MI Emirates have announced Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard as their wildcards for the upcoming season of the ILT20 in the UAE. Pooran and Pollard will rejoin forces after winning the CPL (Trinbago Knight Riders) and MLC (MI New York) together earlier this year.Pooran is also part of MI Cape Town in the SA20, which overlaps with the ILT20. Pooran, now 30, had made a shock decision to retire from international cricket at 29, but continues to be a sought-after player in franchise leagues around the world.Pooran and Pollard add more Caribbean flavour to a MI Emirates side that already includes Andre Fletcher, who had fetched the highest bid of USD 260,000 at the inaugural ILT20 auction in October, Ackeem Auguste, who was also an auction pick, and Romario Shepherd, who had been picked ahead of the auction.Related

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The ILT20’s fourth season, to be held in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, begins on December 2 and will run until January 4, featuring six teams who will play a total of 34 matches.

MI Emirates

Auction Signings: Muhammad Rohid (USD 140,000), Jordan Thompson (USD 48,000), Naveen-ul-Haq (USD 100,000), Andre Fletcher (USD 260,000), Nosthush Kenjige (USD 10,000), Mohamed Shafeeq (USD 10,000), Zain Ul Abidin (USD 10,000), Usman Khan (USD 10,000), Ackeem Auguste (USD 10,000), Arab Gul (USD 10,000), Tajinder Dhillon (USD 10,000), Zahoor Khan (USD 10,000), Shakib Al Hasan (USD 40,000).Retentions + Direct Signings: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tom Banton, Romario Shepherd, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, AM Ghazanfar, Muhammad Waseem, Kamindu Mendis.Wildcards: Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard.

Senior seamers Mark Adair and Josh Little fit to return for T20I leg of tour

ESPNcricinfo staff07-Oct-2025Ireland have named five potential debutants in their 15-man Test squad to tour Bangladesh next month, while Mark Adair and Josh Little are fit to return for the T20I series that follows.Ireland were without their two senior seam bowlers for the recent T20Is against England but have received a boost to their preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup with both available for Paul Stirling’s side. Adair underwent knee surgery in August, while Little had been suffering from a side injury.The Test leg will see Ireland play a multi-match series for only the second time. Top-order batters Cade Carmichael and Stephen Doheny, allrounder Jordan Neill and left-arm seamer Liam McCarthy have all received maiden call-ups, while legspinner Gavin Hoey, who is uncapped in Tests, also returns to the squad.They will be captained by Andy Balbirnie, with Ireland having won their last three Tests dating back to February 2024.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Andrew White, Ireland Men’s selector, said: “It is fantastic to have Test cricket on the horizon again – and with that we are excited to see Cade Carmichael come into the Test squad following his ODI debut against the West Indies earlier this year.”Not only has he had a great season, but he has also demonstrated the qualities required to be an international cricketer in this format. Cade compiled an excellent century against Afghanistan A in a four-day match in the UAE earlier this year, and anyone watching his two ODI appearances against West Indies will have noticed his composure and his technical ability against quick bowling.”Stephen Doheny is another player who has had a good domestic season and demonstrated a number of technical changes that we hope will enable him to be successful going forward.”It is likely that we will need all of our seamers across the back-to-back Tests. Given the recent number of injuries we have been managing, and the volume of cricket in the coming months, we will need to proactively manage the group in what will undoubtedly be hot and humid conditions. This is only the second time we have played consecutive Tests as part of a tour – it’s a challenge I know the squad will relish as they adapt to Asian conditions.”ESPNcricinfo Ltd

The T20I squad is broadly similar to that which played against England, with the additions of Adair, Little and batter Tim Tector. Neill and seamer Graham Hume were omitted.”In terms of the T20 squad, the likelihood is that spin will play a more prominent role – so Gareth Delany, Matthew Humphreys and Ben White are expected to provide options in this area,” White said. “And with Mark Adair and Josh Little returning to the squad, Graham Hume makes way on this occasion.”On the batting front, the 15-player squad allows us to bring in Tim Tector while retaining Ben Calitz to give us middle-order depth.”

Ireland Test squad

Andrew Balbirnie (capt), Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, Stephen Doheny, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Paul Stirling, Jordan Neill, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young

Ireland T20I squad

Paul Stirling (capt), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young

Fixtures

November 11-15 – 1st Test, Sylhet
November 19-23 – 2nd Test, Dhaka
November 27 – 1st T20I, Chattogram
November 29 – 2nd T20I, Chattogram
December 2 – 3rd T20I, Dhaka

انطلقت منافسات الجولة الرابعة عشر من بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم، موسم 2025/26، حيث خاض فريق برشلونة مباراته ضد خصمه ألافيس حيث فاز حامل اللقب بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدف.

في حين واجه أتلتيكو مدريد نظيره ريال أوفييدو، في إطار منافسات الجولة نفسها من الدوري الإسباني، مساء يوم السبت حيث حقق فوزًا بهدفين دون رد.

وخاض ريال مدريد مباراته في ختام منافسات تلك الجولة، مساء يوم الأحد، ضد نظيره جيرونا على ملعب الأخير، حيث تعادلا بهدف لمثله. جدول ترتيب الدوري الإسباني 

1. برشلونة، 34 نقطة.

2. ريال مدريد، 33 نقطة.

3. فياريال، 32 نقطة.

4. أتلتيكو مدريد، 31 نقطة.

5. ريال بيتيس، 24 نقطة.

6. إسبانيول، 24 نقطة.

7. خيتافي، 20 نقطة.

8. أتلتيك بلباو، 20 نقطة.

9. ريال سوسيداد، 16 نقطة.

10. إلتشي، 16 نقطة.

11. رايو فاليكانو، 16 نقطة.

12. سيلتا فيجو، 16 نقطة.

13. إشبيلية، 16 نقطة.

14. ألافيس، 15 نقطة.

15. مايوركا، 13 نقطة.

16. فالنسيا، 13 نقطة.

17. أوساسونا، 12 نقطة.

18. جيرونا، 12 نقطة.

19. ليفانتي، 9 نقاط.

20. أوفييدو، 9 نقاط.

ويمكنك متابعة ترتيب الدوري الإسباني محدث لحظة بلحظة من خلال الرابط.

The New York Yankees have made another move ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

After acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, the Yankees are bringing in Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals in exchange for pitcher Clayton Beeter and outfield prospect Browm Martinez. The deal was first reported by YES Network's Jack Curry.

Rosario signed a one-year deal with the Nationals before this season and has slashed .270/.310/.426 with five home runs and 18 RBIs in 46 appearances. He has spent time with the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians and New York Mets before his arrival in Washington. He has made appearances at second base, third base, shortstop and in the outfield for the Nationals this season.

Beeter is a 26-year-old pitcher who has made five total appearances for the Yankees over the past two seasons. In two appearances for the Yankees this year, he gave up six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched. For Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he has pitched in 18 games this year with a 3.10 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings, surrendering just seven earned runs.

In the Dominican Summer League, the 18-year-old Martinez has slashed .404/.507/.632 with three homers, 16 RBIs and 13 stolen bases.

Bangladesh have run England and South Africa close in the tournament, but now need to cause an upset if they want to enter the top four

Vishal Dikshit15-Oct-20253:13

Australia waiting for their batting to click as a unit

Big Picture: Can Bangladesh give Australia a scare?After the puffing and panting England and South Africa were forced to do in their modest chases this World Cup, Bangladesh’s next target is the biggest fish of them all – world champions Australia. Playing only their second ODI World Cup, Bangladesh would want to drop the seven-time champions a reminder of how their meeting in the 2022 edition had unfolded, when Bangladesh had given Australia a few stutters while defending 135 in a truncated match in Wellington.Three-and-a-half-years on, Bangladesh have grown by leaps and bounds by running England and South Africa close in this edition, nearly winning on both occasions. Their bowlers had England on the ropes in a modest chase of 178 while their batters set the stage nicely against an experienced South African attack a few days back. However, their fielding let the match slip through with dew around in Visakhapatnam.Three days on, Bangladesh need to ensure they put their best foot forward in all aspects against the defending champions, if they hope to turn their dream of entering the top four on the points table into reality.Australia started their campaign with two collapses before rescue acts saved them against New Zealand and Pakistan. Their top order – primarily driven by Alyssa Healy – then got among the runs in their slightly tense win over India, but a few late wickets also had them break into a sweat. Bangladesh will be keen to punch a few holes early into that batting order, for that’s their best chance.Form guide
Australia WWWLW (last five completed matches, most recent first)Bangladesh LLLWL1:44

Sutherland: Our bowling attack covers all bases

In the spotlight: Marufa and LitchfieldMarufa Akter will hold the key to Bangladesh’s hopes with the new ball. She has had two poor games after her early wickets against both England and Pakistan in the early stages of the tournament. Her hooping inswingers become unplayable when pitched correctly well outside off, which she was unable to do against South Africa. She didn’t get her rhythm right that day, her captain said, and Marufa will hope her mojo is back on Thursday, and keep the inswinging threat going by taking a leaf out of Fatima Sana’s book from her spell against England on Wednesday.Related

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For the kind of promise she has shown so early in her career and at such a young age, 22-year-old Phoebe Litchfield is always among the young players to watch out for heading into a big tournament. She got to face only 45 balls in the middle and lower order in the T20 World Cup last year in the UAE, and now her maiden ODI World Cup has had a slightly lukewarm start. Her quick knock against India had all the signs of a big score before she fell for 40. However, the conditions in Visakhapatnam, where runs are on offer and quick bowlers are getting dispatched, might favour her.Team newsAustralia won’t feel the need to tinker with their winning XI that beat India on the same ground, covering all bases with their spin and pace attack. Megan Schutt and Ellyse Perry had walked off against India with cramps in hot and humid conditions, but there was nothing serious with their injury concerns. Only if Sophie Molineux needs a break, since she has returned to international cricket after ten months because of a knee surgery, will Australia make a change by bringing back Georgia Wareham.Australia (probable): 1 Alyssa Healy (cap & wk), 2 Phoebe Litchfield, 3 Ellyse Perry, 4 Beth Mooney, 5 Annabel Sutherland 6 Ashleigh Gardner, 7 Tahlia McGrath, 8 Sophie Molineux/Georgia Wareham, 9 Kim Garth, 10 Alana King, 11 Megan SchuttBangladesh nearly pulled off a victory against South Africa on this ground a few days ago, and they seem to have the right balance – with a swing bowler and plenty of spinners – to suit the conditions, which don’t offer much for pace bowlers.Bangladesh (probable): 1 Fargana Hoque, 2 Rubya Haider, 3 Sharmin Akhter, 4 Nigar Sultana (capt & wk), 5 Shorna Akter, 6 Sobhana Mostary, 7 Rabeya Khan, 8 Ritu Moni, 9 Fahima Khatun, 10 Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter2:01

Mostary: The younger players just try to give their best

Pitch and conditions: Runs aplenty expectedThe pitches used in the three matches in Visakhapatnam so far have all offered runs, some swing early on and purchase for the spin bowlers, when they aren’t bowling too much over 80kmh. There was plenty of dew in the last game when the Bangladesh bowlers struggled to control the ball while trying to defend 232 against South Africa, and similar conditions could be expected for Thursday. There has been intermittent rain in the build up to all the matches here. For a change, Thursday looks completely clear for the heat and humidity to dominate.Stats and trivia Shorna Akter scored the fastest half-century for Bangladesh in ODIs, against South Africa, off just 34 balls Australia and Bangladesh played a three-match ODI series in Bangladesh in March 2024 which Australia won 3-0 Annabel Sutherland’s five-for against India was only the third five-wicket haul for an Australian player in ODI World Cups. The first two were by Tina Macpherson and Lyn Fullston (twice) Alyssa Healy has the joint-most hundreds (three) in ODI World Cups, along with Meg Lanning and Karen Rolton. Nat Sciver-Brunt leads the overall list with five centuries. Fahima Khatun and Marufa Akter are the only Bangladesh players to have won Player-of-the-Match awards in ODI World Cups.Quotes
“I think we had a really good series against them a little bit over a year ago, which sort of gave us some really good insight. Pretty similar team that they’re coming out with in this World Cup so far. So we’ve got some really good intel on that and can obviously look back at the games so far.”
“After the last match (against South Africa) there was no negative talk. Everyone – senior, junior and the team management – spoke only about the positive things.”

Scott McTominay could be on his way back to the Premier League after Newcastle United entered the race to secure his signature alongside a number of rivals.

The Magpies, with their PSR problems behind them, have set their sights on building a side capable of staying inside the Premier League’s top four and that may start with their midfield.

Already, those at St James’ Park have tied Sandro Tonali down to a new deal at the club after holding secret talks with the Italian and now rumours are emerging as to who could join the former AC Milan man.

At 25 years old, Tonali is increasingly likely to play a key role under Eddie Howe for years to come and Newcastle could even decide to build the heart of their side around the midfielder, whilst also pursuing the likes of Elliot Anderson.

The Nottingham Forest star has been linked with a return to Tyneside just over a year since leaving Newcastle for the Midlands in what would be a sensational move.

Howe even went as far as to admit that there’s some regret that Newcastle were left with no choice but to sell Anderson amid PSR problems last year. That alone suggests that he’d be more than happy to welcome the England international back with open arms.

By signing Anderson just after securing Tonali’s future, PIF could also be opening the door for a Ballon d’Or nominee to take his place in Newcastle’s midfield.

Newcastle in pole position to sign Scott McTominay

Newcastle are now in pole position to sign McTominay from Napoli alongside Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, according to TeamTalk. Both sides are reportedly joined by Barcelona in the race to welcome the Scotland international, who is also expected to be offered a new deal in Italy.

When McTominay left Manchester United in 2024, the Red Devils were happy to show him the door. Now, over a year later, he has the world at his feet and was even a 2025 Ballon d’Or nominee. His rise has been sensational, and he could yet make a return to England to end some unfinished business.

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To no surprise, Howe also reportedly believes McTominay is the perfect fit for his Newcastle side and views him as someone who would help the Magpies stay in the Champions League.

Described as “special” by former Man United boss Jose Mourinho, the midfielder has finally realised his full potential and now has another big decision to make.

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تحدث الدنماركي ييس توروب المدير الفني لفريق الأهلي، عن تعادل فريقه مع الجيش الملكي، في دور المجموعات من بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا. 

وتعادل الأهلي مع الجيش الملكي بهدف لكل فريق، في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين، مساء اليوم، في الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات من بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا. 

طالع.. عبد العزيز بنيج: الجيش الملكي قدم مباراة شجاعة أمام الأهلي.. والتحكيم كان عادلًا

وقال توروب في تصريحات للمركز الإعلامي عقب المباراة: “ذكرت أمس أن المباراة ستكون صعبة، وكنا ندرك تمامًا حجم التحدي هنا في الرباط، كان بإمكان الفريقين تحقيق الفوز؛ المنافس حصل على فرص، ونحن أيضًا كانت لدينا فرص واضحة، وفي النهاية خرج اللقاء بالتعادل”.

وأضاف: “لم يخطر ببالنا أن تُحتسب ضدنا ركلة جزاء، لأنها لم تكن موجودة من الأساس، كذلك كان هناك دخول مبكر من بعض اللاعبين إلى منطقة الجزاء، وهذا خطأ واضح عدم وجود تقنية الفار، أمر تحدثت عنه أمس، وهو شيء مؤثر جدًّا، لا أريد الحديث عن التحكيم، لكن هناك خطأين واضحين كلّفا الفريق الكثير”.

وتابع: “الأداء كان أفضل كثيرًا في الشوط الثاني، وكنا قريبين من الفوز رغم صعوبة الأجواء، والمنافس قد يحقق نتائج كبيرة على أرضه بسبب الدعم الهائل من جماهيره، الملعب كان رائعًا، والأجواء عظيمة، لكن لم يعجبني إلقاء الزجاجات داخل الملعب، هذه الأمور تُفسد مشهدًا رائعًا، ولا يجب أن تحدث”.

وشدد على أنه جاء إلى المغرب بحثًا عن الفوز وليس التعادل، مضيفًا: “حضرت من أجل الفوز، لكن في بعض الأحيان تكون الظروف حولك صعبة وتفرض عليك قبول نقطة خارج ملعبك، المهم أننا لم نخرج خاسرين”.

وأشاد المدير الفني بالأجواء خارج الملعب والتنظيم، قائلًا: “هذه أول زيارة لي إلى المغرب، وأنا معجب جدًّا بحسن الاستقبال وجودة الإقامة وروعة الملعب، الشعب المغربي مضياف، وكل شيء كان مثاليًّا”.

واختتم بالتأكيد على صعوبة المجموعة: “مجموعتنا من أصعب المجموعات في السنوات الأخيرة، وأي فريق سيأتي إلى هنا سيواجه نفس الصعوبات، تركيزي الآن منصب على تطوير أداء الفريق والاستعداد بقوة للجولات المقبلة”.

The San Diego Padres are always a compelling team at the trade deadline, and this year is no different. After completing a sweep of the Mets on Wednesday night, star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was asked what the team’s recent run of play said to the folks upstairs running the business side of things.

“They better get us help,” Tatis said. “We’re going for it, and we’re gonna keep playing good baseball.”

It didn’t take long for the San Diego front office to answer the call. On Thursday, the team pulled off a blockbuster deal, sending four prospects to the Athletics in exchange for closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. On the other side of the deal, the Athletics land two of the Padres’ top three prospects in shortstop Leodalis De Vries and righty Braden Nett, as well as two more potential future arms in Henry Báez and Eduarniel Nuñez.

For the Padres, both Miller and Sears are help for the immediate and near future. Miller is under team control through 2029, and is having a spectacular year, posting a 1.02 WHIP and a 13.9 K/9 while converting on 20 of 23 save opportunities.

Additionally, Miller gives San Diego some flexibility for how they handle the next few hours before the deadline. The Padres were rumored to have been willing to part with All-Star closer Robert Suarez, and with Miller now on the roster might be more inclined to do so, though they could also opt to keep both pitchers and carry an elite bullpen into the stretch run of the season. Sears, a back-of-rotation starter, could also give the Padres some wiggle room should they move forward on a deal that sends Dylan Cease to a new home in the majors.

But while the deal has its advantages for the Padres over the next few months, the payoff for the Athletics in the longterm could be huge. De Vries is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball, and now looks likely to be a top jersey seller whenever the A’s finally complete their move to Las Vegas, and all three pitchers they netted in the deal could prove valuable arms down the line.

We might be able to paing a fuller picture of the Padres after a few more deadline deals, but as things stand, this round goes in favor of the A’s future. San Diego have pushed their chips to the center of the table. If they win the hand, no one will question the move, but that remains to be seen.

Athletics grade: A+
Padres grade: C-

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O Santos anunciou, neste sábado (23), que atingiu a marca de 40 mil ingressos vendidos para o duelo contra o Red Bull Bragantino, pela semifinal do Campeonato Paulista, que será disputado na Neo Química Arena, casa do do Corinthians.

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Nas redes sociais, Marcelo Teixeira, presidente do peixe, comemorou a marca e revelou que a torcida está próxima de esgotar a carga total de ingressos destinada para o confronto eliminatório.

“Estamos próximos de esgotar os ingressos, parabéns a todos!”, escreveu o mandatário em uma publicação no Instagram.

Para atuar no estádio do rival, o Alvinegro Praiano terá que arcar com os custos operacionais da partida, que são de aproximadamente R$ 800 mil.

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A oportunidade de levar maior público e, consequentemente, obter maior lucro, foi o principal motivo que levou a diretoria do Santos a alterar o local do confronto.

O Peixe, que não disputa uma final de Paulistão desde 2016, encara o Bragantino na próxima quarta-feira (27), às 20h30 (de Brasília), na Neo Química Arena, pela semifinal da competição estadual.

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The Seattle Mariners were able to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates, 1-0, on Saturday night, but the score could have been a little different if the home plate umpire hadn't made such a bad call in the third inning.

Seattle had two runners on with two outs when Randy Arozarena was struck out on a 3-2 pitch that looked to be well out of the strike zone. Instead of the bases becoming loaded, the inning came to an end, leaving the game tied at 0-0.

Mariners announcer Aaron Goldsmith didn't hold back on the umpire, Chris Guccione, saying: "Oooh, that is not a good call! Arozarena rung up on ball four."

That's another rough look for an ump, which there have been plenty of so far this season.

The Mariners were still able to improve to 47-42 on the year and sit seven games back of the Houston Astros in the AL West.