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Michael Carberry delivered the big hundred of which Shane Warne said he was capable – and then credited Warne with rescuing his county career

Daniel Brettig06-Nov-2013Shane Warne’s recognition of a young Michael Carberry’s talents at Hampshire was the making of him as a first-class batsman. Now Warne’s endorsement at the start of the Ashes tour seems to have helped blow the winds of cricketing fortune in Carberry’s direction as he emerges as the apparent answer to the dual England batting problems of the last series against Australia.Amid countless quotable lines about Ricky Ponting, Alastair Cook and George Bailey, among others, Warne had posited the view that Carberry stood a far better chance of ensuring solid openings for England’s batting on the tour than the younger right-hander Joe Root. While Warne’s emotive use of “crucifying” to outline the risk of keeping Root at the top grabbed most of the initial attention, his supportive words about Carberry seem to have mirrored the thinking of the team director Andy Flower.Retained to open alongside Cook in Hobart while Root was shuffled down to No. 5, Carberry set about his task grandly, and by the close of play had all but guaranteed his Brisbane berth by batting all day in the company of his captain. This allows Root to avoid the perils of the new ball and also bolster a middle order that stumbled at times in the earlier Ashes meeting.Carberry credits Warne with giving him the early impetus to find himself as a county batsman after frustrating stints at Kent and Surrey. “Shane Warne is basically the reason why I got a chance to play Test cricket,” he said. “I was a young guy who was a little bit lost in county cricket, didn’t really get an opportunity. I came to Hampshire and from day one he made me feel very much at home. He gave me the backing I think any young player needs and allowed me to play a brand of cricket I wanted to play.”He was very influential in me doing what I’ve done and getting the chance to play for England a few years on. The times I’ve caught up with him, he has always had very kind things to say about my game, I still keep in contact with him, even though he might be overseas. He’s always been a great friend to me.”That friendship helped Carberry through a career not lacking in difficulty, most notably when a blood clot on the lung ruled him out of the game for an extended period in 2010, soon after he had made his Test debut alongside Cook in Bangladesh. The ailment not only kept Carberry out of contention for the 2010-11 Ashes tour but threatened his entire career. He emerged from it stronger, wiser and with a balanced outlook.”It’s been well documented that I have had some tough times off the field, but by the grace of God I’m here to enjoy what I’m doing now,” he said. “When things like that happen it gives you perspective on your cricket, maybe to relax more and try to enjoy the game for what it is, rather than as young players perhaps putting pressure on yourself to try and get where you want to get to. If you do the processes right you’ll get there.”I came here with pretty much a blank canvas. I try to be flexible, to do whatever job is put in front of me for the team. If it’s to be opening great, if it’s to bat down the order even better. Nothing much was explained to me, I was just told ‘Carbs you’re going in with Cooky’ and that was good enough for me. I set my mind as any opener does to see off the new ball, which was going to be the biggest threat on that wicket, and then try to bat through the day.”Aiding Carberry this day was an indifferent display by Australia A’s bowlers, who tended to drop too short especially with the new ball. The wicketkeeper Tim Paine admitted as much after play, pointing out that a better attack might have been able to test Carberry more fully in the gully region, where he offered numerous edges as it was.”We thought we were probably half a sniff around that gully region if we bowled the right length to him,” Paine said. “We just couldn’t get one to go to hand today, but he’s obviously a class player. He is opening the batting for England and they’re a very good side. If he does play in the Ashes he’ll be hard to get out, but there is an area there definitely: if you stack up your gully region I think at some point you’ll get a chance.”

The start to the 2024/25 campaign has been underwhelming, to say the least, for West Ham United, with the club failing to have the immediate success desired after an ambitious transfer window.

Over £100m was spent on new signings to provide new boss Julen Lopetegui with all the ammunition needed to be a success during his debut campaign as the Hammers boss.

However, the Spaniard has endured a difficult start to life at the London Stadium, winning just two of his opening eight outings – with his only Premier League win coming over Crystal Palace back in August.

Pressure is already mounting on the 58-year-old given his below-par start to life in the capital, with this weekend’s fixture against Ipswich Town a pivotal outing if he is to be a success with the Hammers.

Whilst Lopetegui is yet to pull up any trees as West Ham boss, multiple of his new additions have also failed to impress, including one player who arrived at the London Stadium with high expectations.

Guido Rodríguez’s stats at West Ham

After arriving on a free transfer from Spanish side Real Betis this summer, midfielder Guido Rodriguez joined West Ham with real pedigree after his consistent displays in LaLiga which saw him rack up 173 appearances for Los Verdiblancos.

However, his start to life with the Hammers hasn’t been plain sailing, often failing to impress despite starting all six league matches since his summer transfer.

His most embarrassing moment undoubtedly came in the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, with the Argentinian star hooked after just 38 minutes by Lopetegui, subsequently being replaced by Tomas Soucek.

Rodriguez still has time to turn around his below-par start to life in England, but given the club’s current poor form since Lopetegui’s arrival, he may find himself in and out of the team as the Spaniard looks to find a settled starting eleven.

The experienced boss may regret sanctioning the sale of one player who has starred away from the London Stadium after securing a permanent move during the summer transfer window.

The former West Ham star who’s outperformed Rodriguez

Boyhood West Ham fan Flynn Downes spent one season in the club’s first team before a loan spell at Southampton last season, in an attempt to gain more regular game time.

After helping the Saints secure an immediate return to the top flight, he departed the Hammers in a £18m deal, ending his stay in the capital without an appearance under the new boss.

However, it may be a decision that Lopetegui could regret given his form for Russell Martin’s side, which has seen him outperform new signing Rodriguez in numerous key areas for a midfielder.

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The “monstrous” talent, as described by current boss Martin, has completed more of the passes he’s attempted this season, with more of his attempts being progressive compared to the Argentinian.

Downes has also started defensively, winning more tackles and completing more interceptions per 90, potentially showing Lopetegui what he’s missing by offloading the 25-year-old.

Does the club miss him? Potentially, with his box-to-box profile providing that dimension that the Hammers have been desperately lacking since his appointment during the summer.

It’s still early days for the 58-year-old during his time at the helm, but Downes’ desire to succeed for his boyhood club could’ve proved to be the difference for the club during their current slump in form at the start of the 2024/25 campaign.

Moyes wanted West Ham to replace Rice with £50m ace but got Alvarez instead

West Ham could have signed “monster” but got Alvarez instead

ByConnor Holden Oct 3, 2024

Nearly six years after his last ODI, Robin Uthappa returns to the Indian side, refreshed, more assured, and eager to contribute to the team’s success

Interview by Nagraj Gollapudi10-Jun-2014The success in the IPL has now earned you an India cap after six years. How exciting is it to be playing again in the national shirt?
I am very excited. It means a lot to me that I’m playing for the country again. It makes me extremely proud that I am able to do what I love doing at the highest level. But I just see this as an opportunity. I cannot sit back and I say I have made it now. It is an opportunity to start all over again.You built your success in the IPL as an opener. The last time you played for India, you batted in the lower middle order. Would you be more comfortable opening?
Winning the treble with Karnataka gave me a massive understanding of what I need to do in terms of being able to perform my role to the best of my ability. I am very certain about my role as an opening batsman, because I do it day in, day out throughout the season for Karnataka. So it is just a matter of repeating the same process at a different level. Are you better aware about your role in the Indian side now?
I know that if I stick to what works for me, I will be successful. I need to stay in the present. I need to make sure that I focus on the most important thing: to play on the merit of the ball. If I can do that, the scores will come. I am pretty confident that I can perform the role of an opening batsman to my fullest potential. I believe that I can set up games for India to win. Winning games for India is what I want to do. That is an intense desire.You did that with Kolkata Knight Riders. You finished as the IPL’s best batsman. How important an achievement was that?
It is a wonderful feeling. I am happy that I was able to contribute to my team in a way that was meaningful. And I was able to do it consistently. I want to build on it. I want to move forward with that growth now. At the same time, I recognise places I can improve on, work on, get better at.It was an uncertain beginning for both Knight Riders and yourself. You started in the middle order and were only the fourth-choice opener?
I spoke with the team management and told them I wanted to open. So I did feel the pressure in the first match I opened. But that kind of nervousness is only a good thing. It makes you go out there and express yourself better. It makes you more alive in the moment. I came out better with that pressure on. I have got more clarity about my cricket and that has contributed to my success.

“I have become more of a touch player than someone who plays with so much power. That has been my biggest improvement”

I believe your personal coach, Pravin Amre, stressed on focusing on the basics?
Sir [Amre] has always taught me that if I had the right [technical] action, the end result would be good. The initial part of our training was a lot about making sure that my initial movements were correct, my set-up was correct, the way I picked up the bat, the way the backlift was, the [way the] downswing was. When all of that is proper, 60-70% of your work is done. The rest is about getting your head into position, holding that position well and playing the ball late into the gaps. It is important to remind myself about these things because when you achieve a momentum there is danger of getting carried away when it is important to stick to the basics.You are now showing the full face of the bat in your strokes as opposed to earlier, when it used to be closed. How big a difference has that made?
It has made a massive difference. As a cricketer I can experience certain stuff but I cannot explain to you in words what it feels to hit the ball from the middle of the bat with the right technique. Very early in our training, I remember telling Sir immediately after hitting a fluent cover drive that I have hit so many sixes in my life but this shot I just hit I would never forget. I hit it so sweetly. He told me not to worry because I would do it more often. It is just a feel, more like a sensation.Which is the most improved stroke?
Every shot in the V past the bowler on both sides has improved. I have worked a lot on the on drive. We spent hours on that stroke where earlier I was vulnerable against the lbw. You have to get a lot of things in place for that shot: your head needs to be on top of the ball, your legs in the right position, your body aligned correctly to get the power into the stroke. But the cover drive is the one that stands out for me. I have become more of a touch player than someone who plays with a lot of power. That has been my biggest improvement. But it will only stay with me if I continue to work on it.One of the most visible changes is that you have consciously cut down on hitting sixes. Was that planned?
It was not a conscious effort. The aim was to play to the merit of the ball and importantly bat responsibly. As much as opening is a challenge it is also about focusing on holding an end up. That only allows my team to be in a better position. In some games I was trying to chip the ball over the infield but it went straight to the fielder. I felt that in those instances, if I had gone all through, it could have only proved beneficial. One of the goals I set for myself at the outset was that I wanted to bat through 20 overs. But I started the tournament by coming to play in the middle overs before I started to open. Like I said earlier, there is a lot of scope to improve.You would appreciate the innings Suresh Raina played in the second qualifier for Chennai Super Kings – playing good cricketing shots. Was that the best innings of this IPL for you?
As far as skills are concerned, definitely. Raina held beautiful positions, played late, stood deep in the crease, made use of the bounce, played very clever cricket. I enjoyed watching him play without fear. Also, when you are chasing a massive score it gives a batsman the freedom to be brave. It was inspiring and I picked up some good things from Raina’s innings.”Every shot in the V past the bowler on both sides has improved”•BCCIYou batted with an injured toe against Mumbai Indians in a crucial match that Knight Riders won. You picked it as your best innings this IPL. Why?
Two days before the Mumbai match in Cuttack, I was hit flush on my left big toe by a yorker-length delivery from Pat Cummins. He was bowling with a new ball that swung in. I batted through, but when I removed my shoe I had a broken nail and it was bleeding profusely. Andrew Leipus [Knight Riders’ physiotherapist] gave me some painkillers.I was positive about playing the match considering we had to win it. I was wearing slippers the next day. But on match day, when I reached the ground, I realised I could not even get a sock on easily, let alone a shoe. I am a UK size 10, so Andrew suggested I try a bigger size. I tried one size bigger but that too was not going in. Then I tried Morne Morkel’s size 12. But I could barely walk in them even though I hit some throwdowns. I could not put too much pressure on my leading leg as I was unable to get up on my toes.I had doubts whether I would be able to play the match. I was feeling uncomfortable in Morne’s shoes. Andrew suggested I wear something with an open toe to take the pressure off. Jacques Kallis had his bowling boots, which were size 11. Andrew built a nice, thick protection cap over the cut part of the shoe to provide a good cushion.Fortunately we bowled first and it gave me little more time to adjust to the shoe. I finished with the Man-of-the-Match award with an 80. I thanked Kallis and played in them till the qualifier.WV Raman, an experienced domestic coach and part of the coaching bench at Knight Riders, says in all these years he has seen you, you have never been more calm about your batting.
I am in a place in my life where I understand how I can handle everything. If I can stay in the present I have got most things taken care of. I have grown as a human being in the last couple of years as well. I am surrounded by positive people, who add value to my life, which helps me perform better.Do you realistically believe you will be part of the Indian squad for next year’s World Cup?
I believe in my ability and that I will play in the World Cup and contribute to our country’s success in a meaningful manner. That is the hope. I am very, very consciously living in the present. I am confident but for the moment I am focusing to perform and succeed in Bangladesh to begin with and carry forward the confidence into subsequent tournaments.

West Ham United have been approached over signing a free agent who featured for his country at Euro 2024, as they also close in on a Bosman deal for ex-Sheffield United stalwart John Egan.

West Ham "getting close" to signing Egan after Matip decision

The Hammers are believed to be dipping into the free market for a fourth-choice senior central defender, coming after both Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma departed the London Stadium on loan deals to Real Sociedad and Al-Oroubah respectively.

West Ham preparing bid for summer target who just broke Hammers' hearts

They could yet get their man…

1 ByTom Cunningham Sep 1, 2024

Manager Julen Lopetegui now has summer signings Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo and Greek international Konstantinos Mavropanos as his only centre-back options, so technical director Tim Steidten and the West Ham recruitment team are apparently eager to bring in an extra body.

Earlier this week, West Ham opened talks with both Egan and Matip to resolve the issue, as backed by reliable Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

Egan departed Sheffield United in the summer after six seasons at Bramall Lane, where he made a total of 208 league appearances, while Matip left Liverpool following eight years at Anfield.

However, as reported by club insider ExWHUemployee, West Ham are close to bringing in Egan on a free, after moving on from Matip due to his unreliable fitness record. While West Ham had real concerns over signing Matip, it is believed that Egan will play in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Dagenham and Redbridge, which will act as a trial for the centre-back.

“It appears that John Egan is getting close to signing for the club,” reported Ex on The West Ham Way

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“There was some concerns over Joel Matip’s fitness and whether he would be the appropriate back up option. That transfer seemed to have a number of obstacles ahead of it to get the deal done although it isn’t completely ruled out yet.

“We believe however that John Egan could be about to start a trial with the club ahead of a potential move. There will be a friendly behind closed doors in the coming days for him to prove his fitness it is thought and also for other players that are not in international duty to build up theirs.

“The friendly is thought to be tomorrow [Thursday] against Dagenham and Redbridge. The club hasn’t fully made a decision on whether they will go ahead with the signing but they are giving the Irish international a chance to prove he is the man with a deal likely to be offered afterwards.”

With the Republic of Ireland international seemingly on the cusp of joining West Ham, if all goes to plan, Steidten and co have apparently been offered another free agent behind-the-scenes.

West Ham offered chance to sign Yusuf Yazici on free transfer

As per HITC, that man is former Lille star Yusuf Yazici, who actually featured for Turkey at the Euros this summer. The 45-cap international played a role in Lille's surprise Ligue 1 title win back in 2021, where he managed seven goals and four assists in 32 top flight appearances that year.

HITC claim West Ham have been contacted and offered the chance to sign Yazici, following his exit from Lille in June, as have a host of other Premier League clubs. It is unclear whether Lopetegui's side are willing to entertain this approach, but it might be worth considering.

The 27-year-old, still yet to hit his prime, boasts 64 goals and 39 assists across his career to date – with former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil once tipping him for greatness.

“I really like Trabzonspor duo Yusuf Yazici and Abdulkadir Omur, they are incredible talents,” Ozil told Hurriyet in 2018.

“Yusuf Yazici is an amazing No 10. We have a lot of similarities and I myself in him. His left foot, his position, his close passing and calmness on the ball. We will see Yusuf at a big European club in the near future.”

Shan Masood will join Derbyshire as an overseas player after being recruited by former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur for the 2022 county season.Left-handed opener Masood played under Arthur during the latter’s three-year tenure as Pakistan head coach from 2016-19 and was a key target for Arthur upon being appointed as Derbyshire head of cricket last month following a stint as Sri Lanka head coach which started in early 2020.”Playing county cricket in England is something I’ve always wanted to do, so when Mickey approached me to join Derbyshire, I jumped at the chance,” the 32-year-old Masood said. “He’s perhaps been the greatest influence in my career and I’m looking forward to working with him again at Derbyshire.Related

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“It’s an exciting time for the club and hopefully I can contribute at the top of the order and use my experience to help the younger players in their development.”Masood has made 25 Test appearances for Pakistan, scoring four centuries – including 156 against England at Emirates Old Trafford in 2020 – and has six Test fifties to his name. Despite an impressive record in List A matches in Pakistan, Masood has played only five ODIs.In T20s, he captained the Multan Sultans side which topped the PSL table before being knocked out during the play-off stages in 2020 and was part of the team which won the 2021 PSL title last June.Masood first played in England early in his career, scoring a Stamford School-record 1,237 runs at an average of 103 in 2009, and he played three first-class matches for Durham University.He will be available for all formats throughout Derbyshire’s 2022 campaign, starting with their first LV= County Championship fixture in April.Ryan Duckett, Derbyshire’s chief executive, said: “Shan is an immensely talented batter and was a key target for head of cricket, Mickey Arthur, in his plans to develop the Derbyshire squad.”He knows Mickey’s standards and what is expected both in training and out in the middle and I’m looking forward to seeing what his experience brings to Derbyshire.”

The left hander has fallen significantly down the pecking order of Australia’s batters

AAP26-Oct-2021Kurtis Patterson admits he got distracted by trying to push for a Test spot last summer but insists lessons from that can help reignite his push for a place in Australia’s middle order.The fight for Ashes spots will heat up dramatically on Wednesday, with the first full round of Sheffield Shield matches this summer. NSW host their first of three matches against Victoria as both commence their seasons, while Queensland take on Tasmania and Western Australia host South Australia.The battle between Marcus Harris and Usman Khawaja for the right to open alongside David Warner will capture the most attention, after Will Pucovski’s concussion.Travis Head is likely to earn a recall at No. 5, after Matthew Wade was dropped at the end of last summer. But Patterson remains on the fringes as one of the next best options for Australia.A centurion in his most recent Test in 2019, Patterson was one of the men to miss out when Warner and Steve Smith returned for the Ashes two years ago.He fell out of the selection window when he missed the majority of the next season through injury, before a disappointing campaign last summer.”I was certainly guilty last year of falling into that trap of trying to prove things to people or trying to prove things to myself,” Patterson said. “I’m never my best when I’m in that in that mindset. I lost sight of that a little bit, got caught up with other things and Australian selection.”But like always I think those tougher times throughout your career always offer really good opportunities to learn and I did that last year.”Patterson, now married and expecting his first baby with partner Jocelyn, believes a more mature outlook away from cricket will also help.The 28-year-old said he won’t play with Australian selection front of mind, instead hopeful that he can earn a recall with a weight of runs.”I obviously want to play for Australia, there’s no doubt about that,” Patterson said. “And I think I’m good enough to do so, but I also know where I stand. I’m coming off a pretty lean season. But I also know from my previous experience how quickly it can change with a couple of timely hundreds.”Patterson – now NSW’s full-time captain after filling in for Peter Nevill previously – backed Blues quick Sean Abbott for a Test debut. James Pattinson’s retirement last week moved Abbott one step closer as a back-up option with the ball.”His bowling has been Test quality for at least two or three years now. He had his breakout season last year with the bat,” Patterson said of Abbott. “He’s got better both with the bat and the ball this pre-season. He’s a fantastic cricketer and all forms, he’d be a top-five fielder in the country as well.”

Sheffield Wednesday have now finally confirmed the capture of former Manchester United striker Charlie McNeill, with that free transfer purchase going down as the club's eighth purchase of a busy transfer window already.

Danny Rohl and Co will want to sign even more top talents ahead of the new Championship season kicking off though, knowing they don't want to be anywhere near the relegation zone again next campaign.

The popular German boss occupying the Hillsborough hot seat could turn to a familiar face to partner McNeill in South Yorkshire, therefore, in another shrewd free agent swoop.

Sheffield Wednesday going back in for former loanee

Sheffield Star report that despite McNeill signing, it doesn't mean a deal for Ike Ugbo to return is dead in the water, with the former Wednesday loanee rumoured to be returning on a permanent deal.

Yet, if Ugbo is still being eyed up by the Owls, this could well mean there's a possibility that Wednesday are still keen to bring back Ian Poveda. Journalist Darren Witcoop speculated in June that Rohl and Co did want the South American winger to come back.

What Poveda could offer Wednesday

McNeill would love to play alongside both of these gems if even more deals can get done this window, with Poveda potentially even partnering the 20-year-old down the right flank if signed, feeding the youthful goal machine with a whole host of chances in the process.

Wednesday supporters will be purring at the idea of the Colombian winger returning also, but he is being watched by the likes of West Bromwich Albion, Luton Town and Cardiff as well reportedly.

Those packed into Hillsborough last campaign saw glimpses of his immense ability in the midst of a tense relegation battle, before Poveda found himself on the sidelines towards the back end of his short loan stint from Leeds United.

The enigmatic South American forward would only manage to line up for the Owls ten times in total last season, but one standout display against Plymouth Argyle to start March certainly caught the attention of fans of the South Yorkshire side.

During the slender 1-0 victory, Poveda would end up completing three successful dribbles as an attacking option constantly wanting to bomb forward, alongside winning seven duels and firing three efforts on the Pilgrims' goal to further reinforce this livewire tag.

Poveda's Championship numbers last season
Stat (* = per 90 mins)	Poveda
Games played	17
Goals	0
Assists	1
Big chances created	3
Ball recoveries*	2.5
Total duels won*	3.3
Stats by Sofascore

Lining up seven times for Leeds too, before being released, the numbers from the table above will make for some initial encouraging reading, especially if Poveda can kick into gear and star over a full campaign for Wednesday.

In contrast, Anthony Musaba – who ended up being a solid starter under Rohl down the right flank – won less total duels on average last season at 2.9 won per game, with Poveda's tenacity and bite down the wings potentially attractive to the German.

Daniel Farke even suggested that Poveda possesses a "touch of magic" when things weren't all going his way at Elland Road, with the 24-year-old being gifted some rare appearances for the Whites as a result.

Formerly a star at youth level for Leeds and Manchester City, Poveda will understand the struggles McNeill has also faced in senior football to date, which has seen the ex-Red Devils youngster only score three senior goals when chucked out on loan.

Yet, the South American – who is tricky and creative – could be exactly what McNeill needs to find his goalscoring edge at Wednesday.

The youngster has scored 46 goals at youth level and together with Poveda, will finally hope to replicate those numbers in his new home.

Sheffield Wednesday could sign Musaba rival who's a "driving force"

Danny Rohl could keep Anthony Musaba on his toes at Sheffield Wednesday with this new signing.

By
Kelan Sarson

Jul 8, 2024

أعلنت لجنة الحكام بالاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، عن طاقم تحكيم مباراة الأهلي وإنبي، التي تقام مساء غد الخميس، في بطولة كأس الرابطة المصرية.

وتقام المباراة بين الأهلي وإنبي على أرضية استاد السلام، في إطار لقاءات الجولة الثانية من مرحلة المجموعات لبطولة كأس الرابطة “كأس عاصمة مصر”.

وكانت قرعة رابطة الأندية للموسم الحالي، أوقعت الأهلي في المجموعة الثالثة بجانب كل من إنبي وطلائع الجيش وفاركو.

ويظهر الأهلي للمرة الأولى محليًا بعد انسحابه من مباراة القمة أمام الزمالك، لاعتراضه على إقامتها بـ حكام مصريين.

طالع | بعد أزمة الزمالك.. الأهلي يظهر أمام إنبي في افتتاح مبارياته بـ كأس الرابطة

وقسمت الرابطة الأندية الـ18 إلى 4 مجموعات بواقع مجموعتين تضمان 5 فرق لكل واحدة ومجموعتين تضمان 4 فرق. حكم مباراة الأهلي وإنبي في كأس الرابطة

حكم ساحة: مصطفى الشهدي

حكم مساعد أول: محمد مجدي سليمان.

حكم مساعد ثاني: عمر فتحي

حكم رابع: محمود رشدي.

حكم فار: طارق مجدي ومعه يوسف البساطي.

أصدر اتحاد الكرة، بيانًا لتوضيح تفاصيل اختيار طاقم حكام مصري لإدارة مباراة القمة بين الأهلي والزمالك والتي تجمع بينهما ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري الممتاز.

ويلتقي الأهلي مع الزمالك، في إطار الجولة الأولى من المرحلة الثانية (تحديد البطل) من عمر منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري، على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.

وأعلن اتحاد الكرة منذ قليل عن تعيين طاقم حكام مصري لإدارة مباراة القمة بين الأهلي والزمالك بقيادة محمود بسيوني الحكم الدولي.

طالع.. خاص | اتحاد الكرة يوضح أسباب اختيار محمود بسيوني حكماً لمباراة الأهلي والزمالك

وأكد اتحاد الكرة في بيانه أن ضيق الوقت هو ما أفشل فرصة استقدام طاقم حكام أجنبي لإدارة مباراة الأهلي والزمالك في الدوري.

وكشف بيان اتحاد الكرة أن أحمد دياب رئيس رابطة الأندية طلب من هاني أبو ريدة رئيس مجلس إدارة اتحاد الكرة تعيين حكام أجانب لإدارة بعض مباريات المرحلة النهائية من الدوري المصري.

وتقرر تطبيق نظام جديد في بطولة الدوري المصري، حيث سُيلعب من دور واحد كمرحلة أولى، ثم يتم تقسيم الأندية إلى مجموعتين، بداية من المركز الأول حتى التاسع للتنافس على لقب الدوري.

بينما الأندية من المركز العاشر حتى الثامن عشر، تتنافس على البقاء والهبوط، على أن يهبط فريقان فقط بدلًا من ثلاثة إلى دوري القسم الثاني (دوري المحترفين). بيان اتحاد الكرة بشأن تعيين حكام مصريين لمباراة الأهلي والزمالك

يؤكد الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم تقديره لكل عناصر منظومة اللعبة وحرصه على الارتقاء بكرة القدم المصرية.

كما يؤكد الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم ثقته في الحكام المصريين في الوقت الذي لا يقف فيه عائقاً أمام رغبة أي طرف في الاستعانة بحكام أجانب في بعض مبارياته وفق اللوائح المنظمة لذلك وفي الإطار الزمني المحدد، حتى يتمكن الاتحاد من توجيه المخاطبات الرسمية إلى إدارات الحكام في البلدان المقصودة بالاستعانة بحكامها، وما يتطلبه ذلك من وجود مواعيد رسمية لعملها بعيداً عن الأجازات الأسبوعية.

كما يؤكد الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم أن المهندس هاني أبو ريدة رئيس الاتحاد تم التواصل معه من النائب أحمد دياب رئيس رابطة أندية القسم الأول الذي أبدى رغبته في الاستعانة بحكام أجانب لإدارة بعض مباريات دوري القسم الأول في مرحلته النهائية، إلا أن ضيق الوقت بين إعلان مواعيد الجولة الأولى للدور الثاني وما تتضمنه من مباراة الزمالك والأهلي وبين إبداء هذه الرغبة والموعد المحدد للمباراة حال دون تلبية هذه الرغبة.

كما يدعو الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم مراعاة ذلك مستقبلاً، بالإضافة إلى دعوة الأطراف كافة للتعامل بإيجابية مع الخطوات التي يتخذها الاتحاد لتطوير التحكيم المصري والتي يثق أنها تسير على الوجه الصحيح.

Eoin Morgan falls to contentious umpiring decision, before New Zealand batting implodes in second warm-up game

ESPNcricinfo staff20-Oct-2021England’s main batters all found time in the middle, and Jos Buttler made the most of it with a typically stylish half-century, before Mark Wood and Adil Rashid triggered a collapse to a budding New Zealand chase. A last-wicket stand of 47 between legspinners Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle took New Zealand within 14 runs of victory with five balls to go, before Astle was out hit-wicket off Chris Woakes to hand England the win. New Zealand have now lost in both their warm-up games.England captain Eoin Morgan came into the XI after sitting out the game against India and lost the toss. England then lost Jason Roy first ball of the match, before Buttler took charge in a 48-run stand with Dawid Malan.Buttler was happy hitting through the line and over the infield during the powerplay, and even brought out his scoop, as he kept the pace up with Malan scratching his way to 11 off 15 at the other end.Sodhi was the only one to put the brakes on Buttler’s innings, and he went on to get Malan and then Morgan, the latter a fortuitous lbw for which he had barely appealed. Morgan seemed to have got a big inside edge on his attempted reverse sweep but was given out immediately on appeal.Buttler kept his scoring up, eventually falling for 73 after having hit 11 boundaries and two sixes. Jonny Bairstow batted at No. 5 and till the last over, but it was Sam Billings who made a ripple in the death overs with an unbeaten 17-ball 27.New Zealand’s chase took off immediately with Martin Guptill enjoying the pace of the pitch as he got off to his free-flowing best. Much like Buttler, Guptill looked far more comfortable than the batters at the other end as he got his eye in early. He holed out to long-on immediately after the powerplay, but his 41 off 20 had taken New Zealand to 66 by then.Devon Conway’s scrappy innings ended with a run-out and from that point on, England tied New Zealand up through Rashid and Wood, who took seven wickets between them as 81 for 2 swiftly turned to 103 for 9.But Astle and Sodhi made use of the five-and-some overs still left in the innings, with the asking rate not too far out of reach thanks to Guptill’s early exploits. Sodhi played the aggressor, taking a particular liking to Woakes, and Astle managed to get a six off Chris Jordan in the 19th over to leave New Zealand 15 to get off the last over. A scrappy victory wasn’t to be, though, as he stepped on his stumps trying to turn Woakes behind fine leg.