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Chasing 191, West Indies’ batting struggled against the spin of Ashwin, Jadeja and Bishnoi

S Sudarshanan29-Jul-2022In the first international game at the Brian Lara Stadium, India’s move to play three spinners – as opposed to West Indies’ one – reaped rich dividends as Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin and Ravi Bishnoi combined to pick up five wickets, helping the visitors to a 68-run win in the first T20I of the five-match series.In T20s before Friday at this ground, spinners had an economy rate of 6.31, which is the fourth-lowest at any venue in the West Indies, and they had averaged 20.91 – the fourth-lowest at any Caribbean venue where spinners have bowled in more than ten innings.Related

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India managed to post 190 for 6 on a seemingly slowish surface, thanks to captain Rohit Sharma’s half century and Dinesh Karthik’s unbeaten 41 off just 19 balls at the finish, before West Indies’ batting was entangled in the web of spin.Another partner for Rohit
After India were put in to bat, Rohit walked out with a new partner, Suryakumar Yadav, the seventh opener for India in T20Is this year. Suryakumar got going quickly with a four off Obed McCoy in the first over and then another off Jason Holder in the next. His trademark wristy flick for six over fine leg also made an appearance against debutant Alzarri Joseph.Akeal Hosein’s introduction, however, stalled Suryakumar’s progress. He was dropped off the first ball from the spinner before a top edge off the next ball evaded the bowler running back. Hosein had the last laugh in his next over when Suryakumar’s attempted whip resulted in a thick leading edge to short third.Change in pace leads to change of momentum
India had raced to 44 inside five overs but Suryakumar’s wicket slowed them down. Despite finding a couple of boundaries early on, Rohit struggled to get the ball away. With the odd ball gripping the surface, Hosein and McCoy thrived, the latter dismissing Shreyas Iyer for a four-ball duck.Rohit and Rishabh Pant then added 43 off 25 balls before West Indies struck again, dismissing Pant and Hardik Pandya – who ramped Joseph straight to deep third for his maiden T20I wicket – in quick succession to leave India 102 for 4 with over eight overs remaining.Dinesh Karthik and Ravichandran Ashwin added an unbeaten 52-run stand to take India to 190•Associated PressThe perfect finish
In the interim Rohit got to his 27th half-century in T20Is off 35 balls. Just when he had begun accelerating, he slapped Holder straight to sweeper cover. At 131 for 5 in 15 overs on a track that was slowing down, India looked on course to finish at around 170.But Karthik once again aced the finisher’s role to move India well past that score. He used the crease well to put the bowlers off their lines and lengths, and, in the company of Ashwin, took a toll on Holder and McCoy to help India amass 36 off the last two overs.Spin to win
In their pursuit of 191, Kyle Mayers got West Indies off to a rapid start, helping them score 11 off Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s first over and as many off the first two legal balls of the next over, bowled by Arshdeep Singh. However, Arshdeep deceived Mayers with an off-pace short ball immediately afterwards, and India’s bowlers had landed their first blow.Holder, sent in at No. 3, couldn’t see off Ravindra Jadeja’s spin, while Ashwin sent back the left-hand batters Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer. Ravi Bishnoi then dismissed Rovman Powell and Odean Smith in successive overs to pretty much seal the game.

Inter Miami have been advised to avoid a repeat of last season's Lionel Messi fiasco and "bring your best team" to Vancouver in 2025.

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The Herons are counting down the days to a CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final showdown with opponents from Canada. They will be facing the Whitecaps on April 24 away from home, before a return date heads to South Florida on May 1.

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With major silverware beginning to fall within reach, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi is expected to figure prominently throughout a continental clash. Vancouver natives are certainly hoping that he does, having seen the Argentine left at home alongside Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez for a MLS fixture in 2024.

WHAT VANCOUVER CEO SAID

Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster has told the : |I know that there was huge frustration from everyone who bought a ticket, and I totally get that. And I would have felt the same way. It’s absolutely okay if they vented on us… because we understood that there was nothing we could have done better and nothing we could have done differently, because it was purely a decision of (Miami).

"What this club, and I mean every employee, and especially our team, is doing this year, is unbelievable. This is not one of 34 regular season games. This is the semi-final of the Champions League. For that, we have fought so hard, we eliminated two Mexican teams. No other MLS team has done that. I have a recommendation for Miami – you better bring your best team, because otherwise you might not make the final, and I wouldn’t be sad about that."

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Vancouver saw off Mexican outfit Pumas in the quarter-finals and believe that they have what it takes to claim the notable scalp of Messi and Co. Schuster added: "The commentators (for the Pumas match) said, ‘Look, you cheer a little bit for the outsider, for the underdog … the Vancouver Whitecaps are the best team in the league, so they’re not really an underdog in this game’.

"It’s not only me saying that. There were a few other guys who have been here today in Chicago from the league that said, ‘You guys, you really can beat everyone in this league.’ So Miami better bring the best team. But if not, that’s not my problem."

New Zealand quick unavailable due to persistent Achilles injury

ESPNcricinfo staff14-Aug-2022Birmingham Phoenix have signed Ben Dwarshuis as an overseas player after Adam Milne was ruled out of the Hundred with an Achilles injury.Milne was one of Phoenix’s star performers as the reached the final of the first edition of the competition, finishing joint-top of the wicket-takers’ list, with 12, and the best economy (0.95 runs per ball) of any bowler.The fast bowler last played at the IPL in March, and he was unable to feature in New Zealand’s white-ball tour of Europe due to the same problem.Related

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Dwarshuis, the Australia left-armer who won his first cap in Pakistan earlier this year, has previously played county cricket for Worcestershire.He is due to arrive in the UK on Monday and will be available for the second half of the group stage, with Phoenix currently sitting on four points from three games.”We’re really pleased to be able to recruit such an experienced fast bowler in Ben,” Craig Flindall, Birmingham Phoenix general manager, said. “Naturally, we’re disappointed that Adam couldn’t feature for us this year, but Ben will add a left-arm option to our exciting group.”

Derby County are interested in signing a midfielder likened to none other than Kevin de Bruyne before the January transfer window closes.

Derby suffer another defeat

It was another evening to forget for the Rams on Tuesday, falling to a 1-0 loss to Championship promotion hopefuls Sunderland at Pride Park.

It was a sixth successive defeat in all competitions under Paul Warne, with Derby’s slide down the league table continuing. Talking after the game, Warne said: “I thought second half we played with more intent. No fan wants to hear this off of their manager, no doubt, but if you are going to lose then that is the way to lose.

“You’ve got to try and put your personality on the game, you have to put crosses in the box, make the keeper make saves and give the fans something to cheer.

“I didn’t think we did that in the first half and I was expecting bigger boos at half-time, truth be told. I appreciate everyone that got behind the team and the team needed it. All in all I’m proud, but hugely disappointed that we didn’t get anything.”

Derby now ready to join the race to sign "talented" Premier League player

Paul Warne is eyeing a defender.

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Derby’s attention now turns to a trip to Wales with Cardiff City on the weekend, with the Rams currently in 20th place and their hosts one spot higher above the drop zone.

Warne and those behind the scenes at Derby can also bring in new additions until February 3, and it looks as if they have their eyes on a new target alongside Aston Villa defender Lamar Bogarde.

Derby interested in signing versatile midfielder

According to reports in the Netherlands over the last 48 hours, Derby are interested in signing midfielder Oscar Fraulo. The Dane can play as a holding, central or attacking midfielder and is currently on loan at FC Utrecht from Borussia Monchengladbach.

Fraulo is on loan in the Netherlands with an option to buy at the end of the campaign, however, the report states that Derby may now take over that loan-to-buy deal.

The 21-year-old has been going from strength to strength, with his current Transfermarkt valuation at a career-high €3.5m. He’s also been praised by Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig in the past, who previously likened Fraulo to Kevin de Bruyne.

Passing

Very strong

Tactical intelligence

Very strong

Vision

Very strong

Ball control

Very strong

Technique

Very strong

Versatility

Very strong

Kulig said on Fraulo’s style of play: “Roaming playmaker – has all the qualities to play as an advanced playmaker as well – well-rounded, hard-working team player – tactically astute and technically capable of playing in various tactical systems and roles – knows how to dictate tempo using his good vision, passing ability at all distances, and natural technique to create dynamism on the team’s build-up process.”

All the signs point to him being a shrewd signing for the Rams, making this one to watch.

Jose Mourinho has been told that he is “suited to life in WWE” alongside John Cena and Logan Paul after grabbing the nose of a managerial rival.

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Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid boss Mourinho is currently working in Turkey with Super Lig giants Fenerbahce. That role is seeing him cross paths with arch-rivals Galatasaray on a regular basis.

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The latest derby date between two fierce Istanbul-based rivals ended in chaos, with four red cards dished out in stoppage-time. Once the action had finished, Mourinho tangled with opposite number Okan Buruk – leading to Galatasaray’s head coach writing around on the floor.

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Mourinho has been stung with a three-match touchline ban on the back of his face-pinching antics, with the Portuguese no stranger to courting controversy. With that in mind, the self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ could be a useful addition to the WWE ranks.

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Former United striker Teddy Sheringham told of Mourinho being as cut out for life at Wrestlemania as he is the Champions League: “I haven't seen it yet [nose grab], that's the first I've heard of it but it's really funny. I mean I was only talking about him yesterday. I'm here in the Maldives and we're doing a coaching thing and one of the dads is a Fenerbahce fan and he said: ‘Jose's got to go. We're so far behind Galatasaray.’

“I said it's always somebody else's fault, so I wonder why he's got hold of the manager. What or why would he have done that, but it's just ridiculous. He's always got something up his sleeve to take the spotlight away from Galatasaray. He can't help himself, can he? Maybe he would be better suited to life in the WWE? He’s certainly got the theatrics for it.”

Tom Scriven frustrates hosts with fifty before Foxes are bowled out for 249

ECB Reporters Network26-Sep-2022England Lions fast bowler Sam Conners returned his best Championship figures of the season as Derbyshire made the early running on the opening day of the LV=Insurance match against Leicestershire at Derby.Conners took 5 for 51 and pace partner Ben Aitchison 3 for 46 to bowl Leicestershire out for 249 with all-rounder Tom Scriven scoring 53, his third first-class half-century.When bad light ended play three overs early, Derbyshire openers Billy Godleman and Luis Reece had moved to 57 without loss, 192 behind.Derbyshire’s decision to bowl first was influenced by a green tinge to the pitch and threatening cloud cover but initially, they failed to exploit the conditions.Aitchison was inconsistent in his opening spell and Nick Potts served up too many loose deliveries which allowed Sol Budinger and Sam Evans early momentum.Leicestershire were going well until Budinger top-edged a pull at Aitchison and Brooke Guest leapt to take an excellent catch above his head.The introduction of Conners and Anuj Dal slowed the scoring rate and the pressure was rewarded when Evans pushed at a ball he could have left and Guest pouched his second victim.Even so, Leicestershire were still well placed at lunch on 90 for 2 but the frailty of their batting was again exposed as four wickets went down in an afternoon session shortened by rain.Louis Kimber was bowled by one from Aitchison that straightened and Lewis Hill followed six overs later, caught low down at first slip as he played forward.Rehan Ahmed and Harry Swindells added 41 in 10 overs before Conners struck twice in three balls with Ahmed bowled aiming to drive and Swindells getting a leading edge as he looked to work the ball through midwicket.But Derbyshire were frustrated by Scriven who played the best innings of the day to take his side past 200. He launched Alex Thomson over wide long-on for six and completed a deserved fifty when he steered Conners wide of third man for his sixth four.By then, Roman Walker had clipped Thomson into Dal’s hands at midwicket and Conners wrapped up the innings in the space of four balls as Leicestershire fell one short of a second batting point.Scrivens was lbw as he tried to work the fast bowler to leg and Callum Parkinson could only edge one that left him to give Guest his 50th championship catch of the season, the first Derbyshire wicketkeeper to reach the milestone since Luke Sutton in 2011.Derbyshire were left with 19 overs to bat and their reply started to the surreal backdrop of fireworks exploding in bright sunshine above the City End of the Incora County Ground.There were no batting pyrotechnics as Godleman and Reece accumulated steadily to the close although Reece was given a reprieve on 10 when he edged Scriven to third slip where Budinger spilled the chance.

Celtic have finally managed to complete their first signing of the January transfer window with the arrival of Jota on a permanent deal from Ligue 1 side Rennes.

The Hoops have signed the Portuguese forward for a reported fee of £8m, 18 months after his move to Al-Ittihad from Parkhead, whilst Kyogo has moved the other way in a £10m deal.

Jota may not be the only player to arrive this month, though, as the club are also reportedly interested in a move for Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden, who is valued at £10m by the Danish side.

As well as bringing in players like the Portuguese winger and the Danish marksman, Celtic could also look at starlets who could come in with a view to the future, like Bazoumana Toure.

Celtic's interest in Bazoumana Toure

Earlier this month, The Scottish Sun reported on a claim from the Swedish media that the Hoops are interested in the Hammarby winger and have sent scouts to watch the young star in action this season.

It was claimed that the Swedish outfit have placed a price tag of £10m over the 18-year-old gem’s head and it remains to be seen whether or not the Scottish Premiership giants are prepared to pay that kind of money for him.

Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion were also said to be keen on the teenage sensation, which suggests that the Bhoys could face some stiff competition for the winger’s signature before the end of the January transfer window.

Celtic, however, should push to win the race for his services, whether that is this month or in the summer, as Toure could come in as a player with big potential for Brendan Rodgers.

Why Celtic should sign Bazoumana Toure

Earlier this month, journalist Bence Bocsak described the teenager as an “exciting” talent who reminds him of a “young Sadio Mane”, which is incredibly high praise given what the Senegal international achieved in his career in England.

The left winger scored 120 goals in 269 matches for Liverpool in all competitions and won the Premier League and the Champions League during his time at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp.

The former Southampton forward proved himself to be a reliable goalscorer over the course of a number of years in the English top-flight as a dynamic, quick, attacker who predominantly played on the left flank.

Like Mane, Toure predominantly plays on the left wing for Hammarby and uses his speed and technical quality to make a big impact at the top end of the pitch, although the big difference between them is that the 18-year-old ace is a left-footed star.

Starts

20

Goals

8

Big chances created

7

Assists

3

Dribbles completed per game

1.8

As you can see in the table above, the Ivorian wizard caught the eye in his first season of senior football with Hammarby in the 2024 Allsvenskan.

A return of 15 goals and ‘big chances’ created in 20 league starts at the age of 18 is an exceptional return. For context on how impressive that is for his age, no teenager has played more than one minute of Premiership action for Celtic this season.

Toure is an exciting young talent with big potential as a scorer and a creator of goals on the left flank and that is why Rodgers could bring him in as his own ‘young Sadio Mane’, with time ahead of him to develop into a first-team star for the Hoops in the future.

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At the age of 18, he would have time to learn from the likes of Jota, Nicolas Kuhn, and Daizen Maeda, whilst improving on the training pitch with the help of Rodgers’ coaching.

Everything you need to know about Michael Olise's salary details playing for Bayern Munich

In a thrilling move, former Crystal Palace star Michael Olise joined Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024, quickly becoming their standout signing after three impressive seasons in the Premier League. Under Vincent Kompany's leadership, Olise has emerged as a pivotal player, not only for his exceptional playmaking but also for his ability to score game-changing goals, making him an essential asset to the team.

Olise's contract secures his place at the Allianz Arena until 2029, with a lucrative salary package.

Though not among the top-five earners, Olise is generously rewarded for his significant contributions, especially given his young age. With his current performance, a salary increase seems inevitable at some stage, but how much does he earn right now?

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Michael Olise's wages at Bayern Munich in numbers

At the Allianz Arena, Olise's current contract rewards him with a substantial weekly income of £241,227 ($284,204), culminating in an impressive annual salary of £11.9 ($14.7m).

Olise proudly holds the ninth position on the club's wage-bill, showcasing his value.

Player

Nationality

Weekly wages in GBP

Weekly wages in USD

Annual wages in GBP

Annual wages in USD

Michael Olise

French

£217,104

$284,204

£11,289,407

$14,778,593

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Even with his substantial salary, Olise doesn't make it into the club's top-five earners.

Leading the rankings is the English forward Harry Kane, followed by the legendary Manuel Neuer in second place and Joshua Kimmich in third.

In fourth and fifth are the gifted Jamal Musiala and former Arsenal star Serge Gnabry, both earning the same wages at Bayern.

Player

Nationality

Weekly wages in GBP

Weekly wages in USD

Annual wages in GBP

Annual wages in USD

Harry Kane

English

£402,044

$526,303

£20,906,308

$27,367,765

Manuel Neuer

German

£337,717

$442,095

£17,561,299

$22,988,923

Joshua Kimmich

German

£321,636

$421,043

£16,725,047

$21,894,212

Jamal Musiala

German

£303,463

$397,254

£15,780,082

$20,657,189

Serge Gnabry

German

£303,463

$397,254

£15,780,082

$20,657,189

Top earners in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich's financial advantage in the Bundesliga is clear when comparing club wage bills.

The top thirteen highest-paid players in the Bundesliga are all from Bayern Munich.

Borussia Dortmund's Niklas Sule is the fourteenth highest-paid player.

Player

Nationality

Weekly wages in GBP

Weekly wages in USD

Annual wages in GBP

Annual wages in USD

Harry Kane

English

£402,044

$526,303

£20,906,308

$27,367,765

Manuel Neuer

German

£337,717

$442,095

£17,561,299

$22,988,923

Joshua Kimmich

German

£321,636

$421,043

£16,725,047

$21,894,212

Jamal Musiala

German

£303,463

$397,254

£15,780,082

$20,657,189

Serge Gnabry

German

£303,463

$397,254

£15,780,082

$20,657,189

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AFPHighest paid players in the world

Despite the substantial earnings of Bundesliga players, particularly Bayern stars, they don't make it to the top five highest-paid players globally. This elite list is entirely dominated by Saudi Pro League stars, with the legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo leading the pack.

Following closely is his former Real Madrid teammate, Karim Benzema, in second place.

Next, Riyad Mahrez secures the third spot, with Senegalese stars Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly completing the top five.

Player

Club

Weekly wages GBP

Weekly wages USD

Annual wages GBP

Annual wages USD

Cristiano Ronaldo

Al Nassr

£3,216,155

$4,210,425

£167,250,468

$218,942,120

Karim Benzema

Al Ittihad

£1,608,178

$2,105,213

£83,625,234

$109,471,060

Riyad Mahrez

Al Ahli

£839,469

$1,098,921

£45,652,372

$57,43,893

Sadio Mane

Al Nassr

£643,271

$842,085

£33,450,094

$43,788,424

Kalidou Koulibaly

Al Hilal

£558,038

$730,509

£29,017,956

$37,986,458

Glasgow Rangers striker Hamza Igamane has been one of the few bright lights of a rather underwhelming season.

The Moroccan arrived at Ibrox with plenty of raised eyebrows among the supporters, yet his performances on the pitch proved all the doubters wrong.

Due to his excellent form in January, Igamane was awarded the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month award recently, having netted five goals throughout the month, including an impressive hat-trick against Hibs.

Philippe Clement has a special talent on his hands. The question is, how long will he remain a Rangers player?

Hamza Igamane's future at Rangers

The 22-year-old scored against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League just before Christmas as the Gers secured a point against the North Londoners. Following the game, there were reports that scouts from Everton had travelled to watch the striker in action.

The Toffees weren’t the only team beginning to show interest in the Moroccan sensation, however, as West Ham United, Bournemouth, Brentford, Fulham and Newcastle United had all watched Igamane in action.

Rumours have persisted throughout the January transfer window, but it appears that only a mind-boggling offer will be enough to convince Clement to sell before the deadline on Monday.

Igamane won’t be at Ibrox for long though, especially if he maintains his current level of performance until the end of the campaign.

Hamza Igamane’s season in numbers

A return of 13 goals in 28 matches is certainly impressive, especially given the fact he hadn’t played senior football outside of Africa until his move to Scotland last summer.

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect is just how well Igamane has performed in Europe. Many didn’t expect him to be given much of a chance during the first few months of the season, but four goals in the Europa League demonstrate how effective the former AS FAR centre-forward has been in the final third.

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Europa League

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4

Assists

1

1

Shots per game

3

1.8

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91

Big chances created

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1

When compared to his positional peers in Europe’s secondary competition, Igamane currently ranks in the top 2% for non-penalty goals (1.01), the top 5% for successful take-ons (2.53) and in the top 13% for shot-creating actions across the tournament this season so far.

No wonder clubs such as Everton are taking interest in the youngster, who, if he carries on like this, will have an extraordinarily bright future in football. No doubt about that.

It may prove to be difficult for the Light Blues to keep him at the club beyond this summer, especially with Premier League clubs sniffing around him.

Signing a potential replacement this month might be stretching things, especially as there are several areas which require strengthening first, but another centre-forward must surely be signed this summer.

It looks as though the manager is looking at options already, as the Ibrox side have been linked with a former international striker…

Rangers could land dream Igamane replacement

As reported earlier this week by journalist Alan Nixon, Rangers are monitoring the situation of Nottingham Forest centre-forward Emmanuel Dennis, who is seeking to end his nightmare spell at the club.

Championship clubs Watford and Sheffield Wednesday are also showing interest in the Nigerian international striker, but the Gers could well have the upper hand, especially with the chance to play in Europe and challenge for trophies.

Dennis hasn’t been named in a single matchday squad this term by manager Nuno Espirito Santo, with his last appearance for the club coming way back in May 2023.

Could Dennis be an ideal replacement for Igamane? It remains to be seen whether Clement is seeking a move before the window closes, or if he will wait until the summer transfer window.

Why Emmanuel Dennis would be a good signing for Rangers

The £40k-per-week striker might not have made an impact this season for Forest, but there is no doubting that with the right club, he could shine.

Indeed, he began to showcase his talents back in 2018, scoring twice for Club Brugge during a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Following these displays for the Belgian side, Dennis ended up joining Watford for a fee in the region of just £3.6m and it turned out to be a wonderful piece of transfer business by the club.

A return of ten Premier League goals and six assists may not have been enough to keep the Vicarage Road side in the top flight, but his performances caught the eye of Forest, who splurged £20m to bring him to the club in August 2022.

The move didn’t work out, however, scoring just twice in the Premier League during the 2022/23 campaign. Manager Steve Cooper did lavish plenty of praise on the 27-year-old upon his arrival, saying:

Loan spells with Basaksehir and Watford last season produced just four goals in total, but it is evident that escaping his current situation at Forest would allow him to play regularly again.

Igamane should remain at Rangers until the summer at least, but the more goals he scores, the harder it will be for Clement to keep him at Ibrox.

The Gers must be wary of past mistakes in the transfer market. Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos were two prized assets at the club and could have been sold for millions.

The board allowed both of their contracts to run down, however, meaning the pair left for nothing in May 2023. The same cannot happen concerning Igamane. Clement must get the best deal possible for the player.

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If so, then signing Dennis as a replacement could be a wise move indeed, especially judging by his supreme talents in front of goal.

The next couple of days could be very interesting at Ibrox. Expect at least another signing heading through the doors before the window closes.

Let’s just hope Igamane isn’t going the other way.

Shades of Gazza: Rangers battling to land "dynamic" £3.5k-p/w star

Rangers are fighting it out to sign a former Liverpool midfielder.

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It was slow going with the bat in Wollongong while South Australia managed one breakthrough

AAP31-Oct-2022Kurtis Patterson edged past Don Bradman in the New South Wales record books after making it to stumps on day one of the weather-affected Sheffield Shield match against South Australia in Wollongong.Rain stopped play for almost three-and-a-half hours in the middle of the day, before bad light forced another stoppage only seven overs after the resumption.”The game’s probably sitting pretty fifty-fifty at the moment,” South Australia spinner Ben Manenti said. “They haven’t gotten away from us but they haven’t lost many wickets.”Soon before the lunch break, Patterson surpassed Bradman to become the 19th-highest run-scorer for NSW in Sheffield Shield history. The 29-year-old Patterson now has 4656 runs for NSW, while Bradman made 4633.Only Moises Henriques (14th) sits higher than Patterson amongst the current crop. Bradman averaged 107.74 from his 31 Shield matches for NSW before his move to South Australia in 1934, while Patterson is averaging 37.07 from 76 appearances.The majority of play at North Dalton Park took place in the morning session, which failed to reach any great heights.Hughes was dropped by Nathan McAndrew at short leg early in his innings, while Manenti secured the only breakthrough of the session when he dismissed Blake Nikitaras for 32. Nikitaras departed when he chipped Manenti to mid-on, where he was caught by Jordan Buckingham.”It was like he was batting on a different surface from me,” Hughes said. “It’s quite a slow wicket but it’s quite flat and the outfield’s slow.  There’s going to be a bit of grinding to do but hopefully we can do that tomorrow.”NSW and South Australia are in the bottom two spots on the Shield ladder with a draw and a loss to their names.