da betano casino： Leeds United’s mammoth 6-0 win, coupled with Burnley’s triumph over Sheffield United on Monday, secured a return to the Premier League after a two-year absence.

da pinup bet： The Whites have bounced back excellently from their play-off final defeat against Southampton last season, having the chance to secure the league title before the end of the season.

Daniel Farke has secured his third Championship promotion of his career, undoubtedly cementing his place in the club’s history forever after such an achievement.

However, the hard work undoubtedly starts now for the German, needing to make crucial moves in the transfer market if he is to buck the recent trend and keep the side in the top-flight.

Such a feat may not be achieved by the 48-year-old next season, especially if the latest rumours around his future at Elland Road are to be believed.

The latest update on Farke’s future as Leeds boss

In recent days, it was confirmed by the Daily Mail that the Leeds hierarchy could be tempted to part ways with Farke over the summer ahead of their return to the top-flight.

The German has achieved a 58% win rate over his two-year spell in Yorkshire, but it may not be enough to secure his long-term future at Elland Road.

The report claims that no decision has yet been made on his future, but that other candidates have already been lined up in case they decide to pull the trigger.

It remains unclear who the board could turn to should the German receive his matching orders, but that his lack of success in the top-flight could be a deciding factor in their decision.

Any decision to part ways would undoubtedly be a huge call given his achievements this season, but it could be one that would allow a proven top-flight boss to take the reins.

The manager who would be perfect to replace Farke at Leeds

Premier League safety is certainly the aim for Leeds next season, looking to be the side that prevents an unwanted record from happening in 2025/26.

It looks highly likely that all three promoted sides from the Championship have immediately returned back to the second tier – with Ipswich all but confirmed to be returning after just one year in the top-flight.

Investment is certainly needed, but questions will certainly be asked of Farke should he stay, given his previous inability to survive the drop at Norwich City.

As a result, the hierarchy could turn to former Everton boss Sean Dyche to fill the void should the German be sacked, offering the stability the Whites would need if they are to fight off relegation.

He was sacked from his role at Goodison Park back in January, but managed to secure the Toffees’ ever-present Premier League status in the two seasons prior.

The 53-year-old, who’s been labelled “one of the most underrated managers in the PL” by HLTCO, has a superb record in England’s top division, one that is better than Farke – handing the club the best chance of maintaining their status.

When comparing the duo’s respective figures during their time in the league, Dyche has achieved much more than Farke, further highlighting why he would be a superb appointment this summer.

How Sean Dyche compares to Daniel Farke in the PL

Statistics

Dyche

Farke

Games managed

333

49

Wins

93

6

Draws

91

8

Losses

149

35

Goals scored

323 (1.03)

31 (0.63)

Goals against

469 (1.4)

101 (2.06)

Win percentage

28%

12%

Stats via Premier League

He’s managed a higher win percentage during his time in the division, whilst also posting more goals scored per game and fewer conceded per game – offering an upgrade on the current manager.

His experience at the top of the English game could prove vital next season, with the club simply not being able to afford an immediate return back to the second tier.

It may not be the glamorous appointment many fans would be hoping for, but Dyche would certainly offer that know how that the side will need if they are to survive in 2025/26.

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Hashim Amla leaves the international stage having made a mark on not just his fellow cricketers, but on athletes across the globe.

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The mighty # @amlahash … The Father figure of our team. So much wisdom , so much humility , always a smile on ur face and has been the rock of the batting line up for as long as I can remember. Well done on ur legendary career bud. THANK YOU !!! We definitely gonna miss you pic.twitter.com/ILwp12URER

— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) August 9, 2019

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‪Unreal career @amlahash ! So many doubted u early on, but your fighting spirit, humility & incredible one of a kind talent took u to the top of the mountain and ultimately to one of the best players in the world and certainly I’ve ever seen. Congrats on an amazing career, Humaam‬

A post shared by AB de Villiers (@abdevilliers17) on Aug 8, 2019 at 8:28am PDT

A brother , guide and a well wisher to every one in proteas dressing room will be missed.Jazakallah for all the help and love @amlahash let allah bless you for everything you intend to do in future #Legend

— Imran Tahir (@ImranTahirSA) August 8, 2019

Congratulations to Hashim Amla on a fantastic international career..what an amazing journey it has been since seeing you for the first time in the Kingsmead nets in the late 90’s… well done..respect.. @amlahash

— Shaun Pollock (@7polly7) August 8, 2019

There arent enough words to describe your contributions… to the team.. to me… and to the country as a whole!

A person we could always look to for advice and wisdom.

You truly brought a whole nation together… Thank you for everything @amlahash #Legend #SilentWarrior pic.twitter.com/qd8mNR4OD8

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) August 8, 2019

Morals, respect, hard work, dedication , family man , team player , faith are the stats I will remember and tell kids about forever One of the very best to play this beautiful game The silent WARRIOR @amlahash – love you bro look forward to that chai you’re making

— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) August 8, 2019

You have served your country with great distinction and been a source of inspiration for many youngsters @amlahash! Wishing you a wonderful retired life. Good luck my friend. pic.twitter.com/U7OeLwWFtk

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 9, 2019

Congratulations @amlahash for brilliant career..always enjoyed the battle with you in the ground while bowling to you ..wish you lots of happiness going forward.. Great man may god bless you pic.twitter.com/OW3lHaKpHj

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 8, 2019

Thank you for blessing the cricket field legend – @amlahash. You are a role model both in an out of the ground. I wish the very best to you for your second innings. #Legend #Respect #RiseAndRise pic.twitter.com/v0sf3zvMFV

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) August 8, 2019

The great #HashimAmla has surprised the world with his announcement to retire from all forms of cricket, what a legend & what a great human being & great brand ambassador of the game respect to you wish you best of luck ..

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 8, 2019

Congratulations to @amlahash on such a wonderful international career.Truly a legend and a great human https://t.co/limTgUwQRt will definitely be missed by the cricket fans all over the world.Many prayers for your future life.

— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) August 8, 2019

First time I played against @amlahash was in u-19 World Cup in New Zealand.showed the glimpse of his class by playing an outstanding inning against us,surely he finished his international career by being one of the greats of South African cricket.Happy #retirement brother #amla

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 8, 2019

Legend on & off the field. Congratulations on an amazing career habibi, May the most high continue to bless you & your loved ones @amlahash pic.twitter.com/apXt8IhLZv

— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) August 9, 2019

The mighty #

I would loved to have had some of your steely resolve and concentration!!!

Congrats on an inspiring and brilliant career laden with humility @amlahash.

Thanks for those endless hours at the crease which gave us so much joy.

Much respect pic.twitter.com/Musk6MgYMi

— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) August 8, 2019

Micky van de Ven has opened up on the departure of Ange Postecoglou just weeks after Tottenham won the Europa League.

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• Postecoglou sacked due to Premier League form
• Players believed to be unhappy at decision
• Van de Ven opens up on 'strange' decision

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Despite ending their 17-year wait for silverware, Postecoglou was dismissed by chairman Daniel Levy less than three weeks after winning the Europa League in Bilbao. The Australian head coach did the unthinkable but sacrificed the club's Premier League campaign for the run in Europe.

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  After his dismissal, reports emerged that several Spurs players were unhappy at the decision, with Postecoglou creating a tight-knit dressing room atmosphere. Nearly the entire squad took to social media in thanks for the former Celtic boss, and now Van de Ven has spoken out on international duty.

• WHAT VAN DE VEN SAID

  Speaking to Voetbal Zone after scoring his first goal for the Netherlands in an 8-0 win over Malta, Van de Ven said: "That was ultimately a choice from the club. We, as players, have little to say about that.

  "Of course, he is the first coach in a long time who has won a trophy has had success at Spurs. So if you look at it that way, it is of course a strange choice.

  "It is a choice from the club about which we have little to say, so we will see what happens now. Of course, we see some rumours about the Brentford head coach [Frank], who it will probably be. So yes, a choice from the club about which we have little to say.

  "I think many of the players got along with [Postecoglou] well. And of course, what I say, he is the first coach who has brought success to Spurs in a long time. That also shows that he has a certain quality. That also means that he has a winning mentality. 100 per cent.

  "From that, you would of course say that it is strange that he was fired. What we have shown in the Premier League is, of course, unacceptable. That would, of course, have multiple factors, but that would not only have been the coach."

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  Thomas Frank is on the verge of being named as Postecoglou's replacement but the Brentford head coach may have some damage control to manage on his arrival in North London. Frank will however have a chance to immediately win silverware when Spurs face Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup on August 13.

كشفت تقارير صحفية ما قاله المشجع المتهم بالعنصرية تجاه الأرجنتيني دييجو سيميوني، المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي أتلتيكو مدريد خلال مباراة ليفربول ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وحقق ليفربول فوزًا قاتلًا على أتلتيكو مدريد بنتيجة 3-2 في المباراة التي جمعتهما ضمن منافسات بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، والتي أقيمت مساء أمس، الأربعاء، على ملعب “آنفيلد”.

وقد اشتكى دييجو سيميوني من الإيماءات المهينة التي قام بها أحد الأشخاص من الصف الأول بالمدرجات، حيث أشار المشجع بأحد أصابعه نحوه (إشارة مهينة) وهو ما يعتبر في أنفيلد وفي إنجلترا بشكل عام أمر غير لائق خاصة لقرب مقاعد البدلاء من المدرجات، وفقًا لصحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية.

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ونشرت صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” ما قاله المشجع صاحب المشادة مع سيميوني خلال المباراة وقال: “الآن أريد أن أتحدث عما حدث مع سيميوني، أعتقد أنه جبان بعض الشيء لأنه عندما عقد مؤتمره الصحفي، سألوه عما قيل إن كان عنصريًا أو إن كان له علاقة بحرب جزر فوكلاند لكن لم يقل أي شخص آخر أي شيء عنصري، لم يكن هناك أي ذكر لحرب جزر فوكلاند لكن حقيقة أنهم سألوه ولم يُجب واكتفى بالوقوف، تركت الأمر مفتوحًا للتكهنات”.

حرب جزر فوكلاند حدثت بين الأرجنتين والمملكة المتحدة البريطانية في عام 1982 بسبب إقليمين واقعين على المحيط الأطلنطي وهما حزر فوكلاند وأقاليم جورجيا الجنوبية، وانتهت الحرب بهزيمة الأرجنتين.

ثم أضاف مشجع ليفربول: “تلقيت رسائل على جميع المنصات، لا أعرف كم شخصًا يقول ما قلته أو لم أقله لكنني لم أقل شيئًا سوى الإشارة بإصبعي”.

وأتم موجهًا اتهامًا خطيرًا لأحد مساعدي سيميوني: “عندما سجلوا هدف التعادل، احتفلوا أمامنا، وصفناهم بالسوء أو ما شابه فجاء مساعدهم وبصق عليّ”.

da leao： Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing an “outstanding” Premier League defender, and there is now a possibility he could join on a free transfer in 2026, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs eyeing new centre-back

da wazamba： Tottenham have conceded 51 goals in the Premier League this season, and while the poor defensive record can partly be attributed to Ange Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy, the numbers are concerning.

With Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero regularly being linked with moves elsewhere, the need to bring in a new centre-back this summer has been exacerbated, and a number of potential targets have been identified.

AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen is one of the options, having held talks over a deal for the Spain international earlier this month, while they have also expressed an interest in Barcelona defender Eric Garcia, who could be sold for just £17m this summer.

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Huijsen is not the only Premier League defender Tottenham admire, however, as they are well-known to have made a £70m bid for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi in the January transfer window, and there has now been an update on the 24-year-old’s future.

Taking to X, Romano has now stated that Spurs “remain keen” on signing Guehi this summer, having been on their shortlist “for months”, but there could be competition for his signature from Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Chelsea.

This summer could be Palace’s last chance to cash-in for a sizeable fee, with the defender’s contract set to expire in 2026, but there is also a possibility he could leave Selhurst Park on a free transfer next year, if a suitable offer is not received.

Having knocked back the Lilywhites’ £70m bid in the winter window, it is clear Palace value their captain very highly, although reports from elsewhere have stated his price tag could now stand at between £50m – £60m.

Tottenham Hotspur’s upcoming fixtures

Date

Bodo/Glimt (h)

May 1st

West Ham United (a)

May 4th

Bodo/Glimt (a)

May 8th

Crystal Palace (h)

May 11th

Aston Villa (a)

May 18th

"Outstanding" Guehi could be ideal Romero replacement

Romero has been pushing for a summer exit, with Daniel Levy cancelling talks over a new contract, so it is clear a replacement may be required this summer, and the Palace centre-back has proven he could be up to the task.

The England international was particularly impressive en-route to the Euro 2024 final, with his performances being lauded as “outstanding” by members of the media, while he has also caught the eye in a Palace shirt.

The former Chelsea man has averaged a 7.07 SofaScore rating in the Premier League this season, ranking him as the third-most consistent performer in the Palace squad, and he has been a key component of the side, making 32 appearances.

Having also been lauded as a “leader” by members of the media, there are clear signs Guehi could be capable of organising Tottenham’s shaky backline, so it is promising news that the north Londoners remain keen on a deal this summer.

Manchester United are now tracking a “ridiculous” £125 million forward in what could be the signing of the summer at Old Trafford, according to a new report.

Amorim eyes midfield reinforcements this summer

There are a number of positions that United and Ruben Amorim are expected to prioritise in the summer, and it certainly appears that midfield could be one. Christian Eriksen looks set to leave Old Trafford when his contract expires at the end of the campaign, while Casemiro is also expected to depart should the Red Devils get their way.

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That would leave Amorim’s options light in the middle of the park, and according to a recent report from Italy, United are readying a move to sign Ardon Jashari from Belgian side Club Brugge. They are said to value the midfielder at around £29 million, but don’t have a free run at the player as Juventus, AS Roma and Atalanta are also keen on signing Jashari.

As well as looking at Jashari, Stretty News reports that United and Amorim are serious about signing Morten Hjulmand, who the Man United boss obviously knows very well. Sporting CP are said to value the midfielder at around the £67 million mark, but the Premier League side believe and are hopeful they can secure a deal for around the £50 million mark.

Man Utd join Arsenal in Alexander Isak race

As the Red Devils scour the market for midfield options, they are also in the market for a new centre-forward. According to The Mirror, Man United are now keeping a close eye on Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak ahead of the summer transfer window.

The report states that United, as well as Arsenal and Liverpool, are admirers of the Sweden international, but it us considered unlikely that he will leave Newcastle this summer. He is under contract until the summer of 2028 and the Magpies are not interested in selling, meaning it would take an “astronomical” move to sign Isak.

The 25-year-old, who has been dubbed “ridiculous” by parts of the media in the past 12 months, has been in sensational form for Newcastle this season, scoring 19 goals in 25 league games. Isak has also netted in the FA Cup as well as scoring three times in the Carabao Cup as they went on to lift their first trophy in 70 years.

Isak would be an exceptional addition for United, as he’s already proven how good he is in the Premier League. Amorim is desperate to find a clinical number nine, and Isak is certainly that, but it is nowhere near an easy deal to complete.

It’s been recently reported that it could take a fee in the region of £125 million for the Magpies to even consider selling Isak, which is a sum of money that United are unlikely to be able to afford at this moment in time.

After a week of anxious waiting, today is the day Arsenal could book themselves a place in the Champions League final for only the second time in the club’s history.

However, Mikel Arteta’s men will need to put in the best performance of the season and make amends for their incredibly underwhelming display in the first leg.

In particular, club captain Martin Odegaard will have to show the fans just why he was handed the armband in 2022, as to describe his personal campaign this year as disappointing would be quite an understatement.

The Norwegian has looked like a different, far less effective player for much of it, and there is a chance the club are already looking at their options, with recent reports linking them to a Premier League star who’d be a massive but costly upgrade.

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Given Odegaard’s lacklustre form this year, it’s hardly surprising that, in recent weeks, Arsenal have been linked to a plethora of midfield talents, such as Brahim Diaz and Desire Doue.

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The former is reportedly available for around £51m and has enjoyed a decent enough campaign with Real Madrid, racking up a haul of six goals and seven assists in just 2058 minutes of first-team action.

On the other hand, Doue could cost as much as £86m, but with a staggering tally of 13 goals and 12 assists in 49 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain this season, it would be hard to say he wouldn’t be worth it.

However, given the Gunners’ desperation to win the Premier League next season, they may want someone who already knows the league, which is where Morgan Rogers comes into play.

According to a recent report from Football Transfers, Arsenal are ‘firmly in the race’ to secure the Aston Villa star’s signature in the summer, with Sporting Director Andrea Berta said to be ‘a huge admirer.’

However, the report also claims that Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in the Englishman, while another story from March valued him at a whopping £100m.

It would be an incredibly complicated and costly transfer to get over the line, but given Rogers’ immense ability and potential, it is one well worth fighting for, especially as he’d be a massive Odegaard upgrade.

How Rogers compares to Odegaard

The first thing to say is that while Unai Emery has been playing Rogers on the wing at points this season, his most played and undoubtedly preferred position this season has been attacking midfield.

Therefore, were he to join Arsenal for the fees being banded around, then he’d most certainly do so with the intention of starting every game, in turn putting him up against Odegaard – but who comes out on top?

Well, when it comes down to their raw output this season, it’s Villa’s “machine,” as dubbed by The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell, who comes out on top and quite comfortably at that.

Appearances

51

41

Minutes

4233′

3162′

Goals

14

5

Assists

13

11

Goal Involvements per Match

0.52

0.39

Minutes per Goal Involvement

156.77′

197.62′

For example, in 51 appearances, totalling 4233 minutes, he’s scored 14 goals and provided 13 assists, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.88 games, or every 156.77 minutes.

In contrast, the Gunners’ captain has scored five goals and provided 11 assists in 41 appearances, totalling 3162 minutes, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 2.56 games, or every 197.62 minutes.

On top of that, the former Manchester City prospect comes out far better when we take a look at some of the other important attacking metrics, such as conversion rate, chances created, and take-ons completed.

Finally, while this isn’t massively important today, the Halesowen-born maestro is four years younger than the former Real Madrid wonderkid, so if Arteta were to bring him in, he might not need to worry about replacing him for the best part of a decade, which could allow the club to focus on other areas of need.

Ultimately, while Odegaard is a talented footballer, Rogers appears to be far superior in most ways, and if Arsenal can sign him this summer, they should do all they can to do it.

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His return to international cricket was low key, but the opening batsman certainly made a mark in Hyderabad

Deivarayan Muthu in Thiruvananthapuram09-Dec-2019WWE wrestler Randy Orton’s signature finishing move is the RKO. It involves approaching the opponent from nowhere, grabbing the head, and slamming the chin on the floor. Orton has done that to opponents from behind their backs, on top of tables, and even in mid-air. The thing about the move is that it comes out of nowhere and blindsides the opponent.On Sunday night, in front of a capacity crowd in Thiruvananthapuram, West Indies opener Lendl Simmons pulled off the cricketing equivalent of the RKO. “Simmons, where did he come from?” asked a local reporter. Out of nowhere.Before West Indies’ tour of India, to face Afghanistan first and then India, Simmons had last played an international in June 2017. Fellow Trinidadian Samuel Badree had taken the new ball for West Indies in that game. Badree is no longer active in international cricket, and in IPL 2019 he had been hired by Delhi Capitals as their spin-bowling coach. More recently, in CPL 2019, Badree was commentating on Simmons’ batting.ALSO READ: Simmons leads batting charge as West Indies level seriesSimmons wasn’t even supposed to be part of CPL 2019, although he is second only to Chris Gayle in terms of most runs scored in the league over the years. Simmons found no takers at the CPL draft earlier this year, after having fetched the biggest bid in 2018.Then, with Colin Munro being away with New Zealand on international duty, Kieron Pollard’s Trinbago Knight Riders signed him up as a replacement player for the first half of the season. And, after regular captain Dwayne Bravo was sidelined from the entire tournament with injury, Knight Riders drafted him into the squad as a permanent member.Simmons had a point to prove. That he still has it in the CPL. He scored 430 runs in 11 innings at an average of nearly 40 and strike rate of 150.34. Simmons’ hot form in a misfiring Knight Riders batting line-up nearly took them to the final. On the back of his stellar run in the CPL – and under a new management – Simmons was back in the West Indies fold for the India trip.

I’m a bit old school, take my time initially. My job in the powerplay is to go hard. Easier to bat outside the powerplay, knock the ball around and get the odd boundary

After missing the first two T20Is against Afghanistan with illness, Simmons had a low-key return, making an 11-ball 7 in the decider against Afghanistan in Lucknow and then 2 in four balls in the series opener against India in Hyderabad.However, with the series on the line in Thiruvananthapuram, Simmons stepped up on a tricky track and kayoed India with an unbeaten 67 off 45 balls. Simmons was uncertain against swing and the lack of pace in the early exchanges and had a life on 6 when Washington Sundar dropped him off Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He managed a mere nine runs off 13 balls by the end of the powerplay in a challenging chase of 171 on a grippy, dry pitch. At the other end, the in-form Evin Lewis had moved to 30 off 23 balls.Having seen off Bhuvneshwar’s new-ball spell, Simmons got stuck into India’s spinners. After launching Washington, the offspinner, over the sightscreen, he pulled off his version of the helicopter shot against Yuzvendra Chahal, the legspinner. Simmons dared to hit against the break and clear the longer boundary. The approach was fraught with risk, but when Simmons is in his groove, he has the power to clear any boundary. It is that power that has made him a T20 – and now T10 – globetrotter.Lewis, though, was dismissed by Washington in the next over as India sensed a way back into the game. However, Simmons slammed the doors on the hosts and levelled the series 1-1.Lendl Simmons and Nicholas Pooran celebrate victory•BCCIOnce Shimron Hetmyer entered at No. 3 and began clearing the boundary, Simmons sat back briefly and just dinked the ball into the gaps, ensuring that the asking rate was always within West Indies’ grasp.West Indies reached 113 for 2 in 14 overs, and were in need of 58 runs in the last six overs, with eight wickets in hand. Sure, they had captain Pollard waiting in their dugout, but they were without Fabian Allen, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots’ finisher in the CPL. And Brandon King was playing just his sixth international. Plus, India had Chahal to match up with Pollard.Simmons had no problems in dealing with Chahal. He took the chase deep and targeted India’s gun bowler, hitting 20 off ten balls from him. He raised a 38-ball fifty in the 15th over, when he jumped across off and slugged Chahal against the break for another six. Simmons then ran down the track to Bhuvneshwar and crunched him through extra-cover to silence the crowd. West Indies eventually completed the chase with considerable comfort.”[I] like playing against India, it’s a good challenge,” Simmons told after winning the Man of the match award. “[I] haven’t played international cricket for a while, good to be back on the circuit, playing for the West Indies.”Those guys can go at it from ball one, they have a different type of talent. I’m a bit old school, take my time initially. I understand my game, understand my role in the team. My job in the powerplay is to go hard. Easier to bat outside the powerplay, knock the ball around and get the odd boundary. [Nicholas] Pooran and Hetmyer were getting boundaries easily so I played the different role.”Some of Simmons’ strokes revived memories of innings against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final more than three years ago. In fact, that was Simmons’ last T20I half-century before Sunday. That had come out of nowhere as well. He made it to the tournament as a replacement player for the injured Andre Fletcher, flying across continents and hitting the ground running in Mumbai.Simmons will now return to the scene of his previous T20 World Cup heroics, with an eye on the next World Cup in Australia. That’s later, though. For now, India must have an eye on him – he can blindside opponents, you see.

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Gianluigi Buffon threatened to quit the Italy national team set-up over the prospect of Roberto Mancini returning as head coach.

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• Italy considered Mancini return after Spalletti exit
• Ex-goalkeeper Buffon threatened to quit his post at FIGC
• Gattuso eventually chosen as new Azzurri head coach

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Ex-Italy and Manchester City boss Mancini emerged as a candidate to take over as head coach following Luciano Spalletti's sacking and the rejections of Claudio Ranieri and Stefano Pioli. Mancini even publicly declared his desire to take the job back but the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) eventually turned to Gennaro Gattuso, who was officially announced as the new coach on Sunday.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The decision to choose Gattuso over Mancini was not a unanimous one, according to newspaper , which claims the former Inter manager's candidacy was strongly backed by part of the group tasked with deciding who would get the job. Several prominent figures expressed their desire to see Mancini return, believing him to be the only person capable of restoring discipline and team spirit after several difficult months.

  This, however, sparked a furious reaction from legendary former goalkeeper Buffon, who is the head of the national team delegation, as he threatened to resign in an attempt to veto the calls. The FIGC opted to side with him.

• ITALY PICK GATTUSO

  The appointment of former Italy midfielder Gattuso has sparked confusion among the press, with many questioning if he is the right man for the job. He was in charge of Croatian side Hajduk Split before he terminated his contract this month before accepting the Italy job.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Italy will play their first game under the new coach on September 5 when they host Estonia in World Cup qualifying. Three days later, they will take on Israel.