The Karachi Kings captain was disappointed with his batters’ lack of intent during their chase against Quetta Gladiators

Danyal Rasool25-Apr-2025

Karachi Kings captain David Warner has criticised his side for “handing the opposition the game” after Quetta Gladiators came back to seal victory from a position of near-certain defeat. In pursuit of 143, the Kings sat pretty at 77 for 1 in the ninth over before a spectacular collapse saw them slump to 115 for 8 in the 18th. There was little by way of attacking intent from any player once opener Tim Seifert, who had flown out of the blocks and struck an authoritative 47 off 26 balls, fell in the 12th over to Mohammad Wasim.This lack of intent disappointed Warner the most. “Tonight just wasn’t good enough,” he said in an interview immediately after the game, which Karachi lost by five runs. “I don’t mind losing if you’re fighting but handing the opposition the game is just not acceptable. We didn’t take any positive approaches there. When you lose 4 for 11 in 6 or 7 overs [5 for 14 in 4.4 overs], you’re not going to win too many games if you’re not applying pressure. I don’t think they bowled particularly well in that area, I think we just were a little bit complacent and we lost wickets in clumps.”Related

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It has been a stuttering campaign for the Kings, who brought Warner in as their marquee signing and appointed him captain. The Kings are looking to revert a slide that has seen them eliminated before reaching the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. There have been improvements this season with the Kings squarely within the playoffs places, but they have alternated wins and losses with three of each in their first six games.Part of that has been down to a bowling attack that has occasionally been exceptionally effective, as it was at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. “We will look at the positives with our bowling unit,” Warner said. “They’ve been exceptional last few games and couldn’t be any prouder of the way that they’ve executed, especially in the powerplay.”I thought the wicket was fantastic. I don’t think 142 and 137 [reflects] the wicket at all. I think it’s a 170-180 wicket. To bowl them out for 142 was exceptional.”Warner called on his team to replicate what he feels they have done across the tournament so far, even in games they have come up short in. “It’s about assessing what we are doing well,” he said. “Batting-wise, it’s simple in that we weren’t positive. The last few games when we’ve won games, we’ve been very, very positive. Even when we’ve lost, we’ve been positive, so we need to look at where we’re missing the mark a little bit.”Karachi Kings now have four days off before they play again on May 1, against Multan Sultans, who are currently bottom of the table with one win and four losses.

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O apoio da torcida do Botafogo pode ficar ainda maior no domingo (30). Durante o evento de lançamento da nova linha de uniformes do Glorioso, havia uma estrutura de metal separando no Setor Sul do Estádio Nilton Santos. O objetivo é abrir espaço para que mais torcedores botafoguenses ocupem as arquibancadas. A novidade pode surgir nesta sexta-feira (28).

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O Lance! apurou que a divisória foi colocada para adequar a expectativa de torcedores do Coxa que pretendem assistir à partida do Niltão. Ainda não foi definida a carga “extra” de bilhetes que será aberta para a torcida do Glorioso.

Esta medida pode se estender para outros jogos nos quais o Alvinegro mandar no Nilton Santos.

Os ingressos para torcedores do Botafogo estão esgotados desde a última quarta-feira (26). Após sócios terem adquirido parte dos bilhetes, o restante foi garantido na primeira 1h30 de vendas.

Em entrevista coletiva no lançamento da linha de uniformes do Glorioso, o lateral-esquerdo Marçal mostrou entusiasmo com o apoio dos torcedores.

– É muito importante. O torcedor é nosso décimo-segundo jogador, a torcida tem feito uma festa maravilhosa em casa e também fora tem nos ajudado muito. Espero que eles venham todos, que não fique nenhum espacinho aí para que a gente possa contar com esse décimo-segundo jogador. A torcida tem nos ajudado muito, o que está acontecendo dentro ou fora é a nossa torcida – destacou,.

O Botafogo encara o Coritiba no domingo (30), às 16h, no Nilton Santos.

Despite securing their first league win of the season last time out, Glasgow Rangers are still reportedly set to look at one particular candidate to replace Russell Martin.

Martin responds to Rangers fan backlash

Even after Max Aarons netted a last-gasp winner against Livingston, the travelling Rangers fans chanted against Martin. In their eyes, one win changes nothing. There’s still plenty of work for the Southampton manager to do before he gets his own supporters back onside. Whether he’ll earn the results or the time to do that is the big question.

After a disastrous start, the Gers have picked up two wins in their last three games and have the chance to secure back-to-back victories against SK Sturm Graz in the Europa League this Thursday.

The focus will then move straight back to the Scottish Premiership, when Rangers will play host to a struggling Falkirk in what is another must-win game.

For now, despite what the fans think, Martin believes he still has the faith of the players, having told reporters following Sunday’s win: “All I can say to that is… Hibs, and today in the first half is the best we’ve been. So it suggests to me that the players are desperate to do it and improve.”

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That may not stop the 49ers from considering all their options, however. So far, their first managerial appointment in Scotland hasn’t exactly gone to plan and the likes of Kevin Thelwell are already reportedly set to look at one candidate who could arrive to replace Martin.

Rangers to "look at" Steven Gerrard

As the pressure persists on Martin, the 49ers and Rangers are set to “look at” Steven Gerrard, according to former scout Mick Brown. The former Liverpool midfielder endured an impressive spell as Gers boss from 2018 to 2021 and could now make an incredible return to replace Martin.

Brown told Football Insider: “Gerrard is always going to be one Rangers look at. He knows the club well, knows a lot of the staff and people around the place, and he was very well-liked by the fans when he was there as well, I’m sure the fans would love it if he came back.

“He did a good job during his time there, obviously won them the league and then got a move elsewhere which didn’t quite work out.

“I think he’s exactly the type of manager they need, because he’s somebody who the fans and the players can get behind and somebody who is going to push them forward.”

Gerrard is, of course, the last manager to win the Scottish Premiership at Rangers and dethrone Celtic, so a return wouldn’t be a bad idea for the 49ers. As for the 45-year-old, himself, he could certainly do with some managerial redemption after failed spells at Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq.

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Renato Augusto vai com a delegação do Corinthians para La Plata, onde a equipe alvinegra joga a partida mais importante do ano até aqui, nesta terça-feira (29). O Timão visita o Estudiantes, na cidade argentina, pelo confronto de volta das quartas de final da Conmebol Su-Americana. Na primeira partida, os corintianos venceram por 1 a 0, em São Paulo, e, portanto, possuem a vantagem do empate para avançar à semifinal.

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A presença do camisa 8 era dúvida, porque o Núcleo de Saúde e Performance havia programado para essa segunda-feira (28) testes para terem noção sobre a condição física do meio-campista. A situação era por precaução, mas gerou insatisfação na comissão técnica, em especial no treinador Vanderlei Luxemburgo.

Avaliado na véspera do confronto pela competição continental, Renato foi liberado para viajar com o elenco. As únicas ausências foram a do lateral-direito Fagner, com uma lesão muscular na panturrilha esquerda, e o volante Roni, com um trauma no tornozelo direito. O zagueiro Murillo foi liberado para viajar para a Inglaterra, onde assinará contrato com o Nottingham Forest. O defensor não atuará mais pelo Corinthians.

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Bruno Méndez será o titular da lateral-direita corintiana. Já na zaga, Lucas Veríssimo e Caetano brigam por uma posição.

No treinamento realizado na manhã desta segunda-feira (28), antes da viagem para La Plata, que aconteceu no período da tarde, o elenco corintiano fez um trabalho tático e de bolas paradas defensivas e ofensivas. No fim, eles também treinaram cobranças de pênaltis. Caso o Timão seja derrotado por um gol de diferença pelo Estudiantes, a classificação será definida na marca da cal.

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A provável escalação corintiana para enfrentar o time argentino é: Cássio; Bruno Méndez, Lucas Veríssimo (Caetano), Gil e Fábio Santos; Gabriel Moscardo e Maycon; Matías Rojas, Renato Augusto e Biro; Yuri Alberto.

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Meio-campistas: Biro, Fausto Vera, Gabriel Moscardo, Giuliano, Matheus Araújo, Matias Rojas, Maycon, Renato Augusto e Ruan Oliveira
Atacantes: Felipe Augusto, Giovane, Gustavo Silva, Pedro, Romero, Wesley e Yuri Alberto

U.S. Soccer confirmed that the 2031 Women's World Cup bid will include Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica. The announcement comes after FIFA gave unanimous approval to expand the tournament from 32 to 48 teams. It is a new chapter in women’s football with even more participating nations and more matches

• United States to host WWC for third time

  Though the award process has not yet been finalized, FIFA has announced that there were no other bidders for the tournament. So when the 2031 World Cup kicks off, it will presumably mark the third time the United States has hosted a Women’s World Cup, following the iconic events in 1999 and 2003.

  No other country has hosted the event more than twice. The U.S. will also become the first nation to host both men’s and women’s World Cups within five years, with the 2026 men’s World Cup, co-hosted with Mexico and Canada, already on the horizon. The 2026 tournament will feature 11 U.S. host cities, with the final set to take place at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, a potential blueprint for 2031. 

  U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone expressed pride in leading what she described as a “transformative collaboration."

  "We're incredibly proud to be leading this bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup alongside our CONCACAF partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica," Cone said in a statement. "Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women's World Cup in history, one that will inspire a new generation of fans and help grow the women's game across our entire region and around the world.

  "We're excited to drive lasting progress for women's soccer by creating a legacy that reaches far beyond 2031 and sets a new global standard for the sport."

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• Jamaica also makes history

  Jamaica's inclusion is a historic leap forward in women's sport. It marks the first time that a Caribbean country will host World Cup matches at any level, with Jamaica Football Federation president Michael Ricketts describing the news as “a dream come true.”

  "This will have a huge impact on the psyche of every single Jamaican," he said. "It is no ordinary feat for a small country like ours to host World Cup matches. This is absolutely tremendous. We are very hopeful and optimistic that we can put together an experience that is truly memorable for our players and fans. This is huge for Jamaica and for every person who proudly calls themselves Jamaican."

  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has made no secret of his ambitions for the women’s game. Following the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which broke even with $570 million (£426m) in revenue, Infantino has set his sights on generating $1 billion (£750m) from the 2031 edition.

  The expanded format, coupled with the massive commercial pull of the U.S., makes that goal achievable.

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  Expansion to 48 teams

  FIFA’s decision to expand the competition to 48 teams is another important step in the expansion of women's sport. The 2031 tournament will adopt a 12-group format, extending the schedule by one week and increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104.

  This will mark the largest Women’s World Cup ever staged. Since its inception in 1991, when just 12 nations competed in China, the Women’s World Cup has expanded steadily to 16 in 1999, 24 in 2015, and 32 in 2023, when Spain lifted the trophy.

  Now, the jump to 48 teams represents a milestone. The next edition, in 2027, will be hosted by Brazil, keeping the 32-team format before the full expansion comes into play in 2031.

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• UK in 2035?

  While the Americas prepare to take center stage in 2031, with their joint bid alongside Jamaica and Costa Rica uncontested, the next chapter for women’s football is already being written. The United Kingdom is expected to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup, with England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland submitting the only valid joint bid, as confirmed by Infantino.

  There have been suggestions that the UK edition could feature iconic venues such as Wembley, Hampden Park, and Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, alongside potential new builds such as Manchester United’s new stadium and Birmingham City’s proposed 62,000-seater home, provided the construction of the state-of-the-art facilities finish in time.

After playing an important role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) comprehensive win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 in New Chandigarh, Suyash Sharma said it was the clarity of plans that helped him.Sent in, PBKS were 59 for 5 by the time Suyash came on to bowl, and his two wickets in his very first over ensured there was no revival. With his second ball, a googly, he bowled Shashank Singh, who tried to heave it on the leg side and missed.That forced PBKS to bring in Musheer Khan as Impact Player. But Musheer, making his IPL debut, lasted just three balls as Suyash trapped him lbw with another googly. In the spinner’s next over, Marcus Stoinis tried a slog sweep, only to be bowled. Once again, it was a googly. Suyash finished with 3 for 17 from three overs, his best IPL figures, as PBKS were all out for 101.Related

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“The coaches have told me just one thing: I have to hit the stumps, it doesn’t matter whether I bowl a googly, legbreak, or flipper,” Suyash said after being named the Player of the Match. “So I try to finish as many balls as possible on the stumps.”There was some help from the pitch. I think that’s why my googly wasn’t easy to pick.”RCB captain Rajat Patidar, too, spoke on similar lines. “The way Suyash chipped in, the way he bowled his line and length, that was incredible. As a captain, I’m pretty much clear about his bowling. He has to be, most of the time, on the stumps. That’s his strength. And his wrong’un is very difficult to pick for batsmen.”So I always give him clear ideas. I don’t want to confuse him. And I’m okay if he gives some runs.”

Thomas Frank has confirmed Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke has undergone minor surgery to get to the bottom of his troublesome ankle injury.

Solanke, who last played for Spurs on August 23 against Manchester City, was absent from training again on Monday ahead of the Champions League fixture away to Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday.

England forward Solanke had returned to training earlier this month before he was pulled out last week, but Frank revealed in Norway that a final decision had been made to go down the surgery route.

Frank had played down concerns over Solanke’s fitness in Friday’s press conference before a 1-1 draw at home to Wolves on Saturday night.

Solanke, on £140,000-a-week, missed the majority of pre-season with an ankle issue, but it appeared to be fixed by the start of August after he featured in matches against Paris St Germain, Burnley and Manchester City.

However, with the 28-year-old not able to play for Tottenham during the last five weeks, Frank was asked whether the club could have opted for surgery sooner.

He said: “No, I think you can look at it two ways. That is the easy answer but it is not that easy because if we knew we could have done the surgery a month ago, we probably would have done it.

“For me I am always ‘it is what it is’. We deal with it now and no doubt the way we dealt with it was because we thought that was the right thing. In general no one wants surgery.”

Frank provides update on Kolo Muani

Surgery for Solanke leaves Frank light on attacking options in Bodo, with Paris St Germain loanee Randal Kolo Muani unable to train on Monday.

Frank provided a positive update on the France international, but he will be unavailable for this rematch with Bodo four months on from a Europa League semi-final victory at Aspmyra Stadion.

Mathys Tel featured in the 2-0 win in the Arctic Circle, but is not registered for Tottenham’s Champions League squad, which is also the case for summer recruit Kota Takai and Yves Bissouma.

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Takai and Bissouma took part in training on Monday along with Ben Davies – after a minor knee issue – but Frank revealed captain Cristian Romero has been left in England as a “precaution” after a bruising encounter with Wolves.

Frank added: “Kolo Muani, I think now we’re finally on top of his dead leg, so that is also progress there and good. Cuti was just a precaution.”

Danish coach Frank heaped praise on Norwegian minnows Bodo after their historic run to the Europa League semi-final was followed by qualification for the Champions League for the first time.

Asked about Spurs’ 2-0 win under his predecessor Ange Postecoglou, Frank admitted: “How many months is that? Four months ago? With all due respect, I was not the coach. This is a new game. This is a new situation.”

Josh Hazlewood was recovering from a shoulder injury and went through rehab and training in Australia before returning to India

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There’s good news for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of their final league-phase game at IPL 2025, and then the playoffs, with Josh Hazlewood returning to join the squad after sitting out for a while with a shoulder injury.Hazlewood, RCB’s highest wicket-taker this season with 18 wickets despite playing only ten games, hasn’t played since April 27, and returned to Australia when the IPL went into temporary shutdown following cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. But, as reported on ESPNcricinfo on May 23, was primed for a return after a period of rehab at home. He had also been training in Brisbane as part of Australia’s preparations for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. He emerged from those sessions well enough to return to RCB.RCB are already in the playoffs, but suffered a bit of a setback when they lost a high-scoring game to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, which has hurt – but not finished – their chances of finishing in the top two on the IPL points table, which will guarantee two shots at getting to the final. Hazlewood’s return is most opportune for them keeping that in mind.

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