أكد جمال عبد الحميد، عضو مجلس إدارة الزمالك السابق، أن النادي يواجه العديد من المشكلات في الفترة الحالية، مشيرا إلى أنه قادر على المنافسة.

وقال جمال عبد الحميد، الذي حل ضيفا على برنامج بلس 90، على قناة النهار: “الزمالك لديه مشاكل كثيرة ومشاكل مادية ولا يمتلك سكواد، وتغيير مجالس ولجان ورغم ذلك حتى الآن الزمالك حصد بطولتين هذا الموسم”.

طالع| جمال عبد الحميد يتغزل في لاعب الأهلي: أتمنى انضمامه لـ الزمالك

وتابع: “الزمالك حصل على كأس السوبر من الأهلي أقوى نادي في إفريقيا، وحصل على كأس مصر من بطل دوري افريقيا”.

واختتم: “مهما يكون في مشاكل الأهلي والزمالك وبيراميدز سينافسوا بعض في الموسم الجديد”.

تجدر الإشارة إلى أن الزمالك أتم التعاقد مع 4 صفقات جديدة في الميركاتو الصيفي الحالي، وهم عمرو ناصر من فاركو والحارس المهدي سليمان والأنجولي شيكو بانزا، وأحمد شريف.

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da bet7： O Corinthians inicia nesta segunda-feira (24) uma semana que pode ser fundamental para o planejamento do clube para a próxima temporada. Além da expectativa pela definição do futuro do técnico Vítor Pereira, o Timão tem um confronto direto pelo G-4 do Brasileirão, contra o Fluminense.

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Com a derrota na final da Copa do Brasil, contra o Flamengo, no último dia 19 de outubro, o objetivo corintiano para este fim de ano é garantir uma vaga direta à fase de grupos da Libertadores de 2023. A tendência é que até o sexto colocado do Campeonato Brasileiro consiga, mas a meta do Corinthians é ficar entre os quatro primeiros justamente para não correr o risco de depender de outros clubes. E mais, caso seja possível, o sonho do Timão é beliscar o vice também no Brasileiro, por conta da boa premiação.

Essa semana também tem tudo para ser importante para ‘curar a ressaca’ do vice da Copa do Brasil. Mesmo com a vitória diante do Santos, fora de casa, no último sábado (22), o elenco corintiano ainda estava bastante sentido, o que foi notório em campo, principalmente no primeiro tempo, e admitido no pós-jogo tanto pelo técnico Vítor Pereira, quanto pelo atacante Róger Guedes. Ainda assim, o Timão, mesmo sem convencer, venceu e terminou a rodada no G-4, ganhando uma posição.

E o triunfo no clássico contra o Peixe, bem como a subida na tabela do Brasileirão pode ajudar no ambiente corintiano em uma semana importante para virar a página de uma derrota sentida e ajustar o foco em busca de objetivos visando a próxima temporada.

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A semana também será importante para o processo de recuperação do atacante Adson, que ficou fora do compromisso do último fim de semana por conta de uma lesão muscular sofrida nos minutos finais da decisão da Copa do Brasil, contra o Flamengo. Segundo informações obtidas pelo L!, o problema físico é de primeiro grau e não afetará o restante da temporada do jogador, que faz tratamento e verá nas atividades se terá condições de ser relacionado contra o Fluminense.

Em relação ao futuro de Vítor Pereira, o Timão quer anunciar a decisão o mais rápido possível, porque precisa arrematar algumas definições do planejamento do futebol para o ano que vem e para isso é importante saber quem será o treinador para o ano que vem. O presidente Duílio Monteiro Alves que muito a permanência de VP, que também já deixou claro que quer ficar, mas depende de algumas respostas da família para tomar a decisão. Enquanto isso, a cúpula corintiana, liderada por Duílio, busca alternativas para a manutenção do treinador e nem cogita outra opção para o cargo, por enquanto.

Stats highlights from the fourth day in Colombo where Sri Lanka stretched their lead with Kaushal Silva’s century

Bharath Seervi16-Aug-20160:58

By The Numbers – Kaushal Silva ends his lean patch

298 Most runs added by the sixth wicket in a Test against Australia, by India at Wankhede Stadium in 1986-87, before Tuesday. At the SSC, Sri Lanka’s sixth wicket aggregated 301 runs – 211 in the first innings and 90 in the second. For India, the sixth wicket had added unbroken 298 runs in the only Indian innings in that Mumbai Test.8 Fifty-plus partnerships for wickets five and lower for Sri Lanka in this series – their joint-most in any Test series. They had eight such stands in India in 2009-10 and in UAE in 2013-14. There have been only two such partnerships from their first four wickets in this series.18 Runs scored by Kaushal Silva in his first five innings of this series, before making 115 in the second innings of this match. He was out for single-digit scores in all those innings and his highest score was just 7. He became the ninth Sri Lanka batsman to score a duck and a century in the same Test.3 Sri Lanka batsmen who made centuries in their maiden Test innings at No. 3. This was the first time Silva batted at No. 3 in Tests, and scored 115. The two other Sri Lanka batsmen to do so are Roshan Mahanama (225 in 1997) and Thilan Samaraweera (142 in 2003-04).2 Occasions of three centuries by Sri Lanka batsmen in a Test against Australia – both at the SSC in Colombo. Before this match, they had three centuries in the same innings in the 1992 Test which they lost by 16 runs.1 Targets of 300 or more successfully chased by visiting teams in Sri lanka – 377 by Pakistan in Pallekele in 2015. Sri Lanka already lead by 288 at the end of the fourth day and the highest successful chase against Sri Lanka at the SSC is 131 by Pakistan in 2000.4 Sri Lanka players who have made centuries in this series – most for them in a series against Australia. Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal and Silva have done it in this series.301 runs added by Sri Lanka’s sixth-wicket in this Test is the most by any team against Australia•ESPNcricinfo Ltd155 Previous highest match aggregate by a Sri Lanka batsman at No. 7 or lower in a Test, by Chamara Kapugedara against Bangladesh in Chittagong in 2008-09. De Silva has already made 173 runs in this Test – 129 at No. 7 in the first innings and an unbeaten 44 at No. 8 in the second.0 Instances of a Sri Lanka batsman at No. 6 or lower making 150-plus runs in a Test against Australia, before this match. But two Sri Lanka players have done it in this match – Chandimal (175) and Dhananjaya (173).24 Wickets for Mitchell Starc in this series – most by a non-Asia fast bowler in a Test series of three or fewer matches in Asia. He beat Richard Hadlee’s tally of 23 wickets which also came in Sri Lanka, in 1983-84. The most wickets by any non-Asian bowler in a series of three or fewer matches in Asia is 27 by Shane Warne – against Pakistan in 2003-04.233 Runs conceded by Nathan Lyon in this Test, already the second-most by a non-Asia bowler in a Test in Sri Lanka. Nicky Boje had conceded 236 runs in Galle in 2004.

Chelsea continued their 100% record in the UEFA Conference League with a resounding 5-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers, leaving the Blues top of the Conference League table.

Chelsea once again put on an impressive attacking display, dominating 73% of possession and amassing an incredible 20 goal attempts as the Irish side were blown away with four first-half goals.

Young forward Marc Guiu was the man of the moment, scoring his first Chelsea hat-trick, but despite the youngster’s impressive Conference League form, he has only made one Premier League appearance this season.

With doubts about Christopher Nkunku’s fitness, it seems that Enzo Maresca is reliant on Nicolas Jackson to fill that number nine void ahead of a busy festive schedule. With Chelsea fighting on more than one front, the striker area may be a position that owner Todd Boehly looks to add some firepower.

Chelsea lining up striker dubbed the 'new Aguero'

Despite Jackson’s standout start to the season with 12 goal contributions in his 15 Premier League appearances and youngster Guiu finding his feet in European competitions, it seems that Chelsea are looking to add to the forward options in the upcoming January window.

According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Chelsea are interested in Spartak Moscow striker Manfred Ugalde, with the 22-year-old attracting interest across a number of other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Costa Rica international has been in scintillating form this season, notching 15 goals in 18 games for Spartak in the Russian Premier Liga ahead of the winter break.

Clubs across the Premier League are on red alert with the young striker having a reported £25m release clause in his contract after his move from FC Twente back in January.

Why Ugalde would be a good signing for Chelsea

The signing of Ugalde, dubbed the “new [Sergio] Aguero” by one football scout, would bring even more firepower to a front line that has already been purring this season – Chelsea are the top scorers in the Premier League.

The Spartak Moscow striker has already scored more goals this season than both Jackson and Guiu and is outperforming the Chelsea pair in a number of key metrics.

Indeed, in all competitions, the in-demand talent has netted 16 times in 2024/25, while Jackson and Guiu have contributed ‘just’ 15 goals between them across all fronts.

With more shots and shots on target per 90 minutes, it is clear to see why Ugalde has been so deadly this season in the Russian Premier Liga.

The hope will be that the 5 foot 8 marksman can follow in the footsteps of the aforementioned Aguero – who also stands at just 5 foot 8 – with the Argentine netting 260 goals in 390 games during his time at Manchester City.

However, it is not only Ugalde’s goalscoring ability that would bring that extra ingredient to Maresca’s side, Ugalde has also attempted more crosses than his Chelsea counterparts, proving his creative nature as well as predatory finishing.

Furthermore, Jackson, often lauded for his defensive ability and pressing from the front, has only made one more successful tackle than Ugalde – suggesting the Costa Rican can put a shift in defensively too.

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Whether Chelsea can position themselves at the front of a long queue for Ugalde remains to be seen, but it is clear the Costa Rica striker would bring something extra to this flourishing Chelsea side, and who knows, possibly fire them to a Premier League title.

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da realbet： Throughout the 2024/25 Championship campaign, Leeds United have possessed the most potent attack in the division, scoring 48 times in 26 outings – with no side scoring more to date.

da mrbet： Joel Piroe has been the leading lad for Daniel Farke’s side, scoring ten times in his opening 26 matches, with the Dutchman the only man into double figures so far.

Such a record in the final third has been all the more impressive considering the club lost two of their biggest stars in the form of Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville over the summer after failing to secure promotion.

The German has been superb since arriving at Elland Road back in the summer of 2023, trying to add yet another second-division promotion to his already impressive CV.

However, he’s been unable to rely on one player who’s been unable to produce the goods in front of goals for the Whites over the last couple of months.

The latest on Patrick Bamford's future at Leeds

Striker Patrick Bamford was for a long time the club’s main man within the final third, but over the last few months, his performance levels have significantly dropped – resulting in him losing his starting role.

The Englishman has failed to find the back of the net since the victory against Middlesbrough back in April, currently enduring a nine month spell without a goal.

Such a run is made even more crazy when knowing that the 31-year-old is currently the club’s highest earner, pocketing a mammoth £70k-per-week, completely overpaying for a player who has struggled in recent times.

However, despite the lack of form, Bamford has attracted big interest from various sides across the EFL including Blackburn Rovers and Wrexham – with Farke desperately needing to cash in on the first team ace given the interest.

Undoubtedly, the lack of options at the top end of the pitch could see Bamford have to wait for a move to materialise elsewhere, but it’s crucial that the hierarchy move him on before the end of the month.

Such a transfer away from Elland Road could allow the boss to reignite a move for a player who was touted with a move to Yorkshire over the last couple of weeks.

Farke could end Bamford’s Leeds career with £8.5m talisman

Just prior to Christmas, it was reported that Leeds were monitoring Hammarby IF striker Jusef Erabi over a potential move during the January window.

The interest came after previously following the 21-year-old during the summer, with this month presenting another opportunity for Farke’s side to secure a move for the youngster.

The previous report stated that Erabi’s current side wanted a fee in the region of £8.5m for his services, but it’s unclear if the Whites would pay such a fee in January for the talent.

However, should they decide to move for the “prolific” Swede, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, he would provide the added ammunition to the current squad to bolster their promotion ambitions.

Erabi has scored nine times in this calendar year for Hammarby, massively outscoring current Leeds ace Bamford, with a move allowing him to provide needed competition to Piroe in attacking areas.

He’s also achieved a much higher shot-on-target accuracy rate, highlighting his clinical edge in front of goal, allowing Farke’s side to increase their already potent record in 2024/25.

How Erabi compares to Patrick Bamford in 2024/25

Statistics (per 90)

Erabi

Bamford

Games played

23

10

Minutes played

1670

133

Goals & assists

10

0

Shot-on-target accuracy

43%

10%

Fouls won

1.8

0.7

Times caught offside

0.7

1.3

Stats via FBref

The youngsters’ stats demonstrate the quality he possesses, with the £8.5m fee potentially seeming like a huge price tag, but one that could turn out to be a shrewd investment should he improve further as a result of any move.

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It may seem harsh that Bamford has been pushed ever closer to the exit door in Yorkshire over recent weeks, but it’s a surprise to no one given his lack of form with a move away from Elland Road desperately needed to reignite his confidence in attacking areas.

The hole vacated by the 31-year-old could make Erabi the perfect option to fill the void, allowing the club to make a huge leap in their ambitions of returning to the Premier League come the end of May.

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Domingo part of coaching setup, while Ryan van Niekerk to temporarily replace head coach Ryan Cook, who is busy with IPL commitments

ESPNcricinfo staff06-Mar-2023Roelof van der Merwe has returned to the Netherlands’ ODI squad and is in line to play his first 50-over game for them since November 2021 after being named in a 17-member squad for their ODI tour to Zimbabwe and South Africa.Netherlands also announced that former South Africa and Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo will be part of the coaching set-up alongside former South Africa international Heino Kuhn. Domingo had resigned from his position as Bangladesh coach in December last year. In addition, head coach Ryan Cook will not be available for the tour to South Africa and Zimbabwe due to commitments at the IPL and will temporarily be replaced by Ryan van Niekerk.Van der Merwe has played 16 ODIs in all – 13 for South Africa and three for Netherlands – and comes in after a successful T20 World Cup for Netherlands and SA20 in South Africa. Part of the winning Sunrisers Eastern Cape side, the allrounder finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker with 20 scalps in 10 games and was also player-of-the-match in the final. He has been unavailable for most of their recent ODIs due to his county commitments with Somerset.Related

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Also back in the squad are fast bowlers Brandon Glover, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen, all of who were missing from Netherlands’ last ODI assignment against Pakistan back in August 2022 due to county commitments. Colin Ackermann is also back in the ODI fold, though he will not be available for the matches against South Africa alongside Glover and Bas de Leede due to the start of the county season. In addition, Wesley Barresi and Aryan Dutt will not be playing the ODIs in Zimbabwe.From the squad that played the three-game ODI series against Pakistan, Logan Van Beek, Tim Pringle and Arnav Jain are missing. Pringle and van Beek are both unavailable due to commitments with their domestic teams in New Zealand.Netherlands will play three ODIs in Zimbabwe from March 21-25 in Harare before travelling to South Africa for two ODIs which will be played on March 31 and April 2 in Benoni and Johannesburg respectively. All five ODIs will be part of the ODI Super League.Netherlands squad for ODIs against Zimbabwe and South Africa: Scott Edwards (capt & wk), Colin Ackermann, Musa Ahmad, Shariz Ahmad, Wesley Barresi, Tom Cooper, Aryan Dutt, Brandon Glover, Vivian Kingma, Fred Klaassen, Ryan Klein, Bas de Leede, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh.*Colin Ackermann, Brandon Glover and Bas de Leede will not available for ODIs against South Africa*Wesley Barresi and Aryan Dutt will not be playing the ODIs in Zimbabwe

In the space of a few months Fawad Ahmed has gone from Test contender to club cricketer, but he remains confident of bouncing back in the Sheffield Shield this season

Brydon Coverdale15-Oct-2015Fawad Ahmed’s bowling figures last weekend were very impressive. In a one-day match he claimed 3 for 9 in ten overs, with seven maidens. The batsmen simply couldn’t get him away. Unfortunately for Fawad, those batsmen were playing for the Monash Tigers, and Fawad himself was bowling for Melbourne University rather than Victoria or Australia.It has been quite a step down for Fawad, who spent the winter as part of Australia’s Test squad in the West Indies and England but did not make his debut and struggled in the nets and the tour matches. He was left out of the squad for the Test series in Bangladesh, national selector Rod Marsh having declared that Fawad “didn’t bowl as well as I’m sure he would have wanted” on the tours.The cancellation of the Bangladesh series due to security concerns then created an influx of players back into state squads for the Matador Cup one-day tournament, and Fawad found himself shunted out of Victoria’s 14-man group, with Glenn Maxwell and Jon Holland the preferred spin options. It means Fawad has gone from Test contender to park cricketer in the space of a few months.Despite the demotion, Fawad remains confident that there will be a place for him in Victoria’s Sheffield Shield side when the four-day competition begins later this month. He was the competition’s leading wicket taker last summer with 48 victims at 24.85, and he believes previous experience of being dropped and coming back will help him bounce back after the disappointment of the winter tours.”I’ve started well this season playing grade cricket, unfortunately not playing for Victoria, but I feel in good rhythm and looking forward to the big season,” Fawad told ESPNcricinfo this week. “I’ve been through this situation in the past, been dropped and came back to club cricket and Futures League cricket and performed well there and made my way back into the side.”I’m looking forward to the season. I’ve started the season well, playing for Melbourne University, and I’m playing Futures League next week against WA at the WACA. That will be a stepping stone for me to make sure I’m in a good rhythm and ready to play more cricket for Victoria, and hopefully repeat how I went in the last two or three seasons.”Fawad embarked on the dual tours thinking he had a strong chance of making his Test debut against West Indies in Dominica, where the wicket was expected to suit spin. However, the selectors left him out and his only first-class matches of the winter came in tour games against the WICB President’s XI, Kent, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire.In those four outings Fawad sent down a total of 93.5 overs and collected nine wickets at 46.22; against Northamptonshire he was not introduced until the 42nd over, and his first ball was a full toss that was hit for six. Fawad said while he wanted to make no excuses for his disappointing results, he had found it challenging to have such long periods between matches.”It’s not easy when you’re playing only four games in five months,” he said. “When you’re playing one game and you know you’re not going to play the Test matches, the next game is one and a half months later … it’s not as easy as when you’re going bang, bang, bang.”In the Shield if I have an innings where I don’t bowl well, after a couple of days there’ll be another game. When you play more games you get into the rhythm. I did so much in the nets and there was a bit of concern but it was completely different conditions from home.”It wasn’t easy, and I don’t want to use that as an excuse because I have to be able to adapt to conditions, that’s what you need to do in Test cricket. It’s not an excuse, but it was an up and down period. It wasn’t meant to be, and now I’m here and I want to play more games for Victoria. I want to take more wickets and whatever happens in the future happens.”Fawad was the backup spinner to Nathan Lyon in the West Indies and England, but by the Bangladesh series he had been overtaken by Steve O’Keefe and possibly by Ashton Agar as well. However, he said having been part of previous Australian squads – he debuted in ODIs and T20 internationals in 2013 – he knew what he had to do to get back.”Go back, work hard and perform well and make your way back,” he said. “It’s not rocket science … It looks like it’s going to be a hot summer, so I think that will be perfect for me. More dry wickets and the fast bowlers are going to be a little bit cooked, so I might bowl a little bit more. I’m feeling pretty fit and strong, I had a lot of training sessions and fitness sessions while I was away, so I’m feeling really good.”

Everton have now held agent talks over the signing of an “outstanding” defender who is available for £13m this month, according to a report.

Toffees need younger options at full-back

Seamus Coleman and Ashley Young have had stellar careers, and it is a testament to the latter that he has remained a consistent starter in the Premier League this season. However, it would be fair to say the duo are now in the twilight years of their career, meaning David Moyes is tasked with bringing in younger options at full-back either this month or in the summer, and a number of targets have been identified.

Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters could be available for a cut-price fee of £5m this winter, given that his contract is set to expire at the end of the campaign, and the Toffees are one of the clubs eyeing a move for the Englishman.

Everton are looking at another Premier League player to strengthen on the opposite side, with Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell on their list of targets, having fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge since the arrival of Enzo Maresca in the summer.

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A report from CalcioMercato has now revealed another player the Toffees hold some level of interest in, stating they have held talks with the agent of AC Milan right-back Emerson Royal. Emerson is set to exit the San Siro this month, and there are a number of clubs vying for his signature, including Fulham and Galatasaray, however the latter club are currently leading the race for his signature.

There is still time for Everton to swoop in, as the Turkish club are yet to meet Milan’s €15m (£13m) valuation, and there are signs the Brazilian is keen on a move to Goodison Park. Although joining Galatasaray appeals to the 26-year-old to some extent, he would prefer to return to the Premier League, having previously spent time at Tottenham Hotspur.

What Emerson could offer Everton

The former Spurs man has particularly impressed with his tackling over the past year, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles per 90, when compared to his positional peers, while also placing in the 81st percentile for clearances and 83rd for aerials won.

Ange Postecoglou was full of praise for the right-back prior to his move to Milan, with the Australian indicating he is a great player to have to boost team spirit: “I see it on a daily basis, others don’t, but if you watch Emerson Royal train every day, you’d think he plays every game.

“He’s just outstanding with his attitude and demeanour around the place. There’s no time for anyone to feel down.”

With Coleman approaching the end of his career, there are signs that Emerson could be a suitable long-term replacement at right-back, but the Toffees will have to move quickly, given that Galatasaray are in pole position as things stand.

Durham made to battle for wickets after Robinson leads imposing first innings

ECB Reporters Network26-Jun-2023A century by Colin Ackermann against the county he will be representing next season led a solid Leicestershire response after Ollie Robinson’s career-best unbeaten 167 had set up a Durham declaration at 517 for six on day two of their LV= Insurance County Championship meeting at the Uptonsteel County Ground.Ackermann, who will move to the North East at the end of the season along with Leicestershire team-mate Callum Parkinson, is 104 not out as his current side ended the day 335 for four. The 32-year-old all-rounder shared a fifth-wicket partnership of 117 with Australian international Peter Handscomb, who made 55 after opener Sol Budinger’s 51 earlier.Matt Parkinson, the leg-spinning twin of Callum who is currently with Durham on loan from Lancashire but will play for Kent in 2024, took two for 91 on a pitch likely to favour the spinners increasingly over the last two days, and with a lead of 182 the Division Two leaders still hold the upper hand.Durham declared approximately half an hour before lunch, having added 95 to their overnight score, Robinson returning to the visitors’ dressing room to pats on the back from everyone with the possible exception of Graham Clark.Clark had looked nailed on for a second hundred in three innings only for his partner to run him out on 92, chancing a quick single off a dab into the off side only for Ackermann to swoop at point and score a direct hit with his throw as Clark tried in vain to get home. With the fifth batting point effectively in the bag, it was hardly a necessary gamble.The partnership had added 227 runs, and while Robinson initially threw back his head in disbelief at what he had done, he regained his composure to equal his previous best of 143 by driving Matt Salisbury to the cover boundary before he and Liam Trevaskis upped the tempo to blast 69 in nine overs before the wicket of Trevaskis, caught on the boundary as he swept Callum Parkinson, prompted the declaration.Parkinson’s two wickets cost 107 runs. Among the suffering seamers, Ed Barnes was the tidiest, going for what in the circumstances was a paltry three an over in his first Championship match since breaking a foot in the last week of April.The Durham seam attack, short on experience due to injuries and international call-ups, included the debutant Raymond Toole, a South African-born left-arm seamer who plays for Central Districts in New Zealand, signed in part for his experience bowling with the Kookaburra, although he has more recently seen action in the North East Premier League with Shotley Bridge.Yet he struggled to make an impression on this placid pitch, as Leicestershire openers Budinger and Rishi Patel progressed without alarm to lunch and beyond. Moments after Budinger completed his second fifty of the season, however, they were out to consecutive balls.Ben Raine, once of this parish, snared Patel, posting a short square leg to whom the batter obligingly popped up a simple catch off a miscued pull, after which Budinger, rocking back to cut the leg-spinning Parkinson, feathered the ball into the gloves of Robinson, who held it at the second attempt.It was still essentially a good pitch but there were signs now and again of deterioration. Parkinson picked up a second wicket when he drew Lewis Hill into reaching for one outside off stump that turned enough to find the edge, slip taking the catch.At 124 for three, Leicestershire’s initial target of reaching 368 to avoid the follow-on looked some way off. By tea, it was a little closer, at 203 for three after Ackermann had passed fifty for the fifth time this season.Peter Handscomb, who had the good fortune to benefit from one of Parkinson’s not infrequent no-balls when he edged to slip on three, reached the same milestone seven overs into the final session only to run out of luck moments later when his attempt to paddle-sweep Trevaskis’s left-arm spin ballooned gently off the top edge to give Robinson a simple catch behind the stumps.Ackermann’s 22nd career first-class hundred came inside the final three overs of play when he pulled Toole for his eighth boundary. Unfazed by a blow on the helmet from a short ball by Raine shortly afterwards, he and Wiaan Mulder (49) have so far added 94. Leicestershire still require another 33 to avoid being asked to follow on.

Five players who remained key members of their teams after losing the captaincy

Karthik Krishnaswamy04-Jan-2017Shaun Pollock
Thrust into captaincy in April 2000 following Hansie Cronje’s match-fixing life ban, Pollock spent three years in the job before South Africa’s early, tragicomic exit from their home World Cup in 2003 prompted the selectors to hand the captaincy to a 22-year-old opening batsman named Graeme Smith. Pollock remained a world-class new-ball operator until his retirement in 2008, taking 143 Test wickets at 27.79 and 125 ODI wickets at 28.08 after losing the full-time captaincy.Nasser Hussain ended his Test career with a match-winning fourth-innings hundred at Lord’s•Getty ImagesNasser Hussain
The man who replaced Pollock as South Africa captain went on to enjoy a long career studded with tours of England that ended the tenures of his opposite numbers. He would do the same, later, to Michael Vaughan and Andrew Strauss, but his first victim was Nasser Hussain, who resigned after the first Test of the 2003 series against Graeme Smith’s Proteas. Hussain only played a further 12 Tests until he retired, but went out with a bang, scoring his runs at a better average than he did overall, and signing off with a triumphant, unbeaten fourth-innings Lord’s hundred against New Zealand.Sourav Ganguly took back the captaincy for a short while, ceremonially, in his last Test match•AFPSourav Ganguly
After five years at the helm, Sourav Ganguly lost the captaincy following a spat with India’s then coach Greg Chappell during their tour of Zimbabwe in September 2005. By February 2006, he was out of the team as well, and, at 33, his career seemed finished. But he was back by December, and starting from his comeback series in South Africa in 2006-07, he scored 1991 runs at 46.30 – significantly better than his career average of 42.17 – with four hundreds and 10 fifties, before retiring with scores of 102 and 85 in his final series, at home against Australia.Seven years after the worst crisis of his career, Younis Khan remains key to Pakistan’s batting fortunes•Getty ImagesYounis Khan
Three months after leading Pakistan to the 2009 World T20 title, Younis Khan captained them for the last time, in an ODI against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi in November 2009. In March 2010, following Pakistan’s horror tour of Australia, the PCB banned him for an indefinite period. He was 32 then, and his international future looked bleak. But he was nowhere close to being done: since his return to the team, he has been a pillar of Pakistan’s Test team, scoring 4593 runs at 56.01, and has gone on to become their highest run-getter.Pictures of Ross Taylor’s tongue-out celebration remain in frequent circulation long after he gave up New Zealand’s captaincy•AFPRoss Taylor
When he resigned from New Zealand’s captaincy instead of accepting a proposal that would split it between him and Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor took a sabbatical from cricket, missing the tour of South Africa in 2012-13. He had been in superb form before losing his captaincy, scoring 142 and 74 in his last game in charge, a rare New Zealand win on Sri Lankan soil, but no one knew how he would be affected by the management mess he had gone through. It turned out his batting wasn’t too badly affected: he has averaged over 50 in both Tests and ODIs since losing the captaincy.