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Steven Lynch31-Jul-2023Stuart Broad achieved the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets against Australia during the Ashes. How many people have done this double against another country in Tests? asked Laura Tennison from England
Stuart Broad completed this particular double by collecting his 1000th run against Australia during the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. In the final Test at The Oval, Broad claimed his 150th wicket against Australia when he dismissed Usman Khawaja in the first innings. His last victim in the previous game had put him clear of Ian Botham (148) as England’s leading wicket-taker in Tests against Australia; Shane Warne (195), Dennis Lillee (167) and Glenn McGrath (157) took more for Australia against England.Broad joined a very select club in completing the 1000-run/100-wicket double against a particular country in Tests. Only five others have managed it, four of them in the Ashes: Wilfred Rhodes and Ian Botham for England, George Giffen and Monty Noble for Australia. The only other entry on this list comes from Garry Sobers West Indies, who scored 3214 runs and took 102 wickets in Tests against England.The draw in Manchester was Ben Stokes’ first as captain, in his 18th match. Has anyone captained in more Tests before a draw? asked Rajiv Radhakrishnan from England
That soggy draw in the fourth Ashes Test, at Old Trafford, came after Ben Stokes had won 12 and lost five of his previous 17 Tests as captain.Waqar Younis captained Pakistan in 17 Tests, and never presided over a draw: ten of them were won and seven lost. But Shakib Al Hasan has not yet had a draw in 19 Tests in charge of Bangladesh – so far he has experienced four wins and 15 defeats.Dean Elgar of South Africa won nine and lost seven of his first 16 Tests in charge before drawing the 17th (in Sydney in January 2023), while Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor captained in 16 Tests, losing 13 and winning three.I heard that Joe Root passed 6000 runs in Tests in England during the Ashes. Who else has done this in England, and who has the most in any country? asked Derek Mitchell from England
Joe Root completed 6000 runs in Tests in England during his first innings of the final Test at The Oval; by the end of the Ashes he had scored 6092 Test runs in England. The only man with more is Alastair Cook, who collected 6568 home runs.The most in any one country is 7578, by Ricky Ponting in Australia; Sachin Tendulkar made 7216 in India, Mahela Jayawardene 7176 in Sri Lanka, and Jacques Kallis 7035 in South Africa. Brian Lara holds the record for Tests in West Indies with 6217, Javed Miandad scored 4481 in Pakistan, Kane Williamson 4267 in New Zealand, Mushfiqur Rahim 3363 in Bangladesh, and Andy Flower 2487 in Zimbabwe. Root, Williamson and Mushfiqur are likely to add to their tallies. Here’s the list of players who have scored 4000 Test runs in one country (West Indies counted as one country for these purposes).Tom Latham and Will Jacks became the seventh pair of batters to both be out for 99 in a first-class match•Harry Trump/Getty ImagesTwo Surrey batters were out for 99 in an innings during their recent County Championship match against Somerset. How often has this happened in first-class cricket? asked Daniel George from Wales, among others
The two unfortunate Surrey players dismissed for 99 in their Championship match against Somerset in Taunton last week were the New Zealander Tom Latham and England’s Will Jacks. This was the seventh such instance, and I was rather surprised to discover that the first was as recent as 1972-73, when Majid Khan and Mushtaq Mohammad both fell for 99 for Pakistan against England in Karachi. This remains the only case in a Test match; Dennis Amiss was also out for 99 later in that game.Twin 99s had therefore never happened in more than 150 years of first-class cricket – but there was a repeat a few months later in 1973. Playing for Middlesex against Yorkshire at Lord’s, Mike Smith and Clive Radley both fell for 99. That was the only other case in England before the recent one, but there have been four others worldwide: by Azhar Khan and Parvez Mir for Pakistan Universities against Punjab B in Lahore in 1974-75 (Parvez finished with 99 not out); Manu Nayyar and Rajiv Vinayak for Delhi vs Jammu & Kashmir in Delhi in 1989-90; Kavaljit Singh and Shammy Salaria for Jammu & Kashmir vs Maharashtra in Pune in 2002-03; and Tishan Maraj and Imran Jan for Trinidad & Tobago in Crab Hill in Barbados in 2004-05.In their recent Championship match against Middlesex, all four Warwickshire bowlers conceded 49 runs in the first innings. Has something like this ever happened before? asked Sandesh Acharekar from India, and several others
The remarkable scorecard you’re talking about occurred in the County Championship match at Edgbaston last week: in Middlesex’s first innings against Warwickshire, Oliver Hannon-Dalby, Mir Hamza and Ed Barnard all took 3 for 49, while Henry Brookes finished with 1 for 49.The Association of Cricket Statisticians has unearthed 25 other cases of four bowlers conceding the same number of runs in a first-class innings, three of them in women’s cricket. In only one of those were just four bowlers used, as was the case at Edgbaston: in Karachi Blues’ second innings of 0 for 0 in a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match in Gujranwala in 2000-01, four of the home side’s bowlers sent down a maiden over apiece.The 49 runs conceded by the Warwickshire quartet is the highest in all these instances, beating four 43s for North West against Free State in a domestic match in South Africa in Potchefstroom in 2015-16. One of the fours happened in a Test: at The Oval in 1959, Fred Trueman, Brian Statham, Ted Dexter and Ken Barrington all conceded 24 runs during India’s first innings of 140.However, there is one case of five bowlers conceding the same number of runs in a first-class innings: in a Ranji Trophy match in Nagpur in 1999-2000, five Vidarbha bowlers conceded six runs apiece during Railways’ brief second innings of 76 for 3.Shiva Jayaraman of ESPNcricinfo’s stats team helped with some of the above answers.Use our feedback form, or the Ask Steven Facebook page to ask your stats and trivia questions

The former Rajasthan Royals batsman talks about his move to the Chennai Super Kings, his middle-order struggles, and finding his groove as an opener again

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Robin Uthappa’s biggest strength may be that he always tries to remain positive, never afraid to chart a new path as long as he believes it will take him to a happy place in cricket. When he started in the game, he had to unlearn his natural technique as he pursued the dream of playing Test cricket. Now, at 35, Uthappa has new goals. This IPL he will turn up for three-time champions the Chennai Super Kings, who bought him in a trade with the Rajasthan Royals, who released him after just one season. Uthappa says he is looking to score 1000 runs in a single IPL season, an unprecedented feat. He talks to us about why he was made to be an opener, the challenges of batting in the middle order, and finding himself in a team with players he started his cricket career with.Playing for Chennai Super Kings. Reuniting with MS Dhoni, your India team-mate and captain in the 2007 World T20. You were young men then. Now both of you are fathers. Are there tales of all kinds to swap?
() It is different, though, right? [Dhoni] has a girl, and I have a boy; raising girls and boys is entirely different! But, yeah, it’s been a while, and there was always a desire for me to play with him before he retires. I’m really happy that is coming to fulfilment.Our relationship is such that when we are not in touch, we aren’t. But when we do get back in touch, we kind of pick up from where we left off – the affection and the closeness is always there. Our wives are very close friends now. So there is a care and concern that goes beyond cricket. Just to be able to play cricket with someone that you share emotions for outside of the sport is phenomenal. So you know that when you are playing, you are going to put everything on the line for that person.Related

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And just for the leader that MS has been, . For the knowledge that he has, the commitment and the desire that he inspires within a group is phenomenal. And you have just seen him grow and grow, get better like fine wine.Not just him. Even guys like Suresh [Raina] and [Ambati] Rayudu. Rayudu was actually my first captain when I played for India Under-17. Suresh and I played for the country at the same time: we went on a Under-17 Asia Cup to Sri Lanka. So we know each other from the age of, like, 15. And here we are 20 years later, playing together. So it just brings back a lot of fond memories, a lot of feel-good factors.And when you play for a team like CSK, who have done so well, got the kind of support that they have and the reputation they have, it just brings everything [together] beautifully. You really want to go out there and add value and make a difference to that side.

“The Super Kings breed security within the group, and when you do that, players will do anything for you because they are not focusing on their own performance, they are focusing on trying to win games for you”

What did you feel when you heard about the trade?
I was extremely happy, because when a team like CSK puts faith in you – and they know how my previous three seasons have been, [when] I’ve batted in the middle order – you want to go out there and put everything on the line and give your best.I was in Mumbai [representing Kerala in the Vijay Hazare Trophy], when I got to know about the trade and I called my wife [Sheetal Goutham, former India tennis player] and told her. She is like: “You have worked so hard, and you’ve always gone out there and been as honest as you can and taken up any challenge that has come your way. And it is the way of God and the universe [rewarding you for what] you have done as a human being in the past to have a team like CSK put their faith in you.”Have you spoken to Dhoni?
He, in fact, called me. He said, “I want you to know that I didn’t make the decision about you coming in here. It was actually the decision of the leadership group, which involved the coaches and the CEO.” He also said – and that’s what I love about him – “I didn’t want anyone to think that I was the one picking you. I wanted you to get into the team with your own ability and with your own skill. And when it came to me, I said, please ask everybody else in making the decision about you. Because anyone might feel ‘because MS is there, Robin got here’.”It is amazing, right, when there is that level of honesty. I truly appreciate that. For me, I know that I have gotten there by my own skill, by my own credibility. That is what I love about MS. You want to play for a leader like that, who gives you that confidence that, “Hey, you have come in here by your own credibility. I’ve done nothing.”You have been an IPL champion during your time at the Kolkata Knight Riders, in 2014. Only Mumbai Indians and the Super Kings have won more IPL titles than the Knight Riders. What is it about the Super Kings you always admired?
One of the things I’ve always said about teams like CSK or Mumbai Indians is the kind of consistency that they have in their players. What they build in a group is security, so you know that the 1st XI is going to play at least six or seven games before a change. Something has to go drastically wrong for there to be a change – at the minimum you get at least five games before there’s a change in the side. When you do that, players will do anything for you because they are not focusing on their own performance, they are focusing on trying to win games for you. Even in a [poor] season like last year, I don’t think [Super Kings] made a change in the first four or five games.”To be able to play cricket with someone that you share emotions for outside of the sport is phenomenal”•Associated PressFor instance, what they did with Shane Watson in that season [2019], where he just didn’t get runs for 14 games. Come the knockouts and he got a hundred and he played such an important role in them winning that 2018 championship. That epitomises a team like CSK.You will, no doubt, want to open?
Oh yeah, absolutely. That’s where I know my stuff. I know how to get the team off to a good start, I know how to win games from that place. It comes very naturally to me. It is something that I’ve done my entire career. I have been open to taking up the challenge of batting in the middle order, but it is not something that comes naturally to me. It is not something that is comfortable.Why do you think teams like the Knight Riders and the Royals wanted to bat you in the middle order?
KKR, yes. That was more about moving on from the brand of cricket that we played when Gautam [Gambhir] was captain. One of the reasons I was moved down to No. 3 was because they wanted to get off to explosive starts, which was the communication that was given to me.And then when Shubman Gill came into the fray, in 2019, he was batting at No. 7. They wanted to ease him in so to speak. But somewhere down the line in that tournament, there was a big communication gap. And suddenly, the night before a game, they told me I am batting at No. 4. That changes the whole scenario a little bit, because batting in the top three and batting from four down are very different mindsets.And then that game against CSK, I got out to the first ball. I saw a ball that I felt was there to be hit and I tried to hit it and got out, and I immediately got dropped from the team. Again, no communication as to why I was dropped. And then things kind of went south.

“Dhoni called me and said, ‘I didn’t want anyone to think that I was the one picking you. I wanted you to get into the team with your own ability and with your own skill'”

Automatically Shubman came in at No. 3, did well, and now he has progressed to opening the batting. Once the 2019 season got over, when Baz [Brendon McCullum, the Knight Riders’ head coach] took over the side, the communication was that they were going to keep me. And I think a day before the [2020] auction, I got a call from Baz saying that they are going release me because they were moving in a different direction.With the Rajasthan Royals, they told me well beforehand that they would be looking at me batting in the middle order. And I felt, okay, let me take up this challenge. It didn’t serve anyone’s purpose when in the first five or six games we were three down for absolutely nothing in the first four overs. And then I go and bat when the team is 30 for 3.The games in Sharjah, we got off to a flyer, but games outside, we were like three down in three overs. And then you are doing a repair job. I tried to communicate to them that I can open the batting, get the team off to a good start. By the time that came around, it was only the seventh or eighth game. And once I opened the batting, we started getting off to better starts.But they [Royals] are a team that has always bred youngsters. They have a few youngsters in that group that are openers: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Manan Vohra. And you have guys like Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes, who want to open the batting. They have guys who have been in the side a long time, so they probably felt that if they have Robin in the side and he has to open the batting, that changes everything for them. Otherwise I don’t play, because I don’t serve a purpose in the middle order. That’s why they decided to part ways with me, which is fair enough, which is what I thought happened.But I communicated to them that I know very well where I can perform well for the team and get the team off to a good start. And I did that, opening the batting. And I’ve done that in the past. If you have seen my inconsistencies in the IPL, they have happened only when I bat in the middle order, not when I’m opening the batting.ESPNcricinfo LtdDo you think the role the opener performs has changed?
The change that has come about is that it has become really role-specific, where they don’t really care about the wicket anymore. The value of the wicket has really gone down and the value of being explosive has gone up. So if you are an opening batsman, what you do in maybe the first six to ten overs is what is critical now, the explosive start you give: are you giving a start of 60-65 [runs in the Powerplay] with minimum wickets falling.Again, it is a fine balance. Getting off to a massive start, where you get 80 for 1 or 80 for no loss in six overs, the chances of that happening are a lot less than getting, say 50, 55, 60 in six overs todayAnd that is where strike rates come in. Are you on board with that?
In the last six years, since 2015, you would have seen the game change drastically, especially as far as batting is concerned. You will see that there are guys specifically in the team for a certain role. Like a Chris Lynn: he is there for the first four to six overs. Like Sunil Narine: his role is defined only for the first six overs. Anything he does beyond that is a bonus.Someone like Hardik Pandya, epitomises a finisher’s role. [Kieron] Pollard, for that matter, again… Guys like them, teams are looking at them playing only in the last six to seven overs. They don’t want to use them before that.Like Andre Russell.
He is specifically there to play that role between overs 15 and 20. When I was in KKR, in 2016-17, you felt like if you gave Russell more than eight overs, you are probably giving him too much to think [about] and he will probably not perform. And with the onset of T10 cricket it has become even more intense, the specificity of the role.No one expects you to bat 20 overs and score a hundred now. If you have batted for ten overs and the team’s score is 120, you have done your job.

“If I am not competing to win then what am I doing? I am not playing for myself. I would have played tennis if I wanted to play for myself”

Chris Lynn made an interesting remark during the PSL recently: he said he would rather focus on the one-percenters, which is executing his role, and not focus on the strike rate. Do you agree?
I am not actively thinking about the strike rate, honestly. I am thinking of getting the team off to a good start. Batting is a challenging job in the first six overs. So for me what matters is: are my partner and I getting the team off to a good start? Are we getting the 50-55 [in the Powerplay] without the loss of a wicket? And then from there are we able to extend that good start into something that takes us into a good middle-overs phase?Today people don’t even discuss that middle phase too much. In 2014 when we [Knight Riders] won the championship, a lot was discussed about how we are going to play our cricket between overs seven and 14. If you noticed, KKR played a lot of good cricket between those overs because we got off to good starts, and Gauti [Gambhir] and I made sure in that segment we are actually playing a little high-risk cricket and trying to get a few boundaries, but at the same time focusing on singles as well.Is it team-specific also? Rohit Sharma bats the same way you would like to – bat deeper because he has the advantage of power-hitters in the middle and lower order.
Yeah. At the base of it, in T20 cricket it is a fact that if you don’t lose wickets, you end up getting 180-plus. You need one guy to anchor it down for you, saying, “I’m holding one end up, the others are going.” So if that guy gets off to a great start and then is just feeding strike to the guys coming in, but at the same time getting the odd boundary, you know the team will get 180-plus. It does not matter how you get to 180-200.Is there a kind of discomfort with this new approach where batting in T20 cricket has become role specific?
No, I actually welcome it. If you don’t evolve, you die. What challenges me, grows me.You are 35. Normally one would think it is the end of a batsman’s career around this age. But then you look around: Chris Gayle is 41, Dhoni is 39, Harbhajan Singh is 40, Dwayne Bravo is 37. Imran Tahir will soon be 42. How are you looking this season, as a fresh debut for the last part of your career, or are you on the final chapter?
I honestly feel I am at the peak of my batting prowess at the moment. I feel like the best years are lying ahead of me. Look at Roger Federer. He is 38 and having spent a year outside of his sport, he is coming back, playing at a very high level. So age is just a number. People like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid have been pioneers in defining that. Rahul played till he was 39, [Tendulkar] played till he was 41. Today you see guys like Gayle following that, MS following that.”I have a deeper understanding of my batting over the last couple of years because I have reverted to my natural technique”•Getty ImagesThe thing about a career in sport is, you can only play it for that long. Once you stop, you can never play again. So you want to play for as long as you physically can and as long as you truly love and enjoy the game. I love the game. I am enjoying competing. I am enjoying winning. I am enjoying adding value to every team that I play. As long as I am doing that, I will play.Do you agree that performing this season is the key for your future?
Of course. Performing every season is key. Those are the things that you recognise. Now, if I was 21 years old and I had three seasons that didn’t go well because I was made to bat in the middle order, no one would have cared. It matters now because I am 35.What is the change you want to bring in your batting?
I have really hit a sweet spot with the way I am batting right now. There is a deeper understanding of my batting that has happened over the last couple of years because I have kind of reverted to what was naturally my technique. I unlearned what was my natural technique and learned a new one to serve my pursuit of the Test cap. Around 2017 I decided to revert to my natural technique, to what I was born with, and it has taken me a few years. My aim is to play the role of a match-winner irrespective of the role that is defined for me.What record would you like to break in the IPL?
Ha! To be the first guy to score 1000 runs in an IPL season. One of the things I consciously do as a human being is try to push myself outside of my comfort zone so that I can experience growth. I think that’s one thing that drives me in life as a person. I am really looking forward to that.Isn’t it scary to raise that bar?
What do I have to lose? I am just going to go out and have fun, man. If I can do that, and when I do that, you know for sure my team is going to win. That’s what I want: I want to win. If I am not competing to win then what am I doing? I am not playing for myself. I would have played tennis if I wanted to play for myself.

The 48 hours before the 2025 MLB trade deadline were hectic, with a ton of movement from contending teams looking to improve their roster. Nearly two months later, it has become clear which teams won and lost at the deadline.

The flurry of activity before the deadline on July 31 didn't produce great results for every team, but some have hit the jackpot, and their additions fueled their sprint to the postseason. What follows is a look at the players who have solidified themselves as the best trade deadline pickups this year.

10. Kyle Finnegan, Tigers

Finnegan was having a wobbly season for the Nationals when the Tigers acquired him on deadline day in exchange for pitchers Josh Randall and R.J. Sales. He has been lights out ever since.

In 40 games for the Nationals, the 34-year-old reliever was 1–4 with a 4.38 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP, with 20 saves in 26 opportunities. Since Detroit acquired him, he’s been dominant, going 3–0 with a 0.00 ERA, a 0.42 WHIP, and 19 strikeouts against three walks in 14 1/3 innings over 12 appearances. He also has four saves without blowing one. Unfortunately, an adductor injury has sidelined him for most of September, but he appears close to a return.

Before the deadline, I identified a high-leverage reliever as Detroit’s biggest need. Finnegan has filled that role. His injury is the only thing dragging this ranking down.

9. David Bednar, Yankees

The Yankees also needed relief help at the deadline and found it in Bednar. New York landed the two-time All-Star from the Pirates in exchange for Rafael Flores, Edgleen Perez and Brian Sanchez. He has rewarded them by helping solidify their previously erratic bullpen. Fellow deadline acquisitions Jake Bird and Camilo Doval have produced mixed results, but Bednar has been excellent.

In 17 appearances for the Yankees, the 30-year-old is 3–0 with a 2.75 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts against six walks in 19 2/3 innings. Bednar has eight saves in 11 chances, and opposing batters are slashing .181/.244/.319 against him. He has only allowed four runs since Aug. 4, and hasn't blown a save since Aug. 20, when the Yankees rallied to get him a win after he gave up two runs against the Rays.

Bednar is under team control through next season, and the Yankees will happily keep him as their closer moving forward after Devin Williams's mess of a season.

8. Miguel Andújar, Reds

The Reds acquired Andújar from the A’s at the deadline in what was an under-the-radar move. He had been solid up to that point in the season, slashing .298/.329/.436 with six home runs and 27 RBIs in 60 games, but he exploded upon joining the Reds.

In 26 games with Cincinnati, Andújar is slashing .351/.405/.545, with three homers and 15 RBIs. His .950 OPS and 161 wRC+ are outstanding. Unfortunately, a lingering quad injury has limited his availability, which has knocked this pickup down the list. He’ll hit free agency after the season, so this could be a brief pairing. When he’s been available, Andújar has been excellent, though.

7. Leo De Vries, Athletics

This is a bit of a curveball because I’m adding a minor leaguer who won’t see the big leagues for quite a while, but De Vries is a special case. The Athletics were part of the biggest deal at the deadline when they sent Mason Miller and JP Sears to the Padres in exchange for prospects. De Vries was the headliner. The 18-year-old is a consensus top-five prospect in baseball as a shortstop with elite skills at the plate. Many, including myself, couldn’t believe San Diego traded him. It’s looking like a move the Padres will come to regret, no matter how good Miller is for them.

The A’s bumped De Vries to Double A in mid-August, and he has gone on a tear. In 21 games, he has slashed .281/.359/.551 with five home runs and 16 RBIs. He posted a wRC+ of 144 in that span. Just as a reminder, he won’t turn 19 until next month. He has incredible plate discipline, and his power has continued to increase as he has climbed the minor league ladder. It’s not a stretch to think he could be in the big leagues by next summer, though 2027 is a more likely target.

The Athletics appear to have a future star on their hands thanks to a savvy deal at the deadline that, yes, moved an All-Star, but may have gotten them a future cornerstone. Speaking of the guy he was traded for…

6. Mason Miller, Padres

To land Miller, the Padres shipped a king's ransom to … Sacramento? Las Vegas? What are we going with here? He’s one of the game’s elite relievers and added to an already strong bullpen, which made the deal puzzling. Regardless of the price paid to land him, Miller has been even better than advertised since arriving.

The 27-year-old has been on the mound for the Padres 18 times and boasts a 0.93 ERA, a WHIP of 0.67 and 36 strikeouts against six walks in 19 1/3 innings. He has only allowed two runs, both came in his second appearance for the team on Aug. 5. Since then, he has authored 16 scoreless outings while mostly acting as the setup man for All-Star closer Robert Suárez. Opposing hitters are batting .115 off of him with an OPS of .358 since the trade.

It remains to be seen what the Padres’ plans for Miller are long-term. He came up to the big leagues as a starter and is under team control through 2029. They could transition him back to that role. If not, they will have an elite reliever under team control for a long time. They paid a high price for it, but he has lived up to his billing so far.

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Newcastle United are now only a day away from facing off against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, in a Premier League fixture that will both excite and stress out Magpies fans in equal measure.

Those wearing black and white making the short journey to Wearside for the Tyne-Wear Derby will feel uneasy about what they’ll see from their very up-and-down team, having had to make do with a late point last time out on the road versus Bayer Leverkusen.

The travelling Toon also doesn’t have a glowing record at the Stadium of Light, with their last success at Sunderland’s home ground coming all the way back in 2011, when a Ryan Taylor free-kick won the jubilant Magpies the tight 1-0 contest.

Looking at the bigger picture beyond this vital showdown, Newcastle also have the January transfer window to look forward to, as Eddie Howe and the Saudi PIF surely plan some major new signings to push his team away from their current mid-table position.

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Heading into what will likely be a bumper mid-season window in the Premier League, Newcastle look to be on the hunt for some new options in central midfield.

Indeed, the rumour mill has already suggested that PIF are keen on acquiring Tochukwu Nnadi from Zulte Waregem to bolster in the middle of the park, alongside also still being on high alert about a £30m move for AZ Alkmaar star Kees Smit.

On top of both Smit and Nnadi’s names floating about, reports from Spain are also now indicating that Newcastle have made Valencia’s Javi Guerra a standout target, as yet another midfielder catches their eye.

The report states that Guerra’s future in La Liga is up in the air after a disappointing season to date.

Still, that hasn’t stopped suitors from the Premier League, like Newcastle, from remaining keen, with it being alleged that the Toon have watched the Spaniard for many years now, ever since he exploded onto the senior scene at the Estadio Mestalla.

£22m is the alleged amount that could be enough for Carlos Corberan and Co. to part ways with the 22-year-old, with such a deal perhaps spelling the end for Jacob Ramsey already at St James’ Park, only a matter of months on from his £43m switch from Aston Villa.

How Guerra signing could end Ramsey's career

Eyebrows would surely have been raised when Ramsey entered through the door in the summer for such an extortionate amount.

He did have 28 goal contributions next to his name for the Villans before moving to Tyneside, but in the here and now, the Birmingham-born midfielder is looking like an expensive flop at St James’ Park, having failed to collect a single goal or assist from 12 outings to date.

To make matters worse for the below-par number 41, he was also at fault in Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Burnley earlier in the month for the Clarets being handed a lifeline late on, as his clumsy handball allowed Zian Flemming to score from the penalty spot.

On top of that, Ramsey would also only manage one weak effort at the away side’s goal, as his previous Villa spark was nowhere to be found.

If Guerra were to arrive in January, too, Ramsey would surely be even more fearful of his long-term career at the Toon, with the 22-year-old definitely a better bargain for Newcastle’s buck at the £22m price range, having been branded a “joy to watch” and a “versatile” performer at his Valencia peak by scout Jacek Kulig.

Games played

36

15

Goals scored

3

0

Assists

3

2

Touches*

49.8

42.0

Accurate passes*

28.0 (80%)

23.9 (79%)

Big chances created

6

3

Total duels won*

3.5

2.4

Much like Ramsey, Guerra – who Como scout Ben Mattinson also lauded as a “special player” – has been thrust into the pressures of the senior game from a very early age.

But, unlike his English counterpart, who has struggled this season to make an impact at Newcastle, the number eight has managed to still stand out for Valencia, as they fight near the bottom of La Liga, with two assists collected from 12 league encounters.

Moreover, with his very best last season seeing him average an energetic 4.7 ball recoveries per league contest, there really doesn’t seem to be room for Ramsey in Howe’s first team plans moving forward, if the new £22m recruit is preferred.

It could be seen as harsh to dismiss the 24-year-old so early into his playing days at the Toon, with the 5-foot-11 midfielder clearly once seen as a bright future talent at Villa Park.

But, Newcastle can’t wait around forever for Ramsey to come good, and with it clear that the Magpies want reinforcements here this January, Guerra might well prove to be an inspired pick-up.

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ByKelan Sarson 3 days ago

Arne Slot is determined to put things right at Liverpool. Because it’s all gone very wrong this season, the champions 12th in the Premier League standings after losing five of their past six matches.

There is more than enough time for the Dutch coach to turn things around, but improvements are needed quickly if Slot is to repel rising noises regarding the security of his position in the hot seat.

The curious case of Alexander Isak. Liverpool’s record-breaking striker has flattered to deceive since joining from Newcastle United for £125m this summer, and getting him up to speed is paramount if the Reds are to fire on all cylinders going forward.

And with Mohamed Salah struggling and the Anfield side altogether imbalanced up front, FSG appear to be turning toward the transfer market once again.

Liverpool lining up new forward

Salah, 33, is waning. Then again, Liverpool have malfunctioned this season and the Egyptian superstar will surely rekindle his form after a lifetime of genius on Merseyside.

But, regardless, Liverpool need to draw up a succession plan, and they appear to have done exactly that after earmarking a former Premier League sensation to take his berth on the right wing.

As per Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool view Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise as a “future dream target” to replace Salah, who extended his stay on Merseyside until the end of the 2026/27 season in April.

Olise would cost a pretty penny, though, having been priced by Die Roten at a staggering €140m (about £122m).

Still, FSG have shown they will do business for such a fee in recent times.

Why Michael Olise would be perfect for Alexander Isak

Olise was immense throughout his debut season in Germany last season, steering Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title and earning acclaim for his dynamic attacking displays.

The 23-year-old has gone up a gear this term, posting nine goals and ten assists from 18 matches in all competitions, and TNT Sports pundit Owen Hargreaves said that he “could be as good as anyone” after one Champions League performance.

Whether Olise winds up at Liverpool remains to be seen, but his remarkable physical traits and natural playmaking qualities make him a tailor-made winger to accommodate Isak and Hugo Ekitike at number nine.

One thing’s for sure: he would provide a huge upgrade on this current version of Salah, whose wastefulness in front of goal is being matched by an inability to influence as he usually does across other areas.

Goals scored

0.63

0.34

Assists

0.63

0.17

Shots taken

4.62

2.43

Shot-creating actions

6.82

3.27

Touches (att pen)

7.55

6.21

Pass completion (%)

81.6

68.1

Progressive passes

6.40

4.19

Progressive carries

5.45

3.94

Successful take-ons

2.31

0.92

Ball recoveries

4.72

2.77

Tackles + interceptions

1.36

0.34

Isak is one of the best strikers in the world, but he needs service. The Sweden international darts upfield and finds space in between the lines. Olise could help activate this area of his skillset at Liverpool, averaging over six progressive passes per Bundesliga game this term.

Olise is also less focused on goalscoring side of the game. That’s not to say he’s not capable of show-stopping strikes, as has been seen numerous times in the Premier League, but serve as evidence that he could be the perfect counterweight in Liverpool’s attacking system to give rise to Isak’s striking ability.

Such an athletic and hungry wide forward with a proven pedigree in the Premier League could prove the key to success at Liverpool, whose forwards are toiling and surely need some fresh inspiration to lift them back into the ascendancy.

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ByAngus Sinclair Nov 25, 2025

Scott Boras did his job this offseason.

The durable sports agent helped client Juan Soto land an astonishing 15-year, $765 million contract to become the next right fielder for the New York Mets. Thursday was a day of celebration in that regard, as the Mets introduced the player they hope will serve as a franchise cornerstone for years to come.

New York's celebratory mood, however, could not discourage Boras from responding to a question about Soto's other suitors with a classic Boras-ism.

"When you're at a wedding, you don't talk about the bridesmaids," Boras said of the New York Yankees, Soto's old team, and other squads.

The Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays were all reputed contenders for Soto's services.

In the end, however, the Mets outbid them all. All that's left to do is see if they can win the elusive World Series title that justifies it.

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O meio-campista Gabriel Pirani, que está no D.C. United, dos Estados Unidos, não escondeu a insatisfação com a perda de espaço no Santos antes da sua saída do clube. Além disso, pontuou a admiração pelo sucesso conquistado por Marcelo Fernandes.

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– Eu não entendo (o motivo da falta de oportunidades), eu tive pouquíssimos jogos. Com o Carille eu ainda jogo, apesar de ter uma lesão nada séria, mas que me incomodava bastante. Eu jogava bastante até o final de 2021 e vinha dando resultado, eu contribuí para o time. Todos ali sabiam que a gente estava passando por um momento de reconstrução e dificuldades, e ainda está passando – disse o jovem atleta.

– Pela grandeza do Santos, jogar a responsabilidade em um menino também é uma coisa errada. Tiveram contratações no meu setor também e eu acabei sendo menos utilizado, mas quem conhece meu dia a dia sabe que eu estava louco por uma oportunidade. Se não estiver jogando, quero estar em algum lugar onde me dêem oportunidades. Não teve nada muito pontual, na minha visão foi porque chegaram contratações – continuou Gabriel Pirani.

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O jogador não escondeu o carinho pelo Peixe e demonstrou confiança na manutenção do Peixe na Série A do Brasileirão. Além disso, não escondeu o apreço por Marcelo Fernandes, atual treinador do clube.

– Sem dúvidas não cai. Primeiro pela grandeza do Santos, tudo conspira a favor. Tem pessoas ali que eu tenho muito carinho, como o Marcelo Fernandes que participou muito do início da minha carreira e eu sempre torço por ele. O carinho que eu tenho pelo Santos vai ser eterno na minha vida independente do que acontecer, ele mudou minha vida, sem o Santos não teria minha família por perto ou não conheceria a minha esposa. Enfim, tenho certeza que não vai cair não – opinou o Menino da Vila.

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Convocado pela Seleção Brasileira para participar dos Jogos Pan-Americanos no Chile, Pirani afirmou não ter arrependimentos na carreira e acredita que a exposição na equipe principal aconteceu no momento exato.

– Eu acho que na minha vida eu não tenho muitos arrependimentos. Acho que aconteceu no momento certo minha subida no Santos. Passei por todas categorias, fiquei muito pouco no Sub-20 e Sub-23. Acho que (minha promoção ao profissional) aconteceu quando tinha que acontecer e para mim está perfeito. Meu começo foi muito bom, mesmo passando por um ano difícil, e depois eu não tive tantas oportunidades para demonstrar o que eu poderia. Não tenho nenhum arrependimento e não posso falar que faria algo diferente – finalizou Gabriel.

Neither side confirmed their XI the day before the final Test with Australia leaving the door ajar to leave out Nathan Lyon

Alex Malcolm11-Jul-2025Big picture: Starc’s milestone match carries significance for both sidesAlthough it will be played nearly 15,000km from his home in Sydney, it is fitting in some respects that Mitchell Starc’s 100th Test match is a pink-ball game under lights in Jamaica. No bowler has been more prolific with the pink ball, and it seems very likely that Starc will celebrate a second major landmark at Sabina Park, as he is just five wickets away from 400 Test wickets.If Australia’s bowlers continue to share the spoils this week as they have done throughout the series, then there could be further milestones celebrated. Josh Hazlewood needs eight wickets to pass 300, which would make Australia’s bowling quartet the first in history to play together with 300 wickets apiece. Nathan Lyon needs just two wickets to pass Glenn McGrath’s tally of 563 on Australia’s all-time list and move to second behind Shane Warne.Related

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However, in a potential twist, Pat Cummins left the door ajar for a rare all-pace attack. Lyon bowled just one over in Australia’s previous day-night Test last December against India. Australia have never played with a pink Dukes before in a Test, but the prospect of a well-grassed Sabina Park pitch will have the quicks licking their chops as West Indies desperately search for the required runs to avoid a series sweep.The first day-night Test in Jamaica, and just second in the Caribbean, will be a significant occasion but it is also a key moment in the evolution of this new-look West Indies team. Coach Daren Sammy has been left torn between praising the outstanding bowling by his team while lamenting the batting displays. He has urged his batting group to adjust their techniques and temperaments depending on what the situation demands.But the reality is that the batting challenge might only get harder in Jamaica unless the surface provides some relief during the daylight hours or when the pink Dukes balls soften. Sammy has been encouraged by the effort of his team overall so far in this series to keep pace with Australia, but a win would go a long way to boosting confidence both within the dressing room, and throughout the Caribbean, and reassuring all that the revamped team is on the right path.Australia’s middle order has been key for them this series•AFP/Getty ImagesAustralia’s batting will be under equal pressure, despite the middle-order having done more than enough to secure the Frank Worrell Trophy in the first two Tests. The nature of the World Test Championship means there are no dead rubbers anymore and a third victory will be vital for Australia in a cycle that includes a home Ashes, an away series in South Africa and an away five-Test series in India.But there are also significant ramifications for the here and now for a top order that has been described as “muddled”. Cameron Green’s half-century in Grenada aside, it has been a difficult series for the trio against a pacey and skilled West Indies attack on some difficult pitches. While Cummins, coach Andrew McDonald, and batting coach Michael Di Venuto have all been strong in their defence and support of the struggling openers in particular, twin failures this week for Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja and even Green would spark a four-month public referendum on the make-up of the top three for the Ashes in November.A substantial score from any or all of them, especially in difficult batting conditions, would calm the debate significantly. But it would take three outstanding performances from all of them to completely quell any questions over their spots given the amount of time that will pass between now and when England arrive in Australia.Form guideWest Indies LLWLL
Australia WWLWWUsman Khawaja has fallen in familiar fashion in the first two matches•Associated PressIn the spotlight: John Campbell and Usman KhawajaJohn Campbell has arguably looked as comfortable and fluent as any opener in the series but he has only two starts to show for it. He made a breezy 23 in the second innings in Barbados before falling attempting to scoop-sweep Hazlewood. He played an equally poor shot in the first innings in Grenada having done the hard part to reach 40 and lay a decent foundation for West Indies.His Test record does not reflect his talent, and he does deserve more time than just three Tests on difficult pitches against an all-time attack to settle back into Test cricket after three years. But West Indies would want to see a more balanced approach to his batting in Jamaica, and a conversion of a start, to be assured that he is the right long-term option at the top of the order for this new-look team.Usman Khawaja has a lot of credits in the bank and there have been reasonably strong backings from Australia’s hierarchy that his place for the Ashes is safe. But those credits are dwindling at an alarming rate. He said at the start of the series that his stats speak for themselves. Right now, they are saying he has passed 50 just four times in 33 innings since the 2023 Ashes, with his 232 in Sri Lanka doing a lot of heavy lifting as his lone century. Worse than that, he is averaging 18.93 against pace bowling in his last ten Tests.That is worse than the axed Marnus Labuschagne and fractionally better than lower-order batters Starc and Cummins. His Jasprit Bumrah problem has spread. The repetitive nature of his dismissals is also of concern. He has been pinned lbw by full inswingers from around the wicket three times in a row in this series while sitting deep in the crease on each occasion. He may bemoan two umpire’s calls, but he’s had one successful review to overturn a decision in his last 10 tries in Test cricket, having lost six for his team and retained three through umpire’s calls. The last time he walked off without reviewing an lbw decision was 2018. He is equal fourth all-time for unsuccessful reviews, with only Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root above him.The pitches have been brutal for openers in this series, and he is not the only one struggling. It may not get any easier this week against the pink Dukes. He is the only Australian batter to have faced a pink Dukes previously in England in 2018 and he returned 0 and 19 for Glamorgan at No. 4 against Jofra Archer and Sussex in a game that lasted two days. A solid performance would quieten the questions that are growing louder.Kraigg Brathwaite has had a series to forget•AFP/Getty ImagesTeam news: Will Brathwaite survive?Roston Chase didn’t reveal West Indies’ XI, saying discussions had yet to take place after their final training session. Given he did not confirm Kraigg Brathwaite’s spot, it appears a chance that he would be dropped. Chase also said there was strong consideration to recalling left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican.West Indies (possible): 1 Kraigg Brathwaite/Mikyle Louis, 2 John Campbell, 3 Keacy Carty/Kevlon Anderson, 4 Brandon King, 5 Roston Chase (capt), 6 Shai Hope (wk), 7 Justin Greaves, 8 Alzarri Joseph, 9 Shamar Joseph, 10 Anderson Phillip/Jomel Warrican, 11 Jayden SealesCummins said Australia wanted another day to consider their options, explaining they were factoring in the night-time session and how the practice pitches have behaved. However, it would appear unlikely there will be any changes to the top order. The workload of the bowlers hasn’t been high, so any changes to the attack would be tactical.Australia (probable): 1 Usman Khawaja, 2 Sam Konstas, 3 Cameron Green, 4 Steven Smith, 5 Travis Head, 6 Beau Webster, 7 Alex Carey (wk), 8 Pat Cummins (capt), 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Josh HazlewoodPitch and conditions: Even grass coverage, fresh pink DukesStarc said it was the best-looking pitch of the series when he surveyed it two days out with a much more even covering of grass than was presented in Barbados or Grenada. The weather looks pretty good for the week, although the odd shower may pass through as it did in Grenada and some forecasts show Monday as considerably wetter. The pink Dukes balls and the new lights at Sabina Park would be the biggest challenge for both sides. Australia’s top-order batters reported “swing and nip” during training and, albeit over a limited time span, the balls had retained their hardness. The red Dukes have been a problem throughout the series in terms of retaining their shape, as they have been in England. The new lights reach all the required levels but are potentially not as bright as what the players might be used to. Chase said they were a little lower than he would have liked but neither side has reported any significant issues.Stats and trivia Starc has 74 wickets at 18.14 in pink-ball Tests, striking at 34.8 with four five-wicket hauls. He has 31 wickets more than the next-best in Lyon. Each of Australia’s four bowlers have taken 37 or more wickets in pink-ball Tests. Alzarri Joseph has the most of the current West Indies players with 11. The combined batting average for the two teams in the series so far is 20.60, without a century scored. Only one three-match series in the last 25 years has yielded a combined batting average under 20.

His obligations as Derbyshire head coach will keep him away from Guyana, the venue of the tournament

Mohammad Isam29-Jun-2025Mickey Arthur will next month oversee Rangpur Riders’ Global Super League title defence even though he won’t be present in Guyana, the venue of the tournament. Arthur will be 7500km away in Derbyshire, from where he will do the job remotely, according to Rangpur’s team director Shanian Taneem.Arthur had a similar arrangement with Pakistan where he oversaw strategies remotely during his stint as team director while he also fulfilled his responsibilities as head coach of Derbyshire in 2023.Rangpur will return as defending champions in the GSL’s second season, which begins on July 10. The other teams in the tournament are Dubai Capitals, Central Stags, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Hobart Hurricanes.Related

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Arthur was Rangpur’s head coach when they won the GSL’s inaugural edition last year. Since he will be concurrently coaching Derbyshire in Division Two of the County Championship, he will not be physically present at the GSL this time around.”As the English County Championship is ongoing and Mickey is coaching Derbyshire County Cricket Club, he is unavailable at the moment,” Shanian said during a jersey unveiling ceremony in Dhaka. “Therefore, we are appointing Greg Smith as our head coach. He is someone Mickey fully trusts. Mickey will stay connected with the players and continue to offer his input. Greg will lead the team under Mickey’s guidance.”Mickey Arthur was our head coach during the previous Global Super League and the last edition of the Bangladesh Premier League. We have strong confidence in his abilities. While forming our squad, we remained in constant touch with him and discussed which players would perform well on Guyana’s pitches.”Rangpur will be led by Nurul Hasan, who has been their captain since 2023. They have also retained Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi and Harmeet Singh from their 2024 squad. Their overseas contingent includes West Indies batter Kyle Mayers, South Africa wristspinner Tabraiz Shamsi, Pakistan allrounder Iftikhar Ahmed and Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran.They have not picked Shakib Al Hasan, however, even though the tournament is taking place in the West Indies. Shakib, a former Awami League MP, has not traveled to Bangladesh since the fall of the Awami League government last year. He now resides in the USA.”Shakib Al Hasan is still one of the most valuable players not only in Bangladesh but in any franchise league of the world,” Shanian said. “It is not that we did not want him in the squad, but we know the situation of the country at this moment. Shakib still can feature in the starting eleven of any franchise team. But keeping the current situation in mind, we were not able to take him in the squad.”Rangpur will start the tournament against the Guayana Amazon Warriors in the evening match on July 10, the opening day.Rangpur Riders squad: Nurul Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Naim, Mahidul Islam, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Mohammad Saif, Abu Hider, Rakilbul Hasan, Yasir Ali, Kyle Mayers, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ibrahim Zadran, Akif Javed, Iftikar Ahmed, Harmeet Singh, Khawaja Nafay.