The hosts were crowned Leagues Cup champions after a 3-0 victory over the Herons before a record crowd at Lumen Field

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Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano expressed his regret over a brawl that erupted following his team's 3-0 defeat to the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final.

Following the final whistle, Inter Miami's Luis Suarez rushed to headlock the Seattle Sounders' Obed Vargas, which sparked a brawl with players and coaches from both teams. As Suarez walked away from Vargas, he got into a verbal confrontation with a Seattle staff member and spat at his face. 

"None of us likes to see this kind of behavior," Mascherano said. "When there’s a reaction, it usually means there was some provocation."

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The Inter Miami coach also reflected on his team's defeat, which prevented the club from lifting what would have been only the third trophy in their history.

“In matches like these, details are decisive. The first few minutes cost us the game. We tried to grow into it, but unfortunately, we conceded in the first half. In the second half, we dominated and created chances,” he said. “The 3-0 scoreline is too heavy. We took risks, and their second goal effectively ended the game.”

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The Sounders' win now means they have won four U.S. Open Cups, two MLS Cups, one CONCACAF Champions Cup, one Leagues Cup and one Supporters’ Shield – compared with Inter Miami’s 2023 Leagues Cup and 2024 Supporters’ Shield. Seattle's Brian Schmetzer became the first manager to win every major North American trophy.

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WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?

With the international break coming up, the Heronswill be back in action on Sept. 13 when they visit Charlotte FC.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed that Real Madrid No.1 Thibaut Courtois sent him a voice note giving his verdict on Senne Lammens. Courtois believes that his Belgium understudy will be a good fit for the Premier League after the goalkeeper's £18 million ($24m) move to Manchester United from Royal Antwerp.

• Courtois' voice note to Ferdinand revealed
• Real Madrid star backs Lammens to shine in PL
• United signed Lammens on deadline day

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  United, who have been in the market for a new No.1 throughout the summer, finally secured a move for highly-rated goalkeeper Lammens on deadline day as they agreed on a deal worth £18m with Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp. 

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  The Red Devils were also closely linked with a move for World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, but never submitted a formal bid for the Aston Villa star. Instead, they worked on a deal for Lammens and eventually sealed the transfer, prioritising potential over proven Premier League pedigree. United also got approval from Real Madrid and Belgium No.1 Courtois, who heaped praise on his compatriot in a message to Ferdinand.

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  Speaking on his YouTube channel, United icon Ferdinand said: "Just so you know, that voice note was from Thibaut Courtois. He let me know about Lammens because he’s a Belgian player, and he was just giving me the heads up as to what he’s like. He said he’s a huge talent, obviously not experienced yet but he thinks his style will be well-suited to the Premier League as well.

  "So that’s a recommendation from probably one of the best three goalkeepers in the world, Thibaut Courtois, so I’ll take that. I keep seeing people talk about the talent and whatnot, but the problem is – can Man United afford to wait for talent to develop at this point in time? That’s the question."

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  The former England defender went on to admit he was pulling for United to sign Martinez to solve their long-standing goalkeeping issues. "What I would say is I was all-in on Emi Martinez," he added. "I just think his experience, he’s got the personality, the character, plays for Argentina where the pressure is absolutely immense, he’s won a World Cup, he was one of the reasons they won the World Cup, the save in the final, a big moments man. Man United need as much personality as they need ability coming through that door and I think he fits the bill in that sense completely."

Transfer fees are getting ridiculous nowadays, but you can still negotiate your way to a bargain in the market

Alexander Isak for £125 million. Florian Wirtz for £117m. Benjamin Sesko for £73m. Nick Woltemade for £69m. Bryan Mbeumo for £65m. Eberechi Eze for £60m. You get the idea – big money gets you big players.

That's the way the world's going. You generally have to open your wallet to find quality stars – but that's not the only way to get yourself a good deal. There's still room for a bargain here and there. Just because you have lots of cash doesn't mean you necessarily need to blow it all at one.

GOAL has ranked the 10 best value-for-money deals of the 2025 summer window, paying our dues to the teams who squeezed every penny in transfer talks:

Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFP10Gabri Veiga (Al-Ahli to Porto, £12m)

If you cast your mind back to the 2023 summer transfer window, there was a certain Spanish playmaker who dominated the gossip columns. Fresh off a breakout season with Celta Vigo during which he scored 11 goals and provided four assists, Gabri Veiga was expected to join one of Europe's big boys. Barcelona and Chelsea were among the clubs tipped with an interest, which is why it was such a surprise when he opted to move to Saudi side Al-Ahli instead.

After two seasons in the Middle East, Veiga, who is still only 23, is back in Europe after signing for Portuguese giants Porto at a snip £12m – just over £20m less that what Al-Ahli paid to Celta. With Benfica and Sporting CP dominating Liga Portugal in recent years, he's the sort of player who could help the Dragons become the dominant force in the country again.

AdvertisementGetty Images Sport9Rayan Cherki (Lyon to Manchester City, £32m)

Sure, Rayan Cherki has endured a mixed start to his Manchester City career, but let's not judge him too quickly in that direction. After all, he's the sort of flair player that will take some time adjusting to the Premier League once he returns to full fitness in the coming months.

Manchester City's rebuild saw them stump up an initial £32m to sign the French wizard from Lyon as they look to replace the genius of Kevin De Bruyne with a few players rather than like-for-like. The 22-year-old brings with him an ingenuity that has been missing in their recent plight, and his ability to strike a ball on either foot only adds to his unpredictable dribbling.

There are few Premier League players who can match Cherki when it comes to technical ability. Now, it's about whether he and Pep Guardiola can put his skill to good use.

Getty Images Sport8Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia to Arsenal, £12m)

Alright, so we just said we shouldn't overreact to a few games into a new season, but holding your own away at Liverpool in place of William Saliba is a hard ask of any centre-back, let alone one who's only 21. That's enough of a reason to think that Cristhian Mosquera represents fantastic value for money.

Amid Valencia's financial woes, Arsenal were able to muscle their way to the front of the queue and sign the versatile defender for an initial £12m. In this market, it's conceivable to make a significant profit on that even if performances don't live up to the hype.

Regardless, Mosquera was solid in La Liga last season and with his profile, it's easy to see him further adapting to the rigours of the Premier League too. Whatever you say about Arsenal and their defensive nature nowadays, you have to give it to them that they know what they're doing.

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Getty Images Sport7Pervis Estupinan (Brighton to AC Milan, £17m)

It wasn't too long ago that Pervis Estupinan was in the conversation for one of the Premier League's best left-backs. Such is the value in Brighton's trading model that they decided to move him on for young blood this summer.

The lucky team on the other end of the deal were AC Milan, who decided to accept an offer from Saudi outfit Al-Hilal for Theo Hernandez. In need of a top-quality replacement, they found Estupinan up for sale and were able to acquire him for £17m, immediately coming in as a standout left-back in Serie A.

For the first time, the Rossoneri have an Ecuadorian in their ranks, and if he can replicate his performances from the Amex Stadium at San Siro, then he will easily win over the Rossoneri faithful.

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O Corinthians conheceu, nesta segunda-feira (27), os seus adversários da fase de grupos da Copa Libertadores de 2023, em sorteio realizado na sede da Conmebol, em Luque, no Paraguai.O Timão ficou no grupo E e terá pela frente o Independiente del Valle, do Equador, o Argentinos Juniors, da Argentina, e o Liverpool, do Uruguai.

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Segundo o regulamento da competição, os clubes do pote 2 disputarão a primeira rodada contra o sorteado do pote 4, na casa do adversário. Portanto, o Timão inicia a Libertadores contra o Liverpool, emMontevidéu.

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DATAS DA FASE DE GRUPOS
1ª rodada – Liverpool x Corinthians – 4, 5 ou 6 de abril
2ª rodada – Corinthians x Argentinos Juniors – 18, 19 ou 20 de abril
3ª rodada – Corinthians xIndependiente del Valle – 2 a 4 de maio
4ª rodada: Argentinos Juniors x Corinthians – 23, 24 ou 25 de maio
5ª rodada:Independiente del Valle x Corinthians – 6, 7 ou 8 de junho
6ª rodada – Corinthians x Liverpool – 27, 28 ou 29 de junho

Uma novidade anunciada pela Conmebol é o pagamento por “mérito esportivo”. Ou seja, por cada vitória na fase de grupos da Libertadores, o clube receberá um prêmio de US$ 300 mil. Esse valor é exclusivo para esta fase da competição. Caso a equipe avance com 100% de aproveitamento, embolsará US$ 1,8 milhão, cerca de R$ 9,4 milhões.

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Na última temporada, o Corinthians terminou em 2° lugar do Grupo E, com nove pontos. A equipe comandada por Vítor Pereira despachou o Boca Juniors nas oitavas de final, mas caiu nas quartas de final para o Flamengo.

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Na noite de domingo (2), a CBF divulgou as datas, horários e transmissões das dez primeiras rodadas do Campeonato Brasileiro de 2023. O Corinthians vai estrear diante do Cruzeiro, na Neo Química Arena, no domingo (16), às 16h, com transmissão da Rede Globo e Premiere.

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Antes, a equipe comandada por Fernando Lázaro irá estrear na Libertadores e Copa do Brasil, contra Liverpool-URU e Remo, respectivamente.

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O primeiro clássico do Timão no Brasileirão será contra o Palmeiras. O Dérbi, válido pela terceira rodada, será disputada no sábado (29), às 18h30, no Allianz Parque.

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1ª rodada -Corinthians x Cruzeiro – Neo Química Arena – 16/4 – 16h – Globo e Premiere
2ª rodada -Goiás x Corinthians – Hailé Pinheiro – 23/4 – 19h – Premiere
3ª rodada – Palmeiras x Corinthians – Allianz Parque – 29/4 – 18h30 – Premiere
4ª rodada – Corinthians x Fortaleza – Neo Química Arena – 8/5 – 20h – Premiere
5ª rodada – Botafogo x Corinthians – Nilton Santos – 11/5 – 19h -Premiere

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6ª rodada -Corinthians x São Paulo – Neo Química Arena -14/5- 16h – Globo e Premiere
7ª rodada -Flamengo x Corinthians- Maracanã -21/05 – 16h – Globo e Premiere
8ª rodada -Corinthians x Fluminense – Neo Química Arena – 28/4 – 16h – Globo e Premiere
9ª rodada -América-MG x Corinthians – Independência -03/06 – 18h30 – Premiere
10ª rodada -Corinthians x Cuiabá – Neo Química Arena – data e horário a definir – Premiere

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Ben Chilwell has sent an emotional goodbye message to Chelsea after completing a permanent move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The left-back, who was part of the Blues’ Champions League-winning squad in 2021, has signed a two-year deal with the French club.

• Chilwell ends five-year stay at Chelsea
• Left-back won UCL but injuries halted progress
• Signs two-year deal with Blues' sister club

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  Chilwell has joined Strasbourg on a permanent deal after Chelsea decided to part ways with the England international. The 28-year-old has penned a two-year contract with the French club, who are also owned by BlueCo. His move comes after a failed loan spell at Crystal Palace and amid reduced opportunities under Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.

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  On Instagram, Chilwell wrote: "Chelsea fans, firstly, thank you! We won the Champions League together, made a bond like I’d never have imagined and I met brothers for life on and off the pitch here. You helped me through the tough times, injuries, and personal life, and gave me the best moments of my life. I’ll never be able to thank you guys enough, looking forward to showing everyone my best. See you soon."

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  Chilwell leaves Stamford Bridge having collected Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup trophies during his time at the club. However, injuries and tactical shifts under successive managers saw him lose his place to Marc Cucurella. Chelsea’s decision to sign Jorrel Hato this summer confirmed that the England international was surplus to requirements for Maresca heading into the 2025-26 season.

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  Chilwell now heads to Strasbourg looking to revive his career in Ligue 1 and secure regular first-team football. The French club see him as an experienced addition to their defence. For Chelsea, his departure helps trim the wage bill and clears space for Hato to continue developing as an understudy to Cucurella.

What’s got everyone excited is that the 18-year-old has got his runs with stylish drives rather than slogs

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My mom just asked pointing to Prithvi Shaw-who’s this short guy with MRF bat! He’s reminding me of @sachin_rt #IPL2018 #DDvRR

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Why is everyone and their mum comparing Prithvi Shaw to Tendulkar?They’re easily excitable, for one. But there are a few similarities, not just in their stance and style, but in their stories. Like Tendulkar, Shaw shot to fame when barely into his teens. At 14, he scored 546 in a school game, the highest score in schools cricket at the time – Tendulkar, of course, once held the record for the highest partnership in schools cricket for a stand with Vinod Kambli. And now, Shaw, still just 18, is a regular member of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team and has had three impressive innings this IPL, the latest a 25-ball 47 against Rajasthan Royals.It’s not just Tendulkar Shaw is being compared to. There have been comparisons between his backlift and Brian Lara’s, and between his cover drive and Virat Kohli’s. But enough of the hype. Is he really that good? What has impressed viewers is that Shaw has been able to score 140 runs this IPL at 166.67 without slogging much. He has slogged at just five of the 84 balls he has faced, while he has got 23 runs from eight cover drives and 27 from 10 off drives. There have also been 13 cuts and nine pulls.So we know he can score around the ground, but where have bowlers bowled to him? He has had 42 length balls to attack, but even when it’s been dropped short, he is striking at 151.51. No one has bowled a yorker to him, though, so if he lasts till the death overs, that will be a new challenge. Is it deja vu for Delhi?Last season, Delhi Daredevils had just two wins after eight games. Then, their young Indian batsmen struck form. Rishabh Pant hit a 97 and a couple of quick 30s, Shreyas Iyer scored 96 against Gujarat Lions, and Karun Nair played three impressive innings to help Daredevils win four in five. It was too late for Daredevils, though. They fell four points short of the playoff spots. This season, Daredevils had just one win after six games. Since then, Pant and Iyer, accompanied this time by Prithvi Shaw, have begun to torment bowling attacks, delivering two wins in their past three games. It may well be too late again.ESPNcricinfo LtdWhy hasn’t Jos Buttler been opening?Jos Buttler opened in 10 games for Mumbai Indians last season and scored 272 runs at a strike rate of 153.67. But this season, he had not batted higher than No. 5 till the shortened game against Delhi Daredevils. After he smashed 67 off 26 balls, there were, understandably, some murmurings about how he should have been up top from the start.Buttler’s position has been decided less by his own abilities as his teammates’. Royals came in to the tournament stacked in the top order, with Ajinkya Rahane, Sanju Samson, Rahul Tripathi and D’Arcy Short all in the squad. But in the middle order, they had only Ben Stokes as a reliable hitter. Rahane strikes at just 116.34 when he bats at No.5 or lower, Short has never batted anywhere but in the top two, and even Samson, who does score rapidly in the death when he’s already set, strikes at just 111.18 when he comes in after No.4. Buttler has actually batted in the middle order for most of his career – he has opened in just 23 of his 221 T20 games – and so was assigned that role.When asked if Buttler would continue to open after his innings in Delhi, Royals captain Rahane said it was an option but not a certainty.ESPNcricinfo LtdWhat happened to the BBL D’Arcy Short?For those who follow T20 cricket globally, D’Arcy Short was one of the most exciting additions to the IPL this season. He had been the leading run-getter in the 2017-18 Big Bash League, scoring his runs at 148.57, and then got two fifties and two thirties for Australia in his first five T20 internationals. But after five innings for Royals, Short has cost his team almost 40 runs thanks to a smart strike rate of 75.80. So what has gone wrong? He can’t seem to get the spinners away. He’s attempting a few too many flicks and on drives (20 combined off the 53 balls he’s faced from spinners) and they are not yielding many runs. And it doesn’t help that he’s only in control around 71% of the time against spinners.Teams have figured this out and are bowling as much spin to him as possible. Daredevils got in eight balls from Shahbaz Nadeem and Amit Mishra to Short that went for just five runs, and though Short eventually accelerated against Glenn Maxwell, the asking rate for Royals had already climbed to 17.00 per over by then.One thing Short may want to try is going down the Chris Lynn route and pulling out the sweep shot. He’s attempted just one sweep against spinners this IPL.Why was Maxwell given the 10th over?With Royals needing 52 off 18 balls, Shreyas Iyer handed the ball to part-time offspinner Glenn Maxwell. This might have seemed like an odd decision, but Iyer did not have much of a choice. Since the game had been reduced to 12 overs, only two bowlers were allowed to bowl a quota of three, with everyone else allowed only two or less. Four bowlers had completed two overs each, and Iyer wanted Plunkett and Boult to each bowl their third. That meant he needed to get one over from either Shahbaz Nadeem, Vijay Shankar or Maxwell. Iyer clearly did not want to expose the medium pace of Shankar to Short and opted for Maxwell over Nadeem, perhaps, because he would turn the ball away from the left-hander rather than in to him. It nearly cost Daredevils big, as Short hit Maxwell’s first three balls for six before holing out.

Big picture: Will New Zealand’s top five please stand up?

Six-eighty-six runs in the series opener and just 219 in the second game. Even if the total runs scored in the match reduced by nearly 70% from the first ODI to the second, the common and worrying theme for New Zealand was how their top five barely showed up. While chasing 350 in Hyderabad, their top five totalled 101 runs; batting first in Raipur they managed a mere 11 runs as New Zealand collapsed to 15 for 5.Michael Bracewell’s heroic 140 off 78 balls saved them the blushes the first time but there was nothing to hide their face behind in the second. Undoubtedly, New Zealand need a lift from their top five, which is without Kane Williamson, and what will lift their spirits is that Indore, the venue of the final game, serves runs – like its food – on a platter. In the last ODI here, in September 2017, Australia scored 293, with their top three scoring 229, including a century from Aaron Finch. And in the most recent T20I here last October, Rilee Rossouw blasted a match-winning 48-ball century when South Africa amassed 227. On both occasions, India found it hard to dismiss the opposition’s top five.Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell are the batters New Zealand will expect a lot from, and No. 5 Tom Latham is perhaps due for runs against a side he already averages (minimum five innings) and scores the most against. Finn Allen got a start in the first ODI but he was beaten comprehensively by Mohammed Shami’s swing in the second, and will be itching to get runs too.Related

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New Zealand’s issues don’t end there. The chances of it happening in Indore may not be much and they are already without Tim Southee and Trent Boult, but they will be desperate for quick and early wickets to avoid more punishment from Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma.India do not have anything to worry about with the series in the bag. With only one more ODI series between this one and the IPL, they would want to see some more of Suryakumar Yadav’s batting in this format, before KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer return from personal leave and injury respectively.A 3-0 win will take India to the top of the ODI rankings. If India win 3-0, England will have to beat South Africa by the same margin in the ODI series starting January 27 to displace India from the top.

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In the spotlight: Suryakumar Yadav and Devon Conway

Suryakumar is on several former players’ and commentators’ wishlists for the World Cup later this year. But where does he fit in? Once everyone is available, Virat Kohli slots in at No. 3, Iyer at 4, and Hardik Pandya at 6, leaving only No. 5. Going on current form, that slot goes to Rahul along with the keeping gloves. But Suryakumar’s red-hot form in T20s and even the two Ranji Trophy games he played recently have earned him a few ODIs in the lead-up to the big event later this year, but time is also running out for him. He scored 31 off 26 in the first ODI and didn’t get to bat in the second, and who knows, he may not get another ODI after this series – they play three against Australia in March – before the IPL arrives. What can he do in this one game to impress the selectors and the team management?Mohammed Shami sent back Finn Allen with a beauty in Raipur•Associated Press

Conway was in prolific form in Pakistan before he crossed the border. He scored 91 and 122 in the Tests followed by a century and a half-century in the ODIs to average 51 and take the Player-of-the-Series award. So far on this tour he has faced just 16 balls in each of the two ODIs while falling to pace, but he would want to spend more time in the middle before the teams switch to T20Is. Apart from the experience of Latham, Conway is the name in the top order New Zealand could look to for both quick runs and stability.

Team news: Will India give Chahal a chance? Will NZ make changes?

Having won the series, India could try some other players on Tuesday. Yuzvendra Chahal, who played just one ODI against Sri Lanka, could come in for Kuldeep Yadav. But it remains to be seen if India will try out Rajat Patidar or Shahbaz Ahmed, who are hardly in the running for the World Cup, or continue to give game time to their first-choice players to give them more confidence before the big event at home. Umran Malik could come in for Mohammed Siraj or Mohammed Shami – taking Shardul Thakur’s place would deplete the batting – but that would mean opening the bowling with Hardik because Malik usually comes on as first change.India (probable): 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Shubman Gill, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Ishan Kishan (wk), 5 Suryakumar Yadav, 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Washington Sundar, 8 Shardul Thakur, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 and 11: two out of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Umran MalikIsh Sodhi missed the opener with an ankle injury and barely trained with the team on Monday in the nets. New Zealand do not need a third spinner on the small ground in Indore but could give a game to Doug Bracewell or Jacob Duffy. They could also change their top five a little by bringing in Mark Chapman, who scored a 74-ball century in his last ODI.New Zealand (probable): 1 Finn Allen, 2 Devon Conway, 3 Henry Nicholls/Mark Chapman, 4 Daryl Mitchell, 5 Tom Latham (capt & wk), 6 Glenn Phillips, 7 Michael Bracewell, 8 Mitchell Santner, 9 Doug Bracewell/Henry Shipley/Jacob Duffy, 10 Blair Tickner, 11 Lockie Ferguson

Pitch and conditions: Another run-fest in Indore?

What do you expect on a small ground with a quick outfield and possibly a flat pitch? You don’t have to answer. The decision to bowl first after winning the toss will also be likely given the chance of dew once the sun sets. The ground staff will employ anti-dew spray but that’s unlikely to change the toss decision.

Stats and trivia

• Since the ODI rankings began in October 2002, there have only been five instances when the team that began a bilateral series as No. 1 was whitewashed in a series of three or more matches. A loss for New Zealand will make it the sixth such instance.
• If New Zealand lose, it will be the third time India have whitewashed them in an ODI series. India won 5-0 in 2010 and 4-0 in 1998-99 (one match of the five-match series was a no-result).
• Virat Kohli’s scoring has oscillated from one extreme to another in recent ODIs. His scores since December read: 11, 8, 166*, 4, 113, 113, 5 and 9.
• Shardul Thakur needs three more wickets to reach 50 in ODIs.
• It won’t happen on Tuesday but Rohit Sharma is closing in on the 10,000-run mark in ODIs. He needs 319 more.

James Maddison hilariously hit back at Roy Keane after Tottenham's Europa League final victory over Manchester United in Bilbao.

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Maddison destroys Keane in interviewPair have exchanged words this seasonTottenham star has last laughFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

The pair have exchanged words throughout this season but Maddison had the last laugh when appearing on CBS Sports on Wednesday, claiming he had agreed to do the interview because Keane was involved and enacting the darts celebration that has irritated the pundit in the past.

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Keane criticised Maddison for his lack of consistency earlier in the season, with the Tottenham star hitting back by scoring the winner against United in the Premier League clash between the two in February and doing his darts celebration. Keane then hit back by saying: "Good on him. Absolutely no problem. I still go with what I said, I don't think he does enough of that."

Maddison continued the light-hearted feud on Wednesday, saying: "I wasn't going to do any interviews but then I heard it was Roy Keane. Roy Keane, that's for you son."

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Maddison is out injured and did not feature in the final itself. His focus is now on getting fit ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Western Australia veteran calls time after 22 years of Shield cricket and 38 Tests for Australia

Tristan Lavalette10-Mar-2023Shaun Marsh has retired from first-class cricket after 22 years of service for Western Australia at Sheffield Shield level, and 38 Test matches for Australia.Marsh made his first-class debut at the age of 17 for WA in 2001, and achieved a career-long ambition to win a Sheffield Shield title last season where he captained in the final in the absence of his brother Mitchell Marsh.At 39, Marsh decided to play another season in 2022-23, but he has been plagued by injury and has only managed one Shield game this summer.Having just returned to Perth club cricket after a fractured finger, Marsh’s retirement is effective immediately, meaning he won’t be part of WA’s bid to defend their title. They play Victoria at the WACA next week before hosting the final starting on March 23.”This year in particular has been really hard,” Marsh told reporters. “It wasn’t the way I planned it after winning the Shield final last year.”I had great expectations of myself to win another Shield but through injuries it hasn’t worked out how I wanted it to.”Marsh finishes as WA’s third-highest run scorer in the Shield, tallying 8347 runs including 20 centuries. His 122 matches is the second-most in WA’s history behind former captain Tom Moody.But at a training session on Tuesday, he realised his indefatigable first-class career was over.”I batted for about 20 minutes and the quicks came over…I said to V [WA coach Adam Voges] that I’m done and want to do my weights [session],” Marsh said. “I probably did half my weights [session]. I walked out and thought, ‘that’s not me’. Over the last 24 hours it hit home that my time is done.”It’s been an amazing journey, never in my wildest dreams did I think that I’d be here for 22 years and that’s something that I’m very proud of.”Father and son – Shaun and Geoff Marsh pose with the Sheffield Shield title•Getty ImagesMarsh paid special tribute to his father Geoff Marsh, a former Test opener and coach for Australia.”That’s where I found the love of the game as a young kid when I was watching dad play,” he said. “From a young age all I wanted to do was be like him and he’s had a massive impact on my career.”Long touted as a Test star, having struck his maiden first-class ton as a 19-year-old against a strong New South Wales side featuring Steve and Mark Waugh, Marsh enjoyed a spectacular debut in 2011 with a century against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.He loomed as Ricky Ponting’s natural successor at No. 3 but suffered a calamitous form slump against India at home in 2011-12, where he scored just 17 runs in six innings.Inconsistency and injuries became a bane for the left-handed Marsh, whose stylish batting marked by elegant cover drives ensured he continued to tempt the national selectors.But he was an enigma at the crease and, similarly to younger sibling Mitchell, suffered wrath from fans left frustrated by the gulf of his performances.Marsh’s highest Test score of 182 was made against West Indies in Hobart in 2015, where he combined in a 449-run fourth wicket stand with Voges. It remains the second-highest partnership in Australia’s Test history.His Test pinnacle was arguably during the 2017-18 Ashes series, where he struck centuries in Adelaide and Sydney. At the SCG, Marsh memorably shared a 169-run partnership with Mitchell, who also scored a ton. It was the last of his six centuries, but he played a further 10 Tests over the next two years.”Any time you get to represent your country…those memories will last forever,” he said.Marsh finished with 2265 Test runs at an average of 34.31, playing his last Test in January 2019 against India after providing a veteran presence following the sandpaper scandal. He has enjoyed enjoyed more success in ODI cricket with an average of 40.77 from 73 matches and seven centuries.Marsh, who turns 40 in July, is set to continue in the BBL. He has one season left on his deal with Melbourne Renegades.