Avishka Gunawardene, the former Sri Lanka opening batter, has been appointed the Afghanistan men’s team’s batting coach for the forthcoming ODIs against Pakistan. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced this on August 17 via Twitter. ESPNcricinfo understands the ACB had wanted Gunawardene for a longer stint, but Gunawardene has only confirmed his involvement in the ODI series – which is to be played in Sri Lanka – for now. This will be Gunawardene’s first major assignment since being cleared of corruption charges relating to alleged breaches of the Emirates Cricket Board’s anti-corruption code during the T10 tournament in the UAE in 2017. An independent tribunal cleared Gunawardene in May, following an investigation, leaving him free to resume his coaching career. Gunawardene has served as the Sri Lanka national men’s team’s batting coach, and has also coached the Sri Lanka A and Emerging teams.Related

• Avishka Gunawardene appointed Sri Lanka Under-19 coach

• Afghanistan-Pakistan ODI series postponed indefinitely

• Plan B for Afghanistan: Travel to Sri Lanka via Pakistan and Dubai

• Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODIs shifted from UAE to Hambantota

• Gunawardene cleared of corruption charges by independent tribunal

The appointment comes at a time of major upheaval in Afghanistan with the Taliban taking back the political reins following the withdrawal of US troops from the country. It remains to be seen how cricket is affected by these events, though ACB CEO Hamid Shinwari has been quoted saying he expects the sport to carry on as before.”We will resume our office from tomorrow and the national camp which was underway ahead of the Pakistan series in Sri Lanka will also resume after a two-day break with the change in regime,” Shinwari told PTI on Monday.It is as yet unclear when the Afghanistan side can fly to Sri Lanka for the series (expected to be played sometime in September), as Kabul airport remains closed following the Taliban’s takeover of the city. It is hoped the team can fly over the next two weeks.All three ODIs against Pakistan will be played in Hambantota.

Over the last couple of years, Everton have conducted excellent business in the transfer market, turning their attention to younger talents and allowing them to develop at Goodison Park rather than signing big-money players who are past their best.

Jarrad Branthwaite arrived on Merseyside a couple of years ago for just £1m from Carlisle United and has bided his time and eventually made a huge impact on the Toffees' first-team so far this campaign.

He started all but three matches in the Premier League under boss Sean Dyche last season, with his form catching the eye of Manchester United who have been constantly touted with a move to sign the youngster during the transfer window.

Whilst the club wouldn't want to lose their young talent this summer, it is a reflection of the excellent dealings in the market, with the club needing to focus more on emerging stars in the years ahead.

Their recent dealings have continued this season, signing talented youngsters Tim Iroegbunam and Iliman Ndiaye, with Dyche targeting more players to further bolster his impressive Toffees squad.

Everton transfer news

Over the last couple of weeks, Everton have been linked with various midfielders to try and provide added depth to the Toffees squad. Many names have been thrown into the mix, but one player won’t be arriving at Goodison Park – during this transfer window at least.

Journalist Santi Arouna recently claimed that the club had made an offer to sign Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi. He was wanted by a whole host of other clubs after the Nigerian, who featured 32 times for the Foxes last season, failed to agree a new deal at the King Power Stadium, despite the Foxes' return to England’s top flight.

However, in recent days, the 27-year-old penned a new deal with Steve Cooper’s side, ending the Toffees’ chances of securing a deal for the midfielder.

Despite the failure to secure a deal for Ndidi, the club have made contact over signing Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, who’s free to leave the Italian giants this summer.

They face stiff competition from fellow Premier League side Newcastle United, but no offer has been made, with both sides still battling it out for the Brazilian’s signature.

However, the aforementioned duo are both valued lower than one star who has excelled on Merseyside under the guidance of boss Dyche.

James Tarkowski’s market value in 2024

After departing Burnley at the end of his contract, centre-back James Tarkowski joined the Toffees on a free transfer in the summer of 2022, under then-boss Frank Lampard.

The “sensational” central defender, as described by journalist Joe Thomas, has been ever-present at the heart of the Toffees backline since his arrival, featuring in all but one minute of the club's battle against relegation in the last two campaigns – a staggering record.

He's been a reliable figure for Everton, maintaining his fitness for two full seasons and avoiding any injuries – a real rarity in modern football, especially given the frantic schedule the players have to endure.

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As a result, Tarkowski has seen a sharp upturn in his value, with the defender now valued at £16.6m, as per Football Transfers. His subsequent market value is higher than Ndidi and Arthur Melo, with the duo only valued at £12.8m and £10.3m, respectively.

In what has been a tricky season for off-the-field reasons, Tarkowski has proved to be a shining light on the pitch, with the former Burnley man able to lead the club's push towards mid-table security this season.

His leadership skills have allowed Branthwaite to thrive in his first full campaign of Premier League football, with Dyche hoping he can still have the partnership at his disposal coming the opening game of the season in less than 6 weeks' time.

Everton have already struck gold on a star who's worth more than Philogene

He’s been an excellent addition for the Toffees since his move to Goodison Park.

ByEthan Lamb Jul 12, 2024

Celtic are believed to be on the verge of completing another piece of transfer business, with a deal to sign a £4,000-a-week player nearly done.

Celtic transfer news

The Hoops have been linked with plenty of players of late, with Royal Antwerp attacker Michel-Ange Balikwisha seen as an exciting option to come in this summer. The Scottish Premiership giants are said to be in talks with the 23-year-old over a switch to Parkhead, with an offer potentially arriving at some point this week.

Adam Idah proved to be a hero on loan from Norwich City during the second half of last season, not least because he scored the last-gasp winning goal against Rangers in the Scottish Cup final, and Celtic are still working hard on striking a permanent deal with the striker.

Similarly, Paulo Bernardo was another player who shone on loan, playing an important role in Brendan Rodgers' side's double success, and Keith Wyness has backed him to come in on a permanent basis, saying: "It will get done. I spoke to someone in Portugal about this deal the other day and they said the deal will end up around £6million. The wages won’t be a problem. He’s a talent, and he’ll do well in the Scottish game."

Rodgers is also interested in bringing Australia international Riley McGree to Celtic ahead of next season, with the Hoops failing to complete his signing during the Ange Postecoglou era at Parkhead.

Celtic close to signing £4,000-a-week ace

According to a report from The Daily Mail, Celtic are closing in on the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, adding further depth between the sticks in the process. A deal is "on the brink" of being agreed, with the 22-year-old coming in as understudy to Kasper Schmeichel, ahead of the Dane's expected move to Parkhead, which has been held up but should still go through imminently.

Sinisalo feels like an ideal backup to Schmeichel, coming in as a young player who may be content with warming the substitutes' bench most weeks to begin with.

The £4,000-a-week Villa man has won three caps for Finland, showing that he can cut it at international level, but he is yet to make a senior appearance for his current club, which highlights why he may be interested in sealing a move away.

Last season, Sinisalo enjoyed a good spell on loan at Exeter City, starting 45 out of a possible 46 matches in League One, leading to manager Gary Caldwell heaping praise on him, saying:

"I think it’s brilliant that a loan player can come and connect with the club like he has. I think this club is so much more than that, so I think we’re a brilliant club for loan players, but the way he’s bought into everything and connected with the supporters, with teammates."

Celtic hit gold with "brilliant" star who's worth more than Dara O'Shea

Ange Postecoglou brought the talented defender to Parkhead as one of his last signings.

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This further suggests that Sinisalo could be a top-quality signing for Celtic, providing competition for Schmeichel, who may not be guaranteed to keep his place if the Finn impresses in training.

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da premier bet： O sonho acabou! O Palmeiras lutou, mas não conseguiu derrotar o Chelsea, que venceu, na prorrogação, por 2 a 1, neste sábado, em Abu Dhabi. Com gols de Lukaku e Havertz (de pênalti), os Blues levaram vantagem depois dos 90 minutos e bateram os adversários, que marcaram, também de pênalti, com Raphael Veiga. Os Blues conquistam seu primeiro Mundial de Clubes.

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Primeiro tempo equilibrado e Verdão desperdiçando possibilidades

A primeira etapa começou da maneira que se esperava, com os ingleses propondo o jogo e os brasileiros esperando na defesa. Mas foi o Alviverde que arriscou o primeiro chute, aos três minutos, com Danilo, que ficou com a sobra da defesa e tentou o arremate, mas o desvio foi para escanteio. Aos nove, Rony buscou jogada individual, mas finalizou de forma muito errada para fora.

Enquanto isso, o Chelsea tinha dificuldade para furar a defesa palmeirense, que embora se virasse de todas as formas para afastar, não levou tantos sustos. No ataque, aos 26 minutos, o Verdão quase abriu o placar, quando Dudu recebeu pela esquerda, cortou para o meio e chutou na saída de Mendy, mas a bola foi para fora na melhor chance do primeiro tempo para as duas equipes.

Aos 31 minutos, Mount sentiu e Pulisic entrou, melhorando o volume do Chelsea. Três minutos depois, Lukaku quase abriu o placar com um bate e rebate na área que ficou com o goleiro alviverde. Aos 43, Zé Rafael teve uma grande chance de tocar no meio da área em contra-ataque, mas errou o passe. Já no fim, Thiago Silva teve grande liberdade no meio e arriscou de longe para Weverton defender. Foi a melhor chance do clube inglês na etapa inicial.

Chelsea abre o placar, mas o Palmeiras empata de pênalti

O segundo tempo parecia começar como estava sendo o cenário do primeiro, mas o Chelsea acabou retornando como mais intensidade nos primeiros minutos e arriscou com chute de longe de Rudiger aos 3. No entanto, aos 9, em uma das raras falhas da defesa, Kovacic encontrou Hudson-Odoi com espaço para cruzar e achar Lukaku, que subiu mais do que a zaga e abriu o placar.

O Palmeiras sentiu o gol e quase tomou o segundo quando Pulisic tabelou com Lukaku e chutou de forma perigosa. No entanto, aos 15, Thiago Silva colocou a mão na bola dentro da área e o VAR apontou pênalti. Raphael Veiga bateu e empatou para o Verdão., que melhorou na partida e por pouco não faz o segundo também com Veiga, que acabou chutando fraco. Em resposta, os Blues chegaram mais uma vez pelo meio em tabela e Pulisic chutou para fora.

Ambos os técnico fizeram alterações por volta dos 30 minutos da segunda etapa e a partir dali o jogo passou a ser mais cadenciado, ambos com medo de levar o gol e tirar a possibilidade de prorrogação. O Alviverde ainda tentou algumas estocadas, mas sem sucesso, enquanto o Chelsea levava vantagem nas tabelas na entrada da área. Mas o empate persistiu no tempo normal.

Cenário não se altera na prorrogação e Chelsea faz de pênalti para o título

A situação pouco mudou para o primeiro tempo da prorrogação, ou seja, Chelsea se apossou do campo de ataque e da boal, enquanto o Palmeiras ficou retraído esperando um contra-ataque. No entanto, foram poucas as chances que o time de Abel Ferreira teve para poder sair da defesa como gosta.

No segundo tempo da prorrogação, os Blues passaram a pressionar demais e num bate e rebate na área Luan acabou colocando a mão na bola e o VAR aponto pênalti. Na cobrança, Havertz bateu e superou Weverton para fazer 2 a 1 no placar e conquistar o título mundial, que mais uma vez não foi alviverde.

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Local: Mohammed Bin Zayed, em Abu Dhabi (EAU)
Data-Hora: 12/2/2022 – 13h30 (horário de Brasília)
Árbitro: Chris Beath (AUS)
Assistentes: Anton Shchetinin (AUS) e Ashley Beecham (AUS)
VAR: Massimiliano Irrati (ITA)
Público: 32.871 torcedores
Cartões amarelos: (CHE) Atuesta e Wesley (PAL)
Cartões vermelhos: Luan, aos 20’/2ºTP (PAL)
Gols: Lukaku (9’/2ºT) (1-0), Raphael Veiga (18’/2ºT) (1-1), Havertz (11’/2ºTP) (2-1)

CHELSEA: Mendy; Christensen (Sarr, no intervalo para a prorrogação), Thiago Silva e Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic (Ziyech, no intervalo para a prorrogação) e Hudson-Odoi (Saúl, aos 30’/2ºT); Mount (Pulisic, aos 31’/1ºT), Havertz e Lukaku (Timo Werner, aos 30’/2ºT). Técnico: Thomas Tuchel.

PALMEIRAS: Weverton; Gustavo Gómez, Luan e Piquerez; Marcos Rocha (Deyverson, aos 12’/2ºTP), Danilo, Zé Rafael (Jailson, aos 14’/2ºT) e Gustavo Scarpa; Raphael Veiga (Atuesta, aos 32’/2ºT), Dudu (Rafael Navarro, aos 12’/1ºTP) e Rony (Wesley, 32’/2ºT). Técnico: Abel Ferreira.

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The new and improved Shane Watson•AFPMy wife once asked me whether there was a need for batsmen to move their feet when playing a ‘stop’. A little questioning yielded that ‘stop’ meant ‘forward defensive stroke’. Is there a need? There most certainly is, said I. The conversation blossomed with mention of the insurance of adjacent bat and pad, the induced downward angle of the bat to deny any close fielders, and above all, the balance of having one’s head over the ball. Well, at least one side of the conversation blossomed. Seeking an example to prove my point, I pointed to the computer screen, which showed the Australian openers in the first morning of the Mohali Test. Balance, my dear … , oh, well, that is Simon Katich, he is a little different. A propitious single brought Watto on strike. Now, watch his balance as he gets in behind this ball. To my chagrin Watson played ‘on the walk’, and not on a Matthew-Hayden-walk-down-and-front-foot-pull-the-bowler-for-four, thanks very much guv’nor. No, he played as if the ball was the last of the day’s play: no sooner had it struck his bat than his right foot emerged from its (rightful) side-on position and his sideways movement took him a few paces towards point. I let out a small shout of fury at being denied proof of my pontificating, while my wife smiled and resumed her knitting, thinking that I should best stick to my sines and cosines.It was a curious observance, and, like all trifles, was one which I started to notice almost constantly during Watson’s innings. To pace and to spin alike, he would produce a lengthy stride, defend the ball, and almost topple over to his right to face the camera almost front on, French-cricket style. Forget aesthetics, a lean towards the right, or even a shifting in momentum to cause such a lean, leaves one open to a ball nipping back in, and UDRS or no, a Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth special. How can he manage this? The simplest resolution is of course, he has an average of over fifty opening the batting for Australia: in my one and only game for the Oxford Blues I batted at No. 11 and was involved in a fifty-run stand of which my contribution amounted to zero runs from zero balls — thanks for playing.There have been articles written about the personality of Watson being different from that of the ‘standard’ Australian batsman, whatever that may mean. To me, there is something ‘not quite right’ about his batting. But who cares? He is the perfect pugnacious Yang to Katich’s prudent Yin. He may have had trouble converting fifties to hundreds, but that is one of the lighter burdens one can be forced to bear. He is not a one-gear-wonder: his 93 and 120 against Pakistan in the last Boxing Day Test came at a comfortable, but not cavalier, clip.That he has been spared a lot of bowling duties is one of the best moves for his career. Moreover, even when he does bowl these days, it is with noticeably less pace, and hence, less stress on the body. Australia finally gave up the request to shoe-horn Watson in as the next Keith Miller, and were content with his fulfilling a role as a (most useful) reserve seam-bowler. That he and Katich can change gears (with one virtually changing down while the other changes up) gives Australia a clear advantage in the opening to their innings. It would be foolhardy to predict anything less than one century opening stand, and one ton for the Watt himself.

Arsenal lost 1-0 to Inter Milan after Hakan Calhanoglu converted his penalty in the first half and Mikel Arteta is not happy with the refereeing.

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• Arsenal lose 1-0 to Inter Milan
• Arteta fumes about penalty decisions
• Backs side to beat Chelsea on Sunday

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Arsenal were the dominant side at San Siro during their Champions League clash, however, the Gunners were unable to avoid defeat to Inter Milan after Calhanoglu converted a penalty in injury time in the first half. Referee Istvan Kovacs pointed to the spot after Mikel Merino was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box. However, Arteta has revealed that he feels his side were hard done by the refereeing for a contentious penalty as he also claimed his side should have been awarded a penalty early in the first half after Merino was caught by Yann Sommer on the head as the keeper attempted to punch the ball.

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  WHAT ARTETA SAID

  Speaking to the media, Arteta said: “I don’t understand. There is no danger at all. You cannot react because the ball is very close. We were told at the start of the season that wasn’t a penalty. That was clear. Today it was a different story. But OK. They decide that is a penalty.

  “But if that is a penalty then the one on Mikel Merino where he punches him in the head has to be a penalty, 1,000 per cent. These are the margins in this game and it’s very, very difficult to accept. I am extremely frustrated because these are two decisions that marked the course of the game. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do. We have to accept it and move on.”

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  Arsenal very much dominated the proceedings at San Siro as the Gunners gathered 63% possession on the night and took a total of 20 shots compared to Inter's seven shots. The Nerazzurri only had one shot on target, which came from Calhanoglu's penalty. As such, Arteta praised his side's dominance on the night and said: “This is the way I want to see my team. Of all the big games we have played in Europe, this is by far the best one that we have played in the last few years…

  “I haven’t seen them play in Europe in the manner they have today. And we are very disappointed because we didn’t get what we wanted out of the game that’s for sure.”

• WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

  The Gunners will be in action next when they take on London rivals Chelsea on November 10 as they look to dump their three-game winless streak in the Premier League. Arteta has revealed that he is confident about the Gunners taking the win at Stamford Bridge, saying: “If we play the way we played here we have a good chance to win against Chelsea. I told them I’m proud of them."

Both teams are coming off wins and seem to have finally figured out their best combinations

Varun Shetty02-Oct-20211:43

Should Pooran continue at No. 3? How should RCB deal with Bishnoi?

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Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings seem to have finally figured out what their best combinations are. They’ve also won their last games and are looking to put together the kind of rollicking streak that can seal a playoff spot early in the IPL.

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Royal Challengers are significantly closer to that – they’re on 14 points with three games to go and have won their last two. Solving their domestic No. 3 conundrum by giving an extended run to Srikar Bharat has brought stability, and the return of Shahbaz Ahmed has been a move that’s brought them closer to the team that dominated in the first half of the tournament.For the Kings, the chance to push each of their middle-order players some spots higher in the absence of Chris Gayle has created a sturdier batting since it has allowed Shahrukh Khan and Fabian Allen – bona-fide T20 finishers – to bat in more suitable positions. It also gives them flexibility in terms of bowling and all-round options, and although it’s only been one game so far, this might finally be a way that they’re able to break their reliance on the openers.

Qualification chances

With the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Mumbai Indians losing their most recent games, the Royal Challengers only need to win one of their last three matches to qualify. Three wins will give them a chance to finish among the top two if the Chennai Super Kings or the Delhi Capitals slip up in their last couple of matches.However, if the Royal Challengers botch up the last week and lose all three remaining matches, they could be eliminated, for as many as four teams could end up on 14 points, vying for two qualification spots.A win for the Kings will keep them in the hunt to reach that all-important tally of 14 points. Even if they get there, though, they will need other results to go their way to qualify. A defeat will leave them clutching at the slimmest of lifelines with some very specific result requirements: apart from winning their own last match, they will need the Knight Riders to lose their two remaining matches and stay at 10, and for Mumbai to beat the Royals, who in turn should beat the Knight Riders. Then three teams – the Kings, Mumbai and the Royals – will finish on 12 points, with the Kings likely to have the best net run rate among the three and take the fourth spot.

In the news

Fabian Allen appeared to be limping when he came in to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. There is no official word on the type and extent of the injury.

Likely XIs

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1 Virat Kohli (capt.), 2 Devdutt Padikkal, 3 Srikar Bharat (wk), 4 Glenn Maxwell, 5 AB de Villiers, 6 Shahbaz Ahmed, 7 Daniel Christian, 8 George Garton, 9 Harshal Patel, 10 Mohammed Siraj, 11 Yuzvendra ChahalPunjab Kings: 1 KL Rahul (capt, wk), 2 Mayank Agarwal, 3 Nicholas Pooran, 4 Aiden Markram, 5 Deepak Hooda, 6 Shahrukh Khan, 7 Fabian Allen/Harpreet Brar, 8 Ravi Bishnoi, 9 Nathan Ellis/Chris Jordan, 10 Arshdeep Singh, 11 Mohammed Shami

Strategy punt

• Mayank Agarwal has an incredible strike rate of 184 against Yuzvendra Chahal in T20s; but that has also come at a cost, with Chahal dismissing him four times in 37 balls. Royal Challengers could use Chahal in the powerplay to break that opening stand
• Harpreet Brar has gone for 6.1 this IPL in five innings, with a Player-of-the-Match performance against RCB in Ahmedabad earlier this year when he dismissed Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Glenn Maxwell. With Allen’s injury a potential concern, the Kings could consider bringing Brar back into the XI in Sharjah, where spinners have dominated the second half of the tournament

Stats that matter

• Royal Challengers haven’t beaten Kings since the 2019 season
• Arshdeep Singh has gone wicketless in only two of his ten matches and is currently the Kings’ leading wicket-taker this season with 16 scalps in 10 matches. He averages 16.2 for six wickets in the powerplay at an economy of 6.5, and 13.4 for eight wickets in the death overs at an economy of 8.7
• AB de Villiers has faced only 19 balls in four innings since the tournament’s resumption in UAE

Five-member panel recommends Gunathilaka and Mendis be suspended for two years; Dickwella for 18 months

Andrew Fidel Fernando29-Jul-2021The three Sri Lanka players whose night out in Durham broke bio-bubble protocols could be in for long suspensions if the recommendations of the committee that investigated the incident are followed. The five-member committee, led by a former Supreme Court judge, has recommended that Danushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis be suspended from international cricket for two years, while Niroshan Dickwella be suspended for 18 months.Sri Lanka Cricket’s executive committee is due to meet on Friday to discuss the inquiry committee’s report, after which the players’ punishments will be finalised. It seems likely that suspensions will be handed out to all three. According to two board officials, though, it is not yet certain whether the board will be as harsh as the inquirers have suggested.”It’s a very eminent committee that has made these recommendations – a committee that has a former Supreme Court judge – so we will have to take it very seriously,” SLC secretary Mohan de Silva told ESPNcricinfo. “But we will be taking the matter up for discussion at the executive committee meeting on Friday.”De Silva did not rule out the possibility the board will consult further with the players involved, or team management, before the final decision on punishments is reached.Related

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Mendis, Gunathilaka, Dickwella suspended

It is understood that harsher punishments have been recommended for Gunathilaka and Mendis because of previous disciplinary incidents. Mendis was not officially reprimanded by the board after he had caused the death of a pedestrian while driving back from a wedding in the early morning, in 2020. That accident is understood to have been part of the inquiry panel’s reasoning in recommending a two-year suspension, however. Gunathilaka, meanwhile, has already served two suspensions for disciplinary breaches while with the team. Most recently, he had broken curfew in the middle of a Test match in 2018.Dickwella has not previously drawn official SLC disciplinary charges, nor had he been arrested, as Mendis was after the accident.Although SLC has not officially handed out any suspensions yet, Sri Lanka’s coaching staff has intimated they are not expecting any of these three players will be available for the T20 World Cup this year.

da betsson： With a lot of the news out of Ibrox pointing towards a series of high-profile outgoings this summer, Rangers and Philippe Clement now look set to reignite their interest in one of the Scottish Premiership's best talents.

Rangers may need to sell before they can buy

da casino： The main story doing the rounds in Rangers circles is manager Clement's warning that existing stars will need to leave the club before the squad can be rebuilt. As it stands, defenders James Tavernier and Connor Goldson are attracting the most interest with the duo both linked with moves outside of Scotland.

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The Ibrox outfit could be braced for yet another departure.

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Despite their apparent financial struggles, Rangers have still managed to bring a host of fresh faces through the door at Ibrox during the early passages of the summer window.

Rangers summer signings 2024

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Fee paid

Mohamed Diomandé

Nordsjaelland

€5.00m (£4.2million)

Hamza Igamane

FAR Rabat

€2.36million (£2million)

Jefte

Fluminese

€800,000 (£673,000)

Connor Barron

Aberdeen

Free transfer

Liam Kelly

Motherwell

Free transfer

Clinton Nsiala

AC Milan

Free transfer

With Rangers making good use of free transfers during the window so far, the club could now be set to spend big on a target that Clement had previously rejected.

£3m striker back on Rangers' target list

As first reported by The Daily Record, Lawrence Shankland's name has returned to Rangers' list of targets for this summer. The outlet understands that Clement had previously voiced his opposition to bringing the striker to Ibrox in January but now appears to have U-turned on this position.

The report goes on to state that an official bid for Shankland could be made before the Scottish Premiership season starts again on August 3rd. The 28-year-old is now in the final 12 months of his current deal at Hearts and could fetch a fee in the region of £3million if he is to leave the club this summer.

Rangers' continued interest in Shankland is warranted with the striker's impressive campaign last season catching the eye of numerous clubs in Scotland and beyond. The 28-year-old found the back of the net 24 times in the league last season, eight more than that of the Gers' top scorer Cyriel Dessers.

Speaking on Shankland's success at Hearts, his current manager Steven Naismith spoke highly of the player telling the press: "It’s incredible. He’s had plaudits and people have talked throughout the season but I don’t think people will really understand it for a few years until it has been and gone and someone else is scoring goals.

“Hearts did a lot to get him here and then put their faith in him that he was going to be good. He has been a brilliant pro, a good leader, and his goal record over the two seasons here is unbelievable."

With Rangers needing to sell existing players before they can make new signings this summer, Shankland's move to Ibrox will likely rely upon one of the Gers' current stars leaving the club first.

تلقى الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي باريس سان جيرمان ضربة قوية بعد إقصاء ليفربول من بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا يوم أمس، الثلاثاء.

ونجح باريس سان جيرمان في الفوز بركلات الجزاء الترجيحية بعد معادلة نتيجة الذهاب بالفوز 1-0 على ملعب “أنفيلد” ولكن النهاية كانت سعيدة للفريق الفرنسي.

ولكن هناك أخبار سيئة لنادي باريس سان جيرمان حيث تلقى قائد الفريق، ماركينيوس، إنذارًا جديدًا أمام ليفربول مما يعني أنه سيغيب عن مباراة الذهاب في الدور ربع النهائي.

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تحصل ماركينيوس على إنذار بعد عرقلة لمهاجم ليفربول، لويس دياز، في بداية الشوط الثاني ليغيب عن المباراة التي ستقام يوم 8 أو 9 أبريل المقبل.

كانت مباراة الذهاب بين ليفربول وباريس سان جيرمان في فرنسا قد شهدت الإنذار الأول للبرازيلي وبالأمس الإنذار الثاني.

الجدير بالذكر أن باريس سان جيرمان سينتظر الفائز من أستون فيلا وكلوب بروج في دور الثمانية وكانت نتيجة الذهاب قد انتهت بنتيجة 3-1 للفريق الإنجليزي في بلجيكا بالأسبوع الماضي.