SOUTH AFRICA VS ENGLAND, 1ST ODI by Telford Vice • Published on Share Tweet The home side's challenge won't be made easier by the confirmed return of Jofra Archer © Getty "It seems like there's an echo in the room; it's the same question," Shukri Conrad said as he glanced at various parts of the ceiling during a press conference in Bloemfontein on Thursday. He had been asked, for the third time in not quite 13 minutes, about the importance of South Africa's World Cup Super League (WCSL) series against England . The truth is self-evident. If England win all three matches, South Africa will have to make an unprecedented trip to the qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe in June and July to reach the World Cup in India in October and November. If South Africa beat England once they will need to prevail in both matches against the Netherlands on March 31 and April 2 to avoid the qualifier. Win two against England and just one … [Read more...] about Archer’s return adds to South Africa’s qualification tall order
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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal on lookout for new midfielder | Why a midfielder is a priority for the Gunners now
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are on the lookout for a new midfielder before the transfer window closes. Here we look at why the position is now a priority for the Gunners... What Arteta has said... Arteta spoke about his desire for a new midfielder to join his squad ahead of his side's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Manchester City on Friday. He revealed he wants further cover in the midfield area because of a fresh injury concern for Mohamed Elneny. The Egyptian midfielder was not named in Arsenal's matchday squad for the 3-2 win over Manchester United, with the Gunners recently linked with a move for Brighton's Moises Caicedo and Everton's Amadou Onana. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Arsenal transfer rumours January done deals | Premier League ins and outs Get Sky Sports | Download the Sky Sports App Speaking about Elneny's injury, Arteta said: "There are concerns. Mo is a player who never complains about anything but let's see. … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta: Arsenal on lookout for new midfielder | Why a midfielder is a priority for the Gunners now
Andhra keep qualification hopes afloat with bonus-point win
RANJI TROPHY 2022-23 by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Share Tweet Ravindra Jadeja bagged a seven wicket haul against Tamil Nadu © BCCI Outright wins With an innings victory against Assam , Andhra gave themselves a good chance of finishing in the top two from Elite Group B, as they moved up to the top of the table with 26 points. Starting the day at 62/5 in their second innings, Assam were skittled out for 153 to lose by an innings and 95 runs. Lalith Mohan was the pick of the bowlers as he bagged a five-wicket haul. With Maharashtra and Mumbai ending up with similar scores in their first innings, Andhra's chances of getting through have been boosted. While Assam have finished with 26 points, A win or a draw for Saurashtra against Tamil Nadu will take them to the top of the table. If the game between Maharashtra and Mumbai ends in a draw, both teams can get a maximum of one point each due to tied first-innings … [Read more...] about Andhra keep qualification hopes afloat with bonus-point win