The former New Zealand allrounder was taken seriously ill earlier this month
Reuters20-Aug-2021
Chris Cairns was transferred to a Sydney hospital earlier this month•PA Images
Former New Zealand allrounder Chris Cairns is off life support and recovering in hospital after emergency surgery in Sydney for a heart problem, his lawyer said on Friday.”I’m pleased to advise that Chris is off life support and has been able to communicate with his family from hospital in Sydney,” Aaron Lloyd said in a statement.”He and his family are thankful for all of the support and well wishes from everyone, and for the privacy they have been afforded. They request that this continues as they focus on his recovery moving forward.”Cairns, 51, had surgery in Canberra after a “major medical event” earlier this month but the seriousness of his condition required him to be transferred to St Vincent’s for another operation.New Zealand media reported Cairns had suffered an aortic dissection – a tear in the body’s main artery.Cairns played 62 tests, 215 ODIs and two T20I matches for New Zealand between 1989-2006. His father Lance also played cricket for New Zealand.Cairns has lived in Canberra with his wife and children for several years.
Zambia, which was suspended in 2019, is no longer a member, while Russia has been suspended
ESPNcricinfo staff18-Jul-2021
The ICC now comprises 106 Members in total, including 94 Associates•Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images
The ICC has announced that Mongolia, Tajikistan and Switzerland will be its newest members during the 78th Annual General Meeting.Mongolia and Tajikistan are the 22nd and 23rd members of the Asia region, while Switzerland is Europe’s 35th Member, with the ICC now comprising 106 Members in total, including 94 Associates.Meanwhile, Zambia, which was suspended at the ICC AGM in 2019, is no longer a member due to continued non-compliance with ICC Membership Criteria. Russia too has been suspended and, according to a release, has until the time of the next ICC AGM to demonstrate compliance or risk having its membership terminated.The ICC Membership Criteria Zambia and Russia failed to meet
2.2 (a)(i) Have the appropriate status, structure, recognition, membership and competence to be recognized by the ICC (at its absolute discretion) as the primary governing body responsible for the administration, management and development of cricket (men’s and women’s) in its country
2.2 (b)(i) Have in place a detailed governance system that: (i) is fit for purpose; (ii) includes, as a minimum (a) a detailed written constitution containing provisions covering membership, AGMs and voting rights, and (b) adequate integrity related rules and regulations covering anticorruption, anti-doping and ethics; and (iii) is consistently applied
2.2 b(ii) Have in place an executive, administrative and corporate structure which is fit for purpose and which will enable the Applicant to exercise all the duties and responsibilities placed on it by its constitution and to meet its strategic plan
“We are delighted to be welcoming three new Members into the ICC family, which reflects the growth and potential of the global game,” William Glenwright, ICC general manager for development, said. “All three applications demonstrated an impressive commitment to growing the game – particularly amongst women and youth – and we look forward to assisting them in achieving their potential.”As cricket activity begins to emerge from the pandemic, we are at an exciting stage of cricket’s growth with ambitious plans and projects to deliver in partnership with our Members to not only navigate the impact of Covid-19 but to also help achieve transformative growth for the sport globally.”The Mongolian Cricket Association (MCA) was established in 2007. The sport was officially accepted into the National Youth Games in 2019. According to an ICC release, women account for 39% of all participants playing school cricket. In addition, Mongolia is due to host the International Youth Green Games in September 2021 where cricket has been selected as one of the participating sports.Cricket Switzerland (CS), which was inaugurated as an association in 2014, currently comprises 33 active clubs. They organise three domestic men’s competitions and compete regularly in Central European tournaments. The Tajikistan Cricket Federation, which was officially formed in 2011 with the support of the Ministry of Sports and Olympic Committee, has led the development of infrastructure and the building of a domestic cricket structure focusing on women and junior cricket.
وجه إيلكاي جوندوجان، لاعب فريق مانشستر سيتي، رسالة إلى النجم المصري عمر مرموش بعد تألقه في مباراة اليوم ضد نيوكاسل يونايتد، في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وتلاقى الفريقان في خضم منافسات الجولة الخامسة والعشرين من الدوري الإنجليزي، حيث فاز مانشستر سيتي بأربعة أهداف دون رد.
ووضع عمر مرموش بصمته في تلك المباراة، وتحديدًا في الشوط الأول، حيث سجل هاتريك في الدقائق 19، 24 و33.
اقرأ أيضًا.. مدرب نيوكاسل: هدف مرموش الأول كان صعبًا علينا.. وسنتذكر الأهداف بإحباط
وكتب جوندوجان عبر حسابه الشخصي بموقع إكس: “كان هذا هو الأداء الذي كنا نبحث عنه في الأسابيع الأخيرة”.
وأضاف: “كانت فترة ما بعد الظهيرة رائعة بالنسبة لنا، تهانينا عمر مرموش، يا لها من مباراة رائعة منك، هيا مانشستر سيتي”.
This was the performance we were looking for in recent weeks 🔥 Awesome Saturday afternoon for us @ManCity! 🙏🏼 Congrats @OmarMarmoush ⚽️⚽️⚽️ What a game from you! #Cmoncity 🩵 pic.twitter.com/hINKjn81XN — Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) February 15, 2025
ويستعد مانشستر سيتي لخوض مباراة نارية ضد ريال مدريد، يوم الأربعاء المقبل، في إياب ملحق دور الـ16 من دوري أبطال أوروبا على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”.
وخسر مانشستر سيتي بثلاثة أهداف لهدفين في مباراة الذهاب على ملعب “الاتحاد” يوم الثلاثاء الماضي، في الوقت القاتل.
تمكن فريق الرائد من تحقيق فوز مثير على نظيره النصر بنتيجة 3-1، خلال المباراة التي أقيمت بينهما اليوم ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري السعودي.
والتقي النصر مع الرائد، على أرضية استاد الأول بارك، في إطار مواجهات الجولة الثالثة والعشرين من مباريات دوري روشن.
وتقدم كريم البركاوي للرائد في الدقيقة 18، بعد تمريرة من جوليو تافاريس استقبلها البركاوي بتسديدة سكنت الشباك.
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وأدرك النصر التعادل في الدقيقة 24، عن طريق أيمن يحيى بعد متابعته لتسديدة كريستيانو رونالدو التي ارتطمت بالقائم ثم تابعها أيمن بتصويبة سكنت مرمى الرائد.
وسجل محمد فوزير الهدف الثاني للرائد في الدقيقة 46، من تصويبة صاروخية من داخل منطقة الجزاء سكنت الشباك.
وفي الدقيقة 87 أحرز أمير سعيود هدف الرائد الثالث، بعد تنفيذ ركلة ركنية استقبلها سعيود بتسديدة لداخل المرمى.
بهذا الفوز، يحتل النصر وصافة ترتيب جدول الدوري السعودي برصيد 53 نقطة، فيما يتواجد الرائد بالمركز الثالث عشر، ولديه 23 نقطة. أهداف مباراة النصر والرائد في الدوري السعودي
أوضحت تقارير صحفية إيطالية، رغبة نادي ليفربول الإنجليزي في التعاقد مع نجم منتخب إيطاليا خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية المقبلة.
ويحتل ليفربول صدارة الترتيب العام للدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، برصيد 60 نقطة.
اقرأ ايضاً.. تقارير: ليفربول يحدد بديل ماتيب في الانتقالات الصيفية
وبحسب ما جاء في شبكة توتو سبورت الإيطالية، فإن فريق ليفربول يدرس التعاقد مع، فيديريكو كييزا، لاعب يوفنتوس ومنتخب إيطاليا في الموسم المقبل.
وتابعت الشبكة الإيطالية، أن يوفنتوس يريد التوقيع مع فيديريكو كييزا صاحب الـ(26 عامًا)، لكن ليس لديهم الأموال اللازمة لتتناسب مع مطالبه الشخصية.
وأكدت الشبكة الإيطالية، أن اهتمام ليفربول لا يزال موجودًا وسيفكرون في التحدث مع فريق يوفنتوس الذي يريد (40 مليون يورو – 50 مليون يورو) مقابل الموافقه على رحيل كييزا إلى الدوري الإنجليزي.
جدير بالذكر أنه سينتهي عقد الدولي الإيطالي، فيديريكو كييزا، مع نادي يوفنتوس في صيف 2025.
Liverpool's signing of Alexis Mac Allister brings an intangible that will help the club return to title challengers according to Redmen TV presenter Ste Hoare.
The midfielder has joined the Reds from Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee, and Hoare believes it's "important" that the club is getting in a player who "knows the league".
Has Mac Allister joined Liverpool?
Mac Allister has officially signed for Liverpool after a three-and-a-half-year spell on the South Coast with Brighton.
Both clubs have stated that the fee is undisclosed, however, Fabrizio Romano reports that the Reds triggered a release clause in the World Cup winner's contract for just £35m.
The 24-year-old, who will take the number 10 shirt previously worn by Sadio Mane, signed a five-year deal at the club and is the Merseyside outfit's first transfer of the window.
Manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted to get the deal over the line, stating to Liverpool's official club website: "We are adding a very talented, very smart, very technically skilled boy to our squad and this is super news, really it is."
What has Ste Hoare said about the signing?
The Redmen TV presenter was pleased about Mac Allister's arrival, praising the fact that the player is Premier League proven, so most likely won't need a "bedding in period"
Speaking to Football FanCast, Hoare said: "I’m delighted with Mac Allister, Liverpool needs players who can come in and play straight away, we haven’t really got time for a bedding in period.
"Especially if they want to be title winners again and Man City don’t give you a chance they are relentless, so you’ve got to be. I think it’s important we’re getting someone who knows the league coming in."
Can Mac Allister help turn Liverpool back into title winners?
Liverpool had a disappointing 2022/23 campaign, finishing outside the Champions League positions for the first time since the 2015/16 season.
The club has since identified that a midfield overhaul is required to return to their previously high levels, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Reds have scheduled talks with the agents of French midfielders Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone.
Mac Allister brings something that those names mentioned do not possess, which is Premier League experience. The Argentine made 112 appearances for Brighton during his time there, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists.
The midfielder also made six appearances for Argentina en route to the World Cup final, where the diminutive maestro recorded the assist for Angel Di Maria's goal in the first half.
Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister on World Cup duty with Argentina.
The Europa League side will be hoping that this wealth of experience in not just the Premier League but in high stakes, pressure competitions will mean the 24-year-old can come straight into the starting midfield, which had been a problem position all season due to injuries and poor form.
If Liverpool want to challenge Manchester City for the title next season, they will have to return to their relentless best, and Mac Allister can be a key piece in achieving that.
كشفت تقارير صحفية إنجليزية، عن موقف مشاركة محمد صلاح وداروين نونيز، ودومينيك سوبوسلاي اليوم في مواجهة تشيلسي بنهائي كأس رابطة الأندية الإنجليزية.
ويلاقي نادي ليفربول نظيره تشيلسي، في نهائي كأس رابطة الأندية الإنجليزية “كاراباو”، اليوم الأحد، في تمام الخامسة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة على ملعب “ويمبلي”.
اقرأ ايضاً.. ميكا ريتشاردز يشيد بلاعب أستون فيلا: لا يتفوق عليه سوى محمد صلاح وهالاند
وكشفت شبكة “سكاي سبورتس” البريطانية، أنه لم تتم مشاهدة محمد صلاح، داروين نونيز، بالإضافة إلى دومنيك سوبوسلاي مع بعثة ليفربول اليوم في ملعب ويمبلي.
وتابعت الشبكة الإخبارية، أن استمرار غياب ثلاثي الريدز يأتي بسبب إصابات عضلية ومن المتوقع عدم مشاركتهم الليلة في نهائي كأس الرابطة.
وسيدخل الريدز مواجهة اليوم أمام تشيلسي، بدون 10 لاعبين من الفريق الأول من بينهم كورتيس جونز، ترينت ألكساندر أرنولد، والحارس البرازيلي، أليسون بيكر.
Newcastle United have been interested in Leicester City's James Maddison for an age and are now believed to be leading the race for the England international.
What's the latest on James Maddison to Newcastle?
That's according to Sky Sports, who state that while Tottenham Hotspur hold a vested interest in the 26-year-old playmaker, Newcastle are the most likely destination for the relegated outfit's star man, who has just one year left on his current contract.
The Toon attempted to sign him in January and also failed with a £50m bid last summer, but the groundwork forged at this point could be enough to convince Maddison to join the thriving fold on Tyneside.
That same £50m fee could well be required once again, though, given the Foxes have fallen from the Premier League and Magpies technical director Dan Ashworth may be able to whittle the demands down as the transfer window rages on.
How good is James Maddison?
The ultimate testament to the "dangerous" – as hailed by John Bennett – Maddison's abilities is how he has emerged from Leicester's stricken season relatively unscathed, having still exuded confidence and reaped goals and assists in abundance despite relegation from the Premier League.
Scoring ten goals and supplying nine assists from just 28 starting appearances in the top-flight, the one-time Aberdeen loanee's steady flow as a playmaking conduit has affirmed his stature as a first-rate creator, having been hailed as "world-class" by England manager Gareth Southgate.
While he has predominantly operated as a No. 10 this term, occupying space between the bulk of the midfield and the frontline, Maddison's dynamism is perhaps one of the chief reasons manager Eddie Howe is so enamoured with him, having played a wealth of roles and been dubbed a "monster" by journalist Josh Bunting.
It's possible that, given Howe tends to utilise a 4-3-3 attacking formation at St. James' Park, the ace would be played deeper, not quite an orchestrator but perhaps adopting a similar profile to that of Manchester City phenomenon Kevin De Bruyne, who has posted ten goals and 31 assists from 49 matches across all competitions this season as his outfit completed a historic treble.
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.
As per FBref, the "remarkable" – as praised by Pep Guardiola – Belgian ranks among the top 4% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for rate of non-penalty goals, the top 1% for rate of assists, the top 5% for progressive passes and the top 2% for progressive carries per 90.
Maddison, comparatively, ranks among the top 1% for rate of non-penalty goals, rate of assists and shot-creating actions, and the top 11% for progressive carries per 90, though it is worth remembering that his figures are inflated by his predominance to play further up the field.
Despite this, the "magician", as he was called by Statman Dave, clearly flourishes as one of football's most all-encompassing attacking midfielders, and at Newcastle, a burgeoning outfit now awaiting a return to the Champions League after two decades away, he can take the next step in his development and emerge as one of the globe's foremost footballing gems.
Australia had lost their first choice for short leg with the dropping of Joe Burns, meaning Marsh went in there for the spinners while Usman Khawaja went “under the lid” for the pacers
Daniel Brettig in Perth03-Nov-2016
In the absence of Joe Burns, Shaun Marsh was stationed at short leg for the spinners•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Shaun Marsh’s dive to catch a bat and pad chance from Temba Bavuma was a significant moment for Australia for a few reasons, quite apart from being a terrific piece of fielding.Short leg to a spinner is arguably the hardest position in the game in terms of courage and skill, leaving the fielder open to all kinds of punishment and danger when slow bowlers pitch short or the batsman opens his shoulders to slog sweep. As Chris Rogers has recounted in his new book .”I’ve always hated the position. I fielded there a lot as a younger player, particularly for Beau Casson. He mixed great deliveries with loose ones, meaning the short leg could be peppered. During one match at Adelaide Oval for Western Australia, I was struck on the full on my ankle and the ball then ricocheted all the way to midwicket, who proceeded to take the catch. All the players ran to the fielder except for Beau, who ran straight to me, where I lay writhing in pain on the ground.”After numerous blows, I started to dislike playing and would hardly speak when positioned close in. It’s a terrible spot to field and those who criticise these fielders would be better served to keep their mouth shut until they’ve experienced what it is like in there. The best ones are those who don’t fear it and I wasn’t one of them – Rob Quiney is possibly the bravest I’ve seen.”Australia had lost their first choice for short leg with the dropping of Joe Burns, meaning Marsh went in there for the spinners while Usman Khawaja went “under the lid” for the pacers. The intervention to catch Bavuma ended a pesky partnership for South Africa.At the same time it provided a nice bit of nostalgia for Shaun’s father Geoff Marsh, watching from the stands. A decade or three ago he fielded there for Australia in Tests, once claiming a particularly fine catch from the bat and pad of one Ian Botham at the SCG. This take, though, was better.
Tottenham Hotspur have recently been linked with a move for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, and while the England international has flattered to deceive for much of his career with the Red Devils, he could be a stellar signing for the Lilywhites.
Signing for United for a staggering £80m in 2019, the 30-year-old has often been subject to intense criticism for his lacklustre defensive displays, but could indeed be offered a lifeline as Ange Postecoglou looks to craft his Spurs team following his recent appointment.
That's according to The Telegraph, which claims that Tottenham could sign the centre-back this summer, though will face competition from Aston Villa and Everton for his services.
Touted at just £35m, he could be an affordable addition to bolster Tottenham's squad as they search for a route back to prominence, though whether he would agree to play his football outside of European competition next term remains to be seen.
Should Tottenham sign Harry Maguire?
It's been a tumultuous journey for Maguire in England's north-west, and despite chalking up 175 appearances and winning the Carabao Cup in February, he has been harangued as a "walking disaster" by reporter Samuel Luckhurst.
However, Maguire boasts many admirable qualities and has remained an integral part of an England side that has tantalised trophy-winning credentials, having earned 55 caps and scoring seven goals, reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, the Euro 2020 final and the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup. Indeed, Erik ten Hag labelled him as a "leader" earlier this year.
And as per FBref, the one-time Hull City titan ranks among the top 17% of centre-backs across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for passes attempted, the top 9% for progressive carries, the top 11% for blocks and the top 12% for aerials won per 90.
Chelsea target Harry Maguire
The £190k-per-week ace could be the perfect replacement for Davinson Sanchez, who has been at the epicentre of a Spurs defence that has leaked 63 goals in the Premier League this season.
The 26-year-old Colombian played 24 times this season, but only earned eight starts in the Premier League while being linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium of late, having been branded "deadwood" by TalkSport pundit Jamie O'Hara.
Given that Postecoglou will surely be seeking to stamp an iron-clad resolve on his defence to ensure that the seasonal woes do not repeat next year, it is unlikely that he will turn to a defender failing to earn a regular starting berth in that very same stricken team, especially after the £65k-per-week ace has been predicted to "struggle with the playing around from the back" in the Australian manager's possession-centric system by journalist Alasdair Gold.
Maguire, for all his misfortune, is still a solid defender, and with a clean slate, he could have a renaissance to coincide with Spurs' own at a pivotal moment.