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Perhaps it’s just calm before the storm, but it seems as though there’s not enough buzz around the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) organisation in South Africa. With only four days to go, you would expect administrators to be caught up in a whirlwind of doc

Firdose Moonda16-Apr-2009

Perhaps it’s just calm before the storm, but it seems as though there’s not enough buzz around the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) organisation in South Africa. With only four days to go, you would expect administrators to be caught up in a whirlwind of documentation, eyes red and puffy from burning the candle at both ends, ears permanently attached to mobile phones and heart rates beating faster than a batsman about to face Dale Steyn. Not so. South African administrators are at ease as the 59-match tournament looms.Presumably South Africa’s managers have every reason to be so laidback about staging a big event; they’ve done it all before. Elize Lombard, chief executive of the Titans franchise, said the IPL is essentially a continuation of the South African season. Having just hosted the Australians for three months, the South African stadiums, pitches, outfields and dressing rooms, while weary from their long season, are ready.Cassim Docrat, CEO of the Durban-based Dolphins franchise, summed up the organisation of the event quite simply: “We are waiting on the IPL organisers; they will be giving us the plans.” Other CEOs made similar comments. Lombard was among them, saying the blueprint for the tournament would be handed down by the IPL and that it would be largely uncomplicated. “They are just bringing what worked in India to South Africa,” she told Cricinfo.The IPL have set up offices at the Wanderers but, with just a few days to go before the event, very few staff members could be found there. It’s certainly not the hive of activity expected around an event that had a little over three weeks to relocate countries. In fact, a few journalists who wandered in to check on the progress of their accreditation were met with lethargic responses. The sleepiness matched the general atmosphere of the stadium, which is preparing for South Africa’s final one-day international against Australia on Friday.Despite having that match as his first concern, chief groundsman Chris Scott does have the IPL in mind. He admitted the three pitches he would be using may take a bit of bruising but said it wouldn’t be a problem because the tracks wouldn’t recover during this period anyway because of winter. Scott’s major challenge will be to keep the outfield healthy. “Even though there isn’t a lot of rain about, the superb irrigation system should assist in that,” he said. The field looks in mint condition and every bit as lush as it does during the summer months.The rest of the Wanderers appeared as tranquil as day five of a Test match headed for a draw, perhaps with a few more cars than usual. Security officials strolled the perimeter and barely anyone even blinked as the Bangalore Royal Challengers practised.It seems the teams are also staying below the radar. Amrit Mathur, the CEO of Delhi Daredevils, was the only team official who could be reached. He said the Delhi camp had not been inundated with fans swamping the hotel lobby, as is characteristic here when Asian teams tour. Mathur said the team “barely noticed anything”, referring to the lack of hype surrounding the tournament. The team had not been out much and had, in fact, largely travelled between the hotel and practice sessions at the Wanderers stadium. He expects the vibe to pick up once the competition gets underway. “People have a lot of expectations around this event so we expect the interest will pick up and be sustained throughout the tournament.”The atmosphere in Johannesburg was relatively low key in the lead up to the tournament•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

The hype has certainly yet to take off. The only sign that the IPL has come to Johannesburg are a few bright yellow posters in the streets around the Wanderers. “The heat is coming,” the advertisements proclaim. Little do they know a blistering, cold winter is about to hit the City of Gold.Despite the seemingly serene environment leading up to the tournament, there was one issue of contention last week, when the IPL clashed with Cricket South Africa over the use of corporate suites. The IPL wanted exclusive use of the suites for its guests, while the stadiums had obligations to their suite holders. Despite the IPL offering the suite holders free stand tickets, food and beverage to the games, some threatened to lock their suites. Lombard says the matter is resolved at her stadium, while Alan Kourie, CEO of the Lions, told Cricinfo his board would be meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the matter.While the only bit of action in Johannesburg appears to be the administrators’ tussle over stadium suites, Cape Town is looking a little livelier. The warm-up match between the Rajasthan Royals and the Cape Cobras drew 10,000 people to the stands – a bigger crowd than most domestic matches produce. The opening ceremony, which takes place at Newlands on Saturday, is said to be sold out, along with a double header there on Sunday. Perhaps the storm is brewing around the IPL after all.

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Marcos Guilherme saiu do banco para fazer dois gols e se tornar o destaque da virada por 4 a 3 sobre o Botafogo, no sábado, logo em sua estreia pelo São Paulo. Mas, nesta quinta-feira, deve continuar como reserva diante do Coritiba, no Morumbi, como parte do plano que Dorival Júnior traçou para ele.

A avaliação da comissão técnica é que o jogador realmente está bem fisicamente, pois realizou pré-temporada pelo Dínamo Zagreb, da Croácia. Mas é exatamente por conta disso que há o cuidado de não usá-lo já como titular: está com ritmo de jogo abaixo dos colegas e dos adversários, na metade da temporada brasileira.

Dorival Júnior e seus auxiliares acreditam que Marcos Guilherme ainda não está pronto para ser titular. A expectativa é que, com treinos e entrando durante as partidas, atinja o nível que o técnico considera necessário para não correr riscos de lesão nem comprometer o posicionamento tático da equipe – em seu setor, aberto por um dos lados, ele precisará ajudar na marcação.

Há com o meia-atacante um cuidado grande por parte de Dorival. Ele já o tinha recomendado como reforço para o Santos, no fim do ano passado, e sempre quis contar com o jogador. Tem em Marcos Guilherme um trunfo para confundir a marcação adversária trocando de posição frequentemente com Cueva e Hernanes no trio de armação.

Com isso, Marcinho deve seguir como titular diante do Coritiba. Sem Marcos Guilherme, a expectativa da comissão técnica era de que Wellington Nem ocupasse o setor, já que também é um atleta admirado por Dorival, mas o atacante sente dores no joelho direito. Se não estivesse machucado de novo, teria chances para recuperar confiança, dentro do que o técnico deseja.

São-paulino assumido, Marcos Guilherme tem contrato com o clube até o final de 2018 e desperta também na diretoria a esperança de melhora da equipe neste segundo semestre. Dentro dos planos de Dorival Júnior, fará parte da escalação-base do time na próxima temporada.

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Para deixar o Z4 da Série A, o Avaí vai em busca de uma grande vitória sobre o Palmeiras, neste sábado, fora de casa. Para o zagueiro Gustavo, a partida será especial, já que irá enfrentar um clube pelo qual nutre enorme respeito e conquistou um título paulista, em 2008.

– O Palmeiras foi um clube que me marcou muito. Tenho um carinho muito especial pelo clube, pelo torcedor. Minha passagem pelo clube foi inesquecível e sempre recebo o carinho do torcedor quando encontro com eles. É sempre muito especial mesmo – afirmou Gustavo.

O defensor, que briga por vaga na equipe titular, acredita que os visitantes vão precisar de uma apresentação acima da média diante do Verdão, se quiser sair com placar favorável do Allianz Parque.

– Vamos precisar fazer uma partida perfeita contra o Palmeiras, que tem uma grande equipe, para sair de lá com um resultado positivo. É ter intensidade durante os noventa minutos e aproveitar as chances que criarmos. Vai ser um grande jogo, sem dúvida alguma – afirmou.

Ainda de acordo com o zagueiro, a equipe catarinense tem tudo para se afastar do Z4 e não voltar mais para a zona da degola do Brasileirão.

– Nós temos que fazer uma boa sequência agora para nos afastar do Z4 e não voltar mais para ele. Não faltará luta e dedicação de todos para que isso aconteça. Esse elenco tem tudo para conquistar esse objetivo – finalizou.

Palmeiras e Avaí se enfrentam neste sábado, às 19h, no Allianz Parque, em jogo válido pela 17ª Rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Enquanto o Verdão ocupa a 5ª posição na tabela, o time catarinense está em 17º lugar.

أكد الدولي الأوروجوياني، داروين نونيز، مهاجم فريق ليفربول، أن فريقه سيقدم كل ما لديه من أجل تحقيق الفوز في مباراته الأولى بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز أمام فولهام.

ويحل ليفربول ضيفًا على فولهام عصر السبت على ملعب “كرافن كوتيج”، بالجولة الافتتاحية في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، وتنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة الواحدة والنصف بتوقيت القاهرة.

وقال نونيز في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “ليفربول إيكو”: البريطانية: “أولًا، لا يزال يتعين علينا التدرب بقوة بقية هذا الأسبوع والاستعداد جيدًا للمباراة”.

وأضاف: “أنا أقول دائمًا إنه لا توجد مباريات سهلة على الإطلاق، والدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز هو دوري تنافسي للغاية مليء بالفرق الجيدة”.

وواصل: “كل مباراة تمثل تحديًا وعليك الخروج من الدقيقة الأولى بكل رغبة في لمحاولة الفوز بالمباراة، حيث يُمكن أن تتغير الأشياء في أي لحظة، ويُمكن للفريق الآخر الدفاع جيدًا وستجد النقاط الثلاث تتلاشى بعيدًا، وهذا سيكون أمرًا محبطًا حقًا”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. نونيز: ما فعله محمد صلاح معي كان رائعًا ويوضح قيمته

وتابع: “سيكون موسمًا رائعًا وتنافسيًا للغاية، ونحن علينا أن نكون لائقين بدنيًا وذهنيًا لأننا نُنافس في الدوري ودوري الأبطال، الأمر الذي يأخذ الكثير منك كلاعب، علينا أن نتأكد من أننا في أفضل حالاتنا البدنية والعقلية”.

وبسؤاله “ما هو هدفك الشخصي هذا الموسم؟”، أجاب: “لأكون صريحًا، لم أضع لنفسي هدفًا مطلقًا، بالطبع إنه أمر رائع ومرحب به للغاية إذا كانت الأهداف تتدفق وأن أسجل”.

واختتم تصريحاته قائلًا: “أنا لم أحدد عدد أهداف، وهدفي حاليًا هو أن تسير الأمور على ما يرام بالنسبة لي وأن أقدم كل ما لدي من أجل الفريق وهذه المجموعة من اللاعبين، وفي نهاية الموسم يمكننا رفع الكأس، هذا ما أريده وما يريده الجميع هنا في ليفربول”.

West Ham could have to pay more than £22million to sign Club Brugge youngster Charles De Ketelaere, according to journalist Mo Messoudi.

The Lowdown: West Ham linked with De Ketelaere move

The Hammers are reportedly interested in signing the 20-year-old, according to a story earlier this week, with Everton also linked with a move.

De Ketelaere is one of Belgium’s most exciting emerging talents, already scoring four times in the Jupiler Pro League this season, as well as registering two assists.

The Latest: Journalist makes big claim

If West Ham are genuinely keen on making a bid for the Belgian, however, they are expected to have to break the bank to acquire his services.

That’s according to Messoudi, who told Gazet van Antwerpen [via West Ham Zone] that they would have to pay more than the £22million Rennes spent on Jeremy Doku, which is the current outgoing transfer record in Belgium:

“Club Brugge used him smartly last season, and he did not burn out. They allowed him to rest at the right time and put him on the bench. Now, De Ketelaere is reaping the benefits.

“As an attacking all-rounder, he’s even (Club Brugge’s) top scorer.

“For me, De Ketelaere is the most valuable player in Belgium at the moment. I am sure he will break the outgoing transfer record set by Jeremy Doku.”

The Verdict: Worth the money?

De Ketelaere is clearly a special young talent, so West Ham could be wise to take a gamble on him and pay a huge amount of money.

He has already made 85 appearances for Brugge, despite his tender years, with 11 goals and 13 assists in that time proof that his game also contains substance.

De Ketelaere has scored once in two caps for Belgium, too, suggesting a bright international career awaits him, further highlighting why West Ham would be wise to make a move.

In other news, a journalist has made a transfer claim regarding one rumoured West Ham target. Find out who it is here.

Kamran Khan has expressed his happiness at receiving a US$24,000 contract with the franchise but wished he had received the money sooner as his family struggled with poverty

Cricinfo staff13-Apr-2009Kamran Khan, the 18-year old Rajasthan Royals rookie left-arm seamer who has shot into prominence after taking a wicket off a yorker in an IPL warm-up game against the Cape Cobras over the weekend, has expressed his happiness at receiving a US$24,000 contract with the franchise but wished he had received the money sooner as his family struggled with poverty.”Had this money come two years back, I might not have lost my mother,” Kamran told the . Kamran was spotted in a Twenty20 tournament in Mumbai by Rajasthan’s director of coaching Darren Berry and signed up despite having no first-class experience. Kamran said having spent his nights on railway stations when travelling for cricket trials, it wasn’t easy getting used to five-star hotel comforts in South Africa. “Be it Lucknow or Kanpur, I used to sleep at platforms. I used to buy a platform ticket and spend the night there. Having slept all these years on a rough floor … Neend hi nahi aayee pehli raat [I couldn’t sleep the first night].”I always had monetary problems. I never dared to ask money from my brothers. I had one pair of white clothes for trials.”Shane Warne, the Rajasthan captain, said Kamran, who bowls over 140kph despite his slight frame, will be one to watch out for this IPL season. Kamran said he didn’t know what Warne had said about him. ” [He speaks English very rapidly].”Kamran was overwhelmed by the change in his fortunes over the last few weeks. “Even until few days ago, nobody knew me. I used to play at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai and just hoped to keep on doing the hard work. I’d gone for trials to every part of UP but without success.”

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Sem perder há cinco jogos no Campeonato Brasileiro, o Palmeiras é um dos times com melhor retrospecto neste fim de primeiro turno. Após a vitória sobre o Botafogo, que manteve o time no G4, o volante Thiago Santos considera que a equipe tem crescido após o início complicado.

– Estamos evoluindo sim, jogo a jogo, treino a treino. A gente vem de três vitórias consecutivas no Brasileiro, sendo duas fora de casa. Não perdemos há cinco partidas na competição. Então é uma sequência que dá confiança pro time seguir trabalhando forte e seguir evoluindo – analisou.

Desde que perdeu para o Corinthians, o Verdão ganhou do Vitória, empatou com o Flamengo, e depois bateu Sport, Avaí e Botafogo. O triunfo mais recente fora de casa veio já nos últimos minutos, graças ao gol de Deyverson.

– Foi uma partida muito complicada (contra o Bota), mas novamente fomos inteligentes e competentes. Conseguimos sair na frente do placar, depois sofremos o empate, mas mostramos nossa força, garra e não desistimos até marcar o gol da vitória. Muito feliz pelo resultado e pela vontade da equipe dentro de campo – completou.

Neste domingo, o Verdão enfrenta o Atlético-PR, no Allianz Parque, pela 19ª rodada do Brasileirão. Na próxima quarta, tem o importante jogo contra o Barcelona (EQU), pelas oitavas de final da Libertadores. O time precisa vencer por dois gols de diferença para se classificar.

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Zimbabwe Cricket has set up training centres countrywide in order to develop the sport, expanding on initiatives started a decade ago

Cricinfo staff05-May-2009Zimbabwe Cricket has set up training centres countrywide in order to develop the sport, expanding on initiatives started a decade ago.In 1999, the board established the CFX Cricket Academy with the objective being to develop a stream of first-class players to underpin the playing and coaching strengths of the provincial sides. This produced a number of internationals, such as Andy Blignaut, Douglas Hondo, Stuart Matsikenyeri, Ray Price and Mark Vermeulen.In 2002, the board expanded that with the launch of Cricket Development Centres (CDCs) with the aim of improving the playing technique of promising younger cricketers and exposing them the critical eye of a qualified coach from an earlier age.”How it generally works is that identified talent from the various surrounding schools register to attend age-group sessions run by Zimbabwe’s top coaches,” Shingai Ruhwaya, Zimbabwe’s Cricket’s media manager, told Cricinfo. “Of late, we’ve been encouraging former players with at least a Level 2 coaching certificate to volunteer to spend an hour or two a week with these kids. These CDCs have over 4000 registered children using them between the ages of 9 and 18.”Most recently, ZC decided to concentrate its technical development efforts in a select number of centres rather than spread its resources thinly. Each of these centres has been earmarked to benefit from re-investments in kit and equipment. We should have six to eight fully functional such centres by the end of August this year.”

Flocking to Twitter, many Manchester City supporters have been left excited by a fresh update on their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Braut Haaland.

The Norway international has been heavily linked with a move to Eastlands since the beginning of 2021 as sporting director Txiki Begiristain continues his search for a new world class striker.

A City move for Spurs star Harry Kane failed to materialise over the summer while mooted attempts for Cristiano Ronaldo and Dusan Vlahovic probably came too late in the window.

Pep Guardiola, as a result, will have to improvise with makeshift options in a similar fashion to last season.

Judging by their latest outings, which includes a ruthless 5-1 victory away to Club Brugges in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, City aren’t exactly faltering in the attacking department.

However, Begiristain and co will eventually need to sign a natural successor to club legend Sergio Aguero as an update emerges on their pursuit of Haaland.

According to German source Sport Bild, as relayed by Sport Witness, City are ‘getting hotter’ in the race to sign one of Europe’s most deadly finishers.

It is also believed that the Sky Blues will have ‘no problem’ paying the €75 million (£63.2m) transfer fee required nor his ‘high salary’ – with super agent Mino Raiola believed to be asking for ‘up to €50 million (£42.1m) per year.’

Flocking to this update, it’s safe to say many supporters have been left excited.

Find all of their Twitter verdicts down below, where one fan hailed the news as ‘huge’.

Man City fans excited by Haaland news…

“YESSS”

Credit: @kunsologist

“huge if true”

Credit: @WildSZN

“LETS GOOOOOOO”

Credit: @stockport

“50m per year?

Madness”

Credit: @BlaqForeigner00

“He’s coming home”

Credit: @Ederson02116942

“Omg omg omg omg I’m on my knees”

Credit: @mcfclou

“Don’t Gas Me”

Credit: @IsaacMCFC

“The league ain’t ready”

Credit: @MCFCDON2

In other news: ‘Tears in my eyes’, ‘Huge’…Fabrizio Romano’s ‘great news’ has many City fans thrilled, find out more here.

انتقد الإعلامي السعودي “منار شاهين” مدرب اتحاد جدة الجديد البرتغالي نونو سانتو وذلك عقب تعادل الفريق الجداوي وديا بهدف لهدف أمام الوحدة الإماراتي مساء اليوم الجمعة.

وشهدت المباراة تقديم قلب دفاع العميد أحمد حجازي الكثير من الأدوار الهجومية في وسط الميدان.

وكتب الصحفي الشهير باسم “شاهينو” من خلال حسابه عبر “تويتر”: “في نقطة مهمة جدا.. في مباراة الاتحاد اليوم اللي كان يقوم بدور بناء اللعب أغلب الوقت هو اللاعب أحمد حجازي للاسف”.

اقرأ أيضا..فيديو | بمشاركة حجازي وطارق حامد.. اتحاد جدة يتعادل مع الوحدة الإماراتي وديًا

وتابع: “وهذا الدور كان من المفترض أن يقوم به محاور الفريق طارق حامد وهنريكي”.

ويستعد الاتحاد للموسم الجديد مع تعزيز صفوفه بضم المصري طارق حامد، والإنجولي هيلدر كوستا، والثنائي المحلي أحمد شراحيلي وزكريا هوساوي.

وتمكن الاتحاد من تحقيق الفوز أمام لوزيرن السويسري بهدف دون رد ثم فاز 4-3 أمام ريد بول سالزبورج النمساوي.

وينتظر أن يبدأ الاتحاد مشواره في الموسم الجديد من دوري كأس الأمير محمد بن سلمان بمواجهة العدالة، يوم 26 أغسطس الجاري.