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Eckersley, Jones, Raine, Trevaskis post fifties as hosts declare more than 400 ahead

ECB Reporters' Network06-Sep-2021Durham are in complete command of their LV= Insurance County Championship match against Glamorgan, with the visitors requiring a further 335 to avoid an innings defeat at Emirates Riverside.The home side were relentless with the bat to surge into a dominant 406-run lead. Michael Jones, Ben Raine, Liam Trevaskis and Ned Eckersley all scored half-centuries, while Sean Dickson and David Bedingham fell narrowly short of fifties in a complete performance from the batting unit. Durham posted their first score of over 500 of the season before they declared in the evening session.Glamorgan lost early wickets in their second innings to ramp up the pressure on the Welsh outfit. The visitors require a mammoth effort to force the hosts to bat again with only eight wickets remaining heading into day three of the contest.Resuming on 223 for 3, the home side lost Bedingham clean bowled to Michael Hogan as the South African added only three runs to his overnight score, missing out on the opportunity to pass 1,000 first-class runs for the campaign. However, Durham pressed on and added their second batting bonus point with Eckersley and Dickson adding quick runs for the fifth wicket.Dickson was hobbled after suffering a calf injury while attempting a run, forcing Jones to act as a runner. The former Kent man was not deterred by his injury and still managed to score 46 before being bowled by an inswinger from Hogan after the introduction of the second new ball.Eckersley maintained the momentum and recorded his third fifty of the season from just 68 deliveries, scoring six boundaries in the process. Although Eckersley was removed by a brilliant diving catch by Nick Selman at first slip for 57, Raine continued to compound Durham’s advantage. He notched his 12th fifty in first-class cricket to usher the home side past the 400-run mark with maximum batting points.Raine appeared on course to post a career-best, sharing a stand worth 98 with Liam Trevaskis for the eighth wicket. The left-hander fell for 74 attempting to push the scoring rate and was caught on the fence by Eddie Byrom. Trevaskis took up the mantle with his first fifty of the season after the departure of Raine, ensuring that Durham mustered a lead of over 400.Scott Borthwick called in his side after posting a dominant total of 503 for 8, handing Glamorgan a tough period to negotiate before the close. The visitors were under pressure from the off as Matthew Potts and Paul Coughlin dismissed David Lloyd and Selman respectively. Hamish Rutherford survived a few nervy edges through the slips to ensure that were only two down at the close, unbeaten on 32 alongside Byrom on 17.

Manchester United are set to be rivalled in their pursuit of Alvaro Carreras by Bayern Munich, per a new report.

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Bayern interested in signing full-backPlayed for United between 2020 and 2024Left to join Benfica permanentlyFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Bayern are interested in signing Carreras from Benfica as they aim to reinforce their backline, reports. Alphonso Davies has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid and Carreras is viewed as a potential replacement for the Canada international, in a potential blow to United's hopes of bringing him back to Old Trafford.

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Carreras was on the books at United between 2020 and 2024 but did not make a first-team appearance before he was sold to Benfica in a deal that could be worth up to £7 million ($9m). Now, though, the has reported that United cannot afford him at present, despite having a £16m ($20m) buy-back option, opening the door to Bayern swooping in.

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Carreras has racked up 40 appearances for Benfica, with three goals and three assists notched, and has also won eight caps for Spain's Under-21 side. He has yet to play for the senior squad.

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United may hope to raise funds in January as they look to fund a deal for Carreras. They may have to move quickly.

تحدث إبراهيم دياز لاعب ريال مدريد، عن الفوز المثير لفريقه أمام مانشستر سيتي في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

دياز شارك كبديل وبعد دقيقة واحدة سجل هدف التعادل لريال مدريد، قبل أن يحرز جود بيلينجهام هدف الفوز لتحسم المباراة بالفوز بنتيجة 3-2 أمام مانشستر سيتي في ذهاب ملحق دور الـ 16 بدوري الأبطال.

وسيلتقي الفريقان مجددًا في مباراة الإياب على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” معقل ريال مدريد، يوم 19 فبراير الجاري.

وقال إبراهيم دياز في تصريحات لموقع ريال مدريد الرسمي: “الأمر لم ينته بعد، لا يزال يتعين علينا خوض مباراة الإياب”.

وأضاف: “بالطبع، إنها على أرضنا وهي قصة مختلفة، وهذا أفضل بكثير، أنا سعيد حقًا بالفوز وكيف حدث، لقد كان أداءً متكاملاً حقًا، أنا سعيد بتسجيل الهدف والقدرة على مساعدة الفريق”.

وأردف: “لا أحب الحديث عن العدالة، هذه هي كرة القدم، يمكنك دائمًا اللعب بشكل جيد والخسارة، أعتقد أننا قدمنا ​​أداءً جيدًا للغاية، ليس من السهل أبدًا القدوم إلى هنا، فهم فريق جيد جدًا”.

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وتابع: “لا يزال أمامنا مباراة الإياب، عملنا لم ينته بعد، لقد استفدنا من أخطائهم وخلقنا الكثير من الفرص”.

وأكد: “قام الفريق بعمل رائع، تنافسنا بشكل جيد حقًا ضد خصوم كبار وفزنا، هذا هو ريال مدريد، أعظم نادٍ في العالم”.

وعن رفضه الاحتفال بعد هدفه، أوضح دياز: “أنا سعيد للغاية في هذا النادي، فهو المكان الذي حلمت دائمًا باللعب فيه، لقد احتفلنا بهذا بسبب مكاني الحالي والهدف الذي نلعب من أجله”.

وأشار: “لكنني قضيت سنوات جيدة في مانشستر سيتي وأنا ممتن لهم حقًا، لقد سجلت هدفين هنا قبل عامين وهتفوا باسمي، لذلك كان علي إظهار بعض الاحترام”.

وعن هدف زميله كيليان مبابي، علّق: “كل ذلك مهم، لقد ضغطنا عليه قليلاً، لكنه بذل قصارى جهده من أجل الفريق وأظهر ذلك مرة أخرى الليلة”.

وأتم بشأن التمريرة الحاسمة: “لقد قدم فينيسيوس أداءً رائعًا في الهدف الذي جعل النتيجة 2-3 وعلينا أن نهنئه، لقد نجح بيلينجهام أيضًا في إنهاء المباراة”.

Does anyone fancy a bit of Va Va Voom? Of course, you do. If you're reading this then it's likely you're an Arsenal fan. You love Thierry Henry. You love the swagger, you love the charisma and most importantly, you love the goals.

There have been none better in Arsenal's history. There has, arguably, been no better foreign import in Premier League history either.

Henry personified the Arsene Wenger years in north London. There were many of them, but the two Frenchmen came together to conjure up the most successful years in the club's history.

Signed as a spritely young winger from Juventus, Wenger turned his fellow countryman into one of the most feared strikers in history.

He scored a club-record 228 goals for the Gunners and took home two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a UEFA Champions League runners-up medal. He even won the World Cup while an Arsenal player.

Now cast in bronze outside the Emirates Stadium, he is still held in incredibly high regard by those in N5. That said, they once missed out on an incredible opportunity to bring the next Henry to the Premier League. That's a certain Kylian Mbappe.

When Arsenal missed out on Kylian Mbappe

You could build a pretty fearsome squad out of the players Arsenal have allegedly missed out on across the years.

There have been stories of how Sir Alex Ferguson beat Wenger to Cristiano Ronaldo, how there was interest in Lionel Messi and of course, that fateful trial that Zlatan Ibrahimovic had with the club.

However, if we're talking about the modern era, their failure to convince an incredibly young Mbappe to make the move to London will surely still sting.

So, what's the story here? Well, speaking in 2021 after he'd left the club, Wenger revealed how they came close to luring the player to English shores.

Oh Arsene, what might have been, eh? There was even the chance to sign him in 2017 before the great Frenchman moved to PSG.

That said, it didn't ever truly feel like an option for the now 25-year-old who has previously opened up about interest in him from the Gunners. "Yes, I met with Arsene Wenger, who is a great coach," Mbappe admitted.

"He has a great reputation here in France, he's well-respected and knows how to develop young players. This was a real option for me.

"But, of course, Paris Saint-Germain was the main option. We weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of all the clubs but my family told me it had to be my decision and one I needed to make."

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Kylian Mbappe's transfer value in 2024

From potentially signing the amazing forward on a free transfer, it will come as no surprise to see that the attacker's transfer value has soared astronomically over the years, even if Real Madrid did sign him for no transfer fee in the summer.

Despite that, it's still a seriously expensive move for Madrid. Mbappe was reportedly paid a signing fee of just over £85m and will earn an alleged £25m a year. It's money Arsenal couldn't even dream of paying a player in wages.

While things are beginning to work out for Mikel Arteta and Co, they will no doubt lust after that Erling Haaland-esque figure to power their way past Manchester City.

Alongside the Norwegian, they are the Messi and Ronaldo of this generation. Or, as Wenger once coined him, Mbappe is "another Thierry Henry".

Among the nominees for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, there are few better in the global game than a man who scored 256 times for PSG, 44 of which came last term in 48 games.

So, what is he actually worth? Well, from the day Arsenal could have nabbed him on a free, Transfermarkt now value the World Cup winner at an eye-watering £152m.

To put that number into context, you just need to look at the graphic below where Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is valued at £118m.

This is one of the greatest what-if stories around. Perhaps one day we will get to see Mbappe in the famous red and white. It's wishful thinking, we know.

Arteta must regret selling £37m Arsenal man who's now a Ballon d'Or nominee

The brilliant international has thrived away from North London.

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As Kevin De Bruyne contemplates his future with Manchester City, the club's owners have presented him with a new option.

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• De Bruyne's contract runs out next summer
• Man City eager to sign an extension with captain
• Offering him a move to sister clubs

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  De Bruyne's contract with City is set to expire at the end of the season and as of January he can begin talks with other clubs about a pre-contract agreement over a free summer transfer. While City's main aim remains to keep De Bruyne, the club are said to understand if he decides to leave.

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  According to a report by , City are prepared to offer the Belgian to one of their sister clubs next year. The transfer would provide De Bruyne the opportunity to join another side owned by the City Football Group. He has previously been connected to a move to the United States, where CFG club New York City play.

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  The City Football Group owns four more European teams in addition to the Premier League champions: Girona, Palermo, Troyes and Lommel. Their portfolio, meanwhile, also includes clubs in Uruguay, Brazil, China, Japan, Australia and India. In addition, there are clubs in Bolivia, Singapore and Turkey that are not owned by CFG but have partnerships with the organisation.

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  It is still possible that De Bruyne may end up signing an extension and stay with Pep Guardiola's team for a few more years. It is apparent that the Belgian is still a key figure in the dressing room despite the injuries that have limited his playing time.

كشف أحمد شوبير مقدم البرامج في قناة الأهلي، عن وجود مفاوضات للتعاقد مع 3 لاعبين جدد للفريق الأول خلال فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الجارية.

وكانت قناة “الأهلي” أعلنت منذ قليل عن التعاقد مع مصطفى العش مدافع زد، والمهاجم السلوفيني نيجك جراديسار لتدعيم صفوفه.

وقال أحمد شوبير في تصريحات عبر قناة “الأهلي”: “الأهلي يتفاوض مع 3 لاعبين طبقًا لاحتياجات كولر التي أبلغها للجنة التخطيط، (والأمر تحت اليد هانت)”.

طالع | “بيطمعوا فينا”.. مختار مختار يوضح أسباب تأخر الأهلي في ضم الصفقات

وأكمل: “المؤكد أن هناك صفقة جديدة ستسعد جمهور الأهلي بإذن الله الأسبوع المُقبل، وممكن أن يتم الإعلان عنها يوم الأحد أو الإثنين، إذا لم تحدث أي مشاكل”.

واختتم: “لن أقول أسمائهم حتى لا تتعرقل المفاوضات”.

ويسعى مسؤولو الأهلي لإبرام عدد من الصفقات خلال يناير الجاري، من أجل تدعيم فريق الكرة استعدادًا لخوض العديد من الاستحقاقات المحلية والقارية والعالمية خلال الفترة المقبلة.

Yasir Ali led the way with the bat, scoring 92 in the Bangladesh Emerging Team’s only innings

Mohammad Isam28-Feb-2021Tanvir Islam’s career-best match haul of 13 for 106 cleaned up the Ireland Wolves as the Bangladesh Emerging Team won by an innings and 23 runs, finishing the only four-day game of the tour on the third day. Islam, a 25-year-old left-arm spinner who had taken 19 wickets in his 11 previous first-class games, finished with figures of 8 for 51 from 28.3 overs in the Wolves’ second innings at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.The visitors were bowled out for 139, having made 151 in their first innings, as they went through yet another struggle against spin. In the first innings, Islam took 5 for 55 while captain Saif Hassan, who bowls part-time offspin, took two wickets. In the second innings, it was Islam again with the wickets while Ebadot Hossain and Hassan took one each.In between the Wolves’ two innings, the home side were bowled out for 313 with Yasir Ali top-scoring with 92. He struck eight fours and five sixes in his 115-ball knock. Bangladesh’s top three – Saif, Tanzid Hasan and Mahmudul Hasan Joy – all got out in the forties.Mark Adair and Graham Hume took three wickets each while Jonathan Garth took two wickets. Among the Wolves batsmen, only captain Harry Tector struck a fifty for the visitors, having got out for a duck in the first innings. Curtis Campher top-scored with 39 in the first dig.The two sides next take on each other in five one-day games and two T20s in Chattogram and Dhaka.

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Na última quarta-feira, com a vitória por 2 a 0 sobre o Barcelona de Guayaquil, o Flamengo garantiu vaga na final da Libertadores de 2021. A decisão está marcada para o dia 27 de novembro e ocorrerá no estádio Centenário, em Montevidéu. O adversário será o Palmeiras. Por isso, o LANCE! preparou um guia para o torcedor rubro-negro, que pretende assistir à final no Uruguai.

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> Após vaga na final, quarteto do Fla reforça lugar no “Olimpo rubro-negro”

COMO ESTÁ A STUAÇÃO PARA ENTRAR NO URUGUAI?

Antes de mostrar os possíveis cenários para chegar a Montevidéu, vale destacar como está a situação de entrada para o país. Em agosto, o presidente do Uruguai, Luis Lacalle Pou, anunciou que a partir do dia 1ª de setembro estaria permitida a entrada de estrangeiros que estivessem completamente vacinados contra a Covid-19 e que tivessem alguma propriedade no país.

Já a partir do dia 1º de novembro, estaria permitida a entrada de todos os estrangeiros completamente vacinados contra a Covid-19. Vale frisar que ainda será necessárioapresentar um teste do tipo PCR recente na entrada do país.

VIAGEM APENAS DE AVIÃO

No site da decolar.com, o voo mais barato está no valor de R$ 10.076,00. Pela Copa Airlines, o torcedor parte do Galeão até oAeroporto Internacional Tocumen, na capital do Panamá. O voo sai às 01h35 e chega no Panamá às 06h50.

No país, o torcedor troca de aeronave e embarca rumo a Montevidéu. O voo sai às 15h13 do Panamá e chega no Uruguai à 00h17 do sábado, dia da grande final entre Flamengo e Palmeiras.

Neste pacote, o torcedor deixa Montevidéu no domingo, às 11h39 e parte rumo ao Panamá, onde chega às 17h10. Às 18h49, deixa o país e chega ao Galeão às 03h54 da segunda-feira.

Vale destacar que estes são os valores para um adulto, que inclui uma mochila ou bolsa e bagagem de mão. Até o fim da publicação desta matéria, ainda não havia voos das companhias Latam, Gol e Avianca a Montevidéu.

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AVIÃO + ÔNIBUS

Rio + Porto Alegre + Montevidéu

No cenário de um voo do Rio de Janeiro para Porto Alegre já existem mais voos para realizar o trajeto. A opção mais barata é da Gol e sai por R$ 1.245,00.

Dos três voos disponíveis por esse preço, o torcedor deixa o Aeroporto Santos Dumont às 11h do dia 25 de novembro e chega em Porto Alegre às 16h40, com uma parada em São Paulo.

No dia seguinte, um ônibus sai da estação rodoviária de Porto Alegre às 6h e chega em Montevidéu às 10h, por R$ 337,08. Entretanto, arota está temporariamente bloqueada devido aos desdobramentos da Covid-19 no Brasil.

Assim, o site da “ClickBus” ainda não permite simular a volta a Porto Alegre. Dessa forma, caso o cenário de fato mude, o torcedor pode continuar a simulação ao clicar aqui.

Por fim neste cenário, o voo da volta de Porto Alegre no dia 28, às 10h45, com previsão de chegada às 20h40 no Rio de Janeiro – há uma escala em São Paulo.

Rio + Florianópolis+ Montevidéu

Outro cenário possível é um voo do Rio de Janeiro para Florianópolis. O mais barato sai do Galeão, às 16h40, para Aeroporto Hercilio Luz, com previsão de chegada às 23h15, por R$ 550. Aqui, existe uma escala em São Paulo. Esta simulação de voo é para o dia 25 de novembro.

No dia 26, o torcedor embarca na rodoviária de Florianópolis às 15h. Como dito acima,a rota também está temporariamente bloqueada devido aos desdobramentos da Covid-19 no Brasil. Para ficar de olho quando a situação mudar, clique aqui.

Na volta, já no dia 28, o torcedor parte de Florianópolis à 00h05 e chega no Santos Dumont às 07h05. Neste cenário, o torcedor precisa tomar cuidado. Há uma no Aeroporto de Guarulhos, em São Paulo. A partir daí, há um intervalo de 4h40 para ir ao Aeroporto de Congonhas e de lá decolar rumo ao Rio.

Rio + Curitiba + Montevidéu

O torcedor também pode escolher ir para Curitiba. Aqui, já existem preços a partir de R$ 381,00. No dia 25, o voo sai do Santos Dumont às 11h e chega na capital paranaense às 19h10. No meio tempo, existem duas escalas: uma em São Paulo e e outra em Minas Gerais.

No dia seguinte, há um ônibus que sai de Curitiba às 5h30. Novamente vale frisar quea rota está temporariamente bloqueada devido aos desdobramentos da Covid-19 no Brasil. Para ficar de olho quando a situação mudar, clique aqui.

Para voltar, existem duas possibilidades no dia 28: deixar Curitiba às 05h55 ou às 11h25. No entanto, nos dois cenários será necessário fazer duas pauses. No primeiro voo, em Brasília e Belo Horizonte, no segundo, em Brasília e Vitória.

Rio + São Paulo + Montevidéu

Voos do Rio de Janeiro para São Paulo saem a partir de R$ 385,00. O torcedor pode sair Galeão às 16h40 e chegar em Guarulhos às 17h10, do dia 25 de novembro.

No dia seguinte, há um ônibus que sai do município de Tiete às 23h30 e chega em Montevidéu já no dia da decisão da Libertadores. Mais uma vez vale destacar que estarota está temporariamente bloqueada devido aos desdobramentos da Covid-19 no Brasil. Para ficar de olho quando a situação mudar, clique aqui.

Já no dia 28, parte de São Paulo às 19h40 e chega no Rio às 20h40 ou parte às 20h40 e aterrissa no Galeão às 21h40.

BUQUEBUS

Buquebusé uma empresa argentina e uruguaia que realiza transporte fluvial de passageiros que liga Argentina e Uruguai com balsas cruzando o Rio da Prata. Assim, caso o torcedor esteja na Argentina, ele pode escolher chegar a Montevidéu por esse meio de transporte.

No site oficial da empresa, há uma opção de viagem que sai de Buenos Aires às 8h do dia 27 de novembro e que chega a Montevidéu às 10h15. Nesse pacote, a volta está programada para as 19h do dia 28, com chegada para a capital argentina prevista para às 21h15. Na cotação atual, custará ao torcedor quase R$ 1,6 mil. Clique aqui e veja.

Caso tenha se interessado pelo trajeto acima, voos do Rio para Buenos Aires estão cotados a partir de R$ R$ 4.855,00. No dia 26, um voo da Latam parte às 7h do Galeão rumo ao Aeroporto Ezeiza com previsão de chegada às 19h30. Nesse meio tempo, há em São Paulo e em Assunção, no Paraguai.

O mesmo vale para a volta, mas a viagem é menor. Na segunda-feira, o avião decola do Aeroporto Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery às 20h30 e chega no Rio de Janeiro no começo da madrugada de terça-feira.

É importante frisar que a Argentina irá reabrir oficialmente as fronteiras no dia 1º de outubro, que estava, fechadas desde o ano passado. Antes desta data, os estrangeiros que quisessem entrar no país deveriam cumprir requisitos que já serão eliminados nesta sexta-feira.

No entanto, para entrar no país, os visitantes terão de cumprir com algumas exigências. Será necessáriomostrar o comprovante de vacinação completa com, no mínimo, 14 dias a partir da segunda dose.

Também será necessárioapresentar um teste RT-PCR realizado até 72 horas antes da viagem, além de um teste antígeno no ponto de entrada ao país. Entre o quinto e o sétimo dia depois da chegada à Argentina, será preciso mostrar um novo teste PCR.

Jáquem não tiver o esquema completo de vacinação, incluindo os menores de idade, segundo o “G1” deverá ficar isolado em quarentena obrigatória, além de precisar realizar todos os testes mencionados.

Por outro lado, os exames não serão mais obrigatórios quando a Argentina atingir 50% da população vacinada. Segundo o site “Our World in Data”, o país tem mais de 48% da vacinação completamente vacinada.

PACOTE DO FLAMENGO

Nesta quinta-feira, em parceria com a agência “Eventoss”, o Flamengo lançou pacotes de viagens para a partida no Uruguai. Eles contarão com voos fretados, partindo do Rio de Janeiro no dia 26 de novembro, hospedagem, traslados internos e outras atrações. (Clique aqui e saiba mais).

Os pacotes contemplam o período entre os dias 26 de novembro e 28 de novembro e serão comercializados em lotes, com valores de acordo com a cidade escolhida, a partir de R$13.290,50 à vista no pix (5% de desconto). Além disso,os sócios-torcedores do Nação também contarão com desconto de 5%, ou seja, os associados do programa que efetuarem o pagamento à vista via PIX garantem 10% de desconto no valor total.

-É mais um projeto importante para o Flamengo. Com ele, poderemos proporcionar uma experiência única aos nossos torcedores que desejam torcer pelo nosso time no estádio, em mais uma decisão de Libertadores. Além disso, com este contrato, nós poderemos trazer uma receita relevante para o fortalecimento do clube – disse Gustavo Oliveira, Vice-Presidente de Comunicação e Marketing do Flamengo.

*Os voos podem ter mudanças de horários e, também, de preços. O L! buscou o mais barato de todos os cenários para o torcedor rubro-negro. Em cada opção há um hiperlink para que a torcida entre nos sites e simule a maneira que preferir para chegar a Montevidéu. O mesmo vale para viagens de ônibus.

Defending champions rope in West Indies allrounder for whole season

Matt Roller14-Nov-2020

Defending Big Bash champions Sydney Sixers have signed Carlos Brathwaite, who returns to the club after playing four games for them in 2017-18.Brathwaite is the Sixers’ third overseas signing after Englishmen James Vince and Tom Curran, and like Vince will be available for the full tournament. He is set to form part of a power-packed lower-middle order alongside Curran, who has been used as a finisher in recent seasons, and new recruit Dan Christian.During his stint three years ago, Brathwaite proved more important with the ball than with the bat: he faced only six balls, but took six wickets in 14.4 overs as the Sixers won all four games he played. He has previously played for cross-town rivals Sydney Thunder, and will arrive in Australia this week after his Peshawar Zalmi side were knocked out of the Pakistan Super League in the first Eliminator.ALSO READ: BBL squads lists”I have very fond memories of Sydney,” Brathwaite said. “I have good memories of playing at the SCG in my second Test match and even better memories of playing BBL for Sixers. I remember great times dancing at the games and the times in the dressing rooms with our team.”The announcement means that only one team, the Melbourne Stars, are yet to confirm the availability of at least three overseas players, with the limit per team increased from two to three for this season.The Stars are set to confirm a third international player this week. With Haris Rauf – the Pakistan fast bowler who was a breakout star last season – unavailable for most of the competition, it is understood their signing is a wristspinner to complement Adam Zampa in the middle overs.

Players to have seven-day quarantine; new start date may allow PSL players to also play LPL

Andrew Fidel Fernando05-Nov-2020

The Lankan Premier League (LPL) has been given the green light by the Sri Lankan government, following Thursday’s discussions with health authorities and the nation’s president. The tournament is now likely to start on November 27 – six days later than presently scheduled – and will almost certainly be played entirely at Sooriywawewa stadium.SLC said it had now secured permission for less-stringent quarantine protocols, which had been the sticking point for the tournament – as well as international cricket on the island – so far. Where previously health authorities had insisted that incoming players would have to spend 14 days in isolated quarantine, players now only have to spend seven days in such a quarantine, after which they can join the training bubble SLC plans to set up around the LPL.The new start date may also allow players featuring in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) playoffs in mid-November to travel to Sri Lanka for the LPL. Several LPL franchises are still on the lookout for foreign talent.”Even after the PSL, which ends on the 17th, some players are coming,” tournament director Ravin Wickramaratne told ESPNcricinfo. “They’ll be here on the 18th or 19th, and they can train with their teams a few days before our tournament.”Despite changes to the LPL start date and the decision to play in just one venue, SLC still hopes to host 23 matches as originally planned, meaning the tournament will likely end on December 17. This is likely to put pressure on the Sooriyawewa facilities however, with five teams in the tournament. There is no separate training ground attached to the venue, nor is there a ground in the vicinity that may be feasibly used for training, as Sooriyawewa is in a remote part of the island. It is understood SLC is working towards upgrading the floodlights at the practice nets, so teams can train there in the evenings.There was other good news for the LPL, however. Wickramaratne said T20 specialist Andre Russell had again agreed to play the tournament after having pulled out in previous weeks over a hamstring injury, which now appears to have healed.SLC now hopes to move quickly ahead with operational and logistical arrangements, which could include chartering a flight from Dubai to the airport in Mattala, which is close to the Sooriyawewa ground.