of London.

The Gers have already started pre-season training, with Jones part of the squad for the preparations. However, despite receiving a seven-game ban for breaking Covid regulations last term (BBC), he apparently didn’t learn his lesson and was spotted outside England’s national stadium surrounded by hoards of supporters – not exactly the best thing to do as a professional footballer as the pandemic continues.

A photo of the Northern Ireland international was shared on Twitter by @bluesbrothers86 and it attracted plenty of attention from Gers supporters. These fans took to the social media platform to share their thoughts on the picture, with one supporter angrily labelling Jones a “waste of space”.

Let’s see what these fans had to say about Jones’ trip to Wembley

“Let’s get that transfer sorted quickly.”

Credit: @MickBealesMole

“He’s clearly done at Rangers”

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“Can only assume he’s been told to find a new club, if not then he will be told to go find one after this”

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“Showing his priorities here. Should be up here working to get into the team. Poor show.”

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“Never mind he should be in a bubble with his own team, he’s supposed to be in pre season training, not having a jolly to England.”

Credit: @Ml19dy76

“Waste of space. Should be training”

Credit: @jacktulloch5

In other news, this pundit hints at several Rangers departures.

'Moleques de Xerém': Veja alguns dos nomes que surgiram na base do Flu

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Reconhecida internacionalmente como uma das grandes escolas de formação de jogadores de futebol, a base do Fluminense segue cumprindo com a tradição de fornecer bons atletas para o elenco profissional.

Os “Moleques de Xerém” estão tendo novas oportunidades sob o comando de Abel Braga, que, para a estreia da Taça Rio,contra o Boavista, no domingo, deve dar chances aosjovens Marquinhos Calazans, Pedro e Lucas Fernandes. Confira na galeria outros atletas que também surgiram recentemente nas Laranjeiras.

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West Indies stutter after strong start to final Test

The day began with joy, quickly turned into a nightmare, veered towards major disaster and then settled down to normalcy for India at the Sabina Park in Jamaica

Anand Vasu18-May-2002The day began with joy, quickly turned into a nightmare, veered towards major disaster and then settled down to normalcy for India at the Sabina Park in Jamaica. After putting West Indies in to bat on a green-top, India watched helplessly as the hosts reached 287/4.It was that kind of day for the Indians. Javagal Srinath, listless and luckless, spent another day going wicketless. For the first time in his career the Karnataka mediumpacer has played two Tests without taking a single wicket. Ashish Nehra was adequate without being consistently penetrative. Zaheer Khan bowled both sides of the wicket and Harbhajan Singh, well, he went for 83 runs in his 22 overs.All the while, West Indian batsmen chuckled quietly and helped themselves to as many runs as they pleased.The day began well for the Indians, with Sourav Ganguly winning his first toss of the series. With a decent covering of live grass, there should have been enough lateral movement and bounce to excite the bowlers.However, the Indian seamers found that it was difficult to swing the ball from an off-stump line. Every time they strayed a bit outside the off, there was exaggerated movement. The batsmen, Chris Gayle and Wavell Hinds, could leave those deliveries well alone and go after the loose deliveries on offer.And there were quite a few loose deliveries. The Jamaican pair opening the batting took full toll. Both exciting left-handers in their own right, Gayle and Hinds made sure they were well set before they went after the bowling. Booming drives down the wicket were the order of the day. The ball was kept right up to the bat by the bowlers and when there was no swing, Gayle’s blade came down in a clean arc, bludgeoning the ball back past the bowler.When he gets going, he’s a gorgeous batsman. Gayle sure looked in fine form, spanking his way to 68 before being dismissed against the grain of play.Gayle’s height makes him an awkward man to bowl to. Standing on his toes, he is able to drive even the seemingly short balls quite comfortably on the up. Not necessarily playing in the air, Gayle is able to use the top hand to keep the ball down. It was such a cover drive today that saw Gayle reach 61 and with it 1000 runs in Test cricket.The 36th over of the day saw Zaheer Khan get creamed through covers in typical Gayle fashion. Clearly miffed, Zaheer Khan bent his back, and two balls later surprised Gayle with a delivery that was perfectly pitched outside the off and bounced a bit more than expected. The resultant edge was well taken by Wasim Jaffer at gully. Gayle’s 68 (106 balls, 13 fours) had pushed the first wicket partnership to 111.The fall of Gayle’s wicket did nothing to deter Wavell Hinds. A different batsman from the taller Gayle, Hinds’ strength lies in a short back lift and quick bat speed. He certainly used those features, coupled with some nifty footwork to good effect.And then, from a position of supreme strength at 246/1 West Indies lost three quick wickets for 18 runs and yet ended the first day on a healthy 287/4.It all began really with the fall of Hinds. After sending the crowd into raucous delirium with the second century of his Test career, Hinds undid a fair share of the good work. Upto the point of his dismissal, Hinds had been refreshing in the ease with which he scored runs. The fact that he had 113 (200 balls, 14 fours, 2 sixes) to his name might have caused a temporary lapse in concentration.Coming down the track and hitting inside out, Hinds holed out to Wasim Jaffer at long-off. And to think that the previous three balls he faced were handsomely dispatched to the fence!Brian Lara then walked out to the middle to a roar that matched anything that’s been heard at Jamaica. Would this be the day when the big star delivered? The scratchy start suggested that it wouldn’t. Sure enough, after chopping one ball down to the third man fence for a solitary boundary, Lara poked at one from Ashish Nehra. Ajay Ratra, sharp as ever behind the stumps, took a good low diving catch and Lara (9) was on his way.The momentary silence that marked the Lara dismissal passed over as the West Indian captain walked out to the middle to join Sarwan. Then came the expected. Sarwan, who had batted beautifully for his 65 (130 balls, 6 fours), was dismissed. Edging Harbhajan Singh to leg slip, Sarwan joined Lara in the pavilion, and it was 264/4. With this wicket, Harbhajan Singh reached the milestone of 100 Test wickets.Taking the second new ball, India created yet another chance. Carl Hooper, who has a double hundred and two centuries in this tour so far, pinged a Nehra delivery straight to Shiv Sunder Das at cover. After taking the ball with both hands, Das let the ball pop out. Hooper has had a few lucky breaks this series, and he’s always made the opposition pay. On 14 now, India will hope that’s not the case this time around.Shivnarine Chanderpaul, another man India would like to see the back of, quietly compiled 4 and will be ready to do battle on the second day.

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