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Ross Taylor had not scored a fifty during Sri Lanka’s visit until his 96 in Dunedin on Sunday, but despite a string of mediocre scores, the batsman said he had never been out of form. His previous four innings had yielded an aggregate of 65, but he rebounded to play a knock that was instrumental to New Zealand’s progress to 315 for 8 in the sixth one-dayer.”It was nice for me to score some runs, because it’s been a long time between drinks,” Taylor said. “I wasn’t out of form, I just wasn’t scoring any runs. We were still winning games, so the team could probably carry me for a little bit. At the same time, you have your own standards and you want to contribute to a team performance. I wasn’t doing that. Today was a start. It’s a long campaign and hopefully I’m scoring runs heading into the World Cup.”Taylor had tinkered with his technique in the early stages of Sri Lanka’s tour, but suggested he returned to a more familiar approach on Sunday. He had also worked with long-time mentor and coach Martin Crowe during the series.”I probably worked on a few things that didn’t work,” Taylor said. “It was just nice to go back and keep it simple. With [Crowe], we worked on using my feet a bit more as well as some other things to evolve my game a little bit and hopefully be a better player. It would have been nice to get a hundred with Kane Williamson, but it wasn’t meant to be.”Taylor scored almost a third of his runs square on the offside, hitting five of his seven fours in the arc between third man and deep cover. He had been guilty of trying to cut too close to his body earlier in the series, particularly to the spin of Rangana Herath, but was largely untroubled on Sunday.”I get myself into trouble when I look too square too early,” he said. “If they bowl me something there, then your instinct takes over and you start looking for that shot. When it’s not there, sometimes, you’re waiting for a little bit of a release. But today my feet started moving even better than it did the other day. (Tillakaratne) Dilshan saved a couple, but I probably got one or two past him.”The match was also Daniel Vettori’s 280th ODI for New Zealand, making him the most-capped one-day player for his country. Vettori had a guard of honour from his teammates as he walked onto the field, and delivered eight overs at an economy-rate of 2.75. He was particularly effective against Mahela Jayawardene, who narrowly avoided being dismissed by Vettori twice.”Dan didn’t want a big hoo-ha about the event, but it’s a special moment for a player who has had a great career,” Taylor said. “He will go down in New Zealand history as one of our best. He’s been bowling pretty well in most games, but today he got the ball to hold a little bit, and that’s always been great. Mahela and Kumar Sangakkara are pretty good players of spin, but he was able to bowl dot balls to them on a pretty good wicket.”

Gloucestershire have announced that John Bracewell, the director of cricket, will leave the club at the end of January as part of a “restructure of cricket operations” at the club

ESPNcricinfo staff18-Dec-2014

Gloucestershire have announced that John Bracewell, the director of cricket, will leave the club at the end of January as part of a “restructure of cricket operations” at the club.Bracewell came back to Gloucestershire in 2009 having returned to New Zealand to be their head coach following a first spell at Bristol which started the club’s golden run in one-day cricket in 1999 and 2000. However, his second period at the club coincided with a significant downturn in fortunes and an attempt to rebuild the team around young talent on a tight budget.Their best finish in the Championship during Bracewell’s second spell has been fourth in Division Two while they have not regularly featured in the latter stages of limited-overs competitions, although did reach the quarter-final of the Royal London Cup in 2014. They have also lost two of their key players, the Gidman brothers, with Alex joining Worcestershire and Will moving to Nottinghamshire to play Division One cricket.”There are times in a coach’s career when he has to take the training wheels off and let his charges make their own decisions on how they move forward. I feel this time is now,” Bracewell said. “This group of players are ripe to produce and I would like to thank them and my coaching staff for their hard work and desire to learn and improve.”I would also like to thank the members who have travelled this journey. Your loyalty to this young group growing up through what has been one of the toughest periods in our history will be rewarded I’m sure. I have loved the challenge that was laid in front of me 6 years ago and with the Club having secured its future with international cricket it is time for us all to move on.”Gloucestershire hope to announce a new head coach before Bracewell leaves on January 31.

Michael Clarke will fly to the UAE a week before the rest of the Test specialists as Australia do everything they can to ensure his fitness for the Test series against Pakistan

Brydon Coverdale17-Sep-2014

Haddin to captain if Clarke misses Tests

Brad Haddin will become Australia’s 45th Test captain if Michael Clarke is ruled out of the upcoming series against Pakistan. Clarke’s hamstring injury will keep him out of the ODIs against Pakistan in the UAE but Australia are hopeful he will recover in time for the two Tests, although that is far from a certainty.
Haddin was named as vice-captain ahead of last year’s Ashes tour. Cricket Australia’s website reported on Wednesday that coach Darren Lehmann had confirmed Haddin would lead the Test side if Clarke was unfit.
“We talk about that [a contingency plan] behind the scenes as a selection panel,” Lehmann said. “The thing is we want our best player playing. He’s been a fantastic player for us for over 100 Test matches now and we need our No.4 playing and making runs.”

Michael Clarke will fly to the UAE a week before the rest of the Test specialists as Australia do everything they can to ensure his fitness for the Test series against Pakistan. However, the team physio Alex Kountouris said that Clarke was “not a sure thing” for the two Tests in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, although he was hopeful that if his recovery continued as planned he would be available.Clarke has already been ruled out of the ODIs against Pakistan but Kountouris said that whenever he returned to the side, there would be a risk of a recurrence of the hamstring problem he sustained in Zimbabwe. Australia believe that managing Clarke’s travel will be a key factor in ensuring his ongoing fitness, after he has twice in the past 18 months struggled with injuries immediately after long-haul flights.”He’s coming to the UAE about a week before the Test side is, now that he’s not playing the one-dayers,” Kountouris said on Wednesday. “He’s coming a day or two after the one-day team. He’ll be there well before he needs to be doing stuff over there. Part of that will be continuing his rehab with myself and the doc, and part of that will be to make sure we get him there [for the Tests].”We’re planning that he’s not going to miss [the Tests], but he’s not a sure thing either. He’s definitely missing the one-dayers but we’re definitely doing everything we can to get him up. But he’s not going to play unless he’s right. That’ll involve him getting back to full training, running at high speed and giving us the confidence that he’s okay.”There’s never a good time. If we wait until the second Test, or wait until the first one-dayer against South Africa, whatever we wait for it’s going to be a risk. We’re going to have to play him at some point. We think the time-frames to play the first Test are realistic. He seems to be tracking [well] and he’s likely to be okay and available for that series.”Managing Clarke’s fitness problems looms as a major task for Kountouris and the rest of Cricket Australia’s medical staff over the coming years as he becomes more susceptible to soft-tissue injuries. Clarke has had issues with the hamstring muscles of both legs, which Kountouris believes is partially a byproduct of his ongoing back trouble and in part a result of getting older.Notably, Clarke’s hamstring pain appeared at Australia’s first light training session in Zimbabwe after the flight from Australia, just as back soreness plagued him in England last year when Australia had just arrived for the Champions Trophy. Adjusting Clarke’s recovery programmes – from both travel and matches – could become a growing challenge.”That’s probably the thing we’re going to try to change the most,” Kountouris said. “What do we do about his recovery post-travel, post-games and post-tours? He got off the plane to Zimbabwe and all he was doing was a light recovery session, and he felt his hamstring grab a bit. At that level of activity we think there has to be other factors involved, not just the traditional fatigue and lack of strength.”Prior to Zimbabwe, Clarke’s most recent significant hamstring injury had come when he retired hurt in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Hobart in December 2012. He did not miss a Test, but nursed hamstring soreness through the Test tour of India that followed, eventually being ruled out of the final Test in Delhi due to his back injury.For the time being, Clarke’s time-frame for recovery is open-ended, and Australia’s major concern is not to rush him back before he is ready. The fact that the injury has affected the tendons in Clarke’s leg is expected to mean a longer recovery time than if the injury was to the muscle only.”He’s about to start jogging some time this week,” Kountouris said. “It’s been ten days or two weeks since it happened. We anticipate the way we’re planning his rehab and the importance of getting these tendons to heal that it’s going to take another two or three weeks before we’re really testing him at any sort of intensity with his running.”

Shaminda Eranga has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa as a result of a split-webbing injury

Andrew Fidel Fernando21-Jul-2014

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been ruled out for the second Test against South Africa, due to the hand injury he sustained in Galle. He was fielding at mid-off when he tore the webbing between the thumb and index finger of his right hand on day one of the first Test. He was immediately taken to hospital, and had eight stitches sewn in and bowled only nine overs in that match.Dhammika Prasad and left-armer Chanaka Welegedara are in the Sri Lanka squad as fast-bowling cover, and the hosts may also name another bowler to take Eranga’s place in the squad – though that decision has not yet been made. Prasad took five wickets in the second innings of Sri Lanka’s most-recent Test win at Headingley, but Welegedara has not played Tests since December 2012.Eranga has been Sri Lanka’s most penetrative bowler in 2014, with 25 wickets at 27.64 and his loss would hamper the hosts’ chances of bouncing back from a 0-1 scoreline.The second and final Test begins at Prasad’s club venue, the Sinhalese Sports Club, on Thursday.

Last year

3rd, CC Div 2; Lost in semi-final, FLt20; 2nd in Group B, YB40.

2013 in a nutshell

Almost but not quite. Essex went close to promotion, made it to T20 finals day and were just a point away from qualifying for the YB40 semi-finals, but fell just short in all three formats. Only Lancashire won more games in the lower division in the Championship and, had Essex won any of their last three, they might have tipped Northants for promotion. They were dogged by inconsistency, though, in all formats. That they made progress was encouraging, but it was not enough to completely shake-off the tag of perennial under-achievers who should, with their talent pool, be challenging more often.There were some notable low points: being bowled out for 20, the lowest score in their history, on a good batting wicket by Lancashire in June was particularly memorable, but the coach, Paul Grayson, was also moved to offer an apology for the “shambolic” and “totally unacceptable” level of performance during the innings defeat against Northants in April.There were stand-out performers: Graham Napier excelled with bat and ball in all formats, while Jaik Mickleburgh grew into the role of opening batsman and recorded a career-best 243 in the victory over Leicestershire. David Masters remained reliable with the ball and Reece Topley, 15 years Masters’ junior, suggested he was a tailor-made replacement.

2014 prospects

At full strength, Essex look strong in all formats. The addition of Monty Panesar provides the spin bowling resource they have so often lacked in recent times, while the limited-overs batting, in particular, looks powerful. The problems arrive if they are afflicted by injuries or when England call-ups occur. Essex have lost several players in the last few seasons – the likes of Adam Wheater, Maurice Chambers, Varun Chopra and Chris Wright – who would have been coming into their prime now and there may well be times in 2014 when they miss them. Owais Shah has also departed, while Ryan ten Doeschate and Ravi Bopara will be absent with other commitments at times during the season. Without them, there is a thinner look to the squad that could make a long season, with challenges in all three competitions, hugely testing. There seems to be a good chance an overseas batsmen will be recruited a few weeks into the season, but it may just prove that Essex have already missed their best chance of success over the last few years.

Key player

Panesar’s signing is a risk. Aged 31, there is no obvious reason why he should not rediscover the bowling form that made him such a successful international bowler only 18 months ago. If he does, Essex will have found themselves a gem who will bowl many overs, retain control in the field and should remain dangerous on pitches offering assistance. But if Panesar has not conquered the demons that marred his stay with Sussex, Essex will have a high-maintenance, unpredictable character who will require a great deal of management in their dressing room. There is also the danger that, if he does rediscover his best form, England will recall him. His signing might limit opportunities for 24-year-old leg-spinner Tom Craddock, too.

Bright young thing

Blessed with a powerful physique, unusual pace and a skiddy left-arm action, 21-year-old Tymal Mills has many of the raw attributes required to go on and flourish at the highest level. Called into the Ashes party as a net bowler – as close as like-for-like to Mitchell Johnson as England could muster – he surprised several well-established players with his pace and led at least one to suggest he should be in the Test team. Yet Mills claimed only six first-class wickets in the season and, for all the talk of his potential, has to gain greater consistency if he is to flourish as an international cricketer. But while many think 20-year-old Topley may be the one with the brighter future, Mills is one of the more exciting prospects in the English game at present and will remain of great interest to the national selectors.

Captain/coach

There were times in 2013 when it seemed Paul Grayson was under pressure to retain his position as director of cricket with Essex. But the club values stability and loyalty and stuck by Grayson. There were some changes in the off-season, though: ten Doeschate has been appointed as captain of the limited-overs teams with James Foster retaining the job in the Championship. All three will be under a bit of pressure to go a step further than the team managed in 2013.

ESPNcricinfo verdict

Essex should be considered serious promotion challengers and will remain dangerous in limited-overs cricket. Anything less than promotion and a place in the knock-out stages must be considered a disappointment.

A pair of wickets from Andrew Fekete late in the day gave Tasmania hope of victory in Perth, where Western Australia finished the third day at 2 for 27 in their chase of 256

ESPNcricinfo staff14-Feb-2014
ScorecardMitchell Marsh took 4 for 35 (file photo)•Getty ImagesA pair of wickets from Andrew Fekete late in the day gave Tasmania hope of victory in Perth, where Western Australia finished the third day at 2 for 27 in their chase of 256. The Tasmania captain George Bailey made 83 to help steer the Tigers to 286 in their second innings and give their bowlers something to defend, and with a day to play both sides had a good chance of taking the points.Tasmania resumed on 2 for 78 and it took some time for Western Australia to make another breakthrough as Bailey and Ed Cowan put on 136 for the third wicket. Cowan eventually fell to the part-time offspin of Marcus North for 59 and in the next over Bailey followed, caught behind off Mitchell Marsh to spark a mini-collapse as Tasmania lost 6 for 36.However, Ben Hilfenhaus (29) and Sam Rainbird (32) provided invaluable tail-end runs that helped Tasmania up to the best total of the match so far before Rainbird was the last man out, giving Marsh figures of 4 for 35. Chasing 256, the Warriors lost Cameron Bancroft lbw to Fekete for 10 and nightwatchman Michael Beer for 4, leaving them relying on North on 12 and Marcus Harris on 1.

Sri Lanka Cricket would have to double the pay it offers for the post of head coach if Sri Lanka is to attract a high-profile candidate, SLC secretary Nishantha Ranatunga has said

Andrew Fidel Fernando01-Dec-2013

Sri Lanka Cricket would have to double the pay it offers for the post of head coach if it is to attract a high-profile candidate, SLC secretary Nishantha Ranatunga has said. The board had been underwhelmed by the 11 applications it had received for the job, and continues to explore its options despite having shortlisted two coaches.Talks with higher-profile coaches like Greg Chappell and Tim Nielsen had not been successful, while Steve Rixon said the salary SLC offered was “embarrassing” for the position of a national coach.The board has been mired in debt since the 2011 World Cup, for which SLC built two new stadiums and overhauled a third. The lack of incoming tours in 2013 and 2014 has since frustrated the SLC’s attempts to overcome their debt, as income from broadcast rights has dwindled.”A high-profile coach will definitely expect 100% more than what we offer,” Ranatunga told . “We have offered the best we could based on our income. Certain countries earn more than 800% to what we earn, so we need to have a rationale in terms of expenses.”Coaches today prefer to spend more time with their families. The young generation of coaches looks for short-term assignments where they can make a quick buck and then also dedicate more time to their families. So, tournaments like the IPL and Big Bash have given them an opportunity to earn more while spending less time [on the job].”Ranatunga said, however, the board may rethink the coach’s salary, if an outstanding candidate shows interest.”If the issue is solely the price, we are happy to look at that. Most of the money is brought into the country by the national team, so there’s no question, we need to add value to them. If we get the right guy, the pricing is something that we can always look into.”While Marvan Atapattu appears to be the present frontrunner, the board is also considering the appointment of an interim coach that would take charge until the 2015 World Cup. Atapattu played a considerable portion of his international career in the company of Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, with Jayawardene having captained him from 2006 to 2008. There is some thought within the board that their presence in the team would compromise Atapattu’s control of the side.”Marvan has the qualification, but I personally prefer him to work under another coach till 2015 and take over after that. It’s better for him as well as Sri Lanka cricket. If you look at our coaching staff they boast of much international experience. If this process took place in some other country like Australia, Pakistan or Bangladesh they would jump and take Marvan.”We are quite open [to other options] even now. Marvan has played good cricket, has captained the national side, and does understand what a World Cup means to the country. Besides he is someone who understands our cricketing culture and he has proved himself to be a good leader. So he has done enough to justify his selection, but then it all depends on what the selection committee believes.”

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وجه أحمد حسام ميدو لاعب الزمالك السابق والإعلامي الحالي، اللوم لـ رمضان صبحي جناح بيراميدز، بسبب تأثره بهجوم جماهير الأهلي عليه منذ رحيله عن القلعة الحمراء.

رمضان صبحي انضم إلى بيراميدز في سبتمبر 2020 قادمًا من هيدرسفيلد الإنجليزي، في صفقة صدمت جماهير الأهلي التي لم تتوقع وقتها انتقال اللاعب لصفوف فريق منافس في الدوري.

وقال ميدو في تصريحات عبر برنامجه “الريمونتادا”، المُذاع على قناة “المحور”: “أنا ألوم على رمضان صبحي، محاولة الاغتيال المعنوي التي تعرض لها حدثت مع عبد الله السعيد أيضًا، لكن الأخير حتى آخر موسم هو الأفضل في مصر، لأنه يُقاتل، لكن رمضان لا يُقاتل”.

طالع أيضًا | ميدو: أوسوريو مدرب “صنايعي”.. وثلاثي الزمالك تطور معه

وتابع: “رمضان صبحي في مباراة الأهلي وبيراميدز الأخيرة كانت الكرة تقطع منه وهو يسير في الملعب ولا يُقاتل عليها، ليست هذه العقلية الصحيحة”.

وأضاف: “لو أنت قدر موقف معين عليك أن تأخذه، حسام وإبراهيم حسن انتقلا لـ الزمالك لكن حاربا وحصدا 14 بطولة لأنهما كانا قدر الموقف، لكن رمضان ليس قدر الموقف الذي اتخذه”.

واختتم: “رمضان صبحي لم تكن عنده القوة الذهنية ليتغلب على الموقف الذي حدث معه مثل عبد الله السعيد، رمضان تجنى على نفسه”.

Jamaica’s Sabina Park is set to get floodlights, according to Jamaica Cricket Association officials

ESPNcricinfo staff12-May-2013Jamaica’s Sabina Park is set to get floodlights, according to Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) officials. JCA president Lyndel Wright told Jamaica newspapers that the board has entered into partnership with Consolidated Energy Partners, while treasurer Nigel Logan said the fixtures should be ready in time for Jamaica’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches.”Sabina Park Holdings has entered into an agreement with Consolidated Energy Partners, a member of the Genco Group Of Companies, for the provisioning of floodlights at Sabina Park,” Wright was quoted as saying by the .Logan, who is also director of Sabina Park Holdings and the chairman of its lights committee, said the project will be financed by Consolidated Energy Partners. “The funding, it’s going to be financed by the supplier. The lights will be GE lights and they will be excellent for cricket and have definition similar to what you see in the IPL.” The lights should be ready by August 5, he said, ahead of Sabina Park’s opening CPL match.The idea of floodlights had been mooted earlier this year with the CPL in mind, as Jamaica was the only center among the tournament’s six venues that did not meet the requirements to host day-night matches – reportedly a criterion for hosting CPL games.