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Victoria 251 (Hussey 84, White 61, Magoffin 5-67) and 0 for 17 trail Western Australia 9 for 428 dec and 5 for 277 dec (Marsh 96, Voges 79*, Ronchi 61) by 437 runs
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	Shaun Marsh fell just short of a century © Getty Images

Victoria face a monster fourth-day chase as they fight for Pura Cup final-hosting rights, after Shaun Marsh’s 96 set up a lead of 454 for Western Australia. The Bushrangers reached 0 for 17 at stumps with Nick Jewell on 6 and Lloyd Mash on 9, meaning they required a further 438 for an unlikely win.Western Australia could have enforced the follow-on after the Bushrangers were dismissed for 251, at which point they trailed by 177. Cameron White began the day as their primary hope but he could only add five to his overnight score and at 61 became Steve Magoffin’s fifth victim.Shane Harwood and Bryce McGain grabbed two wickets each in the Warriors’ second innings, however Marsh and Luke Ronchi got the home side away to a strong start. Ronchi was promoted to open as Justin Langer rested his sore back and his 61 from 62 balls set the scene.Adam Voges continued to extend their lead with 79 not out before the declaration came at 5 for 277, giving Victoria a nine-over period to face late in the day. Although they have built their reputation on chasing big targets in recent years, the Bushrangers’ current task would be one of their greatest achievements if they could pull it off.Victoria and New South Wales have already reached the Pura Cup decider and the teams are equal on points, meaning the hosting rights will be determined by the current games and the final round, which starts on Friday. New South Wales also failed to claim first-innings points in their match against Tasmania.

Dav Whatmore says his side can improve on the ten-wicket loss against John Buchanan’s Australia © AFP

The coach Dav Whatmore is desperate for Bangladesh to avoid a bottom-placed finish in the Super Eights and is hoping for an improved performance against the No. 1-ranked South Africa in Guyana on Saturday. Bangladesh played above expectations in their group matches, but they have failed to keep up the momentum and are without a point after losses to Australia and New Zealand.”We don’t want to finish at the bottom,” Whatmore said. “We are not last in the whole tournament, but we are now at the bottom in the Super Eights. Our objective is always to go higher [than Ireland], but the reality is that we are ranked No. 9 and we will be playing to change the rankings.”Bangladesh lost to Australia by ten wickets and to New Zealand by nine wickets, but Whatmore said the side could do better. “Our objective is to push the opposition and this is what we want to do in the remaining matches,” Whatmore said. Bangladesh face England, West Indies and Ireland after South Africa.”We need to up our performance in the second round,” he said. “What we have done here is something we had not done in the past. We were once considered minnows, but we are no longer minnows now.”We achieved our objective in the first round as we played pretty well to qualify for the second round. We had just one bad game against Sri Lanka, but we played three matches and we deserved to be in the Super Eights.”Whatmore said he was looking forward to a better performance from his batsmen in the remaining matches after they scored 174 against New Zealand and 104 for 6 in 22 overs against Australia. “We need to make more runs,” he said. “We were not able to score upfront in the last two matches.”

Hit first, remorse later: Ramnaresh Sarwan was felled by a Shane Bond bouncer © Getty Images

Scott Styris, the New Zealand allrounder, has accused the West Indies players of “laughing and joking” when he and three of his team-mates were hit on the helmet during the first Test in Auckland.Styris adopted the holier-than-thou attitude that the New Zealanders always show compassion in similar circumstances. “There was a little bit of disappointment when their guys were laughing and joking when our guys got hit,” Styris said during New Zealand’s practice session in Wellington yesterday. “I mentioned it to Fidel [Edwards] after I got hit [by him], just their lack of checking out to see if we are fine. You want to play the game hard, you want to play the game fair, but you always want to make sure the other bloke isn’t hurt,” he added.Styris claimed that the New Zealanders ensured Ramnaresh Sarwan was okay after he was felled by a bouncer from Shane Bond in the West Indies’ second innings. “That’s why we got pretty grumpy and disappointed with [Shivnarine] Chanderpaul and [Daren] Ganga when Jamie How got hit under the lid,” he explained, referring to the blow to the helmet to the short-leg fielder when Chanderpaul pulled a ball from Daniel Vettori.Brendon McCullum was heard through the television stump microphone telling Chanderpaul to move away when he approached to see if How was alright. “You didn’t show any concern before,” McCullum, the talkative wicketkeeper, said.Styris conceded that the West Indies players “finally showed a bit of concern for someone, but we thought it was a little too late. I don’t know if there is an international understanding but you expect natural consideration for someone who is hurt,” he said. “You want to get him out, you want to intimidate him to get him out, but you don’t want to see a guy carried off on a stretcher.” “We certainly don’t, and I know Bondy [Shane Bond] doesn’t, and he’s mentioned that,” Styris added. “He’s trying to hit him but he’s not trying to knock the guy out and if he does hit him then he is looking to see if he is okay.”The New Zealand media has picked up the theme with Jonothan Millmow citing the alleged “lack of remorse” shown by the West Indies as “probably a legacy of their upbringing”. “They will have been raised on stories of Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall and Joel Garner breaking bones as regularly as they broke stumps and of home crowds delighting in batsmen being carted off injured,” he wrote.

Duncan Fletcher: will have control over a greater number of players © Getty Images

The ECB name the 25-man development squad, on Thursday, which will be under the direct control of Duncan Fletcher, the England coach.The squad will include the 12 players who already have 12-month central contracts, with the remaining places being taken by the one-day players, fringe candidates for the Test side and the Academy players who toured UAE and Sri Lanka last winter. The selectors are unlikely to spring too many surprises, as the size of the squad allows them to include most players who are in contention for an international call-up.The stars of the Academy tour – Matt Prior and Ian Bell – are certain to be included, with the successful pace bowlers from the trip – Sajid Mahmood, Jon Lewis and David Harrison – also set for selection. With Prior a certainty for the squad, following his impressive efforts in Sri Lanka and strong start to the domestic season, there will be further disappointment for Chris Read, as it is unlikely that three wicketkeepers will make the squad.Probable 25-man development squad Michael Vaughan*, Kabir Ali, James Anderson*, Gareth Batty, Ian Bell, Mark Butcher*, Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff*, Ashley Giles*, Steve Harmison*, David Harrison, Matthew Hoggard*, Geraint Jones*, Simon Jones*, Robert Key, Jon Lewis, Sajid Mahmood, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Vikram Solanki, Andrew Strauss*, Graeme Swann, Graham Thorpe*, Marcus Trescothick*, Alex Wharf

Darrell Hair, Australia’s most high-profile umpire, has announced that he will be moving to England to live early in the New Year. He will continue to be a member of the ICC’s international panel.”I’m looking forward to what lies ahead but I will certainly miss Australia,” Hair admitted. “Being on the international Test umpiring panel, and with all the travel that is involved with this role, it does not really matter where I’m based. The ICC doesn’t appoint an umpire to any international matches in their home country, so in many respects, moving to London will cut down a lot of my travel."The announcement effectively ends Hair’s career in Australian domestic cricket, and as he is not on the English panel of umpires, it would seem to be international games or nothing for him from now on."I intend to be actively involved in umpiring for the next few years, whether it be with the blessing of ICC or village matches in Steeple Bumpstead,” Hair told his New South Wales umpiring colleagues. “Hopefully there will also be some other options arising from time to time to help fill in my days.”

A hat-trick from Boland’s Wallace Albertyn stopped Northerns Titans’ bid for a Standard Bank Cup semi-final place dead in its tracks as the home side slipped to an 11-run defeat at SuperSport Park on Friday while Western Province crushed Eastern Province by eight wickets in Port Elizabeth and North West swept to a 101-run victory over Easterns in Benoni.Albertyn picked off Mulligan George, Friedel de Wet and Dewald Senekal in the 44th over of the innings as the Titans faltered in their chase for Boland’s 213 for eight. Alberty finished with four for 31 as the Titans eventually managed only 202 for nine in their 45 overs. Boland’s James Henderson took the man of the match award for his 77 which provided the basis of the Boland score.In Benoni Easterns were bundled out for 161 in reply to North West’s 262 for five with Eugene Moleon (three for 16) and Garth Roe (three for 46) doing most of the damage. Grant Rowley’s 88 and a 50 from Dirkie de Vos had lifted North West to their imposing total earlier in the day.Despite having to chase a revised target of 203 in 41 overs, WP made light work of EP at St George’s Park with Graeme Smith (73) and Lloyd Ferreira (62) putting on 142 for the first wicket.EP had earlier struggled to 185 for seven in 41 overs.

With a lead of 160 runs, Pakistan was in the driving seat when it resumed the innings at the score of 341 for 5. They were determined to carry on with the innings to build up a +challenging lead but one could not imagine the level they ultimately achieved. The heroic innings by Younis Khan and Wasim Akram led them to a mammoth total of 600 runs, providing Sri Lanka, a sky high target of 420 runs to win in two days and 25 overs. It was Pakistan’s day of fantastic cricket.Younis Khan and Abdur Razzaq started with full confidence of staying at the crease and piling up runs. With an impressive lead at the back, they were scoring a four in almost every over. In 129 overs, the pair hoisted Pakistan’s 400 on the board. By lunch, the score rose to 427 with Younis Khan (72) and Razzaq (35) holding the crease.The bowlers not making much of an impact, the batsmen were almost dictating terms. Sri Lanka, however, achieved the important break through when Abdur Razzaq was bowled by Muralitharan after scoring an invaluable 48. Pakistan lost the 6th wicket at 446.Wasim Akram was again promoted in the batting order, rightly to enhance the pace of scoring. Comprising of a stream of fours and sixes, the partnership between Younis Khan and Wasim Akram created unprecedented excitement among the crowed. They punished the bowlers so severely and consistently that even the master spinner like Muralitharan was reduced to ashes. On one occasion Wasim Akram hit him for a fabulous six and four, his over conceding 13 runs. By smashing Herath to the square leg boundary, Younis Khan hoisted his second ton in test cricket. The first one, he scored in his debut test at Rawalpindi, also against Sri Lanka.Having piled up a fabulous total of 500 runs and Younis Khan’s century on the board, the players were now at liberty to embark on the path of adventurism. There came a spate of fours and sixes, especially from the bat of Wasim Akram.Contrary to expectations, Pakistan did not declare the innings closed, to provide the batsmen at the crease the chance to score their highest. To pile up runs quickly, they adopted the policy of “hit out or get out.” As a result Younis Khan was caught at the boundary line after playing an excellent innings of 116 runs. Pakistan was now 556 for 7. With Wasim Akram also heading for a century, the time was not ripe for a declaration.Continuing with his repeated shots to the boundary, Wasim Akram completed his superb century with a cheeky single. He accomplished the magnificent task of scoring a 100 in 87 balls, with the help of 6 huge sixers and 8 fours. Just as Pakistan lost its 8th wicket at a score of 600, skipper Moin Khan batting at the other end declared the innings closed.With a lead of 419, Pakistan left Sri Lanka with a target of 420 runs to win in 2 days and 25 overs.Sri Lanka 2nd inningsSri Lanka opened the innings apparently not looking under pressure. The two batsmen Jayasuriya and Atapattu kept scoring at the normal pace. They, however, lost their 1st wicket at 33 when Jayasuriya was out after scoring 21 runs.At the close of play Sri Lanka was 45 for 1 with Atapattu (17) and Russel Arnold (4) holding the crease.The magnificent centuries by Younis Khan and Wasim Akram and above every thing a colossal score of 600 for 8 by Pakistan were the highlights of the day’s play.

As per Bild, later translated and relayed by Sport Witness, a big transfer update has come to light involving Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland and Manchester City.

The Lowdown: City chasing striker signing…

The Sky Blues’ latest triumph, a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Everton, wasn’t pretty on the eye but comes as a huge three points as Pep Guardiola’s side maintain their position at the top of the Premier League.

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Phil Foden’s opportunistic close-range finish in the final 10 minutes was enough to seal a precious Goodison Park win and extend the gap between City and title rivals Liverpool to six points.

Surviving a late handball scare, Guardiola’s men arguably could have put the game to bed before that point, with the English champions having been denied on numerous occasions by Toffees keeper Jordan Pickford.

City have been superb again this season with their use of the false nine system, but a prolific, world class striker with physical presence up front could be the final missing piece of the jigsaw.

As such, the club and sporting director Txiki Begiristain have been tipped by reliable sources to sign a forward as Bild share the latest update on Haaland.

The Latest: Man City turn attention to Haaland…

According to the German source, City have now turned their attention to signing the Dortmund superstar after cooling interest in Harry Kane, who the Citizens believe is joining bitter rivals Manchester United.

Furthermore, in a promising claim, Begiristain and co can offer Haaland ‘exactly what he wants’ in the form of title contention and can ‘easily’ pay his €35m (£29.4m) per year wage demands and his €75m (£63m) release clause.

The Verdict: Get it done…

Rated at around £135m by Transfermarkt, the fact that City can sign him for lesss than half of that amount due to his clause makes this move a real no-brainer.

Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola, who also represents ex-City fan favourite Mario Balotelli, could be a slight obstacle given his and Guardiola’s disdain for one another over the years, but a compromise to sign the Norway star simply must be struck.

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The 21-year-old’s 16 goals and six assists in just 14 Bundesliga appearances this season highlight that he is a menace in the final third, and Haaland’s towering 6 foot 4 stature comes as an added bonus.

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk heaped praise on the ‘special’ forward late last year, and it’s safe to say that he could come as a mega signing for the Sky Blues.

In other news: Man City also eyeing £200,000-per-week ‘monster’ who Pep says ‘does everything’…find out more here

Given the circumstances it was almost inevitable that the cricket would be overshadowed by all that had gone before. Even so there was a curious emptiness about the first day of the, as we now have to call it, five-day match between South Africa and India at SuperSport on Friday.For a start, it has been difficult to find an appropriate label for the game. Quite obviously it does not have the blessing of the ICC and is therefore not a Test match (and the ICC, incidentally, managed to get quite sniffy about a reference to an unofficial "Test"). A tour match? Well, yes it is, but that seems to miss the target as well.The prevailing wisdom at Centurion on Friday was that at least one of the competing teams, India, will attempt to have the match upgraded to full Test status some time in the future when emotions have subsided and the parties on all sides of the issue are better prepared to listen to rational argument.Whatever the case, the first day produced another patchy batting display from India who were sent in to bat by Shaun Pollock, ending the day on 221 for eight. The Indians left out Virender Sehwag (presumably to better strengthen their case if and when the reinstatement case is argued), had skipper Sourav Ganguly out with back and shoulder spasms and left out seamer Ajit Agarkar.All of this made space for Ashish Nehra, Venkatesh Prasad and Connor Williams who has probably spent last month or so wondering what he was supposed to be doing in South Africa.But when he finally found himself on the field, not for a Test match, but for a reasonably close approximation) he might have wondered whether it had been worth the wait. He was hit around the body by both Pollock and Nantie Hayward before falling leg before to Lance Klusener for 5 as India crawled through to lunch at 44 for one.The batting perked up after the interval, but so too did the Indians manage to get themselves out: Rahul Dravid for 5, Shiv Das for another dogged 46, Sachin Tendulkar for 27, carelessly flicking at one down the leg side, and VVS Laxman for 14, well caught in the gully by Gary Kirsten.At 107 for five, India were in trouble and South Africa already into the tail, but here, interestingly, the tourists began to display rather more resolve.South Africa had generally bowled tidily with Jacques Kallis as effective as at any stage during the two official Test matches, but Deep Dasgupta and Anil Kumble then dug in to add 51 for the sixth wicket (a record partnership, incidentally, for five-day matches that are not Tests between the two countries).Dasgupta was eventually undone by a short one from Nantie Hayward that he poked off his ribs to square leg for 36 and then Harbhajan Singh flapped happily around until he was run out for 29. Even then, South Africa couldn’t quite finish it off despite Javagal Srinath having to retire hurt after being struck on the hand by Hayward.Hayward, in fact, was to finish with best figures of the day after bowling Kumble for 27 off the last ball of the day. His return was three for 70 while Kallis took two for 15 and for once Pollock went wicketless.It was, in the end, a hollow day, dressed in the trappings of Test cricket but not quite the real thing. Some would argue that this match should never have taken place in the first place – and there are strong reasons to pay heed to this point of view. For all this, though, we have a game of cricket, if not quite a game of Test cricket.

Mick Lewis has been cut from Victoria’s Pura Cup team © Getty Images

Victoria’s push to reach the Pura Cup final has suffered two setbacks with Mick Lewis and Jon Moss missing the match against Western Australia starting at the MCG on Thursday. However, the return of Cameron White, who has been part of Australia’s one-day campaign, is timely with two rounds remaining.Lewis, who was playing for Australia a year ago, was dropped while Moss has a thigh strain as the Bushrangers, who are third, eye a finals berth. The fast bowler Peter Siddle is in line for his debut after replacing the out-of-favour Lewis. Siddle captured 5 for 38 in the 2nd XI game against South Australia last week to impress the selectors.”Obviously there’s little separating several teams on the table, so the points up for grabs in these remaining two games will be fought for extremely hard,” White said. “I’m sure Justin Langer will be going for the maximum as well, so I think we’ll see some declarations and exciting run chases.” The fourth-placed Warriors are two points behind Victoria and four behind the joint leaders New South Wales and Tasmania.Victoria squad Cameron White (capt), Adam Crosthwaite (wk), Shane Harwood, David Hussey, Nick Jewell, Michael Klinger, Andrew McDonald, Bryce McGain, Lloyd Mash, Darren Pattinson, Peter Siddle, Rob Quiney.Western Australia squad Justin Langer (capt), Chris Rogers, David Bandy, Shaun Marsh, Marcus North, Adam Voges, Clint Heron, Luke Ronchi (wk), Aaron Heal, Steve Magoffin, Ben Edmondson, Danny McLauchlan.