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Weather permitting, the paciest attack in the T20I world will come up against some of the best players of fast bowling

Karthik Krishnaswamy22-Oct-20227:07

Kumble: ‘India need to adapt to conditions but can’t be conservative’

Big pictureIndia-Pakistan matches are rare and usually only found in global tournaments, and this combination of scarcity and high stakes often brings out the worst in both sets of fans. And, over recent years, the pre-match hysteria has often given way to one-sided anticlimaxes on the field. Lukewarm blowouts giving way to jingoistic gloating and poisonous finger-pointing – do we really need India-Pakistan cricket if is what it is defined by?Related

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Over a pair of meetings at the Asia Cup just over a month ago, however, the two teams reminded everyone of the electricity their cricketing collisions can generate. Both games were seesawing tactical battles that went down to the wire, with India winning the first with two balls remaining and Pakistan the second with one ball to spare.It was clear then that these were two excellent T20 sides with contrasting strengths that aligned broadly with national stereotypes which had not always been accurate previously. On one side was a formidable batting unit with holes all over its bowling thanks to the absence of one key superstar; on the other a conservative top order that set its sights on par totals, confident in the ability of its high-quality, high-pace attack to defend them.A clash of cricketing giants, and a clash of cricketing philosophies. What more could you ask for? Well, a World Cup setting, perhaps. And maybe a neutral venue that puts these philosophies to their stiffest test.2:37

Rohit Sharma: ‘We are in a better position than the last T20 World Cup’

We have lucked out then, because Sunday will contain all these ingredients. Where better than Australia for the paciest attack in the T20I world to come up against some of the best players of fast bowling? Where better than the MCG and its 100,000-plus capacity for this to happen?Where better, indeed, but for one little hitch; let’s just hope the rain stays away.Form guideIndia LWWWW (last five completed T20Is, most recent first)
Pakistan WWLWWIn the spotlightHe’s returning from a long injury layoff, but if you’ve watched a clip of the Rahmanullah Gurbaz ball, you’ll know Shaheen Shah Afridi is well and truly back. Afridi’s new-ball burst was the most influential performance in Pakistan’s victory over India at last year’s T20 World Cup, and how India perform could well hinge on how little damage they allow him to inflict during the powerplay.18:37

Shaheen Shah Afridi: the rise of the falcon

Suryakumar Yadav is arguably the best T20 batter in the world at the moment, but he has not had much of a chance yet to show what he’s capable of in a World Cup game, having only batted three times – twice in the closing stages of small chases – at last year’s tournament. Getting him out early could be key to Pakistan doing well. He is comfortable against pace and spin, and he hits boundaries all around the ground, as capable of punching short-of-a-length balls with a vertical bat as he is of sweeping and slicing full-length balls along and behind square.Team newsIndia will have to make two big calls regarding the composition of their bowling attack. One is picking three out of their four specialist pace options. Then there is the issue of spin. Five out of Pakistan’s notional top-six are likely to be right-hand batters, but they often use Mohammad Nawaz as a floater to break that pattern. Should India pick their offspinner R Ashwin, then, or go with their preferred spin pair against right-hand-heavy teams?India (probable): 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 KL Rahul, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Suryakumar Yadav, 5 Hardik Pandya, 6 Dinesh Karthik (wk), 7 Axar Patel, 8 Harshal Patel/Mohammed Shami, 9 Yuzvendra Chahal/R Ashwin, 10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11 Arshdeep SinghPakistan have five terrific fast-bowling options, but they can probably pick only three of them. Afridi and Haris Rauf are certainties, with Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim most likely contesting for the one other slot. Shan Masood, meanwhile, has been declared fit to play, a day after suffering a blow to his head during a training session. Fakhar Zaman, however, is unavailable, with Pakistan keeping a close eye on his recovery from a knee injury.Pakistan (probable): 1 Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 2 Babar Azam (capt), 3 Shan Masood, 4 Haider Ali, 5 Iftikhar Ahmed, 6 Asif Ali, 7 Mohammad Nawaz, 8 Shadab Khan, 9 Naseem Shah, 10 Shaheen Shah Afridi, 11 Haris Rauf1:13

India sweat it out ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Pitch and conditionsFirst, the bad news. It may rain on Sunday, though there’s a bit of encouraging news on that front.Now for the good news. The last three India-Pakistan T20Is have all been played in Dubai, a venue where the toss influences results disproportionately, and have all been won by the chasing side. Chasing teams have won each of the last five completed T20Is at the MCG as well, but that could simply be a quirk of probability, because, as our superlative guide to the venues at this World Cup tells us, chasing teams have a 50% win record in at this ground since the start of 2020.This suggests the toss may not be quite so crucial, though you would probably still expect the team winning it to chase. Also expect a lot of hard-length bowling, with bowlers encouraging batters to hit towards the long square boundaries and keeping them away from the relatively short straight boundaries.1:20

What do Rohit and Babar talk about when they meet?

Stats and trivia There’s one argument for India picking Ashwin despite the right-hand-heavy nature of Pakistan’s top six. In T20Is this year, Babar Azam (strike rate 114.28) and Mohammad Rizwan (112.32) haven’t scored particularly quickly against offspin, and the two openers often bat through a significant chunk of Pakistan’s innings. Babar has also been dismissed four times by offspinners in 35 balls. Among bowlers to have sent down at least ten overs at the death (17-20) in Full-Member-vs-Full-Member T20Is this year, Arshdeep (8.30) and Haris (8.35) have the joint-second-best and fourth-best economy rates. Only Kane Richardson (8.00) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (8.30) sit above them. Dinesh Karthik is set to feature in a T20 World Cup match for the first time in more than 12 years. His last appearance was against Sri Lanka in St Lucia during the 2010 tournament. Karthik and Rohit Sharma were part of India’s squad at the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, in which no member of Pakistan’s current squad had featured. 1:02

India, Pakistan fans in Melbourne get ready for big game

Quotes”Speaking of the game against Australia, the warm-up game, that was always the plan. We know he’s very good with the new ball, so we just wanted to give him a bit of a challenge to come and bowl at the death, and see what he can do. And most importantly his body was something we had to look at, because he’s just recovered from Covid, and we wanted to give him enough time. We wanted to play him in the next warm-up game, full 20 overs, but unfortunately it got washed off, and we didn’t get a chance to play him there, but in terms of preparation, I think he’s very well prepared. He’s been training with the team for a while now. He came to Brisbane quite early, and had a few sessions with the entire team. In terms of his readiness I think he’s very much ready. It’s just about going out and executing what Shami is known for.”
“Off the field whenever we meet, we meet each other respectfully. That is sportsman spirit. Not just with India, but we bond well with all other teams. Whatever the situation on the field, everyone gives 100% for their country, we do the same. But off the field, we meet each other respectfully.”

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Na tarde desta sexta-feira (17), no CT Joaquim Grava, o Corinthians deu continuidade na preparação para o duelo deste domingo, contra o Goiás, pela13ª rodada do Brasileirão.

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O Timão não forneceu atualizações sobre o status dos atletas entregues ao departamento médico. Contudo, através do boletim em vídeo divulgado pelo clube, foi possível notar que Fagner participou de uma parte das atividades do dia e deve reforçar a equipe contra o Esmeraldino.

O lateral-direito está há 11 partidas sem atuar pelo Time do Povo devido a umaentorse no tornozelo direito sofrida no dia 4 de maio, contra o Deportivo Cali. O defensor foi poupado pela comissão técnica contra o Athletico-PR paraaprimorar a parte física e técnica.

Nesta sexta (17), os jogadores que atuaram por mais de 45 minutos no empate por 1 a 1 com o Furacão concluíram o trabalho regenerativo e participaram das atividades no gramado.

Após os trabalhos na academia e o aquecimento em campo, Vítor Pereira comandouuma atividade de passes e finalizações com o elenco corintiano. Depois, o treinador português promoveu um treino de movimentações ofensivas e, por fim, um enfretamento em campo reduzido com os jogadores.

+ TABELA – Confira e simule os jogos do Corinthians no Brasileirão

Através das fotos e vídeos divulgadas pelo clube, foi possível confirmar que cinco atletas da base participaram das atividades: o zagueiro Robert Renan; os meias Riquelme, Breno Bidon e Matheus Araújoe, além dos atacantes Wesley e Felipe.

O clube não atualizou o quadro de Covid-19 do lateral João Pedro e do atacante Gustavo Silva. Ambos não viajaram para Curitiba para o duelo contra o Athletico pois testaram positivo.

João Victor ainda se recupera de uma entorse tornozelo direito sofrido contra o São Paulo, no dia 22 de maio. Com quadro alérgico, Júnior Moraes não foi relacionado para os jogos contra o Juventude e Athletico-PR, e a presença do centroavante contra o Goiás é incerta.

Os casos mais sérios no departamento médico são de Maycon e Paulinho. O camisa 5 teve diagnosticado uma lesão de grau três no músculo adutor da coxa direita e não tem prazo para retornar aos gramados. Paulinho segue recuperação no ligamento cruzado anterior do joelho esquerdo e deve perder toda a temporada.

Uma provável escalação do Corinthians para domingo conta com: Cássio; Fagner (Rafael Ramos); Gil (Robson Bambu), Raul Gustavo e Lucas Piton (Fábio Santos); Du Queiroz, Cantillo (Giuliano) e Renato Augusto; Mantuan (Adson), Róger Guedes e Willian.

O elenco corintiano fecha a preparação para o duelo contra o Esmeraldino na tarde de sábado (18), no CT Joaquim Grava. O confronto contra os goianos abre uma série de quatro jogos consecutivos do Timão em Itaquera.

أعرب هاني رمزي، نجم الأهلي الأسبق عن سعادته بتتويج الأحمر بلقب الدوري المصري الممتاز، بعد الفوز على فاركو بسداسية مقابل لا شيء، اليوم الأربعاء.

وقال هاني رمزي عبر قناة “الأهلي”: “هذا الدوري يُعد مميزًا للغاية في تاريخ الأهلي، فما صنعه الفريق في هذا الموسم يُدرّس، الأهلي قادر في كل الظروف على التغلب على الصعاب وتحقيق الألقاب الغالية”.

طالع.. أحمد حسن: ليست فنيات.. ما يفعله لاعبو الأهلي منحهم التتويج بلقب الدوري

وواصل: “ألف تحية لعماد النحاس، الذي قدّم أداءً أكثر من رائع في كل الأوقات، وجماهير الأهلي خلال مشوار الدوري قدّموا ملحمة كبيرة جدًا”.

واستطرد: “علي معلول يُعد أسطورة من أساطير الأهلي، والفريق يواصل تميّزه، ورامي ربيعة متواجد، رغم ما يُتداول عن رحيله، وكذلك حمزة علاء وأكرم توفيق، جميعهم حاضرون في احتفالية تتويج الأهلي، وهذا لا يحدث كثيرًا في الأندية الأخرى”.

وأكمل: “الأهلي أعطى درسًا جديدًا، وأثبت قدرته على الحفاظ على تركيز لاعبيه وغلق الأبواب على الفريق تمامًا، اللاعبون أدّوا كل ما عليهم”.

واستطرد: “الأهلي، يومًا بعد يوم، يقدّم دروسًا في الانضباط والنجاح، والدوري رقم 45 هو لقب مميز للغاية لجماهير الأهلي، وللإدارة، وللاعبين ولا يمكن أن ننسى دور مارسيل كولر، الذي كان له مساهمة كبيرة جدًا في هذا الإنجاز”.

One topic is dominating the news surrounding Glasgow Rangers at the moment and that is the rumours of a potential takeover by Paraag Marathe – the man behind NFL team the San Francisco 49ers.

Investment is desperately needed at Ibrox, even more so after the events of the current season, with Philippe Clement overseeing a dismal campaign that has most recently delivered a shock Scottish Cup defeat to Championship side Queen’s Park.

While any potential takeover won’t occur for a while yet, according to journalist Chris Jack of the Rangers Review, discussions between 49ers Enterprises and key shareholders have been ongoing for several months, which is promising indeed.

Dave King is the major shareholder at Rangers, owning a stake of 12.96%, followed by Douglas Park and George Taylor, who both have stakes of over 10%.

What Rangers can expect from 49ers takeover

The 49ers are one of the best-run franchises in the NFL. The 49ers Enterprise is currently valued at a staggering $5.97b, ranking them as the 11th most valuable sports empire in the world.

The 49ers are arguably one of the best-run NFL teams in America. Over the previous ten years, they have won three Divisional Championships (2019, 2022, and 2023) while also reaching the Superbowl on two occasions (2019 and 2023).

The 49ers bought a 15% stake in Leeds United back in 2018, which rose to 44% by 2021. Although they were relegated at the end of the 2022/23 season, Leeds look set to make a return to the Premier League this term.

There is talk of expansion at Elland Road. Should Marathe secure the takeover of Rangers, this could benefit the club in the long run.

One area that will be on everyone’s minds at the club, from supporters to those on the current board, is finances. While a financial war chest may not be available straight away, will there be funds for the manager to bolster his side this summer and beyond?

If so, there are a few players that should be brought to Ibrox. Notably, Lennon Miller.

Rangers were linked with Lennon Miller

It is no secret that Rangers have shown interest in Miller over the previous few months. According to the Glasgow Times during the winter transfer window, both the Gers and Celtic were showing plenty of interest in the Motherwell youngster.

The teenager has made waves at the club since making his debut in 2022, aged just 16 years and 6 days in the League Cup. Miller has enjoyed a meteoric rise ever since.

It isn’t just the Old Firm who are keen on securing his services either. Last month, Serie A side Udinese had a bid of around £2.5m rejected by the Steelmen, who are in no mood to let their prized asset depart on the cheap.

Indeed, the Premiership club value Miller at £4m, which could well be in range for the Light Blues this summer, especially if the potential takeover is done and dusted by then.

Clement – if he is still in a job by then – should be doing everything he can to land the midfielder ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Once he leaves Motherwell for new pastures, if it is not for Rangers, then the club will have no chance of signing him in the future.

Lennon Miller’s season in numbers

Watching Miller play and dominate games, it is hard to believe he is still only 18 years old. The midfielder has featured 27 times for Motherwell this season, scoring four goals while registering six assists in all competitions.

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Capable of playing either in a more advanced role behind the striker, or slightly defensive in front of the back four, Miller has all the tools to be a regular for Rangers or Celtic, no doubt about that.

In the top flight, the youngster averages 1.5 shots per game, along with creating eight big chances, averaging 2.1 key passes per game and succeeding with 52% of his dribble attempts, proving just how effective he can be when bursting into the final third.

Lennon Miller’s league stats since August 2023

Metric

2023/24

2024/25

Goals

0

2

Assists

2

6

Big chances created

1

8

Total duels won per game

5.8

5.9

Key passes per game

0.5

2.1

Via Sofascore

Defensively, Miller has also sparkled for the Steelmen. He has averaged 1.9 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per game in the Premiership. Furthermore, the Scot wins an impressive 5.9 total duels per game – a success rate of 53% – while recovering 6.6 balls per game.

James McFadden, himself one a teenage prodigy at Motherwell, lauded plenty of praise for Miller during an interview he gave with Open Goal late last year, dubbing the youngster as “ridiculous” due to his ability and future potential.

He could be a dream first signing for the 49ers should a move materialise in the summer. That is almost a certainty.

Where Lennon Miller would fit in at Rangers

One of the strongest areas in the current Rangers side is midfield. Clement can call upon Nicolas Raskin, Mohamed Diomande, Connor Barron, and Bailey Rice, while Dundee starlet Lyall Cameron will join the Gers at the end of the season.

As you can see, this area is fairly stacked with talent, but Miller’s ability to play in a few different positions could give Clement a massive boost.

This could see him slot into a number ten role should the opportunity arise, or perhaps a more defensive depending on the opposition.

If Miller keeps performing the way he has been over the previous 12 months, he could become a star at Rangers.

Of course, this might just be a stepping stone for a move elsewhere, either abroad or to the Premier League, but the Ibrox side would surely rake in a significant profit on their initial investment.

The rumours of a reported takeover by the 49ers look to have given the majority of the fanbase a temporary boost, but until the deal is signed, sealed, and delivered, nothing can be assumed.

If they approach it in the right way, this could see Rangers enter a new era beginning the 2025/26 campaign.

Let us just hope it is more successful than the current one.

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Posts ByBen Gray Feb 20, 2025

Heading into Monday night’s blockbuster contest with Leeds United in the Championship, Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United had picked up four league victories on the trot in February.

That purple patch of form would, unfortunately, come to a crashing halt at the hands of Daniel Farke’s Whites, however, with a late flurry of strikes gifting the league leaders a monumental 3-1 win.

It ended up being a night where none of Wilder’s substitutions really worked, with Rhian Brewster left rooted on the bench throughout despite somewhat turning around his fortunes in South Yorkshire recently.

Brewster's up-and-down time at United

Fresh off being a goalscoring menace for the Liverpool U21s, United would push the boat out to land Brewster’s signature back in 2020.

The now 24-year-old would bag a blistering 13 strikes and pick up ten assists from 28 clashes in that Reds age bracket, but the Blades would still arguably pay way over the odds to land the deadly forward with a fee around the £23.5m region winning his services.

Since then, the ex-Anfield wonderkid has struggled to be consistent at Bramall Lane, whether that is by firing home enough goals or just being able to put together a string of fixtures without falling victim to the treatment room.

In total, Brewster has only picked up a lowly seven goals and three assists from 106 Blades games, although four of those goal contributions have come under Wilder’s wing this unfolding campaign.

Regardless of this slight upturn in form, Brewster will still be considered a flop purchase just based on his extortionate £23.5m price tag, with a worry festering at Bramall Lane now that this other big buy will follow in his footsteps.

Wilder may now have next Brewster

Glancing at the promotion-chasing side’s winter transfer business is enough to show you how seriously Wilder and Co want to immediately return back to the Premier League, with statement signings such as Ben Brereton Diaz and Hamza Choudhury entering through the door on loan from top-flight clubs.

But, there was one permanent buy that really caught the eye in the EFL, with Tom Cannon exiting parent employers Leicester City – off the back of a goal-laden loan stint at Stoke City – to relocate to the Blades for a whopping £10m.

Lauded as a “super signing” for the club at the time by Wilder, already the alarm bells might well be ringing from an outsider looking in with the deal baring some similarities to Brewster’s cursed switch.

After all, Cannon was also regularly firing home goals when starring in Everton youth circles before his big break elsewhere, with a stunning 51 strikes picked up in total playing for both the U18s and U21s.

Cannon’s goalscoring form in senior football by club

Club played for

Games played

Goals scored

Stoke

25

11

Preston North End

21

8

Leicester

16

3

Sheffield United

5

0

Everton

4

0

Sourced by Transfermarkt

But, away from his blistering form for the Potters earlier this season, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the Republic of Ireland international in the men’s game, with blanks regularly fired on his end for Wilder’s men since making the £10m move a reality.

Injury issues haven’t helped his cause, but his showing off the bench against Leeds last time out really wouldn’t have got the United masses out of their seats, having registered just eight unmemorable touches of the ball from a 31-minute stint on the pitch.

Presumably substituted on to put the game beyond doubt, the striker – once lauded as “outstanding” by ex-Hull City boss Liam Rosenior – simply faded into the background, with anxiety present that the 22-year-old could go down as a transfer misfire instead of a success.

Much like they’ve done with Brewster, however, the second-tier side will remain patient with Cannon, but his goalless showings will still be a major cause for concern.

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Posts ByKelan Sarson Feb 25, 2025

أنهى النادي الأهلي اتفاقه على صفقة جديدة لدعم صفوف الفريق الأول لكرة القدم، استعدادًا للمشاركة في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية المقرر إقامتها في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية هذا الشهر.

وعلم بطولات أن اللاعب أحمد رمضان بيكهام، غادر معسكر فريقه سيراميكا كليوباترا، وتواجد داخل الأهلي عقب استخراج تأشيرة السفر، على أن يلحق ببعثة الفريق الأحمر المتجهة إلى أمريكا.

طالع أيضًا | لاعب جديد يلحق بـ الأهلي في كأس العالم للأندية

وتقرر انضمام اللاعب أحمد رمضان بيكهام إلى صفوف الأهلي على سبيل الإعارة لمدة موسم واحد، في إطار التحضيرات لتعزيز قائمة الفريق خلال البطولة العالمية.

وكانت بعثة الأهلي قد غادرت إلى الولايات المتحدة صباح اليوم الأربعاء، برئاسة خالد مرتجي عضو مجلس الإدارة.

وتنطلق منافسات كأس العالم للأندية يوم 15 يونيو وتستمر حتى 13 يوليو 2025، بنظام المجموعات، ويقع الأهلي في مجموعة قوية تضم إنتر ميامي الأمريكي، بالميراس البرازيلي، وبورتو البرتغالي.

Adam Zampa will captain Stars with Glenn Maxwell likely absent for the entire BBL

Alex Malcolm12-Dec-20221:37

Hilton Cartwright: You absolutely cannot replace Glenn Maxwell

Captain Adam Zampa
Coach David HusseySquad Trent Boult (New Zealand), Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke (England), Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Elliott, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Cam McClure, Tom O’Connell, Tom Rogers, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Luke Wood (England), Adam ZampaIn Trent Boult, Campbell Kellaway, Cam McClure, Luke Wood, Tom Rogers
Out Andre Russell, Billy Stanlake, Syed Faridoun, Qais Ahmad, Peter Nevill, Sam Rainbird, Haris RaufWhat happened in the draft Stars had a very productive draft and have not lost any of the players they initially drafted. They secured one of the biggest names available in Trent Boult after making a bid on Rashid Khan. But they will lose Boult to the ILT20 in the UAE midway through the tournament. They then retained Joe Clarke who had an excellent season for them last year. Clarke is likely to be available for the full season and gives them a badly needed wicketkeeping option given they do not have another specialist keeper in the squad. They also added another skillful left-arm quick with vast T20 experience in Luke Wood. The Lancashire and Trent Rockets left-arm seamer was part of England’s World Cup-winning squad but didn’t play in the tournament. He did make his ODI debut against Australia in Adelaide just after the World Cup.Related

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Last season: Sixth Stars were affected by Covid more than any other team last season. They were bowled out for 61 on the opening night of the season against Sydney Sixers but the worst was yet to come. Their season was completely derailed when nearly the entire squad and coaching staff contracted Covid-19 at the same time. They were forced to field a team nearly fully comprising of ring-ins against Perth Scorchers just after New Year, with a stand-in coaching staff also required after David Hussey and his colleagues were also forced into quarantine. They lost back-to-back games against Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades, who won just three games for the season which all but ended their finals hopes. They fielded 26 players for the season, including a host of players plucked from grade cricket at short notice. They will hope for a complete reset this year.International impact The Stars don’t have any players away on international duty but their biggest superstar, and longtime captain, Glenn Maxwell is set to miss the entire season after breaking his leg in November. Boult is available for Stars first eight games. The last game he is available for is against Sydney Sixers on January 6. Wood and Clarke are available for the entire season. Australia don’t have any limited-overs commitments during the BBL with Zampa and Stoinis available all season.Key player Marcus Stoinis looms as the most important player for Stars this season. He played just eight games last summer due to a combination of Covid and a side strain that he suffered in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The last time Stars made the final in 2019-20 Stoinis made a BBL record 705 runs in 17 games with a hundred and six half-centuries. In two seasons since he has only passed 50 three times despite taking his game to another level in international T20 cricket. The injury to Maxwell also means the Stars lose a valuable bowling option who bats in the top six, which changes the balance of the side. Stoinis’ bowling experience will be needed in all three phases.Young player to watch There aren’t a lot of young players that jump out as potential starters on the Stars list but one player to keep an eye on could be Campbell Kellaway. The 20-year-old just made 81 in his second Sheffield Shield game for Victoria and followed that with an unbeaten century for Cricket Australia XI against a South Africa Test attack. He hasn’t got a lot of T20 experience even at premier cricket level for his club side Melbourne, but he did smash 72 off 49 in a Victoria premier T20 game last summer. Stars also don’t have a lot of left-handers in their batting line-up. He is one that could be given an opportunity.

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Há 10 anos, o Corinthians conquistava a tão sonhada Copa Libertadores da América. Único dos grandes paulistas que não havia sido campeão do torneio até aquela temporada, o Timão teve em nomes que jamais o torcedor corintiano poderia imaginar os grandes protagonistas daquele título.

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+ Por onde andam os jogadores do Corinthians da final da Libertadores 2012 contra o Boca na Bombonera

Cássio, Romarinho e Emerson Sheik não estavam no clube alvinegro na conquista do Brasileirão no ano anterior, mas deixaram as suas marcas em pontos cruciais na campanha que levou os corintianos ao topo da América do Sul.

Os dois primeiros chegaram ao Time do Povo como meros desconhecidos, enquanto o terceiro foi de vilão a parte do Bando de Loucos em dois anos.

No caso de Cássio, o goleiro, ainda que vindo da Europa, onde jogava pelo PSV Eindhoven, da Holanda, era uma incógnita. Não chegou como titular, mesmo tendo na meta o contestado Júlio César, que perdeu de vez o posto após falhas que custaram a eliminação corintiana no Paulistão de 2012, nas quartas de final, contra a Ponte Preta.

O gigante, como foi apelidado pela nação corintiana, assumiu a meta do Timão no jogo de ida das oitavas de final da Liberta, contra o Emelec, em Guiaqui, no Equador, e desde então são 10 anos sem largar mais a posição.

Considerado por muitos o maior goleiro da história do Corinthians, Cássio hoje está próximo de se tornar o segundo atleta com mais jogos disputados com a camisa alvinegra, sendo o primeiro entre os goleiros.

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Já no caso de Romarinho, a idolatria está no feito. O garoto, então com 21 anos, começou 2012 disputando o Paulistão pelo Bragantino, se destacou e foi contratado pelo Timão. Mas mal sabia ele que depois de três jogos pela equipe corintiana entraria na reta final do primeiro confronto da decisão continental e, em seu primeiro toque na bola, marcaria um dos mais emblemáticos gols da história da equipe do Parque São Jorge.

O atacante foi o caso do herói improvável que provavelmente está imortalizado na história do clube alvinegro por conta do lance na Bombonera, onde empata a partida de ida e deixa tudo em aberto para outro personagem brilhar na volta, disputada no estádio do Pacaembu, em São Paulo: Emerson Sheik.

O atacante carioca foi vilão corintiano em 2010, quando marcou o gol do título brasileiro do Fluminense na última rodada da competição, contra o Guarani.

O Timão vivia o seu centenário naquela temporada e brigou ponto a ponto com o Flu e o Cruzeiro por aquela conquista nacional, mas ficou apenas na terceira colocação, tendo que enfrentar o Tolima, da Colômbia, na pré-Libertadores do ano seguinte, o que se tornou uma das eliminações mais vexatórias da história corintiana

Emerson nunca escondeu as suas raízes flamenguistas e foi dispensado do Tricolor das Laranjeiras justamente por isso. Seis meses após dar o Brasileirão para o Flu, ele cantou uma músicia do Flamengo no ônibus do rival.

Fim de linha para o atacante no Fluminense, início no Corinthians, onde o camisa 11 marcou o gol da vitória no jogo de ida da semifinal, contra o Santos, em plena Vila Belmiro, e, principalmente, os dois no triunfo por 2 a 0 na grande decisão da Liberta, no Pacaembu, no dia 4 de julho de 2012.

E foi justamente quem estava longe de ser um ídolo em potencial que se tornou o Libertador da Fiel.

É claro que o título continental corintiano teve outros grandes nomes, como Ralf, Paulinho e Danilo, principalmente. Mas estes já estavam no clube e tinham participado de conquistas recentes, como o próprio Brasileirão de 2011. Agora, entre aqueles nomes emblemáticos que surgiram na equipe alvinegra justamente para a conquista do continente americano não há como deixar de ressaltar Cássio, Romarinho e Sheik.

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