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Manchester United still have some work to get through in their endeavours to sign defender Kim Min-jae from Napoli this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest transfer news involving Kim Min-jae?

According to The Telegraph's Mike McGrath, Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Kim due to Napoli looking to offer the 26-year-old a new contract at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Taking to Twitter, the reporter stated: "Napoli have offered Kim Min-jae new contract. Clubs in Premier League believe he has buyout clause under £50m, to be removed/replaced with fresh terms. No bids made despite him being discussed by clubs as one the best centre-backs in Europe this season."

talkSPORT also understand that Newcastle United are 'tracking' Kim this off-season and may be willing to rival the Red Devils for his signature as Eddie Howe eyes defensive reinforcements.

Club captain Harry Maguire's desire to remain at Manchester United despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur in his services may also hinder any deal to bring Kim to the North West, as per 90min.

Capology detail that Kim is said to make around €61,731 (£53,011) per week on his present terms at Serie A champions Napoli on a deal that runs until June 2025.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones doesn't think that Kim joining Manchester United is as far along as some media outlets have intimated over the past few weeks.

Jones told Give Me Sport: "It's funny because some parts of the media really play it up like it's on the verge of happening, whereas you speak to some people close to Man United and they're not certain that it's a guaranteed thing yet, but it'd be a great addition if it can happen."

Would Kim Min-jae be a good signing for Manchester United?

Kim is a fantastic defender who would solidify Manchester United's backline significantly heading into 2023/24 if his exploits for Napoli this season are anything to go by.

In 2022/23, Kim made 45 appearances in all competitions for Napoli, notching two goals and two assists in the process, as per Transfermarkt.

The South Korea international also recorded an average match rating of 7.07/10 this term, making him Napoli's fourth-most consistent performer behind Mario Rui, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen, according to WhoScored.

FBRef also demonstrate that Kim has been able to establish himself as a domineering presence in defence, maintaining a tackle success rate of 86.2% in the Italian top flight.

Manchester United will be desperate to get a deal over the line for Kim; however, this transfer saga looks like it may drag on for a while yet as the 26-year-old considers his next steps.

Leeds United are interested in making Blackburn Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson their next manager this summer, according to a new update.

Who is in the running for Leeds job?

The Whites are experiencing a busy time of things at the moment, with so much happening both on and off the pitch, including 49 Enterprises' potential takeover of the club.

The search is also on to find a new manager before the start of next season, with Sam Allardyce departing earlier this week after a short stint in charge, in which he failed to keep them n the Premier League.

A number of individuals are believed to be in with a chance of landing the job, with the likes of Steven Gerrard, Brendan Rodgers and Carlos Corberan all thought to be in the running. A new name has now been thrown into the hat, though, as Leeds look to ensure that they nail their next appointment and seal a quickfire return to the Premier League.

Is Tomasson a target for the Whites?

According to Football Insider, the Whites "have shortlisted Blackburn Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson in the search for their next manager", with the Dane "on their shortlist of targets". The report goes on to add that "Blackburn are braced for an approach from the recently-relegated giants and are already drawing up a list of potential replacements for the 46-year-old", with those inside Elland Road viewing Tomasson as "the next Bielsa".

Tomasson, who plays a 4-2-3-1 formation, has been in charge of Blackburn since last year, arriving in June, having previously been in charge of Swedish side Malmo, and he guided the former to a seventh-place finish in the Championship and within touching distance of finishing in the playoff positions.

He could be an interesting appointment by Leeds, not necessarily being as big a name as Gerrard and Rodgers, for example, but showing in a short space of time that he knows how to get positive results in the Championship, averaging 1.6 points per game in the competition. Tomasson also has experience at international level, albeit in an assistant manager role with Denmark between 2016 and 2019, meaning he knows how to work around big personalities and help get the best out of them.

It could be argued that a more proven manager could be needed at Leeds, such is the importance of this appointment, but the former striker did win two Swedish league titles in charge of Malmo, further highlighting his pedigree and why he is a contender to head to Elland Road.

In the space of three balls on the second morning in Visakhapatnam, India made two errors with the DRS

Alagappan Muthu18-Nov-20162:08

Compton: India need to take a second to discuss every dismissal

First dates are hard, and the one India are having with DRS has thrown up its share of adorable and awkward moments.Batting for the first time in front of his home crowd in a Test match, Cheteshwar Pujara used the system to overturn an lbw decision against him and score a “special century” in front of his family and friends. That high, however, dissipated in the second innings when he was again caught in front of the stumps again but did not realise the ball had pitched outside leg. His wingman M Vijay was no help, and his coach Anil Kumble gave him an earful for not being brave enough to take the plunge. Poor Pujara.In Visakhapatnam, India’s difficulties in judging when to use the system came out in the span of three balls from Moeen Ali. A ripping offbreak took Wriddhiman Saha’s pad and after an eternity Kumar Dharmasena raised his finger. Perhaps the delay encouraged Saha to review, but replays showed it was three reds.Ravindra Jadeja should have reviewed his lbw decision•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Two deliveries later, Ravindra Jadeja went forward to defend the second ball he faced, expecting turn from Moeen bowling around the stumps. Instead he was met by a full delivery that held its line and struck him low on the front pad. Dharmasena upheld the appeal for lbw, and it was time to engage the temptress.Jadeja strode down the pitch to get some advice from R Ashwin, his partner, who wasn’t sure it was a good idea. India now had only one review left. But they had just lost one of their best lower-order batsmen. It was probably worth the gamble. When the replays came on, it confirmed as much, with the ball missing leg stump by a whisker.England and DRS have had a much longer fling, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they do not have their own issues. Alastair Cook, in the first morning of the series, was given out lbw after he missed a flick to a delivery from Jadeja that seemed like it would clearly miss leg stump. Here too the non-striker was consulted, but Haseeb Hameed, the 19-year old on Test debut, had enough to worry about without having to calculate the ball’s trajectory.India managed a happy ending though. Jayant Yadav, on debut, struck Moeen on the pads in the first over after drinks in the final session. The batsman had come down the track, but the offspinner had seen that he hadn’t really covered that much distance and more importantly the ball had straightened. Umpire Dharmasena had ruled against the on-field appeal but Jayant knew a debut wicket was only a ‘T’ sign away and convinced his captain to go for a review.The ball pitched in line, hit the batsman on middle and went on to hit leg stump, three reds when so often in such cases the umpire’s call comes into play. The Indians’ celebrations – Virat Kohli, who just about raised his bat on scoring a century earlier, was punching the air in triumph – were indicative of an unfamiliar job very well done.

KL Rahul, who completed his third Test hundred and went on to score a career-best 158, reckoned that West Indies’ bowling discipline on day two had made it difficult for India’s batsmen to score quickly

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‘I am in a good space’ – Rahul

India had ended day one of the Sabina Park Test 126 for 1 in reply to West Indies’ 196. They had scored at a run rate of 3.40 per over. On day two, India added 232 to their overnight total, at a scoring rate of 2.64 an over, to go to stumps 162 ahead with five wickets in hand. KL Rahul, who went on to score a career-best 158, reckoned that West Indies’ bowling discipline on day two had made it difficult for India’s batsmen to score quickly.”Well look, you probably have to give a little credit to the West Indies bowlers as well,” he said. “They came in with a set plan this morning, to keep it tight and not give away easy runs. They tried to bowl the fourth-fifth stump channel. The wicket obviously isn’t the easiest to bat on. It is a little spongy sometimes, and two-paced. So you couldn’t play through the line or go after the bowlers when they bowled those channels.”It’s a Test match, you have all the time in the world. We have bundled them out for 180 (196), and we still had four days to go. We were in no hurry, so we could take our time and wait for the loose balls. I think we played really well in the first session. We gave the West Indies bowlers and the lengths and lines they were bowling the respect it demanded. At the end of the day, we have still gotten the amount of runs we wanted to get. We are very happy as a batting unit.”In the first session, Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara scored 59 runs at 2.27 an over, and denied West Indies the early breakthroughs they must have hoped to make. Having moved to 46, Pujara was run out in the tenth over after lunch, continuing a sequence of innings in which he has failed to convert starts into bigger scores. Rahul said Pujara was “doing all the processes right”, and was confident a big innings was around the corner.”I think he’s batting really, really well,” Rahul said. “I think his judgment outside the off stump was fabulous and his discipline was really good. When the bowler keeps bowling the fourth-fifth stump channel, the easiest thing to do is to try and place down to third man or try and go over cover or point. You may connect one or two, but you could give a catch to the slips.”He did the hard thing [by leaving as many balls as he could]. He did the hard yards, but unfortunately he got out at the wrong time. Had he stayed till the end, he would have scored 100 more runs in the next two sessions. It’s unfortunate, but I think he’ll be happy that he is doing his processes right. The outcome is sometimes not in our hands.”We know how much of a run-hungry guy he is and it will make him hungrier and I’m sure big runs are coming his way in the third and fourth Tests.”Rahul’s hundred was his third in Test cricket, and had come in only his sixth match. He has had to wait for his opportunities, with M Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan established as India’s first-choice opening combination, but he came into the match with form behind him, in the shape of a breakthrough IPL season and an ODI hundred on debut.”The last couple of months, I’ve been performing well,” he said. “I’ve been consistent in all the three formats and that’s what I want to do as a cricketer, to be consistent in all the three formats. Go out there, and play to the best of my abilities, and play my roles and responsibilities for the team.”Right now I’m in a good space. I’m only watching the ball and trying to judge the ball and if I think the ball is there to be hit, I’m hitting the ball. That doesn’t change. That’s the only thing that doesn’t change with T20, one-day or four-day cricket – when the ball is there to be hit, you hit the ball. That’s the only thing that runs in my mind. I’m very happy with the space I’m in and the focus levels have been great.”

Newcastle United are reportedly once again keen on signing Watford sensation, Joao Pedro, having previously been linked with the Brazilian last summer.

What's the latest on Joao Pedro to Newcastle?

According to Football Insider, the Magpies are believed to have 'concrete' interest in the 21-year-old ahead of the summer window, having seemingly been 'closely monitoring' his progress throughout the current campaign.

As the piece also outlines, the northeast side reportedly had a £30m offer rejected for the young forward back in August, with the player subsequently going on to sign a new six-year deal at Vicarage Road.

With it looking unlikely that the Championship side will earn promotion this term, however – with Chris Wilder's men currently six points off the play-offs – Newcastle may have an improved chance of striking a deal this time around.

Would Joao Pedro be a good signing for Newcastle?

The former Fluminense ace has enjoyed another standout campaign in the second tier for the Hornets, having scored ten goals and provided four assists in 32 league outings, emerging as arguably "one of the Championship's best players", according to talent scout Jacek Kulig.

As Kulig also noted, the 6-foot starlet is "capable of playing anywhere along the front line", ensuring that he would prove a wise investment for the St James' Park outfit and a truly useful attacking weapon in a variety of forward positions.

That versatility is just one reason why Pedro could potentially prove something of a long-term upgrade on current Newcastle man, Callum Wilson, with the 31-year-old – who solely operates as a centre-forward – having proved somewhat unreliable in recent years due to his frustrating injury woes.

While the Englishman has been in red-hot form of late with three goals and an assist in his last three Premier League games, it remains to be seen if he can be a long-term partner to club-record signing, Alexander Isak, with Eddie Howe suggesting following the recent win over Brentford that the duo "probably" can't feature together every week.

Pedro, by contrast, could prove a better partner for Isak due to his ability to comfortably play in a number ten berth or on the flanks, with the emerging gem possessing the creativity to thrive in that free role after creating seven big chances this season and registering 1.3 key passes per game – a far better record than that of Wilson who has created just three big chances and averages only 0.8 key passes per game.

Equally, the Watford man is a potentially more dynamic option as he is a "superb dribbler", according to Kulig, showcased by the fact that he averages 3.9 successful take-ons per 90 – as per FBref – while Wilson has averaged just 0.29 for the same metric.

With young Pedro also providing the benefit of his possible longevity on Tyneside – in contrast to Wilson – and it is easy to see why the signing of the exciting talent could prove a real masterstroke for Howe and co.

Gautam Gambhir’s side is an established one with proven match-winners, but they need to brush up their finishing and death bowling skills – two key areas in T20 cricket where they faltered last season

Nagraj Gollapudi08-Apr-2016

2015 form

Kolkata Knight Riders had the opportunity to make the playoffs if they managed to win one of their last two matches, both away games. But they failed to chase targets in Mumbai. The defending champions eventually finished fifth, having recorded seven wins (only two away), six defeats (five away) and one match that ended in no result.

KKR squad

Gautam Gambhir (captain), Robin Uthappa (wicketkeeper), Manish Pandey, Suryakumar Yadav, Yusuf Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Umesh Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Jayadev Unadkat, Ankit Rajpoot, Sheldon Jackson, R Satish, Manan Sharma, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shakib Al Hasan, Chris Lynn, Morne Morkel, Brad Hogg, Jason Holder, Colin Munro, John Hastings

Big Picture

In 2012, they won their first IPL title. The following season, they finished seventh. In 2014, they won their second title. Last year, they finished fifth. Will Kolkata Knight Riders be third-time lucky this season?If they are to become the first team in the IPL to win three crowns, the Knight Riders need to polish their finishing skills and end-over bowling, two areas they were vulnerable in last season. In those crucial away games at the end of the tournament, Mumbai looted 72 runs after being 99 for 4 in 15 overs and Rajasthan started in dominant fashion and had passed 100 by the halfway stage before scoring 53 in the final five overs. Even though Knight Riders lost both matches by a small margin – five and nine runs respectively – it exposed their fragility in the lower order and the inability of the top order to create a solid platform.Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir and his opening partner Robin Uthappa need to take the responsibility of establishing a strong start. Last year, Knight Riders’ top-order batsmen (Nos. 1 to 3) averaged 25.44 with just four fifties in 38 innings. Only Kings XI Punjab were worse.There is bound to be a change in mindset with Jacques Kallis having migrated to the head coach position after his retirement. He took the seat vacated by Trevor Bayliss, who moved on to become England coach last year. The big advantage is the familiarity between Kallis and the team as well as the franchise management and owners, a key aspect in T20 leagues. Kallis will be assisted by former Australian batsman Simon Katich.One advantage Knight Riders have is being one of the few teams with an established set-up. Only Mumbai Indians, and to an extent, Kings XI Punjab have retained their core players, while making minor changes to the existing squads from previous years. Gambhir has been at the helm since 2011, and all his senior lieutenants know their roles and are proven match-winners. It is about reminding themselves of those basics in crunch situations.

Burning Question

Will Sunil Narine 2.0 be as effective as his old self?With the focus on his bowling action likely to be as severe as it was last year, the West Indies offspinner could play a restricted role till he becomes totally confident with his new action. In the interim, the onus is on senior Australian left-arm chinaman Brad Hogg. Hogg showed last year that he can share the workload with Uttar Pradesh spin twins Piyush Chawla and Kuldeep Yadav. Chawla, with his legbreaks, and Kuldeep, the chinaman bowler, with his effective googlies, helped Uttar Pradesh win the Syed Mushtaq Ali title in January, and they will once again play a crucial role in the middle overs.

The go-to man

No doubt Andre Russell, last IPL’s MVP, will be up there but it is his overseas team-mate Shakib Al Hasan who might play a lead role this season for Knight Riders. Unlike last year, when he was forced to play the home series against Pakistan and missed the first half of the tournament, the Bangladesh allrounder will be available for entire season. Shakib was the only player with more than 200 runs and ten wickets when the Knight Riders won the IPL in 2014. He is one of four KKR allrounders to have done across all IPL seasons. Shakib fits into any rung of the batting order: he can build a platform or explode towards the end. Also, with his left-arm spin, he has the knack of pushing the opponent on the back foot and sneaking past the edge or the defensive bat frequently.

Bargain buy

If you have seen Colin Munro switch-hit an international fast bowler into the stands, you would understand how brutal this left-hand batsman can be. Munro is the owner of the second-fastest fifty in T20 internationals, which came off 14 deliveries against Sri Lanka at Eden Park in January. As New Zealand captain Kane Williamson put it, it was like watching a highlights package. The innings was enough to get Munro into the World T20 squad, and possibly played a role in Knight Riders picking him late in the auction for just INR 30 lakh (US$44,000 approx). Since January 2015, Munro’s strike-rate of 156.55 is fourth best among those who have faced 500-plus balls. The players ahead of him are Russell, Chris Gale and AB de Villiers. Knight Riders can do with Munro’s ballistic launches, especially in the Powerplay where they struggled last season.

Availability

Sunil Narine‘s father died recently and he had to head back home to Trinidad. Kallis said Narine would be given as much time as he needed to decide when he wants to play. And when he returns, Narine is likely to be given enough time to adjust to his remodelled bowling action.

Coaches

Jacques Kallis (head coach), Simon Katich (assistant coach), Wasim Akram (bowling consultant), Andrew Leipus (physio), Adrian le Roux (trainer)

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“I suppose it is an advantage going into coaching soon after retirement. The game has changed. For the last couple of years, it has jumped up a level… It’s nice to be part of the modern-day game as I need to see what works and what doesn’t.”
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Rangers’ busy summer is already in full swing at Ibrox.

Russell Martin was appointed as the new manager earlier this month, while both Lyall Cameron and Max Aarons have been unveiled as new signings, with plenty more to follow for the new Rangers boss.

So now, following on from new owners, a new sporting director and a new coach, could the Gers actually have a new captain?

Rangers changing centre-backs

Rangers’ central defensive options are set to be completely overhauled this summer, first with Leon Balogun joining Aris Limassol on a free transfer, where he’ll be reunited with Connor Goldson in Cyprus.

Meantime, Robin Pröpper is edging closer to a return to FC Twente, from whence he came just a year ago, while John Souttar is a doubt for the start of Champions League qualifying, following ‘hernia surgery’, facing a race against time to be available for the first leg against Panathinaikos on 22 July.

With all that in mind, Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider is reporting that Rangers are ‘in advanced talks’ to sign Conor Coady from Leicester City.

They claim that the Gers are ‘confident’ of finalising a deal ‘early next week’, and that the England international will ‘bring vast experience’ to Martin’s squad.

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Meantime, as outlined by Rob Tanner of the Athletic, following the Foxes’ relegation back to the EFL Championship, they’re looking to offload a number of players, including Coady, given that he has just one year remaining on his contract, while, according to Capology, only four Leicester players earn more than his £75k-per-week salary.

Those wages would surely decrease significantly, should Coady choose to move to Glasgow, but his on-pitch experience and quality could be invaluable.

Why Conor Coady should become Rangers captain

Since signing from Wigan Athletic a decade ago, James Tavernier has been a Rangers stalwart, making 513 appearances to date, only ten men in the club’s entire history have accumulated more, scoring a staggering 130 goals from right-back, on top of his 142 assists.

He was named club captain by Steven Gerrard in 2018, and is a bona fide Rangers legend, although his form did come under intense scrutiny last season, with Clive Lindsay of BBC Sport noting that he was left on the bench for November’s Europa League tie against Olympiacos, something that would’ve been unthinkable not so long ago.

Still only 33 years old, Tavernier still has a key role to play in Martin’s side, but the table below does show his slight decline.

Appearances

46

58

55

58

53

Minutes

3,923

5,255

4,864

5,211

4,433

Goals

19

18

18

24

5

Assists

16

17

10

12

13

Chances created

71

130

112

123

96

Take-on success %

41%

59%

41%

44%

51%

Ground-duel success %

53%

56%

48%

53%

54%

Touches per 90

87

90

83

89

71

As the table shows, Tavernier played fewer minutes last season than he had in any campaign since the title-winning year of 2020/21, also failing to reach double figures in terms of goals for the first time in five seasons.

On top of this, his chances created and touches per 90 numbers were notably down too, emphasising that he is no longer the focal point of Rangers’ attacking play.

So, with Tavernier no longer undroppable, could we see Coady donning the armband next season?

Well, analyst Kai Watson describes him as a natural “leader”, while Sean Dyche, who was his manager at Everton, praised Coady’s “immaculate” professionalism, with Jamie Carragher describing his performances for Wolves as “brilliant”, adding that he is second only to Virgil van Dijk “in terms of passing from the back”.

In support of this assertion, Adrian Clarke of the Premier League documents how, in the 2019/20 season, no player accumulated more ‘accurate long passes’ than Coady across the entire division.

On top of this, Adam McNulty of Breaking the Lines praises the centre-backs ‘elite’ ability to ‘pick out a runner using a diagonal’, believing his passing range to be one of his strongest attributes.

In a Martin team, that prioritises control through possession, Coady will be an invaluable asset, suggesting he will be a favourite of the new manager, potentially usurping Tavernier in the captaincy hierarchy.

He'd be perfect for Aarons: Martin has exciting "colossus" on Rangers radar

Russell Martin is looking to sign another defender or two for Rangers

ByRoss Kilvington Jun 28, 2025

Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti generated speeds in excess of 140 kmph, and took three wickets apiece to help bowl out Australia for 228

Shashank Kishore in Mount Maunganui14-Jan-2018Getty ImagesAgainst an Australia line-up filled with right-handers, India stocked their XI with three left-arm spinners. As it turned out, it was their fast bowlers Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti, who rattled Australia with 146kph thunderbolts under lights. This was one of the big takeaways for India, who opened their campaign with a 100-run win at the Bay Oval in Mount Manganui.The other takeaway was the performance of their batsmen, Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra in particular. In an approach straight out of the senior team’s ODI blueprint, the openers first consolidated before going into overdrive to add 180 in India’s 328 for 7 after electing to bat. Along the way, they broke India’s previous best opening stand of 179 held by Shikhar Dhawan and Robin Uthappa in the 2004 edition.Australia were opposite, allowing the fast bowlers to dictate terms. Opener Max Bryant, reprieved early by wicketkeeper Aryan Juyal off Mavi, Could only manage 29 in his 48-ball stay, slapping a length ball to cover. Jason Sangha, the captain, was also kept quiet as Shaw cut out the singles. After batting for close to 30 minutes, he was out charging at Sharma, only to be deceived in flight and spoon a catch to Shaw short third man.At the halfway mark, Australia’s asking rate had already spiraled to close to 10 an over. Against a side that had planned specifically for a situation that was ripe to choke runs and build pressure with their spinners, this approach was going to be seriously tested. But India had to make up nearly seven overs after fast bowler Ishan Porel hobbled off with a knee niggle.Jack Edwards, the other opener who held the innings together, picked away Himanshu Rana’s part-time medium pace easily, but Shaw brought back his strike bowler Mavi to break the flourishing 59-run third-wicket stand when Jonathan Merlo’s off stump went cartwheeling. On a batting day, Mavi and Nagarkoti, who finished with 3 for 29, made the big difference.

@imVkohli @VVSLaxman281 @BCCI keep an eye on two under 19quicks ..mavi and nagarkotti ..bowling at 145 in newzealand ..brilliant ..

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) 14 January 2018

Australia’s cautious approach was in sharp contrast to India’s. Shaw took some risks but aggressive right through, while Kalra, prone to the occasional false drive to away-going deliveries, was largely composed and aesthetically pleasing. Both fell short of what should have been deserving hundreds, but India overcame a slight blip in momentum courtesy a sprightly 54-ball 63 from No. 3 Shubman Gill on a flat batting deck where batsmen had no inhibition in hitting through the line.Shaw, tentative outside the off stump early in his innings, should’ve been out for 25, but Will Sutherland’s joy of having him caught behind while poking with an angled bat in the eighth over was shortlived as replays confirmed he had overstepped. Then on 28, he was reprieved again as Austin Waugh missed a direct hit at the bowler’s end from backward point.It would cost Australia 69 more before Shaw, frustrated at not finding his placement after crossing 80, slashed to the wicketkeeper on 94. Australia had a second wicket when Kalra chipped one to a leaping Sangha at midwicket.Sutherland was brought back and he didn’t let the captain down, varying his pace and use of the wide yorkers nicely to stem run flow. India managed just two fours between overs 31 and 40, with the batting Powerplay fetching just 23. The brakes were on, even though India were still in a commanding 223 for 2 with 10 overs to play.Sutherland bowled out by the 42nd over, with his last ball – a rank full toss – dispatched over deep midwicket for six by Gill. He finished with a respectable 1 for 55 off his full quota even as the other bowlers largely struggled.Austin Waugh brought out a number of slower variations, including the back-of-the-hand delivery which his father Steve, who was in attendance, bowled so effectively, but it kept getting put away. He bore the brunt of Gill’s onslaught as he raced to a half-century off 48 deliveries.All of this meant India enjoyed a terrific last five overs, courtesy some industrious batting from Abhishek Sharma and Nagarkoti. Moving around the crease, they threw bowlers off their line to flick, whip and scoop 63 runs that got them close to 330. The luxury of those extra runs allowed them to attack and eventually close out the game.

Chris Sutton believes Harry Kane will be "jealous" of Tottenham's resurgence this season, with Bayern struggling to defend their Bundesliga title.

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• Kane left Spurs in summer
• 26 goals for Bayern already, but title bid faltering
• Sutton suggests he should return to England

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Kane has made an instant impact at Bayern Munich since his £100 million ($135m) move from Tottenham last summer, scoring 26 goals in his first 24 appearances across all competitions. Thomas Tuchel's side have found consistency elusive despite Kane's prolific output, though, and trail current Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen by seven points after a shock 1-0 home defeat to Werder Bremen at the weekend.

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• WHAT CHRIS SUTTON SAID

  Bayern have also seen DFB-Pokal and German Super Cup trophy routes closed off, while back in England, Tottenham have emerged as Premier League title contenders under Ange Postecoglou. Former Chelsea and Blackburn frontman Sutton has suggested that Kane must be feeling "jealous" of his old club and urged him to retrace his steps, telling 'It's All Kicking Off' podcast: "Harry, you're out of the German Cup. You've got to come home. You're not going to get your medal at Bayern. You've got to come home. Come back to Tottenham, mate. I think Harry will be looking at what's gone on at Spurs, watching their brand of football. I think there's a bit of jealousy there."

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  It's not all doom and gloom for Bayern right now given they still have a game in hand on Bayer Leverkusen and the Champions League round of 16 to look forward to, but Tuchel is starting to come under pressure in certain media circles. The German boss expressed his frustration after the Werder loss, telling reporters: "It was clearly not enough. For over 70 minutes I didn't have the feeling that we were playing for victory. Afterwards I noticed it. Not until there. We were extremely static in the first half. We lost a lot of the ball, allowed a lot of counterattacks, and were sloppy in possession. Deserved defeat."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR KANE?

  Kane will still be hopeful of landing the first major trophy of his career this season, especially if he can continue to deliver the goods for Bayern in the final third. The England international has already equalled Robert Lewandowski's record for the most goals scored in the first half of a Bundesliga season (22), and will hope to get a step closer to the former Bayern star's leading mark for a full campaign (41) when Tuchel's side host Union Berlin on Wednesday.

Ben Stokes has promised a “full explanation” of what went on in Bristol on the night of his arrest for alleged Actual Bodily Harm last month, after acknowledging – via his agent – that his actions have had a negative impact on his team-mates ahead of this winter’s Ashes, as well as the ECB and the wider sport of cricket.Stokes, who was last week withdrawn from England’s Ashes squad pending further investigation into the events outside Mbargo nightclub on the morning of September 25, yesterday parted company with his bat sponsor, New Balance, a contract that is believed to be worth £200,000 a year.He also issued an apology to the British celebrity Katie Price, after being filmed appearing to mock her disabled son Harvey, an incident that generated further negative headlines on the back of the Bristol incident, in which he was shown allegedly throwing punches at two men in a street brawl.However, Stokes’s agent, the former England batsman Neil Fairbrother, has insisted that the player retains the full support of his management company, ISM, and added that the full details of what went on that night would be made public at an appropriate time, after the investigation by Avon and Somerset Police has been concluded.”Ben explained to me the full circumstances of what happened in Bristol and I told him that he has my total support and backing,” said Fairbrother in a statement. “I am aware that he has fully cooperated with the police inquiry and voluntarily provided a detailed statement on the same day as the incident. He will continue to assist the police in any way he can.”Ben will also make public his full explanation and evidence when the time is right. On legal advice, that is not possible whilst the investigation continues and no charges have been brought forward. Ben does not wish to prejudice the process.”He is also concerned about the impact the widespread publicity has on everyone involved including the ECB, his team mates and the game of cricket itself which he loves.”We will not be making any further comment relating to this at this time.”