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Nowhere near guys like Kohli, says England's Malan Check out Warne's idea to NEW DELHI:England batsman was quoted as saying by ESPN- Dawid Malan is not a sure starter de- Cricinfo. make IPL interesting spite averaging close to 50 in T20Is Not being a certain starter in the and says he can only be compared to team is tough but Malan said he is do- pin legend Shane Warne has a sug- guys like Virat Kohli if he played at ing what is in his control and that is to gestion to make least 50 games. keep piling on the runs. S T20 , including the Batting at No 3, Malan has been "It's been tough. We all know how , sensational in his 16-game old T20 good the players are that hold those more interesting. career, scoring 682 runs, including an positions. Their records over the last Warnie suggested that unbeaten hundred, at an average of four or five years have been fantastic. bowlers could be allowed 48.71. For anyone to break in, you have to be 5 overs each in T20 The 33-year-old featured regularly extremely consistent and win games of cricket instead of the cur- in the T20I series against Pakistan cricket for England," he said. rent 4. and Australia in absence of "I'm obviously aware that guys like Warne, who lead Ra- and . Jason (Roy) and Stokesy (Ben Stokes) jasthan Royals to the in- "The type of player I am, I quite like will come back at some point, and it's augural IPL title in 2008, to know where I stand in the team set my job to score as many runs as I can urged BCCI President up, which is why I said when you get in the opportunities I have to put Sourav Ganguly to try it include only four bowlers would allow them to in- played in the series you know exactly pressure on them and Morgs (Eoin out in IPL 2020. instead of five in their clude an extra batsman or what you are going to do. Virat Kohli and those guys even if I played 50 games then I can be Morgan) and the selectors when it If Warnie's suggestion playing XI to finish their an all-rounder instead of "I don't think I am anywhere near though the numbers suggest. May be compared to some extent," Malan comes down to it." is taken up, teams could quota of 20 overs, which a specialist bowler. Semenya loses appeal against CAS ruling IPL: Coach Kumble assigns over testosterone regulations NEW DELHI:Double natural abilities puts World Gayle new role at Kings XI Olympic 800 metres cham- Athletics on the wrong side pion Caster Semenya has of history. NEW DELHI:The irony lost her appeal to the Swiss "I will continue to fight for of being the lone Indian Federal Tribunal (SFT) to the human rights of female head coach in an Indian set aside a 2019 Court of Ar- athletes, both on the track Premier League franchise bitration (CAS) ruling that and off the track, until we is not lost on Anil Kumble female athletes with high can all run free the way we who firmly believes that the natural testosterone levels were born." piece of statistic is not a must take medication to re- World Athletics wel- "true reflection" of coun- duce it. comed the ruling, which try's coaching resources. But the South African has they said vindicates their A look at the IPL squad indicated that she may con- stance in creating a level roster shows that seven tinue her battle in the Euro- playing field for all athletes. franchises have non-Indian pean and domestic courts "Throughout this long head coaches, namely ahead of the Olympics in battle, World Athletics has Ricky Ponting (Delhi Capi- Tokyo next year, vowing to always maintained that its tals), Brendon McCullum "fight for human rights". regulations are lawful and (KKR), Stephen Fleming Semenya approached the legitimate, and that they (CSK), Mahela Jayawar- tribunal in May last year af- represent a fair, necessary dene (Mumbai Indians), ter CAS, sport's highest and proportionate means of Trevor Bayliss (Sunrisers), court, ruled that the regula- ensuring the rights of all fe- Simon Katich (RCB) and tions of the sport's govern- male athletes to participate Andrew McDonald (Ra- ing body World Athletics on fair and equal terms," the jasthan Royals). were necessary for athletes governing body said in a "I would like to see more with differences in sexual statement. Indian coaches in the IPL. development (DSDs) in "We are very pleased that It is not a true reflection of policy. "I am very disappointed races ranging from 400 me- Testosterone increases by this ruling, but refuse to the highest court in Switzer- the Indian resources. I tres to a mile to ensure fair land has now joined with would want to see many In- muscle mass, strength and let World Athletics drug me competition. haemoglobin, which affects or stop me from being who I the highest court in sport in dians being part of the IPL Asked if 40-year-old up to him. It is not just way. My role is preparing The tribunal found that endorsing World Athletics' as head coaches," Kings XI endurance. am," Semenya said in the Chris Gayle will continue to Chris the batsman we are the team to achieve suc- subjecting female athletes Some competitors have statement on Tuesday. arguments." Punjab head coach Kumble play bulk of the games like looking at but Chris in a cess. I don't want to go too to drug or surgical interven- said women with higher lev- "Excluding female ath- But Semenya's lawyer, told a select online media he did in the past two sea- leadership role in terms of far ahead, one game at a tions as a precondition to els of the hormone have an letes or endangering our Greg Nott, suggested this interaction on Tuesday. sons, Kumble said Gayle his contribution to devel- time."(After arriving in compete does not amount unfair advantage. health solely because of our was far from the end of the "It is a bit of an irony --- would also be more in- oping young players. I want Dubai), it was my first time to a violation of Swiss public road for his client. one Indian as head coach. I volved within the leader- him to be active on the meeting with the whole think at some point of time ship group this season and mentorship role," Kumble squad. Because of the there will be a lot more In- his mentor's role will be as said.The coach said that a COVID-19 situation (and dian coaches," important as his big hitting few practice games will give bio-secure bubble in UAE), US Open PIX: Osaka, Brady cruise into semis Speaking from Dubai, at the top of the order. him an idea about the com- we are able spend more where the team has been NEW DELHI:Naomi Os- set for a 2-1 lead and sealed the The other overseas play- binations he is looking for. time with the team than aka's sharp serving and supe- win when Rogers dumped a based since August 20, ers in KXIP are Glenn "Not just foreign players usual. That way we have Kumble said his players are rior return game helped her forehand into the net on match Maxwell, Chris Jordan, picking Indian players will been able to understand past American Shelby Rogers point for her 28th unforced er- in good shape both men- Jimmy Neesham, the in- be a challenge. We have a not just seniors but even tally and physically while 6-3, 6-4 and into the semi-fi- ror. form Nicholas Pooran, Mu- few practise games that will the younger lot. nals of the US Open on Tues- "Honestly, I felt like she had going about their job in we will tell us (the best Temperament will be jeeb Zadran, Hardus day as the Japanese continues the upper hand because I'd IPL's strict bio-bubble. Viljoen and Sheldon Cot- combination)," said Kum- key, said world's third her quest for a second title at never beaten her and those KXIP, who have never trell who was bought for a ble. highest -taker in Flushing Meadows. memories are stuck in my won the IPL, are aiming to whopping Rs 8.5 crore. Seeing the bright side of Test cricket Osaka, who was 0-3 lifetime head," said the 22-year-old Os- go all the way this time with "We still have to see the being in a protected envi- "It is about holding against Rogers coming into the aka, who last faced Rogers in a strong squad at their dis- conditions at the main ronment, Kumble said nerves. There will be mo- match, broke at love to take a 2017. posal. Picking the best In- ground as we have been three weeks of training will ments, IPL it is not a 5-3 lead in the first set where "So, yeah, I consider this a dian players in the playing practicing (at ICC Acad- allow the support staff to smooth ride always. We Rogers hit 16 unforced errors little bit of revenge." eleven will be tough but it emy). Chris has a major know the players better, es- need to focus on what we to Osaka's five and held serve Osaka once again had tape seems picking the four role even as player and pecially the younger lot. can achieve, not worry to claim the set. wrapped around her left thigh overseas recruits will be even otherwise. "The reason I have taken about other teams. We are The fourth seeded Osaka but said it was just as a precau- even tougher as they are "His leadership, his expe- up (the role) is that we have confident we would be able broke again early in the second tion. spoilt for choices. rience, the youngsters look great squad to go all the to achieve that." Six new players to watch out for in EPL Lionel Messi will not be light- Considering his tender age ola, just as Raheem Sterling did. petitions. Carlo Ancelotti who first took ing up the English Premier Havertz shows great maturity Ajax to Manchester United - Strong, agile and boasting him to Real Madrid. League next season after reluc- and the same instinct for well- 35 million pounds great awareness, Werner is also After some of the sterile stuff tantly deciding to stay at timed arrivals in dangerous ar- The 23-year-old could prove flexible and would likely flour- served up by Everton last sea- Barcelona, but some of the eas that enabled Lampard to be- to be an astute piece of business, ish either as a sole out-and-out son, a rejuvenated James link- world's most sought-after talent come the club's record giving manager Ole Gunnar Sol- striker or in a 4-3-3 formation ing up with Abdoulaye has arrived. goalscorer. skjaer a different midfield op- sometimes employed by Lam- Doucoure, should he sign from Here are six who could make Along with fellow new sign- tion. pard. Watford, would at least give the the biggest impact. ings Hakim Ziyech and Timo He has an ability to find pock- While he is happy to drop and fans something to feel hopeful Bayer Leverkusen to Chelsea Werner, Havertz could unlock a ets of space either as an ad- link play, Werner is lethal when about. - 72 million pounds ($94 mil- Chelsea title challenge. vanced playmaker or in a deeper receiving the ball in the penalty FABIO SILVA (Portugal) lion) Valencia to Manchester City - role, predominantly on the right. area. Porto to Wolverhampton Chelsea have been active in 20 million pounds Not lightning fast, one of his Expect him to be a contender Wanderers - 35 million pounds the market as owner Roman Man City fans were sorry to strengths is his decision-mak- for the Premier League's Golden He only turned 18 in July yet Abramovich backs manager see Leroy Sane sold to Bayern ing, rarely choosing the wrong Boot this season. Wolves paid a club-record fee Frank Lampard but the 21-year- Munich but in 20-year-old right option when advancing attacks. Real Madrid to Everton - 12 for the young attacker who has old Germany international winger Torres they have a player Looks perfectly-suited to sup- million pounds caught the eye of Europe's elite. Havertz is the most exciting ad- who potentially could make an ply the ammunition for the likes James won the Golden Boot The fee might look a bit high dition. even bigger impact. of Marcus Rashford and Mason award at the 2014 World Cup for a player who has scored three Scorer of 18 goals in all com- Torres boasts blistering pace Greenwood. but his stock has fallen to such goals in 24 appearances for petitions last season, Havertz and enjoys nothing more than RB Leipzig to Chelsea - 47 mil- an extent that he will try to re-ig- Porto but in Nuno Espirito gives Lampard several options running at full backs, although lion pounds nite at Everton, rather than a Santo, he has the ideal manager either as a striker, a winger, a his dribbling can sometimes Werner was nothing short of Champions League club. to flourish as competition for 'false 9' or even a deep mid- frustrate. lar spot in a side already boast- Torres could move to the next sensational at Leipzig last sea- If anyone can get a tune out of Mexican front man Raul fielder. First he must nail down a regu- ing formidable firepower, but level at City under Pep Guardi- son, scoring 34 goals in all com- the 29-year-old playmaker it is Jimenez.