Former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris and batsman Matthew Elliott have been appointed to coaching roles at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane

ESPNcricinfo staff28-Feb-2017Former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris and batsman Matthew Elliott have been appointed to coaching roles at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane. Both men will work with the National Performance Squad and Cricket Australia XI youth squads, and their first task will be coaching Australia’s Under-19s in a home series against Sri Lanka in April.Harris has worked in coaching roles with Australia, Queensland and the Brisbane Heat since retiring as a player in 2015, following a career that brought 113 Test wickets at an average of 23.52. Elliott played 21 Tests from 1996 to 2004 and retired from all cricket in 2008, after which he has worked as a batting consultant and yout coach for Victoria.”We have undertaken a thorough process to find the best coaches to mentor Australia’s emerging talent, and we are extremely excited to have both Matthew and Ryan joining team performance,” Pat Howard, Cricket Australia’s executive general manager of team performance, said.”Both have come through the Cricket Australia coaching pathway, being involved in underage national championships, and have a strong understanding of the challenges that lie ahead in developing Australian cricketers to be ready for first-class and international cricket.”Ryan and Matthew join what is already an experienced and highly credentialed coaching team at the National Cricket Centre, led by Troy Cooley, and both will be instrumental in guiding the young talent within our ranks.”Graeme Hick, who had worked in a similar role at the National Cricket Centre, now serves as Australia’s batting coach, while the second coaching role has been newly created.

Fresh from their magical Europa Conference League triumph, West Ham can look to next season with a huge sense of optimism.

The club is set for a busy summer as they attempt to combat yet another year of European football and reinforcements are needed.

Therefore, the Irons have been linked with a sensational transfer for Lille’s Jonathan David.

What’s the latest on Jonathan David to West Ham?

According to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, the Ligue 1 club “expect to sell” the striker, and he will soon start to “seriously explore” his options.

The Canadian would reportedly “love” a move to the Premier League.

As well as the Hammers, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Napoli, and Paris Saint-Germain have been listed as other possible destinations for the 23-year-old.

Jacobs details that it could take offers of around €60m (£51m) for Lille to sanction his departure.

Who could Jonathan David replace at West Ham?

Since joining Lille in 2020, the 40-cap international has scored 52 goals in 112 Ligue 1 outings, with 24 of those coming this campaign.

The attacker was an integral component of a Lille side that won the French top-flight title in 2021, netting on 13 occasions.

From David Moyes’ perspective, adding a man of this pedigree and potency could be crucial for his sides’ progression, especially when considering how his current crop of strikers performed domestically.

Between Gianluca Scamacca, Michail Antonio, and Danny Ings, this trio only scored ten times, with the latter bagging just twice.

Across 22 appearances in all competitions for the East Londoners, he has only started eight games and seems to lack the dynamism or predatory nature that is required.

Indeed, David has demonstrated himself to be a far more threatening force, meaning this signing would no doubt be bad news for the former Aston Villa striker.

The former Gent prodigy outperforms the Englishman over the last year for goals (94th percentile vs 70th percentile), touches in the box (91st percentile vs 71st percentile), chances created (70th percentile vs 20th percentile), and shots (73rd percentile vs 43rd percentile).

These stats show that David is more deadly in front of goal, but also has a more defining effervescence and intricacy which means he is a greater source of creativity.

At times, Ings has cut an isolated figure up top, but his lack of movement, pace, and attacking thrust hasn’t aided the situation and the thought of him starting next season will not fill any West Ham fans with great joy.

Described as a “phenomenon” by old Gent manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck, David would emphatically improve the Hammers and make them a far more fearful outfit.

With this sensation potentially leading the line in the Europa League, who knows what the club could achieve

تلقى منتخب مصر هزيمة قاسية على يد كرواتيا بنتيجة 4-2 في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما مساء الثلاثاء، في نهائي بطولة كأس العاصمة.

واستضافت مصر بطولة كأس عاصمة مصر، خلال فترة التوقف الدولي الحالي الخاص بشهر مارس، وذلك ضمن سلسلة مباريات الاتحاد الدولي فيفا.

واحتلت مصر المركز الثاني في البطولة الدولية بعد الهزيمة أمام كرواتيا، في ثاني تجارب الفراعنة مع حسام حسن المدير الفني الجديد.

ويستعد منتخب مصر لمواجهة بوركينا فاسو في تصفيات كأس العالم 2026، حيث يتواجد المنتخبين ضمن فرق المجموعة الأولى.

ويتواجد الفراعنة على صدارة المجموعة برصيد 6 نقاط من الفوز في مباراتي جيبوتي وسيراليون، بينما يحتل بوركينا فاسو في المركز الثاني برصيد 4 نقاط. موعد مباراة منتخب مصر القادمة بعد الهزيمة أمام كرواتيا

يلعب منتخب مصر مع نظيره بوركينا فاسو يوم الأربعاء الموافق 5 يونيو المقبل في الجولة الثالثة من مرحلة المجموعات بالتصفيات القارية.

Edu will be hoping that following Arsenal’s excellent second-place finish in the Premier League last season, he will be able to entice players of a higher calibre to join the Gunners this transfer window to improve their squad.

This will be essential, as the added rigours of the Champions League will test Mikel Arteta’s men, and strengthening all over the pitch could allow them to thrive.

Not only does Arteta want quality at the Emirates, but based on their recent transfer activity he is also keen on signing young players who could become regulars at the club in the coming seasons, and with this in mind, the Gunners have been linked with a move for Barcelona gem Aleix Garrido this summer, as per SPORT.

Having impressed the Barcelona hierarchy, he has a contract until 2025, while his release clause stands at a staggering €400m (£340m).

Could he be tempted by a move to England? It wouldn’t be the first time that Arsenal have raided Barcelona to sign a promising young Spaniard, and 20 years on from signing a teen prodigy called Cesc Fabregas, Arteta could repeat that masterclass by luring Garrido to the Premier League.

Could Aleix Garrido be the next Cesc Fabregas at Arsenal?

Fabregas became the youngest-ever player (at the time) to make his first team debut for Arsenal against Rotherham in 2003, and he went on to make over 300 appearances for the club, registering 152 goal contributions in the process (as per Transfermarkt) and turning into one of Arsene Wenger’s greatest-ever signings.

Although Garrido is slightly older than Fabregas when he joined, he could certainly go on to have the same sort of impact at the Gunners.

The 19-year-old occupies the same central-midfield position as the former Arsenal hero, and having shone across the youth squads at the Catalan giants – notching 12 goal contributions in just 29 games – he finally made his La Liga bow against Elche back in April.

Talent scout Jacek Kulig described the youngster as being “on fire” following his exploits in the UEFA Youth League last season, where he grabbed six assists in just three matches.

After he made his debut for the first team, U23 scout, Antonio Mango lauded him as a “wonderful talent” and he looks destined for the very top.

Arteta will be well-versed regarding his fellow compatriot's impact at the club during his eight-year spell in the Premier League, as he was given a chance in his teenage years and didn’t look back.

Garrido could follow in Fabregas’ footsteps, so Edu will need to plot his next move very carefully.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been offered the chance to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, if reports are to be believed.

What's the latest on Harry Maguire's future?

The 30-year-old has been the subject of talk surrounding his future this transfer window, with a number of clubs named to be circling the centre-back.

Journalist Ben Jacobs revealed whilst talking to the United Stand’s YouTube channel (41:03) that Wolves could be a “dark horse” in the race to lure the Englishman away from Old Trafford.

Speaking to Football FanCast, transfer expert Dean Jones revealed that to his belief the idea of signing Maguire has been “put to” the Midlands club, who could add defensive reinforcements this summer.

It’s expected to be a busy window for Julen Lopetegui, who will be operating proceedings on a budget, with one major talking point regarding the potential interest in the United captain being his £35m price tag, as reported by FootballTransfers.

Despite the hefty fee, Wolves may be open to negotiating a deal for the Englishman, especially considering their outgoings including once trusted centre-back Conor Coady, who is rumoured to imminently join Leicester City.

After nearly eight years at Molineux, involving a recent loan spell at Everton, the 30-year-old will depart after making fond memories in the Midlands, however, his presence at Wolves could be filled by a player of the experience of Maguire.

What could Harry Maguire offer to Wolves?

While the past few years have been cruel to the Red Devils captain, displaying poor form hindered by lack of confidence, the 30-year-old could seek new beginnings at Molineux, and rediscover his quality of the past in Lopetegui’s side.

Hailed as “world-class” by former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, Maguire was regarded as one of the league’s best central defenders after being snatched by United for £80m in 2019.

In his first season at Old Trafford, the former Sheffield United gem averaged impressive numbers in the Premier League, asserting his dominance as both his club and country’s number one centre-back.

As per WhoScored, in the 2019/20 campaign, the Sheffield-born defender averaged 1.9 interceptions, one tackle and a monstrous 4.1 clearances per game representing United, all while committing 0.9 fouls on average per game.

The Englishman’s professionalism and reading of the game has seen him lauded as “dominating and dictating” by manager Erik ten Hag, making him a potentially attractive addition to Wolves considering Coady’s departure.

As former captain at Molineux, the Liverpool-born defender was also a commanding figure on the pitch, however, could see his permanent absence mourned less should Lopetegui consider Maguire.

In his final season in the Midlands, Coady operated as a commander of the back line, but as told by the statistics, failed to hit the heights that Maguire did in his first campaign at Untied.

As per WhoScored, the 30-year-old averaged 0.8 tackles, 0.7 interceptions and 3.7 clearances in the 2021/22 season.

The transfer saga regarding the £200k-per-week defender will twist and turn, however, Lopetegui may consider the experienced Englishman to reinstate the dominance left by Coady at Molineux should the price be right.

Emmanuel Petit has raved over the signing of Declan Rice from West Ham United, calling him a "bargain" Arsenal addition this summer.

Who are Arsenal signing?

The north Londoners, after reaching an agreement to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65 million, have now also put pen to paper on the signing of Rice after weeks of talks.

Arsenal and West Ham agreed a total £105 million fee for 24-year-old some time ago, according to reports, but negotiations over payment structure were ongoing for a while after that.

Agreeing to pay an initial £100 million, plus £5 million in add-ons, Mikel Arteta's side eventually compromised on terms of the deal and will give West Ham the £100m over a 24-month period.

Reported to be Arteta's top summer target, Rice's arrival at Arsenal marks a very significant coup, with the player having his medical yesterday.

Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, who also underwent his medical tests on Friday, will follow Rice through the door in what has been a very busy last few days for the club.

Speaking to SportsJoe, Petit has praised Arsenal for the signing of Rice, calling the move a "bargain" despite it being a record for any British player.

The £105 million paid for Rice means he will eclipse both Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham as the most expensive English player in history, yet according to Petit, he's worth every penny.

"A bargain," said the France legend on Rice.

"The way Declan wants to play, and the way Arteta wants his team to play, I think they will fit perfectly together".

The England international performed incredibly for West Ham under David Moyes last season, making more interceptions per 90 than any player in their squad whilst standing out as their best-perfomer per 90 (WhoScored).

What's been said about Declan Rice?

Due to his imperious form at the London Stadium, former Irons and England defender Matthew Upson is a huge fan, calling Rice a "quality" midfielder.

Upson also suggests that he is playing beyond his years, and having worked with Rice personally, believes the sky is the limit for Arsenal's new midfielder.

"I really enjoyed working with him," Upson told BBC Sport.

"He was so receptive. He had the ability to take criticism or feedback. It didn't deter him. He took it all in such a positive way and had the intelligence to absorb the information and add it to his game, which is a real skill.

"Declan was already at a super high level when I worked with him in terms of what he was capable of. You could see the ability he had in his character to be at the top of the game. That is him. Nobody has added that or given it to him. That is just Declan. That is his star quality."

Sri Lanka rode a fast start and a fast finish to a competitive score, bowled with discipline, and found some spirit in the field to defeat Bangladesh by 70 runs and snap a six-match losing streak that stretched back to January

The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando01-Apr-2017
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsKusal Mendis, who top scored for Sri Lanka with 54, was named Player of the Series for his 160 runs in three innings•Associated PressSri Lanka rode a fast start and a fast finish to a competitive score, bowled with discipline, and found some spirit in the field to defeat Bangladesh by 70 runs and snap a six-match losing streak that stretched back to January.Perhaps encouragingly for the hosts, the architects of the victory were many. Upul Tharanga and Danushka Gunathilaka cracked 76 runs in the Powerplay, Kusal Mendis contributed a half-century, Thisara Perera produced a finishing salvo, and virtually all the frontline bowlers delivered good spells – though Nuwan Kulasekara was the best among them, claiming 4 for 37.Bangladesh, meanwhile, will rue the batting collapse that cost them a series victory. Sri Lanka’s 280 was competitive, but achievable, on a surface that remained good enough to allow No. 8 Mehedi Hasan hit a maiden ODI fifty. However, the match had slipped from them long before Mehedi came to the crease. Three batsmen were out inside four overs, and though Soumya Sarkar and Shakib Al Hasan staged a 77-run recovery, the middle order collapsed after that partnership was broken. At 11 for 3 it seemed unlikely they could hunt down the target, but at 127 for 7, the match was effectively sealed.The result saw the teams share the ODI series 1-1, just as they had shared the Tests. Two T20s are scheduled for next week.Kulasekara, who was added to the squad only after the series had begun, relied more on tight lines and intelligent bowling than his characteristic inswing to make incisions. He should have had Tamim Iqbal off the fourth ball of the innings, when an edge flew at a catchable height between keeper and slip – neither of whom attempted the catch. At times over the past few months, missed chances such as this have hurt Sri Lanka, but not today: Tamim sent Kulasekara a return catch two balls later.Sabbir Rahman’s dismissal in Kulasekara’s next over perhaps had more to do with the batsman’s loose shot, than good bowling – Rahman nicking a very wide ball through to the keeper. Kulasekara came back later to mop up the innings – dismissing Mehedi and Taskin Ahmed. These were his best ODI figures since November 2013.Bangladesh’s middle-overs capitulation – in which they lost four wickets for 39 runs – was largely the work of Sri Lanka’s spinners. Dilruwan Perera recovered from a 20-run first over to have Soumya stumped, then had Shakib caught at short cover a few overs later. Seekkuge Prasanna also bowled Mosaddek Hossain and Suranga Lakmal had Mahmudullah caught behind during this period.Through the course of the second innings, Sri Lanka also fielded better than they have all year, with plenty of sharp work in the infield, and visible pep among the boundary riders as well. The first-over missed chance off Tamim was their only real mistake.Bangladesh too, had squeezed Sri Lanka during the middle overs, but were not capable of preventing the final surge that propelled Sri Lanka to a good score. They had had the hosts at 230 for 7 in the 45th over, before Thisara and Dilruwan Perera bludgeoned 45 off 27 deliveries. Thisara built his innings with a little more intelligence than has recently been seen in his batting, laying low for a few balls before venturing his more ambitious shots. He hit four fours and a six in his 40-ball 52, but was constantly looking for the singles and twos as well.Earlier, it had been Tharanga that set the innings off apace. His runs came through delectable cut shots, and effortless drives. In the fifth over he played a pull shot off Mashrafe Mortaza that seemed languid to the point of being casual, yet the ball carried all the way over the midwicket boundary. After the Powerplay, Bangladesh would impose themselves on the Sri Lanka, first through good bowling by the likes of Mehedi and Taskin, but also through sharp fielding, with which they effected two run outs.When Mustafizur Rahman had Mendis nicking behind to leave Sri Lanka 194 for 5 in the 37th over, the hosts were in danger of squandering their good start. However, Sri Lanka’s unusually long batting line up bailed them out. Mashrafe Mortaza, the captain, collected the innings’ best figures of 3 for 65.

Newcastle United have now been told they must pay £60m for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, as a result of the defender's recent England breakthrough, according to a report from Football Insider.

Are Newcastle signing a defender?

Newcastle are looking at strengthening all areas of their defence, having been pursuing Southampton right-back Tino Livramento, although they have recently hit a stalemate in their swoop for the 20-year-old, who is being targeted as a back-up for Kieran Trippier.

Livramento is not the Magpies' only target at right-back, as Napoli's Giovanni Di Lorenzo is said to be on their wishlist, while Eddie Howe has also considered strengthening on the opposite side, with AC Milan's Theo Hernandez currently being monitored.

In terms of the potential new signings at centre-back, Goncalo Inacio has emerged as a target, with Football Insider reporting they plan to sign the Portuguese defender for well below his release clause of €60m (£51.5m).

Howe may be tasked with bringing in more than one new option in that area of the pitch, as Jamaal Lascelles could be heading for the exit door, with multiple clubs now interested in luring the club captain away from St. James' Park this summer.

Newcastle feel the "time is right" to allow the 29-year-old to move on, and they have targeted a much younger replacement, with recent reports indicating the PIF are lining up a £45m move for Guehi.

However, Football Insider now report the Magpies may have to increase their offer if they are to stand a chance of signing the 22-year-old, as Crystal Palace are set to hold out for £60m, having hiked up their asking price after his recent England breakthrough.

While Howe is interested in bringing the centre-back to St. James' Park, the new asking price could dictate the player's future.

The manager wants to bring in more strength in depth ahead of next season, as he looks to build on a fourth-place finish in the 2022-23 campaign, but it remains to be seen whether he is willing to meet the huge asking price for the Crystal Palace star.

Is Marc Guehi going to Newcastle?

At the moment, the two clubs are some way apart in their valuation of the Englishman, with Newcastle's potential £45m offer far below Palace's £60m asking price, so there is a lot of work to do if the Magpies are to snap up his signature.

It is clear to see why Palace are holding out for such an astronomical fee, given that the 6 foot defender has been hailed as "incredible" by members of the media, and he put in some top performances last season.

The England international featured in 37 Premier League games last term, putting in a fantastic performance against AFC Bournemouth in May, winning all nine of the duels he contested, while Sofascore ranked him as Palace's best player in the following match against Fulham as well, showing he is capable of high level performances from week to week.

That said, Guehi is yet to justify a £60m price tag, and Newcastle should try and negotiate a deal for a lower fee.

Kevin Pietersen has rejoined Surrey for this year’s NatWest T20 Blast, after withdrawing from the Caribbean Premier League.

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WATCH – Kevin Pietersen in action at the PSL

Kevin Pietersen has rejoined Surrey for this year’s NatWest T20 Blast, after withdrawing from the Caribbean Premier League.Pietersen was expected to appear for St Lucia Stars (formerly Zouks) in this year’s CPL, which runs from August 1 to September 9. But, as revealed by ESPNcricinfo, Pietersen has chosen instead to make a return to English cricket, with this year’s Blast set to be played in a block from July 7, with Finals Day on September 2.Kevin Pietersen’s excitement at returning to Surrey was rather dampened when ESPNcricinfo broke his news before him. Sorry KP!•Twitter

While Pietersen is not a huge fan of England’s domestic T20 competition – he felt that playing just once a week rendered it difficult to find form or rhythm – the competition’s return to something approaching a window in 2017 may have eased his concerns.Pietersen opted out of any involvement in the 2016 season, following final confirmation that his England ambitions were over, but his relationship with Surrey has remained very good, and the club never made any secret of their desire to re-sign him as and when he became available.”I’m absolutely over the moon to be joining Surrey again. I’ve missed playing here at home and it’s going to be a special feeling walking out at the Kia Oval again,” Pietersen said.”We’ve got some seriously talented guys in our team and I’m very confident we can achieve something really special this season.”I’ve had some great times at this club and ground over the years; it’s a special place with top people, and I’m looking forward to once again being part of it.”Surrey director of cricket, Alec Stewart, said: “Re-signing KP is a massive boost to the club and the NatWest T20 Blast competition.”To have a player of his undoubted calibre available to us will add strength and experience to our squad and I’m sure all our fans will enjoy seeing him back playing in England again.”His work ethic and appetite for success are infectious and our squad have always enjoyed having him around the dressing room and performing out in the middle.”Pietersen appeared in the 2014 and 2015 editions of the CPL but pulled out of last year’s competition in order to take some time off. He has spent recent months playing in South Africa’s T20 Challenge, the BBL in Australia and the Pakistan Super League. The draft for the 2017 CPL is due to take place in Barbados on Friday.

Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag is keen to sanction deals for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest transfer news involving Onana, Vlahovic and Hojlund?

As per La Gazzetta Dello Sport via Sport Witness, Manchester United remain keen on signing Inter Milan goalkeeper Onana this summer as Ten Hag looks to draft in a new man between the sticks, though he is valued at £51 million.

The report states that no official bid has been made to try and acquire the £63k-a-week ace; however, ‘contacts are constant’ between the Red Devils and the Cameroon international.

Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund has also emerged as a target for Manchester United, with talks continuing over a potential transfer, which could reach a fee of £86 million, as per The Daily Mail.

Manchester United were previously keen on both Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, though they were priced out of a move for the pair, leaving £10.5k-a-week earner Hojlund in their sights.

Calciomercato claim that Juventus striker Vlahovic, who is valued at £70m, may be on the move this summer and his agent has held talks with Manchester United over a move to Old Trafford. Capology report that the Serbia international earns €249,231 (£214,242) per week on a contract that runs until June 2026.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Jones has stated that all three players are potential targets for Manchester United this summer.

Jones said: "There is a Serie A exodus on the cards this summer and Man United are well-placed to take advantage of it. Onana is the prime target in this moment, but Vlahovic and Hojlund are in their sights too and this is a market whereby Italian clubs are finding it extremely hard to fend off bids for their top talent.

"We have seen [Sandro] Tonali nabbed by Newcastle and Kim [Min-jae] being picked up by Bayern Munich — the feeling is that much more is to come and United are looking at that situation right now to see how it can force further deals."

Who else has been linked with a move to Manchester United this window?

As per The Daily Mail, Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is undergoing his medical at Manchester United before being officially unveiled as their first summer signing.

The report states that Mount could make his debut as soon as next week, with Manchester United pencilled in to take on rivals Leeds United in a friendly at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo.

Mundo Deportivo via 90min claim that the Red Devils have made a late offer to try and sign Athletico Paranaense striker Vitor Roque, who is being heavily courted by Barcelona.

According to The Mirror, Eintracht Frankfurt stopper Kevin Trapp has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford, signifying that a busy transfer window may be on the way for Manchester United.