Brighton confirmed Fabian Hurzeler as Roberto De Zerbi's successor after the German worked wonders at St Pauli.
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Brighton get a new head coach Signed Hurzeler from St. Pauli Youngest ever PL manager at 31 WHAT HAPPENED?
The Seagulls made a bold and historic appointment by appointing 31-year-old Hurzeler as their new manager which makes the German the youngest full-time manager in Premier League history. Hurzeler’s rise to prominence came through his exceptional work at FC St Pauli, where he guided the team to the Bundesliga 2 title in the recent season. Under his leadership, St Pauli won 20 of their 34 matches, showcasing a blend of tactical acumen and motivational prowess.
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Hurzeler's success at the German club made him a standout candidate for the Brighton job, earning him a contract until 2027. tenure with Brighton will commence once he receives his work permit, allowing him to join the squad in time for pre-season preparations in July. The club is eager to integrate him into their system, aiming for a smooth transition and a strong start to the new season.
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Chairman Tony Bloom said, “Fabian has a style of play that aligns with how we want a Brighton & Hove Albion team to play, and I’m confident it is one our supporters will appreciate and enjoy. Fabian also has an excellent coaching pedigree and has worked with the German federation at various age group levels. We are really excited to start working with Fabian to prepare for the upcoming season.”
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Hurzeler's age presents a unique dynamic, as he is younger than several of Brighton’s senior players, including James Milner, 38, Danny Welbeck, 33, and Lewis Dunk, 32. This scenario is unusual in top-flight football, where managers are typically older and more experienced. However, Hurzeler’s modern coaching techniques and fresh perspective are expected to resonate well with the team, potentially bridging the age gap through mutual respect and professional camaraderie.
Mexico star Edson Alvarez left the pitch 30 minutes into their Copa America match vs Jamaica with an upper leg injury.
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Alvarez exits Copa America clash with injuryWest Ham star carried off pitch Has been linked with Man UtdWHAT HAPPENED?
On the turn of the 30-minute mark in their Copa America Group Stage clash with Jamaica, Mexico star Edson Alvarez was substituted and carried off the pitch with a leg injury.
On a counter-attack by the Reggae Boyz, the West Ham United midfielder pulled up on the back of his leg, falling to the pitch and calling medical staff to his aid.
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It's a gutting blow for El Tri, and depending on the severity of the injury, it could completely affect their tournament. To add to it, he's been linked with some of the top clubs in Europe this summer for a transfer away from the Hammers.
Namely, Manchester United have been the side most interested in the Mexico star, but now, that move away has a potential cloud around it.
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Alvarez is the captain of Mexico, and arguably their best player. Saturday marked his 81st international cap with El Tri.
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Alvarez and Mexico are back in action Wednesday night in Copa America action. El Tri will take on Ecuador as Moises Caicedo and Co. search for their first three points of the tournament.
Alvarez, meanwhile, will have the severity of his injury determined by medical staff in the coming days.
Birmingham fall short in run chase despite Sam Hain half-century
ECB Reporters Network30-Aug-2019Tom Kohler-Cadmore was among the runs again as an unbeaten 94 earned Yorkshire Vikings a 19-run T20 Vitality Blast victory over Birmingham Bears at Edgbaston.Opener Kohler-Cadmore made a half century in his previous game against Northamptonshire Steelbacks. And the Vikings captain kept that form going with nine fours and two sixes – ending six short of his century – as Yorkshire completed their T20 campaign with back-to-back wins after Birmingham replied with 181 for 5, including a 46-ball 64 from Sam Hain who hit five fours and two sixes.The match may have been a dead rubber with neither side able to qualify from the North Group, but Kohler-Cadmore and Adam Lyth punished Birmingham yet again with a new best T20 stand against the Bears following on from their 88 stand at Headingley this season. This time they piled on 102 runs to set up a total of 200 for 3.Birmingham won the toss but Yorkshire made a solid start and the opening 50 stand came inside six overs – off 32 balls – after some loose bowling from the Bears early on. Lyth brought up the half-century with a boundary as Vikings made the most of the Powerplay.Vikings were 92 for no wicket after 10 overs and Kohler-Cadmore reached his 50 after hitting seven fours and a six, with the pair completing a century stand a in the 12th over. But Bears made the breakthrough when Lyth tried to pull a George Garrett ball and was caught on the boundary by Dom Sibley on the deep midwicket boundary.Garrett, aged 19, earned his first wicket in T20 cricket as a result with the score on 102 – that follows his wicket on his first-class debut against Somerset this month.But Yorkshire were still in a strong position and David Willey kit the Vikings’ momentum going as he hit the first and third ball of his innings for six.Willey continued to take the game to Birmingham and drove Chris Green for a huge straight six. But Bears picked up a second wicket as Willey tried one big shot too many and hit Green’s full toss to long-off where he was caught by Will Rhodes after making a rapid 25 off 10 balls to leave Vikings 137 for 2.Harry Brook came in and provided more valuable support for Kohler-Cadmore and the pair hauled in 24 runs from the 17th over. Vikings reached 200 off the last ball of the innings leaving Kohler-Cadmore not out after carrying his bat.Bears made an encouraging start and Ed Pollock took the game to Yorkshire only to edge Tim Bresnan to wicket keeper Tattersall and depart for 22 hitting four boundaries and a six. But Green then went from his second delivery as Bresnan struck again in the same over with Will Fraine taking a fine catch as Bears were reduced to 35 for 2.And it was 56 for 3 when Matt Pillans bowled Lamb for 11 – but Vikings took command when Lyth trapped opener Dom Sibley for 37 with the Bears score on 100.
Chelsea are having yet another below-par season and find themselves currently residing in mid-table in the Premier League.
The London-based club are a massive 14 points away from the top four despite spending over £1b over the last two seasons on transfer and loan fees alone.
This figure is astonishingly high and puts into perspective how badly they've played since the arrival of Todd Boehly at Stamford Bridge.
Out of the many additions made by Boehly in order to try to make his club one of Europe's powerhouses once again, the vast majority have failed to make an impact on the club since their arrival.
There is, however, one signing in particular which stands out above the rest for being woeful despite earning a bumper wage.
Marc Cucurella's form since joining Chelsea
Marc Cucurella joined Chelsea in August 2022 from Brighton and Hove Albion for a fee which was worth around £63m.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella.
The move came off the back of his first in England's top flight, where he performed above and beyond what was expected of him.
For his one and only season as a Brighton player, the Spain international managed a total of 38 appearances and contributed to two goals.
Although the stats may not showcase how solid he was across the season, he showed enough to get Chelsea to spend enough to make him the second-most expensive left-back in world football.
Since arriving at Stamford Bridge, the one-time Barcelona full-back has appeared on 45 occasions but, he has only garnered a total of two assists during that time.
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His regular role in Chelsea's starting XI is largely due to the sheer number of injuries and time on the sidelines that Ben Chilwell has been faced with.
The England international has spent a total of 83 games on the sidelines since the arrival of the 25-year-old, which has resulted in the Blues relying on Cucurella more often than not.
To make matters worse, during their Premier League clash against Everton on the 10 December, Cucurella was himself struck down by injury and forced off the pitch early.
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His injury was so severe that he had to undergo surgery, which has kept him sidelined for the past couple of months.
As with all players who get injured, their salaries are still paid in full, which leaves clubs in a bit of a pickle. Hence, why now, the Spain international is bleeding the London-based club dry.
Marc Cucrella's total cost at Chelsea
After being at the club for around 81 weeks now, the salary Cucurella has received is eye-watering. Over the time he has spent at the club, the 5 foot 8 defender has gained around £12m in wages alone – raking in a staggering £175k-per-week, as per Capology.
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Christopher Nkunku
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Enzo Fernandez
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It would appear that such an outlay – which comes to £75m in total when including his initial transfer fee – has not been justified, with talkSPORT pundit Jamie O'Hara even branding him a "disgrace" following Chelsea's Champions League tie against Real Madrid last season.
This judgement came after Chilwell was sent off after pulling on the shoulder of Rodrygo in the box. The only reason the England international decided to commit the foul in the first place was due to the poor positioning of Cucurella for the goal.
This isn't the first time a situation has occurred like this with Cucurella, and it likely won't be the last. So, not only have Chelsea spent a near-record-breaking fee on the left-back, but they have also made themselves £12m lighter for a player who seemingly isn't up to the standard they expect.
So, it is without doubt that the left-back has bled the club dry and looks set to be yet another Boehly signing who won't make the cut in the near future.
Both of them had already rejected central contracts offered by USA Cricket and are now choosing to stay on at the CPL
Peter Della Penna10-Sep-2019USA will be making their home ODI debut on Friday without two of their most high profile stars with Ali Khan and Hayden Walsh Jr. absent from the 14-man squad for the Cricket World Cup League Two tri-series against Papua New Guinea and Namibia starting September 13 in Lauderhill, Florida.USA squad for home ODI tri-series
Both of them had already rejected central contracts offered by USA Cricket and are now choosing to stay on at the CPL which clashes with the dates of the tri-series. Khan is in his second year with Trinbago Knight Riders while Walsh Jr. switched from St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots to Barbados Tridents for the 2019 tournament.They are two of five players who have been switched out of the USA squad that played the recent T20 World Cup Qualifier Americas regional final in Bermuda. USA finished in third place behind Bermuda and Canada after losing twice to both sides in the double round-robin event. Their only wins were over Cayman Islands as they fell short of reaching the global T20 Qualifier in the UAE next month.Also, according to sources, fast bowling coach David Saker has abruptly gone back to Australia rather than serve out the remainder of his three-month contract as part of USA’s coaching staff in Florida. Saker had been one of USA’s assistant coaches in Bermuda but decided to cut his term short after the team’s poor results at the T20 qualifier.Among the players, fast bowler Cameron Gannon also went back to Queensland at the end of the Bermuda tour for the start of the Australian domestic summer and was unavailable for selection. Batsman Sunny Sohal has been dropped while allrounder Timroy Allen has been relegated to a reserve member despite being part of the main 14-man squad in Bermuda.Hayden Walsh completes a wristy flick through midwicket•Peter Della PennaAs expected, former South African international Rusty Theron has been named in USA’s ODI squad after meeting the three-year residency threshold under the ICC’s eligibility requirements. Theron moved to Florida in 2015 and was part of a USA squad camp in July. He was recently given a three-month retainer contract but was unable to be part of USA’s touring squad last month in Bermuda because he had to submit his passport along with other documents as part of his application for permanent residency.The others to come into the team are left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige, left-arm seamer Elmore Hutchinson and opening batsman Sagar Patel. Kenjige and Hutchinson were part of USA’s squad to Namibia in April where they played the WCL Division Two and the team won ODI status, but both men were dropped for the tour of Bermuda. Sagar has not played for USA since a bilateral tour of Oman in December 2017.Three other players in USA’s roster besides Khan and Walsh Jr. were also taken in the CPL draft this spring: Aaron Jones, Xavier Marshall and captain Saurabh Netravalkar. But Jones and Marshall accepted central contract offers from USA Cricket over the summer and were not given NOCs to skip the tour. Netravalkar has opted to miss the early part of the CPL to fulfill his role as USA captain.USA are scheduled to play four ODIs as part of the tri-series. The first match against PNG takes place on September 13 at the Central Broward Regional Park. They play three more matches on September 17, 19 and 20 before PNG and Namibia go head to head in the final two matches of the series on September 22 and 23.
West Ham are "very serious" about signing one club's £15 million star who could end up making a "very, very good" move to east London, according to pundit Carlton Palmer.
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All the noise at West Ham right now is surrounding manager David Moyes and his future at the club.
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Winless in 2024, the Hammers fanbase is growing increasingly impatient with Moyes despite them winning the UEFA Europa Conference League last May and qualifying for Europe in each of his full campaigns.
While the aforementioned is true, West Ham also flirted with relegation to the Championship last term, and there have been some complaints over Moyes' dogmatic style of play – which isn't exactly easy on the eye.
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Supporters were seen holding "Moyes out" banners during their 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, and it is believed West Ham are looking at alternative managers, should results get any worse.
It will be interesting to see exactly who is in the West Ham dugout this summer, and who the club could bring in to back him.
West Ham "very serious about signing" Hayden Hackney
Indeed, technical director Tim Steidten will need to turn his attention to the transfer market once Moyes' future is resolved, and pundit Palmer says West Ham really want to sign Middlesbrough starlet Hayden Hackney.
The Englishman, who's made 21 second-tier appearances for Boro this season, could end up costing them around £15 million.
“West Ham, amongst other Premier League clubs, are very serious about signing Middlesbrough’s young star Hayden Hackney,” Palmer told Football League World.
“Hayden’s been blighted by injury this season, which has hampered his season somewhat. But he has done very, very well in now being selected for the England U21s.
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“With Middlesbrough’s lack of consistency this season, it’s going to be difficult for them to overhaul a seven-point deficit to at least get in the play-offs. So, it is a feeling that Hayden will leave Middlesbrough in the summer for pastures new. Certainly, he will be going to the Premier League, and it’s believed, although he’s had a dip in form, that Middlesbrough would be looking to expect a fee of £12m to 15m.
“Obviously, it’s always difficult to see whether a player can step up to the Premier League, but he’s a young lad with plenty, plenty of ability, and that has earned him a call-up to the England U21s. So, yes I think should Middlesbrough not get promoted this season, we could see Hayden Hackney leaving.
“You look at a club like West Ham, would he get a chance to play at West Ham? Probably more likely to break through into West Ham’s first team than one of the bigger clubs, so yes that could be a very, very good move for the player.”
Germany's clash with Denmark at Euro 2024 was overshadowed by the appearance of a masked man in the rafters of the stadium.
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Germany v Denmark a dramatic encounterMasked man climbed the raftersChased by police at gunpointWHAT HAPPENED?
Germany and Denmark's clash was marked by multiple delays. A thunderstorm caused a stoppage in the first half, while VAR intervened more than once to stunt the flow of the game. Towards the end of the second half, referee Michael Oliver was urged to delay the game as a masked man had climbed the rafters at the Stadion Dortmund.
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While there is no motive known for the man, he is reported to have walked along a beam high above the crowd, while fans shouted for him to come down, and Michael Oliver suspended the game. He spoke with both captains – Kasper Schmeichel and Ilkay Gundogan – with TV images showing that he was pointing out the masked individual, a 21-year-old who has since been arrested.
Police required the use of a helicopter to locate the individual, hence the delay.
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Police said, per Bild: “The police have now arrested the man. At no time was there any danger to other people. The police are still unable to provide any information about the man’s identity or his motive.”
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UEFA have been criticised for their security woes at the tournament, particularly after six pitch invaders disrupted Portugal's game against Turkiye.
Perhaps the biggest triumph of Ange Postecoglou's tenure at Tottenham Hotspur so far is implementing the entertaining football that was nowhere to be seen last term.
Harry Kane might have scored 30 Premier League goals as he leapfrogged Wayne Rooney into second in the all-time scoring charts, but it was a one-man show for much of the campaign and Antonio Conte's dismissal in March – Daniel Levy's fourth managerial sacking in as many years – spoke of the decline that threatened everything.
To put things into context, while there have been grumblings that Spurs are marred by inconsistency (they are) and Aston Villa's fine form could prove to be too much for Tottenham in their top four (maybe, maybe not) there is evidence of progress after last year's eighth-placed finish.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou.
In time, Postecoglou's project will hopefully soar to new heights, and while nothing in football is certain the Australian manager has implemented a discernable, attractive identity that has married into a shrewd, thought-out recruitment strategy.
While this hasn't always been the case, certainly not in recent memory, Tottenham have welcomed the likes of James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario and Brennan Johnson – and more – since the summer to form a new-look promising side.
Moreover, the club arguably boasts the finest youth institution in the country right now, with the U21s top of the Premier League 2 and so much quality flooding in.
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For all that talent, it would be quite the feat if someone were to surpass a player of Dele Alli's calibre, but that might just be the case given some of the prospects' performances.
Dele Alli's Spurs beginnings
Dele is unquestionably one of the finest youngsters to make their mark in the Premier League. Ever. Signing for Tottenham from MK Dons for around £5m back in 2015, opting for the north London club over suitors such as Liverpool and Newcastle United, the 27-year-old played a key role in a formidable Tottenham attack under Mauricio Pochettino's leadership.
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Clinical, confident and creative, Dele thrived in the shadow of centre-forward Kane, playing off his Three Lions teammate to combine for some sumptuous play, praising the "perfect deliveries" he received during the balmy days of Pochettino's tenure.
Former Spurs star Dele Alli.
The Argentine manager, now in the Chelsea dugout, was only too happy to provide Dele with a platform, gushing over his lofty potential: "If he is not the best young player in Europe, he’s one of the best. Look at his age and his statistics, the potential is massive."
Alas, the table below depicts a sombre tale, one of a bleak decline that is a by-product of mental health issues and a turbulent upbringing that the player himself revealed to Gary Neville on The Overlap in a heartbreaking and candid interview in 2023.
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While the past few years have been torrid, Dele will forever be remembered for his unbelievable introduction to life in the Premier League, leaving defenders eating dust and defying the odds with the constancy of his output.
Jaw-dropping strikes, expertly-timed headers, innate movement into dangerous positions, Dele had it all and while Tottenham are currently nurturing a collective crop of youngsters beyond anything the club has seen in a long time, it would take some player to overtake the now-Everton player.
Well, that ace might just materialise in the form of Lucas Bergvall, who will join the fold during the summer.
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Interestingly, Tottenham purchased Bergvall from Djurgårdens IF in the January transfer window and loaned him back to his current club for the remainder of the campaign, much the same as when Dele made the move from League One.
Hijacking Barcelona's deal for the Sweden international, 18 years old at the time, Levy engineered a real statement of intent in completing the transfer for a fee approaching £8.5m, with Bergvall endowed with the talent to succeed at the highest level for many years to come.
Described as a "generational" talent by one scout, Bergvall is a rangy centre-midfielder with natural press resistance, impressive strength and vision that will leave Spurs' forwards salivating.
His former coach, Andreas Engelmark, has waxed lyrical over his potential and believes the all-action skill set sets him in good stead to succeed: "In terms of his skillset, he’s good with the ball. He’s a good passer, he can drive with the ball. He’s pretty complete in that way. He has the physicality to be a good ball-winner as well but I think that’s something he needs to be more consistent with to take his game to the next level.
“I think his best position is as a No 8 and we will see in the next few years if he sticks with that position or is going to become more of a 6.”
It's a risky game to anoint a talented teenager as a prodigy before they've even stepped foot on a Premier League pitch but there's an understanding and belief that Bergvall, guided aptly, could have the making of a leading figure in Postecoglou's first-team.
Why Bergvall is a dream for Richarlison
The fact that Bergvall is still malleable enough, in a positive sense, to be shaped and wrought into a star fit for purpose at the heart of Postecoglou's engine room is only a good thing, and his intelligence and determination to succeed suggests that he will absorb the Australian's style as he works to make an impression.
As per Sofascore, he has completed 88% of his passes in the Allsvenskan this season while succeeding with 68% of his dribbles, scoring two goals and supplying one assist from 11 starting appearances.
His gliding gait and precision in driving into the danger area make for the perfect player to play off Richarlison, much like Dele behind Kane way back when, and given that the Brazilian frontman has been in scintillating form for Tottenham recently, scoring nine goals from his past ten Premier League fixtures, Bergvall could indeed be the player to maintain this efficiency.
Richarlison scores for Tottenham.
Of course, Richarlison, aged 26, is hardly suffering from a lack of playmakers in midfield, with the elite Maddison flanked by Dejan Kulusevski and Heung-min Son, but Bergvall is a unique player with a singular identity on the field – there's a reason that Barcelona held such a vested interest in securing his services.
As per FBref, Richarlison ranks among the top 6% of centre-forwards across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for touches in the attacking penalty area for touches in the attacking penalty area per 90, and that's despite alternating between the left wing and the striking role.
Bergvall will drive, surge, penetrate. He will pull defenders from their sentinels in the rearguard like a sprinting lightbulb attracting moths, allowing the ever-present-in-the-box Richarlison to find space and unleash, and score.
Postecoglou is cooking something at Tottenham, and the parties barely started; Bergvall is the elite talent who could elevate the squad to new heights. Finally.
Switzerland keepers Yann Sommer and Gregor Kobel have been going the extra mile in training to put their best foot forward against Harry Kane & Co.
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England set to take on Switzerland in last eightSommer & Kobel spotted wearing Japanese glassesAim to sharpen their reflexes before facing EnglandWHAT HAPPENED?
Both Sommer and Kobel have been seen training with cutting-edge, battery-powered sunglasses designed to enhance their reflexes and improve performance on the field. The sunglasses, developed by Japanese company VisionUp, cost over £350 and are designed to create a slow-motion effect when a ball is struck. This technology helps players sharpen their reaction times by forcing their brains to process visual information quickly.
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VisionUp claims that these glasses can improve various visual abilities, including kinetic and dynamic visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and hand-eye coordination. The goal is to enhance overall athletic performance, making these glasses a valuable tool not just for footballers but for athletes across various sports.
This isn't the first time Switzerland's goalkeepers have used these innovative glasses. During Euro 2020 they trained with the same accessory and Sommer famously saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe, contributing to Switzerland's victory over France in the last-16 shootout. The glasses were also utilised during the World Cup in Qatar, although Switzerland faced a heavy defeat against Portugal.
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While Switzerland focuses on visual training, the England team has employed its own unique methods to prepare for the tournament. England's players have been using pickle juice to prevent cramps. This unconventional remedy contains sodium, potassium, and vinegar, which trigger a reflex in the mouth to stop muscles from cramping. Besides preventing cramps, pickle juice is believed to offer additional health benefits, such as improving gut health with antioxidants, and controlling blood sugar levels.
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Both teams' adoption of unique training methods highlights the concept of marginal gains in sports. Small, innovative improvements can collectively make a significant difference in performance. Switzerland’s use of high-tech glasses and England’s reliance on pickle juice are examples of how modern athletes and teams continuously seek new ways to gain an edge over their opponents.
Their first victory of the T20 World Cup qualifier was a convincing one as they beat Bermuda by 45 runs
Peter Della Penna in Dubai21-Oct-2019Dhiren Gondaria’s unbeaten 85 led Kenya to their first win of the T20 World Cup Qualifier as they beat Bermuda by 45 runs in Dubai.After choosing to bat on a wearing pitch, Gondaria lifted his side out of an early hole created by disciplined bowling from Bermuda. Alex Obanda fell on the fourth ball of the match for a golden duck miscuing a straight drive to midwicket off George O’Brien where Delray Rawlins took a splendid leaping catch.Kamau Leverock struck twice in his first two overs, getting Irfan Karim caught at midwicket for 15 before a slower ball foxed Collins Obuya to trap him in front for 4. Rodney Trott then had Rakep Patel nicking off to leave Kenya at 66 for 4 after 12 overs.Gondaria could do little but watch as the top order stumbled all around him but eventually he found a willing ally in the No. 6 batsman Rushab Patel. The pair added an unbeaten 72 across the final eight overs with a mixture of sensible strokeplay and a touch of luck.Gondaria had brought up his 50 off 48 balls in the 16th over, then struck back-to-back fours off Rawlins to begin a late surge. In the following over, he inside edged a heave off Leverock that spun back into the stumps but the bails wouldn’t break. Then, on 71, he was then put down at long-off by O’Brien, once again off Leverock’s bowling, as he made the most of his chances and batted through the innings.Bermuda’s chase got off to a dreadful start when Okera Bascome was caught at short fine leg off the first ball from Elijah Otieno. Captain Dion Stovell’s attempt at a glide to third man resulted in his own stumps being rearranged, and then Terryn Fray ran himself out to make it 7 for 3 after just 13 balls.Rawlins did his best to lead a fightback, reverse sweeping Ngoche for his first boundary in the fifth over before charging Obuya for a trio of straight driven fours. He pulled Rakep Patel for a couple of big hits over the leg side in the 12th over but a third attempt resulted in a top-edge being taken at short fine leg by the wicketkeeper Karim, ending a 58-run stand with Janeiro Tucker.Bermuda crumbled thereafter and were all out for 93 as Rawlins’ wicket sparked a collapse (6 for 12). Obuya did most of the damage, dismissing Tucker at long-on before Leverock top-edged a slog to short third man. A googly trapped Onias Bascome for his third wicket before he ended the match bowling O’Brien after a failed charge. After playing three days in a row, Bermuda now has a day off before taking on Namibia, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.