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ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the second day of the second Test between India and West Indies in Kolkata

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With a small traffic jam for the No. 6 spot in the Test line-up, Yuvraj Singh knows that time isn’t on his side. Having failed to make a dent on the scoreboard in Delhi, he arrived at the crease here knowing that a platform was already in place for a huge total. En route to 25, he miscued a pull and got hit. It was the slowest of the West Indies pace trio that dismissed him though, with Darren Sammy getting one through his defences to win a close leg-before shout. Yuvraj’s slow walk back included plenty of glances at the giant screen. But instead of a replay, it just kept showing an advertisement.The delayed redemption
MS Dhoni was on 13 when he threw the kitchen plumbing at a Kemar Roach delivery. Carlton Baugh caught the edge, but the celebrations were cut short by a no-ball call. Dhoni had added just three more to his total when the routine repeated itself, only this time Roach’s foot was even further in front of the line. By the time he finally got his man, Dhoni had pummelled the small matter of 144 runs.The swat
Soon after the two no-ball reprieves, Fidel Edwards decided to test Dhoni with a short ball. The response was smashed straight past him with the velocity of a Roger Federer forehand. It set the tone for a buccaneering innings.The trademark wristwork
Years from now, when we think of VVS Laxman, we’ll think of those clips through midwicket, often picking up the ball from well outside off stump. One such stroke, essayed with typically wondrous timing got him to his fifth century at Eden Gardens.The payback
It was like watching a replay of countless dismissals from the 1980s and 90s. Only, this time, it was a West Indian at the receiving end. Short of a length at lively pace from Umesh Yadav, a bit of extra bounce and a tentative fend from the batsman that flew off the edge to the slip cordon. Times have changed.The where is DRS moment
With 432 needed just to stave off the follow-on, what West Indies didn’t need was to lose a second wicket before the gloom descended. But R Ashwin was getting appreciable bounce, and most of the close-in fielders went up in appeal as the ball looped up to short leg off Kraigg Brathwaite’s forward prod. The umpire’s decision didn’t take much time, but replays appeared to suggest only pad and no bat. With no Decision Review System in place for this series, Brathwaite could only grimace and walk off.

Under Daren Ganga’s enlightened leadership, the team is all that counts – and the trophies are a testament to that ethos

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Trinidad continued its tryst with the Stanford crowns and it’s no surprise they are the powerhouse of West Indies cricket © AFP
Daren Ganga is becoming cosily familiar with Sir Allen Stanford’s largesse. In 2006, he was the recipient of the runners-up cheque when Guyana pipped Trinidad to the final of the inaugural Stanford 20/20. Earlier this year, he and his team-mates made handsome amends for that setback by winning the follow-up event and the million-dollar cheque that came with it. Now, by seeing off Middlesex in the most compelling match yet witnessed in the Stanford Super Series, he’s claimed a further substantial slice of Texan pie to see him through the economic downturn.It was Stanford himself who handed over the spoils, and he could scarcely have been more satisfied at the outcome. Though the match once again lacked the pyrotechnics usually associated with Twenty20 cricket, the end result was a vindication of the quality that Stanford would have the world believe he is fostering through his involvement with Caribbean cricket. Middlesex arrived in Antigua with pedigree and were the favourites for this contest in many people’s estimation, but on the night they were outwitted – brought low in a tactical battle that arguably had more in common with Test cricket than the biff-bang-wallop format that most people had turned up expecting to see.It certainly wasn’t the manner in which a West Indian side might be expected to make off with the loot, but under Ganga’s guidance, Trinidad have become a cerebral bunch of cricketers. They paced their chase to perfection, keeping themselves in touch with wickets in hand before locating a vein of aggression at precisely the right moment. The match was sealed with a six, a towering clunk over long-on from Darren Bravo, but it had been in the bag for several overs beforehand, during Bravo and Denesh Ramdin’s momentum-shifting stand of 67 in eight overs.”We came here switched on, and we totally deserved our victory,” Ganga said, whose stature as a leader continues to mushroom. Eighteen months ago, he was leading West Indies on a tour of England, and though that appointment unravelled through a debilitating loss of form, the reasoning behind it remains sound to this day. Not so long ago, Trinidad cricket was synonymous with Brian Lara, a consummate genius but a selfish and divisive character. These days, under Ganga’s enlightened leadership, the team is all that counts – and the trophies are a testament to that ethos.In the space of four years, Trinidad has become the powerhouse of West Indian regional cricket. In that time it has won two 50-overs titles, the four-day regional championship, consecutive Carib Beer Challenge Finals, and now two of Stanford’s crowns. “Trinidad & Tobago cricket has a bunch of young players eager to make their mark, who want to enhance their reputation, and our reputation as a team,” Ganga said. “We had everything to play for, and have relished the opportunity to compete against teams outside our region. Our planning has been spot on and it all came to fruition.”Not so long ago, Trinidad cricket was synonymous with Brian Lara, a consummate genius but a selfish and divisive character. These days, under Ganga’s enlightened leadership, the team is all that counts – and the trophies are a testament to that ethosGanga added that people might have questioned the thinking behind the team selection for this series, but sure enough there was no quibbling with the end product. Rather than fret about the vagaries of the wicket or the balance of the side, Trinidad concentrated on the dressing-room first and foremost. Three debutants were blooded in the Superstars match on Saturday evening – Justin Guillen, Kevon Cooper and Rishi Bachan – and all three acquitted themselves well in trying circumstances.For the money match, however, Trinidad delved deeper into their squad and introduced the greater experience of Amit Jaggernauth and Richard Kelly, not to mention the teenage fearlessness of Bravo Jr, whose love of the big occasion could prove every bit the equal of his brother, Dwayne.It all left Middlesex feeling rather bewildered. “When it came to the big occasion, we just weren’t quite up for it,” said their captain, Shaun Udal. “We didn’t bring our A game to the party, which I was confident about us doing. For some reason we were slow out of the blocks with the bat, had a dodgy spell and if it wasn’t for Neil Dexter at the end, we would have been lucky to get 100.”Ultimately the match was won and lost in six balls of bedlam at the end of the 16th over of Trinidad’s chase, which was arguably the first sighting of Twenty20 cricket as the world knows and loves it. With the hapless Neil Carter in the thick of the action, two sixes and two dropped catches marked a momentum shift which stayed till the end.”All the teams have struggled to hit boundaries,” said Middlesex’s opener, Andrew Strauss. “But the way Trinidad did it today was to stay in the game, keep wickets in hand, and then [attack] in the last five overs. This was an important game for us, we were representing our country as Twenty20 champions and it hurts we weren’t good enough. But these are very different wickets to England and we haven’t adjusted quickly enough.”In truth, Middlesex were not allowed to be good enough. The speedy legspin of Samuel Badree, who shared the new ball with the Man of the Match, Ravi Rampaul, left them groping for a response right from the start. Later, when it seemed they might start to reclaim the ascendancy with the ball, they were thwarted first by Ganga – whose unflustered style of accumulation has rarely been so suited to 20-over cricket – then by Bravo and Denesh Ramdin, whose spunky innings of 41 from 28 balls was the real difference between the sides.He was not able to make it to the finish, but as he trooped off the pitch with a satisfied waft of the bat after carrying his team to within two runs of victory, Ramdin offered another insight into why this match had been Trinidad’s to lose, rather than Middlesex’s to win. Three Trinidadians were named in the Superstars squad – Keiron Pollard, Dave Mohammad and Rayad Emrit. Ramdin, the incumbent West Indies wicketkeeper, was not among their number, and there’s no doubt it rankled. “Us players left out of the Superstars (squad) wanted to prove a point,” said Ganga. They’ve done just that, and in some style.

Real Madrid icon Gareth Bale has sent a special “legend” message to retiring former team-mate Wayne Hennessey.

• Veteran goalkeeper hanging up his gloves
• Graced European Championship & World Cup
• Shares many happy memories with Bale

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  At the age of 38, and having spent three years filling back-up duties at Nottingham Forest, Hennessey has announced that he will be hanging up his gloves. The veteran goalkeeper is bringing a 19-year career to a close.

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  He started out at Wolves, taking in 166 appearances for them, before picking up more Premier League experience across eight seasons at Crystal Palace. A short stint at Burnley was followed by a move to the City Ground.

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  Hennessey is also a centurion at international level, with 109 senior caps earned for Wales on the back of making his debut in 2007. His career at that level included European Championship and World Cup outings.

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• WHAT BALE SAID

  Bale made many appearances for Wales alongside Hennessey, with the former Tottenham and Real Madrid superstar posting on social media after seeing a familiar face join him in retirement: “A Welsh football legend, some of the best times of my career were alongside you. Happy retirement.”

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Sunderland are set to secure the signing of Lutsharel Geertruida in a shocking transfer victory snatching the Dutch international from Marseille.

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• Player also completed medical with Sunderland
• Geertruida to join on initial loan deal

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Marseille were under the impression they had sealed the signing of a reinforcement in Dutch defender Geertruida. The French club, in desperate need of a new defender, had reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with the player, making a transfer seem all but done. However, in a shocking last-minute turn, full-back and centre-back Geertruida is heading to newly-promoted Premier League side Sunderland, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal is a loan deal for €2.5 million with a purchase option set at €23m (£20m/$27m).

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  Marseille's ongoing struggle to strengthen their squad continues. The club's pursuit of Geertruida came after their move for Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordonez failed due to financially demanding negotiations with Club Brugge. The defensive shortcomings for Roberto De Zerbi's side have been obvious and is further underscored by their recent 1-0 loss to Lyon. For Sunderland, this move is a major coup that signals their ambition and financial power after a promising start to the Premier League season.

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  The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player for both RB Leipzig and Netherlands, with 17 caps to his name. The player was an integral part of Leipzig's squad playing 39 games for the club in which he scored a goal while providing an assist. The ex-Feyenoord defender was also targeted by AC Milan and Nottingham Forest. 

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  The frustration of missing out on Geertruida for Marseille is immense, and they must now scramble to find a replacement before the transfer window closes. The club are expected to turn their attention to other targets, with West Ham United's Nayef Aguerd, who is close to joining the French club, and Inter's Benjamin Pavard being mentioned as potential alternatives.

نجح نادي برشلونة في تسجيل أحد لاعبيه قبل ساعات من خوض مباراته في بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم، ضد خصمه رايو فاليكانو، مساء يوم الأحد.

ويلتقي برشلونة مع رايو فاليكانو، في الجولة الثالثة من الدوري الإسباني موسم 2025/26، ضد رايو فاليكانو.

ويمتلك برشلونة 6 نقاط، بعدما حقق فوزًا في الجولتين الأولى والثانية ضد كل من مايوركا وليفانتي، بنتيجة 3/0 و3/2، على الترتيب.

من جهة أخرى، ذكرت صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية أنه قد تم تسجيل حارس مرمى فريق برشلونة، فويتشيك تشيزني، لدى الدوري الإسباني، وسيكون متاحًا للمشاركة ضد فاليكانو غدًا.

اقرأ أيضًا.. موعد مباراة برشلونة وباريس سان جيرمان في دوري أبطال أوروبا 2025/26

ولم يكن تشيزني جزءًا من قائمة برشلونة في الجولتين الماضيتين، حيث لم يتمكن النادي من تسجيله، قبل أن يرحل إيناكي بينيا إلى إلتشي، حيث أتاح ذلك مساحة كافية للبولندي لإتمام تلك الخطوة بنجاح.

وأفادت أنه يتبقى الآن أن يحل برشلونة مسألة تسجيل روني باردجي، حيث ينتظر إنهاء عقد أوريول روميرو، قبل عام من نهاية صفقته، ورحيل هيكتور فورت الذي يقترب من مايوركا على سبيل الإعارة.

وكان برشلونة يستطيع تسجيل باردجي في صفوف فريق الرديف، ولكنه فضّل الانتظار من أجل تسجيله مع الفريق الأول، لتجنب أي مشاكل محتملة مع رابطة الدوري الإسباني.

الجدير بالذكر أن برشلونة نجح في تسجيل جيرارد مارتن، أمس الجمعة، مع العلم إنه سجل ماركوس راشفورد وخوان جارسيا قبل ساعات من خوض مباراته الأولى في موسم الليجا.

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O West Ham, da Inglaterra, quer em seu elenco o segundo jogador revelado pela base do São Paulo. Depois do zagueiro Luizão, que se transferiu de graça devido ao fim de seu contrato com o Tricolor, o alvo do clube de Londres agora é o volante Pablo Maia.

As informações foram divulgadas nesta quinta-feira (15) pelo portal inglês ‘90min‘, e confirmadas ao LANCE! por pessoas influentes do Tricolor.

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Sem citar valores, o periódico revela que o West Ham teria feito uma proposta de empréstimo de Maia junto ao Tricolor, com valor de compra definido. Mas a equipe brasileira teria rejeitado a proposta.

– Conversas exploratórias também foram realizadas com o gigante brasileiro sobre um acordo para Pablo Maia, que também tem 20 anos, embora West Ham e São Paulo ainda não tenham acertado a estrutura de uma possível transferência – escreve o ‘90min‘.

Ao L!, fontes do Morumbi confirmam a sondagem do West Ham, feita durante as tratativas para a liberação antecipada de Luizão. Na ocasião, o São Paulo aceitou liberar o jovem zagueiro antes do fim do contrato, em janeiro, em troca da manutenção de parte dos direitos federativos.

O motivo da recusa, segundo a reportagem apurou, é o encaminhamento da venda de Pablo Maia para o Fulham, também da Inglaterra. Em negociação que se arrasta desde outubro, as partes negociam um acerto de 10 milhões de euros (aproximadamente R$ 55,2 milhões).

Conforme o L! revelou em novembro, o negócio com o Fulham só não foi sacramentado porque o Tricolor negocia para que Maia se apresente ao time londrino em junho. ‘Cria de Cotia’, o volante é um dos nomes do elenco atual que mais entrou em campo: 61 vezes, com dois gols marcados. Ele tem contrato com o São Paulo até o final de 2024.

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Bayern Munich have been told the minimum offer they would have to make in order to get Stuttgart to open negotiations for star forward Nick Woltemade.

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• Bayern's €40m + €5m bid rejected
• Stuttgart demand €65m minimum to negotiate
• No exit clause in Woltemade's contract

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  Bayern made an opening offer of €40 million (£34m/$46m) plus €5m (£4m/$6m) in bonuses to sign Stuttgart striker Woltemade. However, Stuttgart rejected the bid immediately, with the board stating they will only enter personal negotiations if Die Roten table an offer of at least €65m (£55m/$74m), according to . Talks have so far included multiple calls and an online meeting between Bayern executives Max Eberl and Jan-Christian Dreesen, and Stuttgart's Fabian Wohlgemuth and Alexander Wehrle.

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  The German striker's contract runs until 2028 and includes no release clause, giving Stuttgart complete control over his future. They see him as a vital part of their project for the 2025-26 season after a breakout year in which he netted 17 goals. But Bayern, who are in search of long-term attacking options, view Woltemade as a priority signing and have already reached an agreement with the player.

• WHAT WOHLGEMUTH SAID?

  Stuttgart sporting director Wohlgemuth insisted that, while things can change, the expectation is for Woltemade to stay: “It is absolutely the most likely scenario that Nick will wear our colors in the 2025-26 season. He is still a Stuttgart player, and we assume that nothing will change in that regard for the coming year.”

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  The Bavarians are expected to return with an improved offer this week. While Stuttgart hold the upper hand contractually, Woltemade’s desire to move could add pressure. All eyes are on Bayern’s next move, whether they’ll match the €65m price tag or walk away from the chase.

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Com a franqueza que lhe é habitual, o técnico do São Paulo, Rogério Ceni, quebrou o silêncio e revelou nos vestiários após o empate sem gols com o Palmeiras, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, detalhes sobre a primeira reunião de planejamento para a próxima temporada que teve com diretoria durante a última semana.

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O tema foi debatido após Ceni usar os microfones para se queixar que não havia nada programado entre ele e a gestão Julio Casares para 2023 após a perda da Copa Sul-Americana. A resposta irritou os bastidores do Morumbi, conforme apurou o LANCE!, já que internamente houve cobranças pela exposição feita pelo treinador do clube.

De imediato, Ceni ressaltou que lhe foi exibido todo o balanço financeiro do Tricolor. E que diante das dívidas de aproximadamente R$ 700 milhões acumuladas, há tendência de que não haja a contratação de reforços para o próximo ano.

O ex-goleiro também espera pela definição ou não da renovação dos contratos de alguns jogadores que se encerram no final deste ano. Veteranos como Rafinha, Miranda e Eder têm contrato até dezembro e ainda têm futuro incerto.

– Agora, nem sempre o clube consegue contratar o jogador, na posição que desejava. Vamos analisar o mercado para o ano que vem. Se aparecer alguma oportunidade, temos que aguardar o caso dos jogadores que vencem contrato. Não dá para falar hoje, alguns têm propostas, outros têm desejos. Sobre definição de 2023, é melhor aguardar o final da temporada para ter uma noção exata do que é possível fazer ano que vem.

Além dos veteranos, a lista de indefinições do atual elenco são-paulino tem Gabriel Neves e Colorados, volantes estrangeiros cujo empréstimo se encerra também em dezembro, o atacante Marcos Guilherme, com contrato de risco até o mesmo mês, e Luizão e Igor Gomes.

A questão com as crias de Cotia é mais sintomática. O L! apurou que nenhum dos dois deve ficar. Igor Gomes, perseguido pela torcida, tem vínculo até março e empresários estão caçando um novo clube para ele. Até o rival Palmeiras foi sondado. Já o zagueiro Luizão teve sua saída praticamente garantida por Ceni.

– Vamos ser sinceros? Luizão dificilmente fica. Isso é coisa de empresário, clube. O futebol mudou bastante. Na minha época, eu que decidia sobre a minha carreira, e hoje entendo que o Mundo mudou. Louvável é que teve hombridade de entrar em campo e fazer seu melhor.

Com 41 pontos, em 11º lugar e com uma rodada a menos em relação aos rivais, o técnico tricolor sabe da importância de brigar por uma vaga na próxima Copa Libertadores, objetivo restante ao clube no ano. O L! revelou que a vinda de reforços de peso está atrelada à presença na principal competição continental.

– vaga é importante. Acho que o planejamento do clube, com ou sem a vaga, me parece o mesmo. Da mesma maneira vai encarar o ano que vem, diante das circunstâncias que vierem. A vaga para mim, quando focamos na Sul-Americana, era para ter vindo naquela final. Infelizmente não veio e isso não vai se apagar até o fim do ano.

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Um dia depois de ser eliminado pelo Athletico-PR na Libertadores, o Palmeiras junta os cacos do que aconteceu no Allianz Parque. Nesta quarta-feira, foi a vez da Mancha Verde, principal organizada do clube, se manifestar em relação à queda na semifinal. O texto promete apoio ao elenco no Brasileirão, mas concentra as críticas para a presidente Leila Pereira, que foi chamada de “blogueira” pela torcida.

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Rompida com a mandatária palmeirense desde pouco depois do início dessa gestão, a Mancha publicou em suas redes sociais uma nota oficial com os pontos que acredita terem sido essenciais para a eliminação no torneio continental. Segundo o comunicado, Leila não fortaleceu o elenco conforme a “régua” do futebol brasileiro subiu. Para a organizada, houve uma economia mesquinha neste ano.

Além disso, a Mancha questiona no texto se a presidente está no cargo para fazer o time campeão ou para recuperar o dinheiro que foi investido pela sua empresa, a Crefisa, na época em que era a patrocinadora. A torcida cobra que Leila seja presidente e não “blogueira”, e “quem quiser apenas aparecer, que não fique no clube”.

Embora tenha focado boa parte das críticas a Leila Pereira, a Mancha Verde promete apoio ao time e à comissão técnica nas “13 finais” que terá pela frente no Brasileirão em busca do 11º troféu do campeonato nacional, no qual é o maior vencedor.

Confira, na íntegra, o texto publicado pela Mancha Verde:

“ESTAMOS JUNTOS!

Diretoria Mancha Alviverde”

Harry Kane set a remarkable new England record after scoring a consolation goal for Thomas Tuchel's side during their friendly defeat to Senegal.

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Kane added yet another milestone to his glittering international career, scoring a record-breaking goal for England in their 3-1 defeat to Senegal on Tuesday night. The Three Lions skipper found the net early in the match, giving him goals in each of the first four matches under new national team coach Tuchel, a feat never before accomplished by any England player.

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Kane's goal against Senegal follows his successful efforts in matches against Albania, Latvia, and Andorra. His strike against Andorra allowed him to equal Peter Crouch’s record of scoring in three consecutive games under Steve McClaren.

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Despite Kane’s landmark moment, England’s overall performance was below par. Senegal responded swiftly and ruthlessly. Ismaila Sarr levelled the match after slipping past Kyle Walker and finishing from close range. In the second half, Habib Diarra struck in the 62nd minute to give Senegal a deserved lead. The final blow came deep into injury time, when Cheikh Sabaly finished off a fluid counter-attack, leaving Tuchel with much to ponder.

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For Kane, his attention now turns to club responsibilities with Bayern Munich, who are preparing for the Club World Cup in the United States. The German giants kick off their campaign against Auckland City on June 15, and Kane is expected to play a key role on the global stage.