Procter quits ICC for new South Africa role

Mike Procter has stood down as an ICC match referee to take up his new role as Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) convener of selectors

Cricinfo staff27-Oct-2008
Mike Procter was match referee in 47 Tests, 154 ODIs and 15 Twenty20 internationals © Getty Images
Mike Procter has stood down as an ICC match referee to take up his new role as Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) convener of selectors.Procter, who officiated in 47 Tests, 154 ODIs and 15 Twenty20 internationals since becoming a match referee in 2002, will take up his new job on December 1 after completing his obligations with the ICC. His last two series will be between Pakistan and West Indies in Abu Dhabi, followed by Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.”Speaking from personal experience I know that his new role as CSA’s convenor of selectors will be a challenging and rewarding one,” said ICC’s chief executive, Haroon Lorgat. “However, I also know that Mike will bring to it all the cricket wisdom he has acquired over more than 40 years of top-level involvement.”His starting date with CSA, arrived at after negotiations between us at the ICC and CSA chief executive Gerald Majola ahead of CSA’s announcement, allows Mike to complete his obligations as a match referee before assuming his new role.”This is important because it sets a definitive mark between the end of one job and the start of another and, in terms of Mike’s position as a match referee, it ensures the continued integrity and independence of that role.”

Permissão para xingar, 50 anos de experiência para 'nada' e tatiquês: as primeiras pérolas de Levir no Santos

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Conhecido por dar entrevistas polêmicas e bem humoradas e autor do livro “Um burro com sorte”, sua autobiografia, , o técnico Levir Culpi ainda não foi apresentado à imprensa no Santos, mas em uma conversa de alguns minutos com torcedores do Peixe pelo Facebook do clube, o treinador já deu uma palinha do que vem por ai.

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ذا صن: ليفربول يرد على عرض نوتنجهام لضم نيكو ويليامز

تلقى نادي ليفربول عرضًا من نظيره نادي نوتنجهام فورست للظفر بخدمات الظهير الأيمن نيكو ويليامز، في موسم الانتقالات الصيفي الحالي.

أمضى الدولي الويلزي الأشهر الأخيرة من الموسم الماضي على سبيل الإعارة مع فولهام وساعدهم في رحلة الصعود إلى الدوري الممتاز للمرة الثالثة في غضون خمسة مواسم.

كان أول خروج على سبيل الإعارة لـ ويليامز في مسيرته بعد أن أمضى 13 عامًا في صفوف ليفربول، ولكن يُعتقد أن ويليامز يريد أن يلعب كرة القدم بشكل منتظم في الأشهر الأولى من حملة 2022/23 حيث يتطلع إلى الحصول على مكان في منتخب ويلز الوطني لكأس العالم في قطر.

وذكرت صحيفة “ذا صن” الإنجليزية أن نادي نوتنجهام فورست، الصاعد حديثًا إلى الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، قدم عرضًا لنادي ليفربول لحسم صفقة نيكو ويليامز.

وأوضجت أن القيمة المالية لذلك العرض بلغت 11 مليون جنيه إسترليني، إلى جانب 4 ملايين جنيه إسترليني كمبالغ إضافية.

وأفادت إنه بالرغم من ذلك، فإن إدارة ليفربول رفضت عرضت نوتنجهام المذكور، وهو الأمر الذي يجعل مستقبل نيكو ويليامز أكثر غموضًا قبل الموسم الجديد.

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في وقت سابق من هذا الشهر، أكمل فريق يورجن كلوب التعاقد مع الظهير الأيمن البالغ من العمر 18 عامًا كالفن رامزي من أبردين في صفقة تبلغ قيمتها حوالي 4 ملايين جنيه إسترليني.

هذه الصفقة تجعل خيارات ليفربول في ذلك المركز، متعددة للغاية، وهو ما يجعل مستقبل ويليامز معقدًا.

يبدو أن وصول رامزي يشير بالتأكيد إلى أن ويليامز قد يغادر الأنفيلد بطريقة أو بأخرى هذا الصيف، وهو أمر يقال إنه حريص على القيام به قبل كأس العالم، ومع ذلك فإن قرارهم برفض عرض نوتنجهام الافتتاحي يشير إلى أنه لن يكون قادرًا على المغادرة إلا بشروط ليفربول.

شروط ليفربول قد تتمثل في الموافقة على رحيل نيكو ويليامز على سبيل الإعارة، أو بشكل دائم مقابل مبلغ لا يقل عن 15 مليون جنيه إسترليني كمبلغ ثابت.

 

Afghanistan storm to another promotion

Afghanistan’s climb up the world stage continued as they sealed promotion from World Cricket League Division 4, moving into the final alongside Hong Kong, in Dar-es-Salaam

Cricinfo staff10-Oct-2008Afghanistan’s climb up the world stage continued as they sealed promotion from World Cricket League Division 4, moving into the final alongside Hong Kong, in Dar-es-Salaam.Going into the final day of the group stage, three sides were in contention for promotion but Italy, knowing they needed victory over Afghanistan to finish in the top two of the table, lost by 93 runs, thereby ending their dreams of playing in the 2011 World Cup.Hong Kong defeated Jersey by 100 runs to seal second place in the group stage, while Fiji’s dramatic four-run win over Tanzania means that Jersey and Fiji will be relegated to Division 5 on net run-rate, as all three teams were tied on two points.For Afghanistan and Hong Kong the aim is to finish in the top two of the six-team Division 3 tournament in Argentina in January, which would mean they join 10 other sides at the World Cup Qualifier, where four Associate or Affiliate Members will qualify for the 2011 tournament in Asia.At Leaders Club, Afghanistan posted an imposing target of 235 for Italy to win after another solid, mature and at times flamboyant batting performance. Rais Ahmadzai led the way with an excellently paced innings, scored at more than a run-a-ball, and hit two of the seven sixes scored in the innings, while Ahmad Shah (52) also played an important role.In reply, Italy lost Thushara Kurukulasuriya to his first ball, before the Northcote brothers added 61 for the second wicket. But Italy’s hopes suffered a blow when Andy Northcote (29) was run out by an excellent throw from man-of-the-moment Ahmadzai.Then, Hamid Hassan changed the game permanently, first deceiving Nick Northcote with a cleverly disguised slower ball, and then earning the vital wicket of Joe Scuderi with a superb throw to gain a run out. When Hemantha Jayasena was also run out in the next over without facing as panic spread through the Italian batting line-up. In the end Afghanistan, were able to enjoy a comfortable victory.Ahmadzai, who was named the Man of the Match after his crucial 68, was delighted with his side’s promotion and said he was determined to win the final against Hong Kong.”We are very happy. It’s true that there was a little bit of tension amongst the guys last night, but the coach said we should go and play positive cricket,” Ahmadzai said. “I was just concentrating on reading the wicket when I came into bat and then hitting the bad balls. The boys have done very well with the bowling, batting and fielding. We will try our best to win the final – we’ve already beaten Hong Kong in this tournament and we will try our best to do it again.”Immediately after the game Scuderi announced his retirement as a player, although he said he would continue as a coach. “You can’t keep playing for ever – I’m 40 in December and my time has come now,” he said. “Perhaps it is time for Italian cricket not to rely on me as much as it has done for the past 10 years.”In the other key promotion game, Butt Hussain missed out on his century in agonizing circumstances, run out backing up on 99, but his innings was instrumental in securing Hong Kong’s passage to Division 3 with victory over Jersey. “It was a pleasure to play such an important innings at a crucial stage for our team. It was due as I was only scoring 30 or 40 runs in my innings – I wasn’t scoring big scores,” Hussain said.After some excellent opening bowling from Ryan Driver and Anthony Kay, Hong Kong stuttered their way through the early overs. But a 119-run partnership between Hussain and Skhawat (47) transformed the game as Hong Kong’s experience and class began to show as it made a challenging 234.Jersey needed a good start, but a fine bowling display, particularly from Irfan Ahmed (3 for 10), ended any hopes as they were reduced to 134 all out.In the other match of the day, Fiji finally registered their first win with a dramatic four-run defeat against Tanzania, with Simon Jepson’s five wickets helping him win the Man-of-the-Match award.

Elano minimiza erros e revela papo com Levir: 'Ele me deu liberdade'

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Elano sabe até quando vai durar sua permanência no comando do Santos (domingo, contra o Atlético-PR), mas nem por isso deixou de comemorar a vitória com gol no último minuto sobre o Botafogo. Mesmo com o Peixe tendo sofrido na maior parte do tempo e cometido erros, o interino Elano disse acreditar no merecimento pelos três pontos.

-Montei a equipe de acordo com a situação que achei para esse jogo. Não tinha um meia de criação como o Lucas Lima. Montamos com o Vecchio e com o Thiago Maia com uma chegada forte. Buscamos o gol a todo momento. Pode não ter sido brilhante, mas a vitória foi brilhante. Nasci para vencer. Não me sinto feliz perdendo. E hoje vou embora feliz. Hoje não podia perder – comentou.

Das tribunas do Pacaembu, Levir acompanhou a partida, mas não viu o gol de Victor Ferraz de falta, no último minuto. No entanto, o novo técnico do Peixe, que assume a equipe na segunda-feira, esteve no mesmo hotel que o Alvinegro na capital paulista e já teve uma conversa com Elano.

-Tenho que passar tudo! Se ele é o treinador, tem que saber de tudo. Quero passar com transparência. Estive com ele no hotel e procurei passar o que iria fazer. Ele me deu total liberdade para fazer isso. Deixei claro que estou à disposição para colaborar. Era importante essa vitória para uma retomada. Com empenho e dedicação, quero entregar com duas vitórias- completou.

O Santos se reapresenta no CT Rei Pelé nesta quinta-feira sob o comando de Elano. Levir Culpi só aparecerá no centro de treinamento na segunda-feira.

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Aston Villa: Fans react to Curtis Jones links

Aston Villa could launch a £15m bid for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones in the final days of the window, according to The Sun’s Alan Nixon.

And, as to be expected, a number of Villa supporters have been reacting to the links on social media.

Nixon shared a story late on Saturday evening, claiming Villa are set to try their luck regarding the 20-year-old with an enquiry.

Jones can play as a central, attacking or left midfielder and still has four years left on his Anfield deal. He’s made 47 senior appearances for the Reds and has been involved in 13 goals, scoring seven and providing six assists.

The Englishman is yet to feature this season, though, and it appears as if Villa could launch a late swoop for the Liverpool man.

Villa fans react

@AVFCFaithful_ shared Nixon’s claims on Jones on Twitter. This is what these Villa fans had to say in reply, with some for and against a potential move.

“another 8, i’m sick of this season man”

Credit: @M10Packed

“wait WHAT”

Credit: @1874Jacob

“Would rather Harvey Elliot than him”

Credit: @AlexAstonVilla

“Please”

Credit: @sam_my_6

“no”

Credit: @IB2511FC

“Now we’re talking! What a signing this would be”

Credit: @Villabo58965244

In other news: ‘The pain never stops’ – Lots of AVFC fans erupt as ‘disgraceful’ news emerges.  

كاراجر عن تجديد عقد محمد صلاح: عليك تعديل قواعدك عندما يكون لديك شخص مميز

علّق المدافع السابق لفريق ليفربول جيمي كاراجر على تجديد عقد النجم المصري محمد صلاح، مساء أمس بشكل رسمي.

وكان ليفربول قد أعلن توقيع محمد صلاح على عقد جديد في الأنفيلد حتى عام 2025، وتشير التقارير إلى أنه سيحصل على 400 ألف جنيه إسترليني ليصبح اللاعب الأعلى أجرًا في النادي.

وقال كاراجر في تصريحات نشرتها شبكة “ليفربول إيكو” الإنجليزية: “أعتقد أن الكثير من مشجعي ليفربول خلال الأشهر القليلة الماضية كادوا يستسلمون لحقيقة أن صلاح قد ينتظر آخر 12 شهرًا من عقده ثم يمضي قدمًا، والشعور بأن النادي لن يستجيب للأرقام التي يريدها أو يشعر أنه يستحقها بالنظر إلى عمره وهيكل الأجور”.

وأضاف: “أعتقد أن حقيقة رحيل ديفوك أوريجي وساديو ماني تعني أنهما ربما تمكنا من الاقتراب من الأرقام التي أرادها صلاح، أعتقد أن الجميع مسرور للتو بتوقيعه وقدرته على تكرار ما فعله في السنوات الخمس الأولى، خلال المواسم الثلاثة المقبلة، وأنا متأكد من أنه يستطيع فعل ذلك”.

سيطرت المفاوضات على التقارير الصحفية طوال الموسم الماضي، وعندما سُئل عما قد يكون قد تغير لإنهاء الأمر، اعترف كاراجر أن الأمر يتعلق بالجانب المالي للصفقة.

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وواصل: “ستكون الأموال ولا حرج في ذلك، لقد كان صلاح جيدًا مثل أي شخص في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز أو في كرة القدم الأوروبية على مدى السنوات الخمس الماضية، سيشعر أنه يستحق أن يتقاضى راتبه مثل هؤلاء، ونعرف أنواع الأرقام التي يحصل عليها بعض اللاعبين في أندية أخرى”.

واستكمل: “لم يصل ليفربول أبدًا إلى هذا المستوى من حيث الأرقام، وبالتأكيد تحت قيادة المُلاك الحاليين، لديهم طريقة ونموذج وأعتقد أن الكثير من مشجعي ليفربول يحترمون ذلك لأنه حقق الكثير من النجاح”.

واختتم: “لا أعتقد أنه كان من الممكن أن يكون هناك الكثير من الانتقادات إذا غادر صلاح، لكنني أعتقد بين الحين والآخر عندما يكون لديك شخص مميز مثله، يجب عليك بالتأكيد تعديل القواعد التي لديك”.

Robinson tears into Spurs gaffe

Speaking to Football Insider, Sky Sports pundit Paul Robinson has blasted an ‘under the radar’ summer transfer gaffe at Tottenham Hotspur.

The Lowdown: Paratici era underway…

Since the club announced his appointment in mid-June, a lot of eyes have been directed at new transfer chief Fabio Paratici as chairman Daniel Levy takes a back seat from transfers.

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Over his first summer window, the Italian oversaw a plethora of incomings and outgoings at N7 but only time will tell whether his deals will come to fruition.

One area he didn’t gain much luck in was signing a back up striker to superstar Harry Kane, with former England international Robinson now dropping a claim.

The Latest: Robinson blasts ‘under the radar’ transfer gaffe…

Speaking to Football Insider, the ex-Tottenham man has blasted Spurs for their failure to land another forward in the summer.

Robinson also believes the transfer gaffe has gone ‘under the radar’ and lots of people ‘have missed’ this blunder.

“It’s gone under the radar [the failure to sign a striker],” he explained.

“A lot of people have missed the fact that Spurs have not signed another striker.

“Vinicius has gone back because he was only on loan last season. To let Vinicius go without replacing him could be an oversight by Spurs.

“All of the talk in the last window was about – what if Harry Kane gets injured? When he was injured last season they struggled and they did not score goals.

“Yes, Son and Bergwijn can play there but they are not out-and-out number nines like Kane.

“People have forgotten about that because of all of the hype surrounding the potential Kane transfer and other deals. There is no direct cover in that area.”

The Verdict: Bang on the money…

Even though Paratici finally signed Spurs a star centre-half, brought in a couple of future stars, a goalkeeping alternative and very exciting right-back (Transfermarkt), we believe the failure to land an out-and-out centre-forward could indeed come back to haunt them.

Nuno is just one or two injuries, specifically to Kane or Son Heung-min, away from a real first team crisis with the only other natural option being teenager Dane Scarlett.

The last thing Spurs will want is to rely on the dazzling but inexperienced youngster and Paratici may have missed a trick in his failure to land a striker.

In other news: ‘Finished article’…Sky pundit in awe of Spurs starlet who’s an ‘improved version’ of Ndombele, find out more here.

فيديو | منتخب مصر لكرة اليد يكتسح مقدونيا ويتأهل لنهائي دورة ألعاب البحر المتوسط

اكتسح منتخب مصر الأول لكرة اليد مقدونيا اليوم بنتيجة 34-20 في المباراة التي جمهت بينهما في نصف نهائي دورة ألعاب البحر المتوسط.

وتستضيف مدينة وهران بالجزائر منافسات دورة ألعاب البحر المتوسط 2022 حتى يوم السادس من يوليو الجاري.

طالع أيضًا.. خاص | محمد ممدوح هاشم يعود لـ منتخب مصر لكرة اليد بعد حل أزمته القضائية

وفرض منتخب مصر سيطرته منذ انطلاق المباراة واستطاع أن ينهي الشوط الأول بتقدمه على مقدونيا بنتيجة 16-10.

وواصل منتخب مصر فرض كلمته في الشوط الثاني ليحسم المباراة لصالحه في الشوط الثاني بنتيجة 34-20.

ويخوض منتخب مصر المباراة النهائية يوم الأربعاء القادم على الصالة الرئيسية للمركب الأولمبي بوهران أمام الفائز من إسبانيا وصربيا التي ستقام مساء اليوم.

  اهداف مباراة مصر ومقدونيا لكرة اليد (34-20) دورة العاب البحر المتوسط

Apresentado no Cruzeiro, Sassá revê amigos e diz não ter mágoas do Bota

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O Cruzeiro, enfim, apresentou o seu mais novo reforço: o atacante Sassá, de 23 anos, que chega do Botafogo, em troca com Marcos Vinicius. Em suas primeiras palavras oficiais como atleta do time mineiro, o carioca da gema exaltou o reencontro com velhos amigos dos tempos do Alvinegro – Diogo Barbosa e Rafael Marques.

Luiz Fernando Alves, como é batizado Sassá, também destacou que não guarda mágoas do seu ex-clube , de onde saiu de forma polêmica. Ele vinha treinando separadamente desde meados de maio.

-Não tenho mágoa (do Botafogo). Tenho grandes amigos. O que aconteceu foram algumas brigas internas que perdi um pouco o clima lá. Mas foi o clube que me revelou e guardo com bastante carinho no meu coração. Futebol é complicado, a gente não sabe o dia de amanhã. Mas estou focado no Cruzeiro, quero me destacar aqui e ser campeão. O motivo que escolhi vir para cá foi mais a questão de afinidade. Eu vinha maior interesse da minha presença aqui. Eu nunca tive dúvida que queria vir para cá – comentou o atacante.

Como é de praxe, o jogador adotou um discurso otimista, traçou títulos em breve e prometeu muitos gols com a camisa celeste:

– O Cruzeiro é outra coisa, é time grande. Espero que a gente consiga brigar por coisas maiores, por títulos, e que tudo dê certo. Espero que eu possa fazer muitos gols, voltar a ser feliz. Passei um tempo afastado, mas estou focado, de cabeça boa e ansioso para voltar logo. Étrabalhar forte para logo logo poder estar dentro de campo e fazer o que mais gosto – prometeu Sassá.

Por fim, ele não se esquivou de responder sobre as polêmicas recentes que se envolveu nas redes sociais. Aos seus olhos, esse tipo de situação não tem nada demais.

– O futebol está chato demais.A gente não pode fazer mais nada que tudo dá polemica. Gosto de brincar na rede social, mas isso é mais para brincar mesmo – opinou

No Cruzeiro, ele terá uma forte concorrência: Rafael Sóbis, Rafael Marques, Ábila, Alisson, Rafinha e Robinho e ainda não pode estrear. O jogador, que vestirá a 99, está esperando sua regularização no BID.

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