Ireland name full-strength Twenty20 squad

Ireland have named a full-strength squad for the World Twenty20 in West Indies with Boyd Rankin, the tall pace bowler, fit again after a foot injury to take his place in the 15-man party led by William Porterfield

Cricinfo staff22-Mar-2010

Boyd Rankin’s recovery is a major boost for Ireland•AFP

Ireland have named a full-strength squad for the World Twenty20 in West Indies with Boyd Rankin, the tall pace bowler, fit again after a foot injury to take his place in the 15-man party led by William Porterfield.Ireland are grouped with England and West Indies during the first phase of the tournament and will be aiming to repeat their success from the 2009 event when they reached the Super Eights. With England having an indifferent Twenty20 record and the hosts in the midst of rebuilding Ireland shouldn’t be underestimated.Alongside Rankin and Porterfield, Ireland can call on the county experience of the O’Brien brothers – Niall and Kevin – Gary Wilson, the Surrey reserve wicketkeeper, and Paul Stirling who has signed a contract with Middlesex.Meanwhile, Ireland cricket has been boosted by an extra €100,000 of investment from team sponsor RSA insurance which will cover Ireland’s pre World Twenty20 warm-up tour of Jamaica and the one-day international against Australia in June.”RSA’s major sponsorship of our headline cricket teams, in addition to their continuing support for our marquee events, is to be applauded,” said Warren Deutrom, the Cricket Ireland CEO. “The upcoming World Twenty20 and the RSA Challenge match against Australia in June are superb platforms to demonstrate Ireland’s pedigree at the top level and we are confident that we will again showcase our proven abilities on the world stage”.Squad William Porterfield (capt), Peter Connell, Alex Cusack, George Dockrell, Trent Johnston, Nigel Jones, Gary Kidd, John Mooney, Kevin O’Brien, Niall O’Brien, Boyd Rankin, Paul Stirling, Andrew White, Gary Wilson

الأهلي يتأهل إلى نصف نهائي كأس العالم لكرة اليد بفوزه على بنفيكا البرتغالي

نجح فريق كرة اليد الأول بالنادي الأهلي في تحقيق فوز صعب على نظيره بنفيكا البرتغالي.

جاء ذلك في مباراة الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات ببطولة كأس العالم للأندية لكرة اليد “سوبر جلوب”.

البطولة المقامة في الدمام- السعودية، خلال الفترة ما بين السابعة عشر والرابع والعشرين من أكتوبر الجاري.

وكانت نتيجة الشوط الأول قد انتهت بتقدم بنفيكا بنتيجة 13-12.

طالع أيضًا.. موعد مباراة الأهلي القادمة في نصف نهائي كأس العالم للأندية لكرة اليد

ولكن الأهلي عاد في الشوط الثاني، ونجح في قلب الموازين لينهي اللقاء بنتيجة 29-28.

بهذا الفوز حسم الأهلي تأهله إلى الدور نصف النهائي ببطولة سوبر جلوب، إذ تنص اللائحة على صعود أوائل الأربع مجموعات لدور الـ”سيمي فاينال”.

رئيس النجوم يعلن انتقال عمرو السيسي إلى الزمالك

أعلن محمد الطويلة رئيس نادي النجوم، انتقال عمرو السيسي لاعب طلائع الجيش إلى نادي الزمالك.

وكان عمرو السيسي صاحب الـ28 عامًا قد انتقل من النجوم لطلائع الجيش في يوليو عام 2019.

وكان نادي الزمالك ضم 6 صفقات خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية وهم زكريا الوردي، إبراهيما نداي، سامسون أكينيولا ونبيل عماد دونجا، عمر جابر، مصطفى الزناري.

وكان الطويلة صرح بأن هناك اتفاقًا بين النجوم وطلائع الجيش عندما يتم بيع عمرو السيسي بأن يحصل النجوم على 50% من قيمة رسوم انتقاله إلى أي ناد آخر. طالع التفاصيل.

وقال محمد الطويلة في تصريحات إذاعية عبر “ميجا إف أم”: “مبروك على الزمالك انضمام عمرو السيسي، وتم التوقيع على العقود، ويتبقى عدة إجراءات بسيطة”.

طالع أيضًا.. أمير مرتضى يوضح أسباب تراجع أداء الزمالك أمام فلامبو البوروندي

وتابع: “حدث تعاون مهم جدًا بيننا وبين نادي طلائع الجيش، وجرت الأمور بإحترافية، والمستشار مرتضى منصور رئيس نادي الزمالك (شاطر بزيادة)، ولكننا سعداء بانتقال السيسي إلى الزمالك”.

وأكمل: “نادي الزمالك قيمة كبيرة وناد عريق، وان شاء الله أتوقع انضمام السيسي إلى منتخب مصر”.

Wolves prepared to snub Doherty reunion

Wolves are ready to turn down the opportunity to re-sign Matt Doherty from Tottenham this month, according to a fresh transfer rumour.

The Lowdown: Doherty tipped for Wolves return

The 29-year-old has struggled to make a significant impact at Spurs since leaving Molineux in 2020, making just 42 appearances in the last couple of seasons.

As such, Doherty has been linked with a return to Wolves in the January transfer window, in a move that could potentially go down well with Wanderers supporters given his incredible production in his last spell with the club, scoring 28 times in over 300 appearances..

If a new report is to be believed, however, the 25-cap Republic of Ireland international will not be making his way back to the Midlands.

The Latest: Contrasting rumour emerges

According to The Mirror, Wolves are ‘ready to snub’ a return for Doherty, with the player himself not thought to be keen on the idea of a move back.

The right-back still wants to remain in the Premier League, however, and an exit from Spurs could still be on the cards.

The Verdict: Could be an error

Doherty was a brilliant servant for Wanderers over many years, so the idea of missing out on a reunion with him is disappointing.

Granted, the former Black Country star is about to turn 30 later this month but he has been hailed as ‘absolutely superb’ by Danny Mills in the past and his attacking quality is undeniable, having registered 41 assists for Wolves last time out – that sort of creativity from the flank would not go amiss.

He would provide ideal competition and support for Nelson Semedo, adding depth in a position that requires players to maintain an immense level of fitness.

In other news, some Wolves fans have flocked to a piece of transfer news. Read more here.

مانشستر سيتي يتأهل لـ ثمن نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا بعد تعادل إشبيلية وبوروسيا دورتموند

تأهل فريق مانشستر سيتي الإنجليزي إلى دور الـ16 من منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا، بفضل مباراة إشبيلية وبوروسيا دورتموند اليوم.

وواجه إشبيلية بوروسيا دورتموند، مساء اليوم، في الجولة الرابعة من دور مجموعات دوري أبطال أوروبا على ملعب “سيغنال إيدونا بارك” حيث تعادلا بهدف لمثله.

تقدم نيانزو كواسي بهدف لصالح إشبيلية في الدقيقة 18، قبل أن يتعادل جود بيلينجهام بهدف لصالح بوروسيا في الدقيقة 35.

بتلك النتيجة، حصل كل فريق على نقطة واحدة، حيث أصبح رصيد بوروسيا دورتموند 7 نقاط في المركز الثاني في المجموعة السابعة، بينما أصبح رصيد إشبيلية نقطتين في المركز الثالث.

وبفضل هذا التعادل، حصل مانشستر سيتي على بطاقة التأهل إلى ثمن نهائي دوري الأبطال، حيث يحتل الصدارة برصيد 10 نقاط، بعد تعادله السلبي مع كوبنهاجن اليوم.

Lee retires from Tests but aims for 2011 World Cup

Brett Lee has retired from Test cricket after admitting his body could no longer handle the demands of the five-day game

Cricinfo staff23-Feb-2010

Brett Lee’s days in whites are over•Getty Images

Brett Lee, Australia’s fourth-highest wicket-taker, has retired from Test cricket after admitting his body could no longer handle the demands of the five-day game. Lee has decided to focus on ODIs and Twenty20s as he aims to rejoin Australia’s team and collect a second World Cup trophy in 2011.”I’m not 21, I’m 33,” Lee told Seven. “Trying to bowl at 150kph for five days is very hard on the body.”Lee, who took 310 wickets in 76 Tests, said his most special achievement was playing for more than a decade in Australia’s top team. His final game in a baggy green was in Melbourne in 2008 and he limped off towards the end of the match with a fractured left foot, which required an operation and another long lay-off.An untimely side strain kept him out of the first three 2009 Ashes Tests and he was angry to miss the final two matches when the series was at stake. The selectors doubted he could last five days and were quickly proved right. Lee was approaching peak form again during the Champions Trophy, but was forced home from the one-day tour of India with an elbow problem.When the injury required surgery he took time out to decide whether he wanted to go through another extended recovery. Cutting his workload became the only option and the decision also keeps him closer to his young son Preston.During his time at the top Lee suffered career-threatening elbow and foot injuries, but was able to return to the Test team each time and regain his high speeds. While he spent much of his career behind Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie as a high-voltage weapon, he also proved he could lead the attack after McGrath retired.In series against Sri Lanka, India and West Indies in 2007 and 2008 he captured 58 wickets in nine matches but was unable to keep up the pace. He suffered with a serious stomach bug in India later that year, which robbed him of weight and impact in the Tests, and struggled in Australia’s home campaign. He picked up the tenth and final five-wicket haul of his career against New Zealand in Adelaide but took only one wicket in two matches against South Africa before hobbling away, ultimately forever.Lee will follow in the footsteps of Andrew Flintoff and Jacob Oram in becoming a limited-overs specialist. He has an IPL contract with Kings XI Punjab worth US$900,000 a season and strong business and music interests in India. There is also another World Cup trophy to hope for.

Romano reveals development on MUFC target

Manchester United have not made any moves in the transfer window so far, but with three weeks left the club has been linked with a number of players, especially in the defensive midfield position.

However, there has been an update on one particular target.

What’s the word?

Fabrizio Romano has revealed on Twitter, that there have been no further developments on Manchester United’s pursuit for Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder, Denis Zakaria.

Romano tweeted on Monday:

“Manchester United have made no bid for Denis Zakaria as things stand. The option has been discussed as he’s appreciated by Rangnick – but there’s still no official bid to Borussia.

“More than four clubs are already working to sign Zakaria as free agent in July. Open race.”

United are reportedly joined by a number of clubs interested in signing the 25-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, including Premier League clubs, Everton, Leicester and Arsenal, and if the Italian transfer insider’s tweet is to be believed, the chase for his signature remains wide open.

Fans will be gutted

Signing a defensive midfielder has been a long term prospect, especially in the eyes of the fans who have been crying out for in the side for over a year, so they will surely be gutted that no progress has been made on signing the Swiss target.

Taking to social media after a number of poor defensive performances from the Red Devils this season so far, citing how desperately the position needs to be filled, with one Man United fan tweeting:

“2 years ago we looked doomed at end of January after losing at home to Burnley. We signed Bruno, had a great run towards the end of the season and finished 3rd. Something similar needs to happen, but with a defensive midfielder if we’re to save this season.”

Zakaria has been impressive in his position for Gladbach, scoring two goals and bagging one assist for the Bundesliga side so far this season, with a 50% successful tackle rate. Meanwhile, he has completed 702 of his 777 passes successfully during his 14 appearances according to infogol.

All hope is not lost though, as Romano did hint in the aforementioned post that Rangnick has shown interest in the player and is “appreciated” by the German coach. Thus, it will likely not be the last time we see a connection made between the Switzerland international and the Manchester club, however, another club could swoop for the popular defensive midfielder if progress isn’t made soon.

The freshly appointed manager has a lot of work to do to get Manchester United into shape, but with an FA Cup win against Aston Villa on Monday evening, it will have given the fans a much needed boost after a disappointing performance in their last Premier League game against Wolves, when they lost at Old Trafford last week.

In other news: Rangnick could make a move for Milinkovic-Savic

تشكيل الأهلي المتوقع أمام الاتحاد المنستيري.. شادي حسين يقود الهجوم

يستعد الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي لمواجهة نظيره الاتحاد المنستيري التونسي، عصر اليوم الأحد، ببطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

الأهلي يلتقي مع الاتحاد المنستيري، على ملعب مصطفى بنجانيت بالمنستير ضمن منافسات ذهاب دور الـ32 من عمر المسابقة القارية.

وتعد هذه المباراة هي الرسمية الأولى لمارسيل كولر مدرب النادي الأهلي، بعد توليه المهمة الفنية للأحمر، بعد خوض 3 وديات في الفترة الأخيرة.

طالع | كولر يعلن تشكيل الأهلي الرسمي أمام الاتحاد المنستيري.. شادي حسين وسافيو أساسيان

ويشهد التشكيل المتوقع للأهلي أمام الاتحاد المنستيري مشاركة برونو سافيو، فيما يقود شادي حسين الهجوم. تشكيل الأهلي المتوقع أمام الاتحاد المنستيري اليوم

حراسة المرمى: محمد الشناوي.

حط الدفاع: محمد هاني، محمد عبدالمنعم، ياسر إبراهيم، علي معلول.

خط الوسط: عمرو السولية، أليو ديانج، برونو سافيو، أحمد عبدالقادر، طاهر محمد طاهر

خط الهجوم: شادي حسين.

Com Diogo Barbosa fora, Bryan busca sequência como titular no Cruzeiro

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O Cruzeiro não esconde a meta de finalizar o Campeonato Brasileiro no topo da tabela. Para isso, o time precisa conseguir bons resultados nas próximas três partidas da competição.

Com a saída de Diogo Barbosa para o Palmeiras, Bryan ganha oportunidade para se tornar titular no Cruzeiro. O lateral-esquerdo garantiu que está pronto para assumir a posição já neste domingo, quando o Cruzeiro enfrenta o Vitória, e também nos outros dois jogos finais.

– Estou preparado e creio que tenho potencial, por isso que estou no Cruzeiro. Mas claro que tenho que dar um algo a mais. O Diogo Barbosa é um jogador que fez uma grande temporada, que se destacou no nosso elenco, que se destacou na Copa do Brasil com o título e agora, na saída dele, fica a minha responsabilidade de dar sequência e fazer o meu melhor – afirmou o jogador.

O atleta compreende a importância desta reta final de campeonato e pretende se firmar no grupo como titular.

– Esses três jogos que ainda restam na temporada serão definitivos. Amanhã (domingo) dentro de campo também vou dar o meu máximo e buscar agarrar mais uma oportunidade, para iniciar o ano de 2018, ano de muitas competições, de Libertadores, como titular, se Deus quiser – enfatizou.

Com o bom desempenho de Diogo Barbosa, especialmente na campanha vitoriosa na Copa do Brasil, Bryan teve poucas oportunidades para mostrar seu futebol em 2017. Esteve em campo apenas 13 vezes em toda temporada.No Brasileirão, atuou em seis jogos.

Quinto colocado, com 55 pontos, o Cruzeiro enfrenta o Vitória, domingo, no Barradão, às 17h.

Ouma hundred keeps Kenya afloat

An unbeaten hundred from Maurice Ouma kept Kenya afloat on the third day of their Intercontinental Cup game against Scotland at Nairobi Gymkhana. His 106, along with dogged contributions from Hiren Varaiya (44), Collins Obuya (38) and Steve Tikolo (34) ha

Cricinfo staff27-Jan-2010Close Kenya 91 (Obuya 40) and 288 for 7 (Ouma 106*, Varaiya 44, Nel 3-91) lead Scotland 306 (Sheikh 108, Berrington 80) by 73 runs
ScorecardAn unbeaten hundred from Maurice Ouma kept Kenya afloat on the third day of their Intercontinental Cup game against Scotland at Nairobi Gymkhana. His 106, along with dogged contributions from Hiren Varaiya (44), Collins Obuya (38) and Steve Tikolo (34) had stretched Kenya’s lead to 73 by stumps. Two late strikes by Kyle Coetzer gave Scotland the edge today, however, and Kenya closed at 288 for 7.After a dismal performance in their first innings, the pressure was on the Kenyan batsmen today. The inexperienced Rakep Patel added only 10 runs to his overnight score before he edged Dewald Nel through to Simon Smith to give Scotland their first breakthrough of the morning. Majid Haq found Obuya’s edge after he had flowed to 38 to bring Tikolo, Kenya’s most experienced batsman and a constant presence in the middle order for the last 15 years, to the crease.Kenya would have hoped for a long innings from Tikolo, and he stroked six boundaries in a fluent innings but fell to Haq’s offspin with Kenya still 67 runs short of making Scotland bat again. All the while, Varaiya held firm at the other end, grinding his way to 44 from an astounding 237 balls – his highest score in first-class cricket – before he became Nel’s third victim of the day.Jimmy Kamande showed some application to survive for 54 balls, but his dismissal by Coetzer nine overs before the close opened the door for Scotland and Nehemiah Odhiambo was bowled for a duck in Coetzer’s next over. Elijah Otieno’s unbeaten 10 – his personal best with the bat in any format – allowed Ouma to go to a well-deserved hundred, but with only three second-innings wickets still standing, Scotland will still be confident that they can restrict Kenya to a gettable total tomorrow.

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