Bangladesh pushed their lead to 88, with nine wickets in hand, after bowling Australia out for 217 on the second day in Mirpur

The Report by Brydon Coverdale28-Aug-2017Bangladesh 260 and 45 for 1 (Tamim 30*, Taijul 0*) lead Australia 217 (Renshaw 45, Shakib 5-68, Mehidy 3-62) by 88 runs
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsShakib Al Hasan marked the first day of his 50th Test match by scoring a half-century; on the second day, he continued the party with a five-wicket haul. There is every reason to think that by the end of this match, he might be celebrating Bangladesh’s first ever Test win over Australia. But that is getting ahead of proceedings. For the time being, Bangladesh will be content with the strong position in which they find themselves at stumps on day two.It was a day that began brilliantly for Bangladesh. Australia walked out on 18 for 3, and within three overs they had stumbled to 33 for 4 when Steven Smith danced down the pitch, tried to flick Mehidy Hasan through the leg side and was bowled. Smith is easily Australia’s best player of spin – three centuries in four Tests in India earlier this year attest to that. To lose him in these conditions was to hand Bangladesh complete control.Pat Cummins was bowled for a patient 25•Getty Images

There was a fightback of sorts from Australia, first through a 69-run partnership between Peter Handscomb and Matt Renshaw, and then a 49-run stand involving Ashton Agar and Pat Cummins. But Bangladesh remained well on top. By the close of play their first-innings lead of 43 had ballooned back out to 88, with nine wickets in hand. Only Soumya Sarkar, who rashly holed out to a juggling Usman Khawaja at long-on off Ashton Agar, had fallen for 15. Tamim Iqbal was set on 30, with nightwatchman Taijul Islam yet to score.But the key man on this day, as on the first day, was Shakib, who for the eighth time in his Test career combined a half-century with a five-wicket haul. Only Ian Botham has done so on more occasions (11), though from more than twice as many Tests. Shakib also joined Muttiah Muralitharan, Rangana Herath and Dale Steyn as the only bowlers with Test five-fors against all nine possible Test opponents: next stops, Ireland and Afghanistan.Shakib finished with 5 for 68, and created a couple more chances besides. He had a fine partner in Mehidy, who collected 3 for 62, while Taijul was the only other wicket-taker: nine wickets fell to spin, and there was one run-out. Notably, while there was decent turn, there was also variable bounce – some kept low and others kicked sharply off the surface – and this too will play on Australia’s minds when they enter their second innings.Not that batting was impossible: Handscomb and Renshaw handled things well during their partnership, though in the end Handscomb’s habit of playing deep inside his crease brought him undone when on 33 he missed one from Taijul and was rapped on the pads dead in front. Renshaw likewise failed to capitalise on his solid start, caught at slip for 45 when he poked at a Shakib delivery shortly before lunch.Such was Australia’s state of mental fogginess that shortly after the resumption, Matthew Wade was needlessly lbw to Mehidy for 5. Australia had both reviews remaining and the two men in the middle – Wade and Glenn Maxwell – were the last pair before the bowlers. But Wade declined to ask for a review that would have saved him – replays showed the ball would have slid down leg side and Nigel Llong’s decision would have been overturned.Tamim Iqbal flicks one into the leg side•Getty Images

Maxwell made a confident 23 before he was lured out of his crease by Shakib, who turned the ball past the outside edge and Mushfiqur Rahim completed the stumping. Shakib might have had Agar stumped as well, but some exaggerated bounce off the pitch tricked Mushfiqur as it did the batsman. Another opportunity went begging when Cummins skied one towards cover off Shakib on 11 and Shafiul Islam dropped a straightforward chance.Cummins and Agar took those reprieves and used them to bat together for 25.2 overs, displaying impressive patience and technique that some of their top-order colleagues might learn from. For a while, it even looked like they might lift Australia close to Bangladesh’s total of 260. But on 25 from 89 balls, Cummins tried to drive Shakib through the off side and was bowled; Agar finished unbeaten on 41 off 97 when Josh Hazlewood was taken at short leg off Shakib for 5.Australia were not the only ones struggling: umpire Aleem Dar had two poor decisions overturned on review, first when he gave Renshaw lbw off a Mehidy delivery that would have sailed well over the top of the stumps, and then when he adjudged Cummins caught behind down leg off Shafiul Islam, when all the ball had touched was thigh pad. Both times, Dar self-admonished with face-palms. Australia, all out for 217, might have collectively done the same.

Arsenal have been linked with a host of new signings this summer, yet a fresh name has emerged that could set off a chain reaction…

Who are Arsenal signing this summer?

Despite their success last season, Mikel Arteta has been ruthless in his efforts to progress his side further.

Granit Xhaka was an unfortunate casualty, whilst Thomas Partey's future remains up in the air as a number of Saudi Arabia clubs circle.

One move that would certainly put the final nail in the coffin of the Ghanaian midfielder is a swoop for Sofyan Amrabat, who the Independent's Miguel Delaney did note as a player that the Gunners have looked at this summer and could consider moving for alongside other Premier League clubs.

His acquisition would bring in a younger, more mobile model of the engine room enforcer who impressed last year, with a touted €40m (£34m) price tag more than surmountable for the free-spending north London outfit.

Read the latest Arsenal transfer news HERE…

However, the issue remains that they may have to sell before they can buy again, having already spent big on Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice.

How good is Sofyan Amrabat?

Whilst the 30-year-old enforcer played an important role in the success Arteta earned last campaign, it is clear that his sole focus remains on youth.

After all, with the relegation of Southampton, they now boast the outright youngest average squad in the Premier League, and yet nearly won the whole thing too. It bodes well for the future, of which Partey likely will not be a part of.

To swap his exploits out for Amrabat would see little decrease in quality, and yet gain four precious years given the Morocco international is just 26 years old.

Having shot to fame for his exploits at the recent World Cup, it is no surprise that many are clambering to tempt the powerful presence from Fiorentina. After all, he represents a fine metronomic presence in the midfield, capable of building play for his side and breaking up the opposition's play, which Luis Enrique praised:

"Achraf [Hakimi], En-Nesyri, Amrabat and Ziyech are extraordinary players."

As such, in Serie A last term, the La Viola machine posted 1.3 tackles per game, and when ranked against other midfielders in Europe he still sits in the top 5% for pass completion per 90 and the top 8% for progressive passes per 90, via FBref.

He shines in the attributes that Partey would leave vacant should he depart, and that helped maintain his 7.11 average rating in the league last year. This was buoyed by his 88% pass accuracy, 0.8 key passes and 2.1 tackles per game, via Sofascore.

Despite that, he was lambasted by pundit Darren Bent for his drop in form late in the campaign, leading him to suggest: "He can’t lace Rodri’s boots!"

To make matters worse, earlier in the year Rio Ferdinand had even argued that Casemiro offered more than the former Atletico Madrid ace.

Arteta will want the best in every position, and a malleable team he can bend to his will.

Perhaps Amrabat, with room for improvement on top of his already sprawling skillset, could finally offer viable competition to these Manchester midfield monsters and topple Manchester City's reign over English football.

Journalist Rudy Galetti has shared news on Arsenal and their links to high-earning Man City defender Joao Cancelo, who is also a target for Barcelona.

Who will Arsenal sign next?

Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, after drawn out talks with the Bees over a deal, is next on the list to join Arsenal after both sides agreed a season-long loan deal with the option to buy.

Indeed, sporting director Edu Gaspar appears to have struck a fantastic agreement for the north Londoners, as manager Mikel Arteta will be getting his hands on a brilliant shot-stopper for an initial £3 million loan fee.

Arsenal's option to buy at the end of the new season is rumoured to be set at £27 million, which comes as a big coup for the club, with Raya joining winger Kai Havertz, defender Jurrien Timber and club-record signing Declan Rice.

The Gunners' total window outlay exceeds £200 million, and they may need to balance the books if any other new signings are on the agenda before September 1.

Folarin Balogun, who continues to attract interest from the likes of Inter Milan and Monaco, comes as one potentially high-profile departure while Nicolas Pepe is thought to have agreed a move to Turkey.

Read the latest Arsenal transfer news HERE..

It will be interesting to see if Arsenal do generate enough money through player sales to go back into the market, with there being a belief they're still keen on Cancelo from Man City.

That is according to journalist Galetti, who has shared an update on the £250,000-per-week defender.

The reporter claims Arsenal are still keen on Cancelo, with Barcelona putting the player at the very top of their transfer wishlist for Xavi.

However, if they're to move for the former Bayern Munich loanee, Arsenal will need to offload players first – otherwise we can consider their summer business "done".

"On paper, Arsenal are still interested in him," wrote Galetti for Tribal Football.

"But, without important exits in that role, the incoming market of the Gunners – apart from the goalkeeper issue – has to be considered completed. Barcelona, at the same time, remain attentive to the Portuguese player: the Spanish club put Joao at the top of the list as a new possible right-back, as Xavi appreciates him a lot."

What's been said about Joao Cancelo?

The 29-year-old was once an untouchable member of Pep Guardiola's starting eleven at City, having played a key role in multiple title wins.

Eastlands legend Paul Dickov, speaking back in 2021 during the peak years of Cancelo's career at the club, called him the "best full back" in world football.

"He’s been outstanding. He’s assisting and scoring goals himself and for me he’s the best full-back, in terms of creating stuff, and how important he is to the team,” Dickov said.

"We’ve got some of the best players in the world in their positions and to not be relying on one player is remarkable. With the ability to finish too, that's unique."

If Arsenal were to move for the right-back, depending on outgoings, Arteta could potentially help to reignite that past form – though it remains to be seen if they'll step up their interest.

أكد رجب عبد القادر عضو مجلس إدارة النادي المصري، أن الأخطاء التحكيمية التي تحدث خلال مباراة الفريق ببطولة الدوري المصري، أصبحت فجة.

وفاز المصري على طلائع الجيش، بهدفين دون رد، في المباراة التي أقيمت مساء أمس الإثنين، ضمن مواجهات الأسبوع الـ 21 لبطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وقال عبد القادر خلال تصريحات لبرنامج “الماتش” المذاع على قناة “صدي البلد”: “في أكثر من مباراة خسرنا بفعل فاعل، تم إلغاء هدف صحيح لنا في مباراة طلائع الجيش، كل من شاهد اللقاء أكد أن الهدف صحيح، والمباراة الماضية تم طرد لاعب من المصري، الموضوع أصبح صعبًا، نحن نحتاج إنصافا من لجنة الحكام، الأمور أصبحت فجة”.

طالع | الزمالك يصدر بيانًا رسميًا بسبب أخطاء التحكيم في مبارياته بـ الدوري

وأضاف: “يجب أن يكون هناك تدخل من رابطة الأندية واتحاد الكرة لعودة منظومة التحكيم للانضباط، لا يصح أن الأخطاء التحكيمية تُهدر مجهود اللاعبين والإدارات، تقنية الفيديو لم تضف جديدًا، لجنة الحكام تحتاج إلى تدخل سريع وعادل”.

وأكمل: “الجهاز الفني للمصري يؤدي دوره، وإن شاء الله سنبقى في المربع الذهبي لنهاية الموسم، سنكون ضمن الأربعة الأوائل في الدور الأول لضمان التأهل إلى البطولات الإفريقية”.

وواصل: “المنافسة مع خصمنا إنبي بحكم المواجهات المباشرة لصالحنا، نحن ندعم الفريق بكل قوة، المصري له مكانة وإن شاء الله يعود لسابق عهده”.

ويحتل فريق المصري المركز الثاني في ترتيب جدول الدوري المصري الممتاز، برصيد 37 نقطة، من 20 مباراة.

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A Copa do Brasil chegou ao fim para o Vitória. Na noite desta quarta-feira, o Leão foi derrotado por 4 a 3 pelo Ceará e acabou eliminado da competição nacional.

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Além dos seis gols, o confronto foi marcado por confusões dentro de fora de campo. Ao longo dos 90 minutos, dois jogadores do Vitória foram expulsos (Léo Ceará e Vico), fato que, na visão de Jonathan Bocão, complicou a vida do Leão.

‘Apesar da dedicação, foram duas expulsões que complicaram. Não tem como, além de tentar fazer alguma coisa. Estamos tristes, mas agora é rever, descansar e dar sequência para o Brasileiro’, afirmou na saída de campo.

Sem a Copa do Brasil, o Vitória foca as atenções na Série B. No sábado, o adversário é o Paraná, no Barradão.

There’s no greater sound in football than the ball hitting the back of the net. It was the only benefit of pandemic football that we got to hear the noise echo around various stadiums.The noise can signal pure joy, ultimate disappointment, or pure admiration for a goal. Indeed, no matter how the ball has hit the back of the net, the sound remains one of the best.Some goals are especially satisfying, however, as they travel at the speed of light from 30 yards, or end a fantastic, free-flowing team move at a similar light-speed pace.Twitter users have recently been full of praise for such goals, too, sharing in this thread their most satisfying goals scored by Premier League sides, some of which have made our top five below.

5

Tomas Rosicky vs Sunderland

Arsene Wenger’s time at Arsenal featured some of the best team goals we’re ever likely to see in the Premier League, including Tomas Rosicky’s well-worked strike against Sunderland.

Arguably one of the most underrated players to ever wear an Arsenal shirt, Rosicky orchestrated the goal with his incredible movement, passing the ball onto the likes of Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere, before finding himself through on goal and finishing in expert fashion with a delightful dink.

4

Johan Elmander vs Wolves

Johan Elmander had a spell to remember at Bolton Wanderers, writing himself into the history books as a club legend, scoring 22 goals for the club, in total.

His best goal came against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2010, however, when his piece of trickery evaded three defenders, before he found the bottom right-hand corner with ease.

It remains one of the most satisfying goals that we’ve seen in English football.

3

Didier Drogba vs Bolton

Back in 2009, Didier Drogba was in his pomp for Chelsea, terrorising defences across the Premier League.

And while the Ivorian striker scored goal after goal for the Blues, this one against Bolton has to rank among one of the finest in his illustrious career.

Nicolas Anelka cross the ball to Deco on the edge of the box, the midfielder then chested it on to Frank Lampard who flicked it behind him perfectly into the path of Drogba who cooly slotted home on the volley – exquisite!

2

Dimitri Payet vs Crystal Palace

It’s difficult to judge whether a free-kick is perfect, but we’re pretty sure Dimitri Payet’s effort against Crystal Palace back in 2016 is up there as a strong contender.

With a packed wall in front of him, many players would have struggled to get their strike up and over into the top left-hand corner. So, with that in mind, Payet chose the goalkeeper’s side, curling a stunning dipping effort around and into the top right-hand corner.

To get the ball to come down from such a height, and at such speed, looked impossible, but Payet somehow managed it, to score an unforgettable goal.

1

Jack Wilshere vs Norwich City

It had to be this one, didn’t it? There’s simply no goal more satisfying than Wilshere’s against Norwich City in 2013. It is arguably the greatest team move in Premier League history and sums up Wenger’s time at Arsenal.

Cazorla, Wilshere, and Olivier Giroud played incredible one-touch football on the edge of the area, before the goalscorer finished the move in emphatic fashion, side-footing home first time.

It remains, for us at Football FanCast at least, the most satisfying goal of all time.

BBC pundit Alan Hutton can't believe Tottenham Hotspur could also sell midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg after some news this week.

Who will leave Spurs?

The most headline-grabbing exit of this summer window, and by some way, is the departure of star striker Harry Kane to Bayern Munich – with renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano giving his famous "here we go" to the deal.

Tottenham reached an agreement with Bayern to sell their talismanic star for a fee around €100 million (£86m) plus an extra €20 million (£17.2m) in possible add-ons – leaving manager Ange Postecoglou with a gaping hole to fill up front in a worry for the new manager.

Kane had entered the final 12 months of his Spurs deal, giving chairman Daniel Levy and co a major decision to make in regard to his future, as he could have left for nothing next summer.

The 30-year-old joins Harry Winks and Lucas Moura as players out of the door at Tottenham, as the likes of Davinson Sanchez, Japhet Tanganga, Hugo Lloris and Hojbjerg remain linked with other clubs.

Read the latest Tottenham transfer news HERE…

In the last week, there have been reports of the latter closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid, with Hojbjerg apparently set to leave despite being a regular starter under Antonio Conte, Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo.

The Denmark international could very well be next up after Kane if all goes to plan, and BBC pundit Hutton has suggested letting Hojbjerg go would be a mistake.

“I think he has been one of the better players in recent seasons for Tottenham," said the former Spurs defender to Football Insider.

"There is a lot surrounding him at this moment in time about moving on.

“I think they have got decent depth in the middle of the pitch but Ange [Postecoglou] would maybe look to bring somebody in. I think defensively is more where the problems lie.

“I would like them to keep Hojbjerg and work out the defence. But if the player wants to leave Ange will not stand in his way and hopefully then they can get some money to reinvest into the squad.“

How good is Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg?

The 28-year-old was a mainstay for Spurs last season. Indeed, only Kane featured over more league minutes than Hojbjerg, with the midfielder also ranking among their best-performers per 90 according to WhoScored.

The former Southampton star chipped in with nine goal contributions from midfield, scoring four goals and assisting five others (WhoScored).

Members of the media called him "sensational" last campaign, while former Tottenham shot-stopper Paul Robinson heaped praise on Hojbjerg for his form at the end of 2022.

"I’ve been surprised by how much he has stepped up this year," said Robinson to Football Insider.

“I thought he was the one who would make way for Yves Bissouma. The club spent a lot of money on Bissouma. I think Hojbjerg recognised that and stepped up.

“He is playing to a level that we have never seen before. He is playing his best football in a Spurs shirt."

Alongside Kane, it appears Spurs would also lose a very capable player if a move to Atletico does go through.

Jose Mourinho will undoubtedly go down as one of football’s best managers, but it is his big personality that may well be remembered the most, whether it be his work as the Premier League’s pantomime villain, or as an Instagram influencer at AS Roma.Some may have questioned his tactics in the past, too, accusing the self-proclaimed ‘special one’ of using the dark arts of football to secure silverware across Europe, taking a more negative approach to the beautiful game.The days of Mourinho sprinting down the Old Trafford touchline are over, however, but he still has the knack for making headlines.His latest act – as if he is trying to balance things out after the early drama of his career – saw AS Roma reduced to 10 men in a pre-season friendly with Partizani.You would assume that this was the referee and his red card’s doing. That was anything but the case, though. Instead, it was Mourinho, himself, who reduced his side. The question, then, is why?

Why did Jose Mourinho substitute Houssem Aouar?

It wouldn’t have shocked us if Mourinho reduced his side to simply send a statement to an underperforming player, but the answer, on this occasion, is far more commendable.

As reported by Corriere Dello Sport, Partizani manager Zoran Zekic mistakenly attempted to substitute a player for another he had already brought off, the referee intervened to rule the change out, and forced the Albanian side to play with 10 men. Now feels like the perfect time to remind everyone, including the referee, that this was a pre-season friendly…

Noticing the mix-up, in a true act of sportsmanship, Mourinho reduced his side to 10 men later in the game, sacrificing summer arrival Houssem Aouar in the 79th minute of play, much to the midfielder’s confusion.

The Frenchman was quick to share his bafflement and anger with his manager, who, in turn, explained the reason for the decision.

You can see footage of the incident here:

Following the act, Partizani’s Tedi Cara, ironically a substitute, scored what would only prove to be a consolation strike from the spot in the 85th minute, as Roma ran out 2-1 winners, courtesy of goals from Stephan El Shaarawy and Andrea Belotti.

How did AS Roma perform in pre-season?

As they look to extend the trend of a different team winning the Scudetto for the past four seasons, following the victories of Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Napoli, Roma had themselves a fairly successful pre-season.

Starting their run of friendlies up against Braga, El Shhaarawy’s goal was cancelled out by Bruma to end things level at 1-1, before the Serie A side picked up their first win of pre-season against Estrela Amadora, winning 4-2.

Following that win, however, Mourinho’s side suffered their first defeat, losing 2-1 against Ligue 1 side Toulouse.

They then ended their preparations with the aforementioned 2-1 victory over Partizani.

So, overall, Roma enjoyed a solid pre-season, and now turn their attention towards the opening day of the Serie A season, which will see them square off against Salernitana next weekend.

Somehow, we doubt Mourinho will show the same kind of sportsmanship that he showed against Partizani when actual points are on the line.

Jharkhand, meanwhile, battled it out to save their match against Rajasthan after following on

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Parthiv Patel, the captain, and Chirag Gandhi – key to Gujarat’s Ranji Trophy triumph last season – held their composure to complete a nervy four-wicket win over Kerala in Nadiad. Chasing 105, Gujarat slumped to 80 for 5 before Parthiv, who walked in at No. 6, allayed fears of a shock loss by remaining unbeaten on 18. The spin pair of Akshay Chandran and Jalaj Saxena picked up two wickets each for Kerala.That Kerala couldn’t defend much more was due to the efforts of Siddarth Desai, who picked six wickets to dismantle them for 203 in the second innings. Piyush Chawla, turning out as a professional for Gujarat this season, took three wickets to take his match haul to 8 for 135. Priyank Panchal, the highest run-getter last season, started the new season with scores of 18 and 30.Kerala, who beat Jharkhand in their opener, now have one win in two matches. They next play Rajasthan at home. Gujarat, meanwhile, will clash against Jammu & Kashmir in the third round starting October 24.On his 23rd birthday, in just his second first-class match, Nazim Siddiqui scored his maiden first-class ton as Jharkhand put in a spirited showing to save the game following on. After Siddiqui’s effort, the baton was picked up by the more experienced Ishank Jaggi, who hit a 16th first-class ton – an unbeaten effort – to see his side through to safety. Rajasthan tried everything possible to take the game away – everyone except the keeper bowled in the innings – but could claim only five wickets in the 76.5 overs played on the day before a draw was declared.Siddiqui, the opener, was batting on 71 overnight and went on to score exactly 100 as his team battled. Briefly around the time when he was out – Jharkhand lost a wicket quickly on either side of his – Rajasthan must have maintained hope of taking full points from the game, but then they ran into Jaggi. He was well supported by the lower-middle order of Ishan Kishan and Kaushal Singh, both of whom batted out a sizeable chunk of balls for their 30-somethings to help carry their team to the finish. They got a point for their efforts, while Rajasthan got three for the first-innings lead they had secured.

Parthiv Patel has been called-up to the India A squad ahead of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Vijayawada. He’s been brought in as cover for Rishabh Pant, who has a fever.Pant has been advised rest, but his illness isn’t very serious, according to a BCCI official, and the decision to have reinforcement was precautionary, considering there was no other full-time wicket-keeper in the 15-member squad. Sudip Chatterjee, the Bengal batsman, kept wickets in Pant’s brief absence on the third day of the first Test last week.Should Pant recover, there is a possibility of both him and Parthiv featuring in the pink-ball match starting September 30.Pant, who wasn’t part of the four-day fixtures in South Africa last month, struck a counter-attacking 41-ball 67 in the first Test, which India A won by an innings and 31 runs. He has, however, been an India A regular in the one-day format recently.Meanwhile, Parthiv’s inclusion is perhaps an indication of the selectors’ decision to look at options for the second wicketkeeper, behind Wriddhiman Saha, ahead of the South Africa tour in January.The 48th Indian to complete 10,000 first-class runs during the Duleep Trophy earlier this month, Parthiv is coming off a memorable 2016-17 season in which he captained Gujarat to their maiden Ranji Trophy title.Midway through the season, he also earned a Test recall after eight years, for two matches against England. He sustained his form through the IPL, scoring 395 runs for Mumbai Indians in a victorious campaign.Parthiv’s last fixture for India A was against the visiting Australians in a three-day rained-out fixture in Hyderabad in 2008.