تحدث حسني عبد ربه، نجم منتخب مصر السابق، عن فوز الفراعنة على منتخب إثيوبيا في التصفيات المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026.
وقال حسني عبد ربه عبر قناة “أون سبورت”: “ما كنا نريده من المباراة حصلنا عليه، ولكن كانت هناك بعض السلبيات”.
طالع.. ترتيب مجموعة مصر في تصفيات كأس العالم
وتابع: “الشوط الأول كان مختلفًا عن الثاني، كما أن التبديلات تأخرت كثيرًا في الشوط الثاني”.
وواصل: “الفرص التي استهترنا بها كانت من الممكن أن تكلفنا الكثير، فقد كنا قادرين على الفوز بستة أو سبعة أهداف، كنت أتمنى أن نرسل رسالة اليوم مفادها أننا لسنا أقل من منتخب بوركينا فاسو”.
وحقق منتخب مصر الفوز على إثيوبيا بهدفين نظيفين، في الجولة السابعة من التصفيات الإفريقية المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2026.
Frontline spinner Abrar Ahmed has been released to play for the Shaheens
ESPNcricinfo staff17-Aug-2024
Naseem Shah will be playing his first Test match after a year out with injury•Getty Images
Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in the first Test in Rawalpindi next week without a specialist spinner, after Abrar Ahmed was released from the Test squad to join the Shaheens squad.It means Pakistan will field an all-pace attack, with the return of Naseem Shah to the Test side after a year out bolstering an attack that also includes Shaheen Shah Afridi.Khurram Shehzad and Mir Hamza, who both impressed at times during Pakistan’s last Test assignment in Australia, and Mohammad Ali are the other fast bowlers in the squad. Aamer Jamal, though, is unlikely to be available for the first Test. Jamal was the standout performer in Australia, taking 18 wickets and scoring valuable runs. But he’s been suffering from a lower back complaint since earlier this summer, one which affected and ultimately curtailed his county stint with Warwickshire.Abrar, who missed the Australia Tests with an injury, has been released alongside Kamran Ghulam, in the interests of both playing cricket rather than sitting on the bench. Ghulam will captain the Shaheens side against Bangladesh A in a four-day game, which begins in Islamabad on August 20, one day before the Test series.Related
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Abrar’s absence means Pakistan will be without a frontline spinner for only the second time in a home Test – including their UAE Tests – since September 1995 (though they did play a couple of Tests in the early 2000s with Shahid Afridi as their sole spinner). The only other time they played an all-pace attack was also at Rawalpindi, in December 2019, in what was their first Test in Pakistan in 10 years. That was part of a strategic shift under the new leadership of Azhar Ali, who, with Yasir Shah’s form dipping drastically, wanted to rely more on pace. It didn’t last long as Yasir returned and, in subsequent seasons, pitches were prepared to assist spin.Abrar Ahmed will play for Pakistan Shaheens against Bangladesh A next week•Matthew Lewis/Getty Images
The move to release Abrar doesn’t mark a broader change in philosophy as much as it acknowledges what Pakistan hope the surface in Rawalpindi will be – one with pace and bounce. If so, that will be a significant change from recent Test surfaces at the venue: lifeless and full of runs.It is also a nod towards the relative lack of resources in Pakistan’s spin cupboard, with neither Sajid Khan nor Noman Ali really having nailed down a spot in the Test side over the last few seasons. The first Test will be the fourth instance of Pakistan not picking a spinner in their playing XI in their last 32 Tests. By contrast, only twice in 201 Tests before that did they not play a specialist spinner.It will leave Salman Ali Agha to shoulder the spin load for this Test, though increasingly that is a responsibility he has looked well-equipped for. In his last six Tests, since the start of 2023, he has bowled on average 12 overs per innings, including twice bowling 20 or more overs in Australia. He’s also made a habit of picking up useful wickets in that time, something that has not gone unnoticed.Asked on the last week whether Pakistan were short of spinning options, Test coach Jason Gillespie said: “You can look into whatever you want. But to start, I think we’ve got two special spinners. Salman Ali Agha is good enough to be classified as a specialist spinner. From what I’ve seen, he has a lot of potential with his offspin. Abrar (Ahmed), obviously, is a fine young bowler in the early stages of his career.”So, I think we’ve covered a lot of bases. We have a lot of seam-bowling options and spin-bowling options. Our batting is varied as well. I believe we have all bases covered, and it’s a very exciting time for the Pakistan Test side.”Both Abrar and Ghulam will rejoin the Test squad after the conclusion of the Shaheens four-day game and will be available for selection for the second Test in Karachi.
وصل فريق نادي أوكلاند سيتي النيوزيلندي إلى القاهرة استعدادا لمواجهة بيراميدز في إطار مباريات بطولة كأس إنتركونتيننتال.
ويستضيف بيراميدز بطل قارة أفريقيا نظيره أوكلاند سيتي بطل أوقيانوسيا في التاسعة من مساء الأحد باستاد الدفاع الجوي في إطار الدور الأول من بطولة كأس الإنتركونتيننتال.
طالع| إجراء جديد من فيفا قبل مواجهة بيراميدز وأوكلاند سيتي في كأس إنتركونتيننتال
ووصلت بعثة أوكلاند إلى القاهرة قادمة من العاصمة الإماراتية أبوظبي التي خاضت فيها معسكرا لمدة 3 أيام قبل الوصول إلى مصر استعدادا لمواجهة بيراميدز.
وكان في استقبال البعثة اللواء هشام زيد مدير مباريات نادي بيراميدز ومندوبي النادي لإنهاء إجراءات دخول البعثة النيوزيلندية وتأمينها حتى الوصول إلى فندق إقامتها.
وأبدت البعثة النيوزيلندية سعادتها البالغة بالاستقبال الحافل من جانب بيراميدز وإنهاء إجراءات دخولها إلى القاهرة في أسرع وقت ممكن، حيث اكتفى الفريق بأن يخوض مرانا وحيدا مساء السبت باستاد الدفاع الجوي استعدادا للمباراة.
Celtic have bolstered their squad with the likes of Benjamin Nygren, Kieran Tierney, and Callum Osmand this summer, but they have yet to add any more players to their midfield ranks.
The Hoops have been linked with an interest in Motherwell central midfielder Lennon Miller, but they may end up missing out on a move for the Scotland international.
Como, who just signed Nicolas Kuhn from Celtic, Ipswich Town, and Southampton are all reportedly keen on the Scottish star, and Celtic were not mentioned in that latest report.
Miller produced two goals and eight assists in 32 matches in the Scottish Premiership last season, which is why he is an attractive target for clubs, but the Hoops are now eyeing up a star who is even better than the teenage gem.
Celtic circling around deal for Serie B star
Whilst a move for the Motherwell talent may not be looking likely, given that they were not mentioned in the latest batch of clubs interested in him, Celtic could still find a new midfield star.
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According to The Boot Room, the Premiership champions are one of the sides ‘circling’ around a potential deal to sign Salvatore Esposito from Serie B team Spezia this summer.
The report claims that the Hoops have been keeping tabs on the Italy international and are now one of a clutch of clubs looking to snap him up ahead of next season.
Salvatore Esposito.
It states that the likes of Sunderland, Rangers, Everton, and Fulham are also showing an interest in the £9m-rated star, who may be allowed to leave on loan with an option to make it permanent next summer.
Why Celtic should sign Salvatore Esposito
Brendan Rodgers should work hard to win the race for the Italian star’s signature this summer because he would be an even better signing for the club than Miller for next season.
Both players are central midfielders who can combine impressive contributions at the top end of the pitch with steely defensive work in the middle of the park, which makes them both valuable players to have in a squad.
Salvatore Esposito for Italy vs England.
However, their respective performances in the 2024/25 season suggest that it would be Esposito who would have a bigger impact on the pitch for the Hoops next term.
The Spezia maestro, who was described as a “tenacious” tackler by talent scout Jacek Kulig, was sensational in the Serie B last season with his ability to win duels and tackles, as well as score and create goals.
24/25 season
Esposito (Serie B)
Miller (Premiership)
Appearances
34
32
Goals
7
2
Big chances created
18
12
Assists
9
8
Tackles per game
1.8
1.8
Duels won per game
7.3
5.7
Ground duel success rate
67%
58%
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Esposito scored five more goals and created six more chances, despite only playing two more games, in the league, which suggests that he would provide Celtic with a greater threat at the top end of the pitch.
His defensive numbers, in terms of duels won, tackles won, and his success rate in duels, also suggest that the Spezia midfielder would provide more protection in front of the back four than Miller would.
These statistics suggest that Esposito would be even better for Celtic than Miller would be next season, due to his qualities in and out of possession in the middle of the park, which is why he would be an even better signing for the club.
At the age of 24, he may not be a teenager like the Motherwell gem, but the Italian star is still young and has plenty of time left for him to develop and grow with Rodgers at Parkhead.
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It is now down to the club to strike a deal with Spezia to bring the Italy international to Glasgow, so that the club can move on from any interest they may still have in Miller.
يقام حفل توزيع جوائز الكرة الذهبية لعام 2025 غداً في مسرح شاتليه في باريس، وسيتم الإعلان عن اسم أفضل لاعب لهذا العام.
وسيكون لنادي برشلونة حضورًا قويًا في الحفل، حيث سيشارك العديد من لاعبي فريقي الرجال والسيدات المرشحين لهذه الجائزة.
وسيسافر من فريق الرجال لامين يامال وباو كوبارسي ورافينها، بجانب مدرب برشلونة هانز فليك، ولن يحضر بيدري وروبرت ليفاندوفسكي في الحفل وكلاهما مرشح لجائزة الكرة الذهبية، وكان النادي قد أعلن قائمته التي تستعد لحضور حفل الفرانس فوتبول (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).
ووفقاً لصحيفة “آس” الإسبانية فقد اختار بيدري لاعب خط وسط برشلونة عدم السفر إلى باريس لحضور حفل الكرة الذهبية، حيث يعطي الأولوية لإراحة جسدة قبل جدول مباريات البارسا المزدحم.
اقرأ أيضاً.. مفاجأة.. تقارير تكشف اسم الأسطورة الذي سيقوم بتسليم جائزة الكرة الذهبية
ومن المتوقع أن يحتل لاعب خط وسط برشلونة صاحب الـ22 عاماً مركزاً متقدماً في تصنيف الكرة الذهبية، لكنه لن يحضر الحفل للتعافي والاستعداد لمباريات البارسا القادمة.
ويستعد برشلونة لمواجهة خيتافي مساء الأحد، ومن المقرر أن يواجه ريال أوفييدو يوم الخميس قبل أن يستقبل ريال سوسيداد يوم الأحد 28 سبتمبر في الليجا.
ثم سيلتقي برشلونة ضد باريس سان جيرمان في أول مباراة له على ملعبه في دوري أبطال أوروبا هذا الموسم.
جدير بالذكر أن بيدري بدأ جميع مباريات برشلونة الخمس في كل المسابقات ولعب 90 دقيقة كاملة في أربع مباريات منها وينتظره موسم طويل وشاق.
Chelsea have now submitted a bid for an “exceptional” £40m Arsenal target, with talks currently ongoing, according to a report.
Maresca still keen on more Chelsea signings
It has once again been an extremely busy transfer window for the Blues, having already brought in the likes of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, but Enzo Maresca remains keen on strengthening his attacking options even further.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons is among the main targets, with the west Londoners now making progress in their pursuit of the Netherlands international.
However, should Maresca’s side manage to get a deal for Simons over the line, it may be worth then turning their attentions to strengthening at the opposite end of the pitch, given that Mamadou Sarr is the only addition the manager has made to his defence so far.
Ajax’s Jorrel Hato, who is valued at around £40m, is one of the main targets, and there has now been a new update on Chelsea’s pursuit of the 19-year-old, with a report from The Boot Room revealing they are pressing to get a deal over the line.
Hato has agreed to move to Stamford Bridge, despite interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, and the Blues have now lodged an opening bid for the defender, which was knocked back by the Eredivisie side, as per TBR.
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However, despite the setback, the west Londoners remain in talks over a potential deal, having made the decision not to delay a move for the teenager, despite the fact Renato Veiga’s move to Atletico Madrid has now stalled.
Hato could be "exceptional" long-term signing for Chelsea
Despite his age, the Dutchman has already established himself as one of Ajax’s most important players, making 31 appearances in the Eredivisie last season, during which time the left-back’s attacking talents were regularly on display.
Indeed, the full-back picked up two goals and six assists in the Eredivisie, while he has also impressed in the Europa Conference League in the past, making some impressive tackles and passes in the 2023-24 campaign.
Not only that, but the defender has received high praise from scout Ben Mattinson, who said: “Hato is an exceptional athlete for his age whilst being a technical player who can carry through the lines.”
It is evident that Hato could be a fantastic long-term addition to Maresca’s squad, and Chelsea should make another offer soon, before the likes of Arsenal or Liverpool hijack the move.
Low jeopardy with Nottinghamshire safe from relegation as batter ends campaign on a high
ECB Reporters Network29-Sep-2024
Sam Hain cracks one through the covers•Alex Davidson/Getty Images
With all potential relegation permutations happily off the agenda at last, Warwickshire calmly settled down to avoiding defeat against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge on the final day of the 2024 Vitality County Championship. Saving the follow-on with five wickets down effectively saved the game.The draw, for which the pitch was probably intended from the start, thus duly arrived with ease, Notts taking 14 points to the visitors’ 13. Sam Hain signed off the season with an unbeaten 153 and his overnight partner Ed Barnard made 81 before Michael Burgess struck 56 from 71 balls in an eventual 373 for 7 after the resumption on 143 for 4.It was not until the 13th ball after lunch in fact that the fifth-wicket partners were finally separated after adding exactly 150. The wunderkind off-spinner Farhan Ahmed switched to bowling over the wicket for the first time in the day and Barnard, who had passed 5000 first-class runs on the way, immediately top-edged a sweep to the deep.The catch was well judged by the 21-year old substitute Sam King, yet to gain a first-class debut, with Brett Hutton briefly off the field. But only 84 more runs were then needed to avoid the follow-on, reduced to 58 by the time Hutton returned to take the new ball five overs later.In a challenging summer during which personal reasons and concussion had seen him miss six games, Hain had completed a heartening second hundred of the season from 202 balls just before lunch. As Ahmed shared the new ball, he remained the anchor while Burgess proved typically combative.The follow-on target of 333 was passed with 43 overs remaining but the match, bonus points aside, long since academic as certain to be drawn. Burgess entertained with four sixes in all until he swiped at Lyndon James 21 runs later and failed to clear mid-on. Ahmed came off next over with three for 93 from 33 overs, good figures on this pitch.A second substitute, James Hayes, also without first-class experience, then took a gentle catch at cover off Rob Lord as a loose cut undid Danny Briggs without score. After tea taken at 361 for 7, however, just four bonus-point overs remained, neither side adding to their tally. Notts brought Ahmed back on but he found no further success and bad light conveniently ended play at 3.50.Warwickshire could reflect on a season of just one win but the boon of no fewer than 33 batting points, a total bettered only by Surrey and Essex in Division One. Added to the reinstated increased reward of eight points for each of their nine draws, it served them very well.Nottinghamshire too benefited from eight draws and Lancashire would no doubt rue the fact that they arguably had a marginally better playing record than both their rivals but could muster just 15 batting points along with their four draws. They ended with three wins and six losses, compared to Notts’ two wins, four losses and Warwickshire’s one win also with four losses.
Chelsea certainly appear to be a team who are aiming for a big season in 2025/26.
Enzo Maresca not only led the Blues to a wonderful triumph at the Club World Cup, but he simultaneously managed to bolster his squad in the process.
In came João Pedro and Liam Delap. Elsewhere, Jamie Gittens was signed to bolster Maresca’s wide options, while Brazilian sensation Estevao will link up with the club ahead of the new season.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro
It is a summer of change at Stamford Bridge, and the victory stateside will only heighten expectations once the Premier League season gets underway in a few weeks.
The $125m that the club won at the tournament this summer will help fund a few of the summer signings, but Maresca will be looking to sell a raft of players to fund more incomings.
João Felix and Christopher Nkunku could be set to leave the club this summer. As to Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga and Raheem Sterling in the coming weeks.
These players could fetch decent fees, which, in turn, will allow the club to further bolster key positions.
Noni Madueke has also been sold to Arsenal, while Nicolas Jackson is being heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. These two might be the biggest losses.
Chelsea looking to sell more players
Given the imminent arrival of Estevao at Stamford Bridge, plus the presence of Pedro Neto, it was evident that Madueke’s chances of regular game time on the right flank would be limited next term.
When Arsenal began to show serious interest, it was only a matter of when and not if the Gunners would seal the deal.
Noni Madueke for Chelsea
His sale could earn Chelsea around £50m, which is a remarkable sum for a player who scored seven Premier League goals for the Blues last term.
Jackson has been subject to interest from a host of clubs since the summer transfer window opened a few weeks ago.
Recently, however, it is Manchester United who are keen on securing a move for the Senegal international.
According to reports, United have already held talks with Jackson’s representatives regarding a potential move to Old Trafford.
With Pedro and Delap looking like they will share the centre-forward workload this season, is there any room for Jackson?
Chelsea'sNicolasJacksonreacts after being shown a red card by referee Ivan Barton
Last term, he made just 37 appearances in all competitions, scoring only 13 goals in the process for the club.
His form tailed off towards the end of the season after a decent start, going on to find the back of the net on four occasions after Christmas.
Given his competition for a place in the starting XI combined with his poor form throughout 2025, Jackson could seek a fresh start by moving away from London.
Nicolas Jackson
He could easily command a fee of over £50m in the current market, and he wouldn’t exactly be a massive loss to Maresca.
The Blues might have to brace themselves for a potential offer for one of their star players, however, and he would be a far bigger loss than Madueke and Jackson combined…
Chelsea could receive an offer for Cole Palmer
While Maresca is keen on selling several of his first-team players this summer to raise funds, certain players won’t be for sale.
Cole Palmer is one such name. The Englishman is at the forefront of the club’s recent success, and he will have another big part to play next season.
An extraordinary recent report from Spain has claimed that Manchester City are looking to bring him back to the Etihad, just two years after selling him.
Indeed, Pep Guardiola is willing to offer Chelsea £147m to seal a swoop for the former City academy graduate, and he could be the final part of the jigsaw for the Spaniard.
It is highly unlikely that Maresca will even consider such an offer, despite it meaning the club could rake in £100m profit on the midfielder. He is far more important than that ahead of the new season.
What Chelsea would lose if Palmer leaves
For a fee of just £40m, Palmer has arguably been one of the finest signings in the club’s recent history.
Hailed as having a “special quality” in front of goal by Guardiola a few years ago, Palmer soon emerged as one of the finest talents in the Premier League during his maiden season at Stamford Bridge.
Palmer scored 27 goals and grabbed 15 assists for the Blues as they sealed a return to European football under Mauricio Pochettino.
Last season, the former City starlet registered 32 goal contributions across all competitions, particularly shining at the recent Club World Cup.
Indeed, the attacking midfielder was in sublime form stateside. Aside from his five-goal involvements, Palmer averaged 3.5 shots per game, created four big chances while also averaging two key passes each game.
He powered the club to the title, and it sets him up for another wonderful campaign at Stamford Bridge.
This will be the first time the Blues will play in the Champions League since 2022/23, highlighting how important it is for them to keep Palmer.
Palmer’s Premier League stats for Chelsea
Metric
2023/24
2024/5
Goals
22
15
Assists
11
8
Big chances created
17
24
Key passes per game
2.1
2.5
Shots per game
3.2
3.4
Via Sofascore
While everyone has their price, Maresca will surely be ready to turn down any official bid should it arrive in the coming days; that’s for sure.
Jackson and Madueke are certainly dispensable, with the Blues already having players better than them in the current squad.
As for Palmer, there might not be a better attacking midfielder in the whole of England who has offered as much as the Englishman since he moved to London.
There are plenty of weeks left in the transfer window, but every single Chelsea fan will be hoping that their talisman remains at the club. Not just for next season, but for the foreseeable future too.
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خاض فريق مانشستر سيتي، بقيادة المدرب بيب جوارديولا، مباراته في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، مساء يوم الأحد ضد نظيره فريق آرسنال، في ملعب الأخير.
واستضاف ملعب “الإمارات” مباراة آرسنال ومانشستر سيتي، في قمة منافسات الجولة الخامسة من الدوري الإنجليزي، حيث تعادلا بهدف لمثله. أهداف مباراة مانشستر سيتي وآرسنال في الدوري الإنجليزي
سيطر آرسنال على مجريات المباراة في اللحظات الأولى من عمر الشوط الأول، ولكن مانشستر سيتي غيّر الموقف لصالحه بعدما سجل هدفه الأول في شباك أًصحاب الأرض في الدقيقة التاسعة.
جاء الهدف بعد هجمة مرتدة لصالح مانشستر سيتي، حيث استلم تيجاني ريندرز الكرة ومررها ببراعة ناحية هالاند، الذي سددها في شباك ديفيد رايا، معلنًا عن تقدم الضيوف.
وتوقفت المباراة في الدقيقة 16، بعدما عانى عبد القادر خوسانوف، لاعب مانشستر سيتي، من إصابة جراء سقوط لاعب الخصم جابرييل على قدمه اليمنى، قبل أن يتلقى العلاج ويستكمل اللقاء.
وسنحت فرصة مثالية لـ دوكو من أجل تعزيز تفوق مانشستر سيتي بهدف ثان، حيث استحوذ على الكرة وانطلق وراوغ ودخل منطقة جزاء مانشستر سيتي، ولكنها اُقتطعت منه، قبل أن تصل إلى رودري الذي سددها قوية خارج الملعب، في الدقيقة 38.
وكاد مارتن زوبيميندي أن يسجل هدف التعادل لصالح آرسنال في الدقيقة 48، بعدما سدد كرة خطيرة اعتلت المرمى، وسط حماس شديد من جماهير الفريق.
وتمكن حارس مانشستر سيتي، دوناروما، من التصدي لفرصة هدف بعدما سدد إيبيرشي إيز كرة تجاه مرمى السكاي بلو، ليحافظ على نظافة شباكه في الدقائق الأولى من الشوط الثاني.
وحصل إيرلينج هالاند على فرصة تسجيل هدف ثاني في شباك ديفيد رايا، بعد تمريرة من دوكو، ولكن كرته اصطدمت في الدفاع، في الدقيقة 58.
وسدد كالافيوري كرة تجاه مرمى مانشستر سيتي ولكنها اعتتت المرمى، في الدقيقة 76، قبل ثواني من خروج إيرلينج هالاند ودخول نيكو جونزاليس.
وتحصل حارس مرمى مانشستر سيتي، جيانلويجي دوناروما، على بطاقة صفراء لإضاعة الوقت في الدقيقة 77.
وأهدر دوكو فرصة هدف لصالح مانشستر سيتي، في الدقيقة 82، بعدما سدد كرة ناحية المرمى ولكن مرت بشكل غير دقيق، قبل أن يتدخل دوناروما لينقذ مرماه من خطأ فادح تسبب به روبن دياز حيث كاد آرسنال أن يخطف الكرة بسبب سوء تفاهم بين ثنائي السكاي بلو.
وفي الدقيقة 92، تمكن جابرييل مارتينيلي من تسجيل هدف التعادل القاتل في شباك مانشستر سيتي، بعد تمريرة من إيبيرشي إيز، ليهز شباك دوناروما الذي لم يتمكن من فعل أي شئ تجاه التسديدة.
بتلك النتيجة، حصل كل فريق على نقطة، حيث أصبح رصيد آرسنال 10 نقاط، خلف ليفربول المتصدر بـ15 نقطة، في حين أصبح رصيد مانشستر سيتي 7 نقاط في المركز التاسع.
Narine is nursing a quad strain while Russell’s workload is being managed
Deivarayan Muthu25-Sep-2024
Dwayne Bravo has won five CPL titles•CPL T20 via Getty Images
Dwayne Bravo has played his last match in the CPL.Bravo, who will turn 41 next month, had originally planned to retire after the end of CPL 2024, but a groin injury sustained while fielding against St Lucia Kings in Tarouba on Tuesday has now ended his CPL career before the playoffs.Bravo hurt himself when he attempted to take the catch of Kings’ captain Faf du Plessis in the seventh over. He immediately left the field after pulling up and didn’t bowl a single over in what turned out to be his final CPL game. Bravo then returned to bat at No.11 in TKR’s failed chase of 219. He managed to face just one ball, which thudded into his thigh, and then retired hurt, struggling to fight off tears.”When he pulled up [injured], it looked pretty serious,” TKR captain Kieron Pollard said after the game. “Obviously him coming to bat [at No.11] is not just to win the game, but to know the extent of the injury. We’re not sure if this is going to be the end for him but overall from the team perspective we just want to tell him thank you very much for all that he has done for cricket, for Trinidad & Tobago for the wider world. He’s been a charismatic person and has been inspiring throughout and just want to tell him thank you. He’s not in a good space right now but obviously he’s given everything that he has to cricket and cricket has rewarded him as well.”Related
Russell and TKR pay tribute to CPL legend Bravo
TKR were also without Sunil Narine for the match against Kings, with the mystery spinner working his way back from a quad strain. It’s understood that Narine’s injury isn’t as serious as Bravo’s, and will return to action soon. As for Andre Russell, who had a hamstring complaint at the start of the tournament, his workload is being managed.Russell pitched in with two overs on Tuesday and with both Bravo and Narine unavailable, Pollard brought himself into the attack and bowled his full complement of overs for the first time in the CPL since 2022.”I had to take the mantle with DJ [Bravo] going down and Russell isn’t 100% fit,” Pollard said. “Narine is not playing because he’s not fit through injury. Obviously, I had to manage it and it’s good that you’re in a position where you have qualified [for the playoffs]. Yes, you wanna finish in the top two and you end up in the situation where you look around who can do the job for you going into the back end of the tournament. I haven’t been bowling much, but it was a good sort of shift for me today. But having said that from the bowling perspective looking at the last couple of games, we have some work to do.”Faf du Plessis worked closely with Dwayne Bravo at CSK in the IPL•BCCI
‘What a player, what a career, what a man!’ – Du Plessis pays tribute to Bravo After Bravo retired hurt and hobbled off the field, du Plessis embraced him with a hug and later paid tribute to the CPL stalwart. Bravo is the most decorated player in the CPL, having won five titles in all, including three with TKR. He led TKR to back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018 before captaining St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to their first title in 2021.Du Plessis had captained Bravo at Texas Super Kings in the USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC) and had also played alongside Bravo at Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.”Sad to see DJ Bravo finishing in that way,” du Plessis said. “In my mind, he’s obviously someone that I’ve admired for a long time. Looks like it’s gonna be the end of his CPL. Just want to mention to him that what a player, what a career, what a man! The home people would be super proud with his cricket. He’s done so much for everyone around the Caribbean. I would have liked to give him a nice send-off walking off the field, clapping him off. But as I said I was just trying to stay alive [in the Tarouba heat] at the back end. But I feel he [Bravo] needs a special mention.”