The 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy got underway last Monday and most of the teams have played five rounds of matches so far. There have been plenty of exciting performances and records broken, including one that was long-standing and rather iconic. Let’s look at how the first week of the tournament has gone down:

Abhishek powers high-flying Punjab

Punjab began the season like they ended the last – with a defeat to Saurashtra, but have since been dominant in in Ranchi, racking up four wins on the trot to go top of Group C. Abhishek Sharma has been at the heart of Punjab’s hot streak, with his 112 off 51 deliveries, along with Anmolpreet Singh’s 26-ball 87 powering them to a mammoth total of 275 for 6 against Andhra in their next game. This is the highest team total in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history, going past Mumbai’s 258 for 4 against Sikkim in 2019.Abhishek went on to hit 82 off 38 as Punjab racked up another 200-plus total against Railways in another resounding win before smashing 53 off 26 in their chase of 94 against Manipur.Related

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Abhishek made another score of 112 – this time off 56 deliveries against Gujarat, and is leading the run charts.

Ashutosh zooms past Yuvraj with record fifty

Railways’ Ashutosh Sharma broke Yuvraj Singh’s record for fastest T20 fifty by an Indian off just 11 deliveries in their win against Arunachal Pradesh.On any other day, Upendra Yadav’s unbeaten 103 off 51 from No. 4 would have been the highlight of the day, but Ashutosh stole the show, smashing eight sixes and a solitary four in an innings that lasted 12 deliveries. He now has the record for the second-fastest fifty in all T20s.

Ravi Teja wrecks Chhattisgarh

In this season’s best bowling display so far, medium pacer Ravi Teja ran through Chhattisgarh to finish with figures of 6 for 13 as Hyderabad bowled their opponents out for 97 in Jaipur. It was also his first five-wicket haul in T20s. Hyderabad eventually got there in 16 overs without much difficulty.Yashasvi Jaiswal is Mumbai’s leading run-scorer so far this season•AFP/Getty Images

Mumbai, Vidarbha and Kerala remain unbeaten

Defending champions Mumbai got off to the perfect start, winning all five of their matches to be top of Group A. They had a close encounter against Baroda, but all of their other wins were quite comfortable. Yashasvi Jaiswal has shown good form for them, hitting two half-centuries. Hyderabad and Baroda are hot on their heels, though, with four wins each.Kerala have also had a perfect start to their campaign, with centuries from Vishnu Vinod and Rohan Kunnummal the highlights of their five wins on the trot. Services nearly spoiled their party in their second game but Kerala managed to eke out a one-run victory. Himachal, with 16 points, are in second place in Group B, while Riyan Parag’s four consecutive half-centuries in Mumbai have helped Assam stay in contention with 12 points along with Chandigarh and Odisha.Both Punjab and Goa have 16 points and occupy the top two positions in Group C, although Punjab have a much superior net run rate. Saurashtra, Gujarat, Andhra and Railways all have 12 points each and are right behind the two leading teams.Vidarbha, with four wins in four, lead Group D, despite having played a game less than Bengal, who sit in second place with 12 points. Jharkhand are third, also with 12 points, and they too have played one fewer game than Bengal.Delhi had a game washed out, but won all of their other four matches and lead Group E. With 18 points in the bag, they have a huge lead over Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, who have 10 points each.

Cricket Australia has set a target of nearly doubling the number of players from South Asian backgrounds in the professional game by 2027 as part of an overall plan to boost participation and attendance among multicultural communities.The aim is to have 8% South Asian representation at first-class, state and W/BBL level by 2027, up from the current figure of 4.2%. They have also set the goals of doubling the number of people from South Asian backgrounds who attend matches in Australia each year from 100,000 to 200,000 and increasing the number of those registered to play from 70,000 to 100,000 by 2027.Last year’s men’s T20 World Cup, which saw more than 90,000 attend the India vs Pakistan match at the MCG, highlighted the opportunity for Cricket Australia to grow the game.Related

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However, one of the big challenges has been converting a large following into a pathway for player talent, as well as broader representation in the running of the sport.Usman Khawaja, Alana King and Lisa Sthalekar have been key figures in putting the new Multicultural Action Plan together, which was launched at the MCG on Friday. While there has been specific focus on South Asian growth, the plan – and the funding that comes with it – covers all multicultural communities.”I was out of the Australian team and thought what can I do about this, what legacy do I want to leave, what can I actually do to make this game to be in a batter place,” Khawaja said. “The first thing I said is we have such great participation of South Asian communities and multicultural communities in Australia but we never see that reflected in the Australian cricket team, both male and female, especially the male team over the last 100 years.”For me, personally, I felt we needed to do things a little differently. Cricket Australia has always been great supporters of multiculturalism in Australia… but it hasn’t equated to more participation at the highest levels.”He drew on an example of when he was asked by someone how they could become a coach. “I said I wasn’t exactly sure, because unless you were a past player or had been in the system before it’s so hard to crack this system. The issue is that for a long time Cricket Australia has been a very white-dominated sport.”Khawaja, who was born in Pakistan before moving to Australia aged five, said that when he was growing up, he would struggle to relate to his team-mates and that coaches did not have an understanding of some of his experiences. But he stressed that sport had helped bring down barriers for him. He added that it was vital to have multicultural representation in all facets of the game including board level and CA staff.Usman Khawaja spoke about how having broader representation can alleviate stereotypes•Getty Images

“We couldn’t be stronger that we want to make every single cricket environment, whether that’s clubs, playing, coaching, administering, just the most inclusive places we possibly can,” CA chief executive Nick Hockley said. “The metrics [show] that we are not yet representative of the community we serve.”Khawaja further explained that having broader representation in the sport can help alleviate stereotypes, again talking from personal experience of when he was observing Ramadan during his time with New South Wales.”I was told I was lazy growing up,” he said. “There was a stereotype that subcontinent cricketers didn’t try hard enough. There wasn’t a way to break that down. All my coaches were white Australian, selectors were white Australian, they didn’t really understand me or my culture.”Doing Ramadan as a Muslim, at New South Wales no one had any idea what I was doing. From the naked eye, you think ‘Uzzie isn’t training hard enough, he’s not working hard enough’. It’s 6.30 in the arvo [afternoon] and I haven’t eaten or drunk all day and I’m cooked. But we are doing a fitness session and I’m still out there. Yes, I’m lagging behind but I’m still doing the work. So it’s those little things that you can break down if you have someone from subcontinental background.”

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As comemorações pelos títulos da Copa do Brasil e da Libertadores ainda não acabaram, mas a diretoria do Flamengo, a partir desta segunda-feira, inicia os trabalhos visando a formação do elenco para 2023. O vice-presidente de futebol Marcos Braz afirmou, ainda em Guayaquil, que o departamento de futebol avaliará os erros e acertos cometidos ao longo da temporada para manter os troféus na Gávea.

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MAIS UM ANO PARA FILIPE LUÍS E DAVID LUIZ?

Titulares absolutos e líderes do elenco, os experientes Filipe Luís e David Luiz são dois dos atletas que têm contrato até dezembro. Os dois, claro, estão nos planos do Flamengo para 2023. Até o último final de semana, o discurso estava alinhado: renovações só seriam discutidas após as decisões das Copas. Agora, o momento chegou.

Com Filipe Luís a ideia inicial é estender o vínculo por mais uma temporada. O lateral, de 37 anos, tem desejo de encerrar a carreira no clube e tem ótima relação com a direção, o que indica uma resolução simples. Já David Luiz, de 35 anos, foi mais enigmático ao responder sobre o futuro – veja aqui!-, mas também sente-se em casa e bem no Ninho do Urubu.

AYRTON LUCAS VAI FICAR?

Um dos destaques da final da Libertadores, o lateral-esquerdo está emprestado pelo Spartak Moscow (RUS) até dezembro de 2022. O clube tem interesse na permanência de Ayrton Lucas, que tem opção de compra fixada em 9 milhões de euros (cerca de R$ 47 milhões). O valor é significativo e as alternativas serão discutidas pela diretoria.

Na zona mista após a vitória sobre o Athletico, Ayrton Lucas, que substituiu Filipe Luís ainda no primeiro tempo e foi decisivo, foi interrompido por João Gomes durante entrevista, que reforçou o coro pela permanência do lateral: “Fica, Beijinho! Eu apoio!”

AS DESPEDIDAS DE JOGADORES HISTÓRICOS

Por outro lado, três nomes históricos do Flamengo devem se despedir do clube. Os contratos de Diego Alves, Rodinei e Diego Ribas se encerram em dezembro e, em situações diferentes na carreira e dentro do time, os futuros serão longe do Ninho do Urubu.

Contratado em 2017, o goleiro tornou-se reserva e pouco atuou na temporada. Algo similar ao meia, que chegou ao clube em 2016, e, inclusive, já anunciou que deixará o Flamengo em dezembro. Com a classificação para o Mundial, a possibilidade de extensão dos vínculos até a competição está no ar, mas a direção ainda não se posicionou.

Já o lateral-direito vive seus últimos meses como jogador do Fla e deve se despedir em alta, talvez vivendo seu melhor momento com o Manto. Querido pelo elenco, Rodinei está valorizado no mercado, já foi procurado por outros clubes da Série A e, após um impasse com a direção no meio do ano, deve respirar novos ares a partir de janeiro.

VEM SUPERCONTRATAÇÃO?

Com as receitas impulsionadas pelas premiações das Copas, o Flamengo terá capacidade de investimento para reforçar o elenco atual. Há algumas semanas, o vice-presidente de futebol Marcos Braz falou sobre uma “supercontratação” em caso de título da Libertadores, visando o Mundial de Clubes, o que se confirmou.

O nome de Oscar, meia brasileiro do Shanghai Port, da China, é um alvo após a tentativa frustrada na última janela de transferências.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White has hit a major roadblock, with Nottingham Forest accusing the North London side of making an 'illegal' approach to their star midfielder. Despite Spurs triggering the 25-year-old’s £60 million ($81m) release clause, Forest have reportedly ceased all communication and are preparing a formal complaint to the Premier League.

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  Nottingham Forest have halted talks with Tottenham and are consulting legal counsel over what they claim was an illegal approach for Morgan Gibbs-White, according to multiple reports. It is reported that the Lilywhites had activated the midfielder’s £60m release clause without Forest’s permission to negotiate. The Telegraph has claimed that the deal is now completely off, but Sky Sports reports that Forest cannot actually block the transfer.

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  Forest are said to be furious about a breach of confidentiality, alleging Spurs had insider knowledge of the exact clause. While the club may not be able to legally prevent the move, they are determined to delay and challenge it through formal channels. Gibbs-White had already agreed on personal terms, which has sparked anger among Forest supporters.

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  Sky Sports' report also states that Forest never gave Tottenham the green light to speak to Gibbs-White and now believe the Premier League rules were broken when the North London side held conversations with the England international. A medical had already been scheduled for Friday before Forest pulled the plug and stopped communication. Tottenham remain confident they acted lawfully and believe the release clause justifies their approach.

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  Nottingham Forest will formally lodge their complaint with the Premier League and are weighing legal action. Spurs are expected to wait for clarity on the legality of their approach before moving forward. For now, the deal hangs in the balance, leaving Gibbs-White in limbo after his apparent desire to join Tottenham.

Barcelona are preparing a move for young RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, who could become the latest in a contingent of Nou Camp wonderkids.

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Nusa only signed for Leipzig from Club Brugge last summer but has reportedly become a target for the Catalan giants, as per . The report states that the club are aiming to accelerate talks soon for the 20-year-old, who can operate from both wings and in attacking midfield. He could reportedly cost under €40 million (£34.6m/$46.8m).

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Nusa's price tag and likely moderate wage demands make him an affordable target for Barcelona, who still face financial constraints and are reportedly at odds internally regarding which direction the club should go in. Links with Marcus Rashford continue, though they missed out on Nico Williams, who signed a huge new deal with Athletic Club.

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Nusa registered five goals and eight assists in 2024/25, the highest returns of his career so far. Leipzig could turn a profit of almost double on the young Norway international as a result, after they paid a reported €21m (£18.1m/£24.5m) for him last summer.

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Nusa could soon secure a huge move to Barcelona if talks do accelerate, where he will play alongside fellow wonderkids such as Lamine Yamal, who celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday in style, Pau Cubarsí and Pedri. Barcelona will be glad to get another high-potential face through the door but may still hope to make a marquee signing of the likes of Luis Diaz or Rashford this summer if their financial situation allows for it.

أصبح ريال مدريد يستهدف التعاقد مع أحد لاعبي باريس سان جيرمان، الذين برزوا خلال الموسم الماضي وساهموا في التتويج بعدة ألقاب أهمهم دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وبحسب صحيفة “الماركا” فإن ريال مدريد يراقب فيتينها لاعب خط وسط باريس سان جيرمان والذي تألق في صفوف الفريق.

أقرأ أيضاً.. ريال مدريد يسحق ليجانيس برباعية استعداداً للموسم الجديد

ويتمسك ريال مدريد بتعزيز خط وسطه بلاعب يقدم الإبداع ويتحكم في العمق بشكل جيد وهي صفات يمتلكها جواو فيتينها بشكل رائع.

وقدم اللاعب صاحب الـ25 عاماً موسمًا رائعًا مع باريس سان جيرمان تحت قيادة لويس إنريكي، حيث لعب دورًا حيويًا في الفوز بالثلاثية كما أثار الإعجاب مع المنتخب البرتغالي في فوزه بدوري الأمم الأوروبية.

ويتميز صاحب الـ25 عاماً بذكائه في التعامل مع الكرة وتمريراته المتقنة وهدوئه تحت الضغط، وبرز كواحد من أكثر لاعبي خط الوسط ثباتاً وتكاملاً في أوروبا.

ويعتقد مجلس إدارة ريال مدريد أن فيتينها لاعب خط وسط باريس سان جيرمان هو لاعب خط الوسط الذي سيكمل كل من جود بيلينجهام وفيدي فالفيردي.

ويعتبر ريال مدريد أن فيتينها سيكون قائدًا على المدى الطويل في وسط الملعب، وسيكون خليفة لكل من توني كروس ولوكا مودريتش ويرونه الخيار الأمثل.

The Hardik Pandya trade was perhaps the most high-profile player transfer in IPL history. Here’s an explainer of how such trades work in the league

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Hardik Pandya had “expressed a desire” to return to MI, according to a Gujarat Titans official•BCCI

What is a player trade, and when can it happen?
It’s when a player moves from the IPL franchise that has bought him to another franchise during the trading window. A trade can be an all-cash deal or a player-for-player swap. According to the IPL rules, the player-trading window starts a month after a season ends, stays open up to a week before the auction date, and then continues up until a month before the start of the next season. So the current trading window is open until December 12, with the auction scheduled for December 19, and it will open again on December 20 up to a month before the 2024 season begins.Have player trades always been there in the IPL?
Yes, the trading window was activated in 2009, when Mumbai Indians got Shikhar Dhawan from erstwhile Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in exchange for Ashish Nehra.What is a one-way trade?
A player moves from Team A to Team B in an all-cash deal. Team B will pay Team A an amount equivalent to the player’s price at the auction, or in Hardik Pandya’s case the amount Gujarat Titans paid when they signed him ahead of the 2022 player auction. There have been all-cash trades previously in the IPL as well, for example, when Kolkata Knight Riders traded in Lockie Ferguson and Rahmanullah Gurbaz in November 2022.Related

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What is a two-way trade?
This is essentially a player swap between franchises, with the difference in their prices being paid by one team to the other.Do players have a say in the trades? Can they initiate it?
Yes, the player’s consent is mandatory before he is traded. In Hardik’s case, ESPNcricinfo understands that Mumbai Indians began discussions with Titans immediately after the 2023 IPL to figure whether it would be an all-cash trade or a player swap. The Titans director of cricket Vikram Solanki said Hardik had “expressed a desire” to return to Mumbai, who eventually paid INR 15 crore in an all-cash trade.But wasn’t Ravindra Jadeja banned for having a side chat with another franchise?
In 2010, the IPL had banned Ravindra Jadeja for one season because he did not sign his renewal contract with Rajasthan Royals, and attempted to negotiate a new contract with Mumbai. The IPL said at the time that he was in breach of player trading and operational rules.What if a player wants to move to another team but his franchise doesn’t want to let him go?
The franchise has the final say in that case on whether the player stays with them or not.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

What is a transfer fee? Who decides it? Is there a limit?
A transfer fee is an amount paid by one franchise to another during a trade, in addition to the player’s price. In Hardik’s case, Mumbai paid Titans an undisclosed transfer fee, and this amount will not impact a franchise’s auction purse. The transfer fee is mutually agreed between the franchises before the trade is completed. There is no limit for a transfer fee, but the amount is known only to the IPL and the franchises involved in the trade.Does the player get a cut of the transfer fee?
Yes. As per the contract, a player can get up to 50% of the transfer fee, but that depends on the agreement reached between him and the franchise that is selling him. There is no guarantee that the player will receive a share of the transfer fee.Does the transfer fee affect the auction purse?
No, it doesn’t. So in Hardik’s case, Mumbai’s auction purse will reduce by only INR 15 crore (Hardik’s price), while Titans’ purse will increase by that amount. The transfer fee is separate from the auction purse.So does it mean franchises with deeper pockets can gain by offering high transfer fees to lure players from other teams? Doesn’t it go against the principle of equality of the auction purse?
In a sense, yes, franchises can spend amounts much larger than their auction purse would allow to trade in the players they want. However, no trade can proceed without the consent of the team the player currently belongs to.

The fast bowler re-signed with the franchise earlier this year and replaces Matthew Wade in the skipper’s role

Tristan Lavalette16-Nov-2023Fast bowler Nathan Ellis has been appointed the new Hobart Hurricanes captain, replacing Matthew Wade in the role.Hurricanes, along with Melbourne Stars are the only two franchises that have failed to win a BBL title since the T20 competition began in 2011 despite being consistent performers. They’ve been runners-up twice and never finished last – Adelaide Strikers are the only other team to have avoided the wooden spoon.But new captain Ellis is hoping to lead Hurricanes to a drought-breaking title. Ellis, 29, re-signed with the Hurricanes earlier this year and for the past five seasons has been their trusted spearhead alongside speedster Riley Meredith.Related

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“The Hurricanes are a franchise that I hold very dear to my heart and have done a lot for me,” Ellis said. “So to have the opportunity to lead and hopefully bring some silverware home to Tasmania is really exciting.”He takes the reins from Wade, who in the off-season had been linked to a move to Melbourne Renegades before signing a contract extension until at least 2026.Wade will captain Australia during the five-match T20I series against India in the aftermath of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Ellis is also part of the squad, which features several players on the fringes of Australia’s white-ball teams.Since his spectacular international debut in August 2021, where he took a hat-trick against Bangladesh, Ellis has impressed in T20Is with 18 wickets at an average of 11.88 from eight games.His death bowling prowess, where Ellis deceives through canny slower deliveries, makes him an intriguing option as he eyes next year’s T20 World Cup. Ellis, who is not part of Australia’s ODI World Cup squad, has been unable to find the same success in 50-over cricket with ten wickets at 38.20 from eight matches.”He embodies everything the Hurricanes stand for; a great work ethic, resilience and a fantastic attitude towards the game and his team-mates,” Hurricanes head coach Jeff Vaughan said.Hurricanes start their season on December 11 against Sydney Sixers in Launceston.

“It’s the work that goes in which is nice,” says Netherlands batter, after spirited half-century against India

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Kumble: Netherlands leave with their heads held high

The inside-out shot over extra cover, especially when someone of the calibre of Kuldeep Yadav is ripping it, can be a difficult shot to execute. Teja Nidamanuru, the Netherlands middle-order batter, hit one such shot as part of his six sixes on his way to an enterprising 39-ball 54, the top score for Netherlands in their 160-run loss to India in Bengaluru on Sunday.It’s the kind of shot the Netherlands batters tried to put into practice at multiple skill camps in Bengaluru prior to their World Cup campaign, after game time against Full Members had eluded them.Nidamanuru may not have had the time to watch the replay of the shot just yet, but it’s one that will definitely make any highlights reel and he can look back on it fondly, several times over, during a short trip to Vijayawada, where his family lives, with Netherlands’ campaign now wrapped up.Related

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“We try to be diligent and have a look at our packages in terms of analysis. Kuldeep is world class and has taken a lot of wickets. I was trying to study him, even on the bus on our way into the ground,” Nidamanuru explained, thinking back to the shot, which was astonishing because he had to hit both against the turn and with enough elevation to clear the long-off fielder. “I was trying to pick his wrong ‘un, watch videos of his wrist, try to see what you can see. With [good] intent and positivity, when it comes off in your favour, it’s great. But it’s the work that goes into the lead-up to [the execution of the shot] which is nice.”Nidamanuru is a management professional and hearing him speak of the areas of improvement for Netherlands seemed no less than a presentation of hard facts explained with nuance. On Sunday, Netherlands never really challenged India during their chase, but still had five batters who got off to starts. Barring Nidamanuru, none of the others managed to get to a fifty. They were eventually bowled out for 250 in 47.5 overs.”We tried to prepare as well as we can, but obviously the level of cricket they [India] are playing at in terms of the execution they have, that’s where we have come up short,” he said. “Our skill, the manoeuvrability of the ball, turning over of strike, the boundary striking in the middle stage – all of it probably doesn’t match up.”If you look at how Shreyas Iyer played as compared to how we approached the middle stages, you could see the difference. Look, again, we’re a learning team as we’ve said plenty of times before. We’re looking forward to de-briefing, and to continue our evolution overall. The middle [overs] of the game, where the best teams are going at six an over without taking risks, we’re losing five-six wickets. That’s the difference.”Teja Nidamanuru counterattacked the Indian bowlers•ICC/Getty ImagesNidamanuru ended the tournament strongly, with scores of 54 and 41 not out after missing two games in between. Overall, his numbers were largely underwhelming for someone on whom a lot was riding, especially given his heroics at the World Cup Qualifiers. His two hundreds are still the second-most by a Netherlands batter in ODIs, behind Ryan ten Doeschate.”It’s gone a bit below par, if am honest,” he said. “Leading into this, earlier in the year, I scored a couple of international hundreds, including one in the qualifiers. So coming here, I had expectations to deliver more consistently for the team. That hasn’t happened as well as I would’ve liked, but there’s some positive signs to take forward which I’m happy about.”What are the lessons he and the rest of the batters have picked up from having played nine different teams across varied conditions in India?

“We’re looking forward to de-briefing, and to continue our evolution overall. The middle [overs] of the game, where the best teams are going at six an over without taking risks, we’re losing five-six wickets. That’s the difference”Teja Nidamanuru

“I think in terms of where I’ve been batting personally, playing spin when it’s turning and being able to do that when under pressure [has been the biggest challenge]. I think it’s one thing being able to do it to a certain standard against teams at a lower intensity or at a different level, but when you’re here, [Ravindra] Jadeja’s hitting the top of the stumps every time. So it’s about being able to turn that good ball into a one that will relieve pressure.”Then against pace, being able to have a plan to negate a bit of that swing and nip in terms of how we go about it as a team. Those sort of skill sets we will continue to work on. This tournament has given us a very good reference point that will certainly help us.”Netherlands next have a set of ODIs against Nepal in February as part of the World Cricket League 2. They will also soon turn their focus on T20 cricket starting with a few warm-up fixtures against SA20 sides; without any guaranteed international fixtures leading into the T20 World Cup next year, it’s again a case of trying to make do.”The games in Nepal are very important for us,” Nidamanuru said. “I think we’re going to have to keep our learning package of what we’ve got from this tournament over the last seven weeks, and still hold on to that while we keep looking ahead.”

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Alexandre Pato esteve presente nas arquibancadas do estádio do Morumbi nesta terça-feira (8), para assistir ao jogo do São Paulo com o Internacional, válido pela 37ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

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Seleção Brasileira: saiba os jogos de cada convocado antes da apresentação para a Copa do Mundo

Veja tabela do Campeonato Brasileiro e simule os próximos jogos

Atualmente no Orlando City, Pato compartilhou uma imagem em suas redes sociais assistindo à partida da sua antiga equipe. O atacante viveu seus melhores momentos no Tricolor paulista entre 2013 e 2014.

Sua segunda passagem se encerrou após um ano e três meses, em agosto de 2020, quando assinou com a equipe da MLS. No começo deste ano, renovou seu vínculo com a equipe norte-americana, com um vínculo de um ano. Ou seja, em breve, fica livre no mercado.

Veja a postagem de Alexandre Pato: