Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando and Milan Rathnayake are some of the other prominent names in the squad
Andrew Fidel Fernando05-Nov-2025
Dunith Wellalage has played 31 ODIs, six T20Is and one Test for Sri Lanka•AFP/Getty Images
Left-arm spinning allrounder Dunith Wellalage will lead Sri Lanka A in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Rising Stars T20 tournament, in Doha later this month.Also in the squad are legspinners Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Sahan Arachchige, allrounders Milan Rathnayake and Ramesh Mendis, and top-order batters Nuwanidu Fernando and Nishan Madushka, and seamer Pramod Madushan.Though none of the players in this squad have consistent places in the senior XI, Wellalage, Nuwanidu, and Madushka have all played white-ball cricket for Sri Lanka in the last few months. Rathnayake also played in Sri Lanka’s most recent Test series, against Bangladesh in June. Madushan has not played for Sri Lanka since 2024.Elsewhere in the squad is 20-year-old batting allrounder Vishen Halambage, who has been called up to the Sri Lanka senior squad, though has yet to play a match for the national team. Ramesh Mendis, meanwhile, last played for Sri Lanka in February this year, in a Test against Australia.ACC Rising Stars tournament schedule
Nov 14 – Oman vs Pak; Ind vs UAE Nov 15 – Ban vs HK; Afg vs SL Nov 16 – Oman vs UAE; Ind vs Pak Nov 17 – HK vs SL; Afg vs Ban Nov 18 – Pak vs UAE; Ind vs Oman Nov 19 – Afg vs HK; Ban vs SL Nov 21 – Semi-finals: A1 vs B2; B1 vs A2 Nov 23 – Final
Viyaskanth, 23, has also been on the fringes of the national team for several years, though the presence of Wanindu Hasaranga, and more recently Jeffrey Vandersay, has kept him out. He has continued to do well domestically however, including in the recent SLC T20 competition – the top T20 domestic tournament this year, in the absence of the postponed Lanka Premier League.The Rising Stars tournament begins on November 14. Sri Lanka A play Afghanistan A, Hong Kong, and Bangladesh A in the group stage. Group B comprises India A, Oman, Pakistan A and UAE. Two teams from each group will then qualify for the semi finals.Sri Lanka A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup T20 tournamentDunith Wellalage (capt.), Vishen Halambage, Nishan Madushka (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Lasith Croospulle, Ramesh Mendis, Kavindu de Livera, Sahan Arachchige, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Pramod Madushan, Garuka Sanketh, Isitha Wijesundara, Milan Rathnayake, V Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew
Tottenham have set a mammoth price tag for star defender Micky van de Ven amid serious interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool, according to a new report.
Micky van de Ven continues to shine at Tottenham
Van de Ven has been an outstanding presence for Spurs in the opening months of 2025/2026, quickly establishing himself as a key figure under Thomas Frank.
The young defender has combined defensive solidity with a remarkable goal-scoring touch, already finding the net five times across all competitions – a striking return for a player primarily tasked with keeping things tight at the back.
Van de Ven has also scored twice as many goals as any other Premier League defender so far this term, including Arsenal’s highly-praised set piece weapon Gabriel, with the Dutchman involved in all but one of Tottenham’s seven clean sheets this season too.
The 24-year-old’s combination of pace, power and goal threat has made him an indispensable member of Frank’s starting eleven, and his ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch gives Spurs a unique edge.
Van de Ven’s importance to the Lilywhites is nothing new, as he bailed Ange Postecoglou’s high line out time and time again when he was fit and available to take part.
With Cristian Romero out injured and steadily working his way back to match fitness, van de Ven and Kevin Danso have helped to fill the Argentine’s shoes to great effect as Spurs now sit third in the Premier League table.
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Van de Ven’s brace against Everton, with both goals coming from set plays, sealed a crucial three points for Spurs last Sunday as they became the first away team to claim victory at the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Ever since van de Ven’s arrival in north London over two years ago, the Netherlands international has been linked with a high-profile move elsewhere.
Real Madrid have specifically been mentioned as suitors amid their reported search for new centre-backs, so much so that reports suggest Tottenham are prepared to double van de Ven’s salary to keep him away from the Bernabeu.
Spurs are in no immediate danger of losing the centre-half, considering he’s contracted until 2029, and Frank is convinced that he is happy in N17.
That being said, there is always a danger that Real could turn a player’s head, and if they manage to tempt van de Ven, Spurs are apparently clear in their demands.
Tottenham set 'historic' Micky van de Ven price tag as Real Madrid and Liverpool circle
According to reports from Spain, Tottenham have set an ‘historic’ price tag for van de Ven as Real, Liverpool and even Bayern Munich circle for his signature.
It is believed that Spurs want a minimum £88 million for van de Ven, which is described as an ‘historic’ sum and would make him the most expensive defender in football history — eclipsing the £80 million that Man United paid for Harry Maguire in 2019.
Frank’s side are determined to keep hold of him and only a “massive offer” would see him leave, highlighting his growing importance both on and off the pitch.
This valuation could be part of a broader strategy reflecting Tottenham’s ambition and financial muscle, especially following a significant £100 million capital injection by the club’s owners, the Lewis family.
The investment underscores their long-term commitment to strengthening the squad and competing at the highest level, and stopping key stars like van de Ven from leaving will be pivotal as the north Londoners look to kick on from their Europa League triumph in May.
On the TNT Sports panel for Liverpool’s Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, Steven Gerrard was hesitant to say that Arne Slot’s side are in a crisis.
But after being dispatched 4-1 by Peter Bosz’s Dutchmen, it’s difficult to argue anything even bordering the contrary. That was Liverpool’s ninth defeat in 12 matches across all competitions, and the crisis – yes, crisis – is deepening.
The most concerning thing is that there is so much talent in this side. Liverpool are chock-full of elite talent. But synergy and belief are in short supply at Anfield.
Slot is steadfast in his belief that he can craft an exit from this rut with the tools at his disposal, but sporting director Richard Hughes is gearing up for a January signing nonetheless.
Who Liverpool need to sign in January
There has been plenty of chatter relating to the need for a centre-back at Liverpool. It’s true. Despite Real Madrid ending their interest in Ibrahima Konate, the Reds are still short at the back after missing out on Marc Guehi last summer.
However, Slot has suggested that Liverpool have another area of the field on their mind, his frontline so imbalanced this season.
As per i News, Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, following initial enquiries, with David Ornstein previously confirming the Reds’ interest and that the Ghanaian winger has a £65m release clause in his contract that becomes active this January.
Semenyo is also courting intrigue from the likes of Manchester City, but Liverpool feel they have a good chance of bringing him over to Anfield after opting against signing a like-for-like Luis Diaz replacement this summer.
What Semenyo would offer Liverpool
It is promising to note the incremental progress Semenyo has made since joining Bournemouth from Bristol City in the Championship for about £10.5m in January 2023.
Last season, he was lauded for going to “another level” in the Premier League by teammate Lewis Cook, growing into his skin under the tutelage of Andoni Iraola, instrumental in the Cherries’ 56-point finish.
Ferocious and powerful, he has only gotten better since the summer, notching six goals and three assists across his first 11 matches in the division this term.
There is far more to the 25-year-old’s game than just goal contributions, but he has still managed to post more than all of his teammates at the Vitality Stadium.
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Justin Kluivert
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Dominic Solanke
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Marcus Tavernier
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His talismanic qualities and “world-class” form, as said by another teammate, Justin Kluivert, underscore Semenyo’s suitability at Liverpool, especially as his pace and power and burgeoning prolificacy has led Reds analyst Josh Williams to dub him “the closest you’ll find to peak Mane right now”.
This, and Semenyo’s big-game ability, suggests he could be one of the Anfield side’s finest signings in a long time, perhaps even since £60m was paid to RB Leipzig to bring Dominik Szoboszlai over from Germany.
Szoboszlai has had his ups and downs in a Liverpool shirt, but has bloomed into a superstar of a midfielder this season, stepping up and becoming a leader of men while applying his tireless energy and sharp technical skills at a time when ailing Liverpool desperately need them.
Liverpool’s Hungarian general is a masterful midfielder, cut and dry as the outfit’s best player this term; it is not even close.
While he is a wholly different type of player from Semenyo, they share an athletic likeness and have both established themselves as leading lights at their respective sides.
If Liverpool can both add balance to their side while infusing the squad with more in-form ability than has been on show this year, it will only be a good thing as Slot and Szoboszlai and the rest fight to steer the club out of the ditch they have slipped into.
Such a signing could be a catalyst for change, and at a comparatively shrewd £65m figure, Semenyo might just prove to be one of Liverpool’s best signings in a number of years.
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Left-arm wristspinner is returning to India to prepare for the upcoming Test series against South Africa
ESPNcricinfo staff02-Nov-2025Left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav has been released from the T20I squad in Australia to return to India and prepare for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.Kuldeep has now been included in the India A squad for the second four-day game against South Africa A beginning on November 6 at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. India A won the first game on Sunday, with Rishabh Pant scoring 90 in a chase of 275.The BCCI said in a statement that the request to release Kuldeep had come from the Indian team management. Kuldeep had played only one of the three ODIs and the first two T20Is in Australia. He was left out of the XI for the third T20I in Hobart and Washington Sundar took his spot. India play the fourth and fifth T20Is in Carrara and Brisbane on November 6 and 8.Related
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O Santos tem a vantagem de 1 a 0 sobre o Palmeiras, conquistada no primeiro confronto da final do Paulistão, e conta com mais “trunfos” para quebrar o jejum de títulos. Desde 2016, o Peixe não conquista uma taça, e a última foi justamente um Campeonato Paulista.
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O primeiro deles é o retrospecto vitorioso de Fábio Carille. Dos quatro estaduais de São Paulo que disputou, o treinador conquistou três: ele foi tricampeão seguido pelo Corinthians, em 2017, 2018 e 2019. Nas finais, bateu Ponte Preta, Palmeiras e São Paulo, respectivamente.
Além disso, Carille, técnico do Santos, tem bom histórico diante do Palmeiras. São 12 jogos, oito vitórias, um empate e três derrotas, com 69% de aproveitamento.
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Durante o primeiro jogo da decisão, na Vila Belmiro, o Peixe foi superior ao Verdão e poderia ter conseguido uma vantagem ainda maior para a partida da volta.
PRESSÃO NA ARBITRAGEM?
O Santos acompanhou as repercussões negativas da escalação de Raphael Claus para a final contra o Palmeiras nas redes sociais e emitiu uma nota oficial sobre a situação.
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Em 2023, o lateral Rafinha, do São Paulo, foi expulso de um clássico contra o Verdão e deixou o campo dizendo: “O Claus é palmeirense”. Em 2023, o lateral Rafinha, do São Paulo, foi expulso de um clássico contra o Verdão e deixou o campo dizendo: “O Claus é palmeirense”. O árbitro também já foi elogiado publicamente por Abel Ferreira. Esses dois episódios foram lembrados por santistas na internet.
Durante a fase de grupos do Paulistão, o Peixe teve uma iniciativa semelhante. O clube emitiu uma nota sobre a arbitragem de Edina Alves, que apitaria o clássico contra o São Paulo, antes da bola rolar. Tendo influencia direta ou não, as decisões da profissional em favor do Alvinegro na partida foram muito contestadas por tricolores, e o Santos saiu vitorioso no confronto.
The pace bowler from Haryana played 34 matches for India and 120 games in the IPL
PTI and ESPNcricinfo staff03-Dec-2025
Mohit Sharma played for four IPL teams•Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images
India pace bowler Mohit Sharma announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a career that saw 34 international appearances and more than a decade in the IPL.Mohit, 37, featured in 26 ODIs and eight T20Is, thanked his team-mates and officials who shaped his journey from Haryana to the international stage.”Today with a full heart, I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket,” Mohit, who featured in three IPL finals without lifting the trophy, wrote on his Instagram page.
“From representing Haryana to wearing the India jersey and playing in the IPL, this journey has been nothing short of blessing. A very special Thanku to the Haryana Cricket Association for being the backbone of my career. And my deepest gratitude to Anirudh Sir, whose constant guidance and belief in me shaped my path in ways words cannot express.”Mohit, who made his India debut in 2013, took 31 wickets in ODIs and six wickets in T20Is. He played in the 2015 ODI World Cup and later became a dependable death-overs option for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under MS Dhoni.Apart from CSK, Mohit also represented Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans. In 2023, he had finished as the second-highest wicket-taker of the season for GT, just one behind his team-mate Mohammed Shami.In all, Mohit played all the IPL seasons from 2013 to 2025, except 2021 and 2022, and finished with 134 wickets from 120 matches. He also played 44 first-class matches (2011 to 2018) for 127 wickets. His last competitive game was for DC against his former side PBKS in the IPL earlier this year and he was later released by DC ahead of the 2026 auction.
Arne Slot’s Anfield is peopled with a variety of top-class talent, but Liverpool have still struggled to click into gear this season.
In truth, this was always going to be a testing year for the Reds after the events of the summer, and the squad deserve a measure of leeway.
But the football will just keep coming, and Liverpool know that they cannot allow their wretched Premier League form to rage on, having lost five of their past six matches in the division.
Regardless, Liverpool can be optimistic for the future. The likes of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak may not have found form yet following record-breaking summer moves, but these are two of the most talented players in England, and their success at the club is a matter of when, not if.
No such misfortune for Hugo Ekitike, though, who has been thriving since completing a £69m move to the club from Eintracht Frankfurt in July.
The numbers behind Hugo Ekitike's start at Liverpool
Looking even deeper into the Merseysiders’ squad, though, we can see that Liverpool are raising a school of youngsters with so much potential, and despite the bump in the road this year, there’s one who has the capacity to end up outstripping Ekitike at number nine.
Some felt Liverpool’s hijack of Newcastle United’s move for the France forward was needless as they pushed ahead to land Isak’s signature this summer, but Ekitike has responded emphatically on the pitch.
So mobile and creative, Ekitike offers far more than just goals. Data from FBref tells of his protean quality, ranking among the top 8% of Premier League strikers this term for shot-creating actions and the top 2% for successful take-ons per 90.
Across all competitions, he has scored more than any other Redman this term, and this, having joined a loose-wired tactical machine from overseas.
Liverpool’s Frontline in 2025/26
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Federico Chiesa
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Alexander Isak
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1 + 1
Florian Wirtz
16
0 + 3
Rio Ngumoha
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The 23-year-old’s ability to chop and change his attacking outlook is one of his biggest strengths. He is tactically malleable, and this will serve him well over the coming years.
He’s been the cream of the attacking crop this season, for sure, and looks set for a propitious future on Merseyside. That said, he will continue to tussle with Isak for minutes, and the Sweden striker is bound to hit his world-class stride at some stage.
Moreover, Liverpool are developing an academy star who has the potential to go all the way.
The Liverpool teen who could surpass Ekitike
When ‘Klopp’s Kids’ helped steer Liverpool’s iconic manager to silverware in his final season, fans thought the club had unearthed a treasure trove of up-and-coming talent.
Liverpool's Lewis Koumas, Jayden Danns and Trey Nyoni celebrate winning the Carabao Cup with the trophy
Most of those stars have since moved on, but Liverpool’s academy system has continued to evolve and several stars are showing themselves to have real potential.
Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha are the biggest names, but Keyrol Figueroa is on the road toward making himself known, for sure. The 19-year-old striker has scored seven goals from nine league outings in Rob Page’s development side this season, meaning he is currently the club’s top scorer across all levels, ahead of Ekitike.
In October, Slot named Figueroa among his substitutes in the Carabao Cup at Anfield. Liverpool were thrashed 3-0 by Crystal Palace, but this stood as a testament to the regard the teenager, son of former Premier League star Maynor Figueroa, is held in.
A powerful runner, strong in the duel and tenacious across all phases of play, Figueroa is on the cusp of breaking onto the major stage, and while he will find opportunities hard to come by in a Reds side chock-full with attacking talent, Slot is clearly a fan.
It’s probably worth noting that Liverpool U21s have not been at their best this year. After nine matches, Page’s outfit are 21st in the 29-team league.
They have only won three games, but in each of these fixtures, Figueroa has scored. He has started only five of nine outings this season. It’s clear to see why Page has said he has the making of a “lethal, ruthless number nine”.
This is a remarkable, clinical run for the prospect, and if he manages to prove that he has unlocked a sustainable attacking quality, there’s every chance he could be knocking on Slot’s door sooner than many would have anticipated, frankly.
There has been a clear emphasis over the past several years at Liverpool on keeping a clear pathway open, running from the academy set-up to the senior squad.
Figueroa deserves a shot, especially since all the shots he is taking right now are finding the back of the net. Of course, we have seen already this season the benefits that can be found from giving hungry youngsters a chance (looking at you, Ngumoha).
Given Liverpool’s struggles at the highest level over the past several months, Figueroa’s inclusion in the months ahead might not be a bad thing, should he continue to score at such a clinical rate.
He might not be on Ekitike’s level at the moment, but his physicality and natural-born eye for goal suggest he could become a real star on Merseyside, perhaps even going on to eclipse the Frenchman down the line.
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Como se a semana do vascaíno já não tivesse preocupações suficientes, o Vasco perdeu um dos pilares do time para o jogo decisivo contra o Fortaleza, às 19h, pela Copa do Brasil, no Castelão. O jogador ainda não se recuperou 100% da lesão no joelho.
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Após goleada para o Criciúma em São Januário no último sábado (27), o Cruz-Maltino teve mais um problema para resolver. O técnico Ramón Díaz pediu demissão logo após a derrota e dividiu opiniões entre a torcida.
Agora, Rafael Paiva, ex-técnico do sub-20, vai comandar o Vasco no confronto contra o Fortaleza. O interino terá dor de cabeça para escalar o time para o primeiro duelo da terceira fase, pois não poderá contar com Dimitri Payet. Apesar de ter atuado nos primeiros 45 minutos contra o Criciúma, o jogador ainda não se recuperou completamente da lesão no joelho direito, e ficou no Rio de Janeiro.
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No último confronto entre as duas equipes, o clube carioca saiu com a vitória depois de um golaço do craque francês em São Januário, no segundo turno do Brasileirão 2023. Na ocasião, o Vasco lutava para deixar a zona de rebaixamento e gol de falta de Payet foi fundamental para a conquista dos três pontos que tiraram o Cruz-Maltino do Z4.
Na ocasião, o time que foi a campo foi: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique; Maicon, Léo; Piton; Marlon Gomes, Zé Gabriel, Praxedes; Gabriel Pec, Dimitri Payet e Vegetti. Apenas Gabriel Pec e Marlon Gomes não fazem mais parte do elenco, mas a escalação que vai a campo nesta quarta-feira (1) deve ser bem diferente.
Sem Payet e sem João Victor, expulso na partida contra o Água Santa, Rafael Paiva deve ir com três zagueiros: Rojas, Maicon e Léo. Para o meio-campo, Galdames deve voltar ao time titular para fazer a função de Payet.
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He will take over the position from Jon Lewis at a franchise that has struggled since reaching the playoffs in WPL’s inaugural season
Nagraj Gollapudi and Ashish Pant25-Jul-2025UP Warriorz (UPW) have appointed former India allrounder Abhishek Nayar as their head coach for the next edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Nayar’s appointment comes after the franchise parted ways with Jon Lewis, who had been at the helm for the last three seasons.Nayar comes to the set-up with an extensive coaching background. A Mumbai stalwart in first-class cricket, Nayar also played three ODIs for India before his retirement in 2019. Since then, he has transitioned into coaching. He was the lead coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders academy in 2018 and then joined the KKR support staff as assistant coach. Nayar also served as the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) head coach in CPL 2022.While Nayar has never coached a women’s team, he oversaw a week-long off-season camp with UPW in August 2023 in Bengaluru. He has also worked on a one-on-one basis with several international and uncapped Indian players over the years.”I really enjoyed my time working with the UP Warriorz before and I’m thrilled to take on this new role,” Nayar said. “WPL is a fantastic platform for women’s cricket and I’m looking forward to working closely with the management to build a strong team for Season 4. UP Warriorz already have a strong foundation in place, and I believe we can build something truly special. There is incredible potential and I will give it my all to help win their first-ever title this season.”During his stint at KKR, Nayar built a rapport with mentor Gautam Gambhir, and their partnership helped the franchise lift their IPL third title in 2024. When Gambhir was appointed the head coach of the Indian side the same year, Nayar joined it as assistant coach, but his contract was terminated less than a year into the job. He subsequently returned as KKR’s assistant coach for IPL 2025, having been a part of their backroom staff from 2018 to 2024.Related
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“Bringing Abhishek Nayar on board as head coach feels like a natural and exciting step forward for UP Warriorz,” Kshemal Waingankar, COO and director of cricket UPW, told ESPNcricinfo. “When someone of Abhishek’s calibre became available, it was a no-brainer. Few in Indian cricket bring the same depth of experience when it comes to shaping players and shaping winning cultures.”In just the past 18 months alone, Abhishek has been part of three championship-winning campaigns, each in a different role, each leaving a lasting impact. We are thrilled to have him lead a Warriorz side that’s united, fearless and hungry to grow. With Abhishek at the helm, we believe this group can do something truly special.”Nayar played a crucial part in unlocking Dinesh Karthik’s potential as a finisher in T20 cricket. At various times, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have also credited Nayar for their batting resurgence.More recently, KL Rahul also thanked Nayar: “I’ve worked really hard on my white-ball game the last year or so. Big shoutout to Abhishek Nayar. I’ve worked a lot with him ever since he’s come into the Indian team.”UPW haven’t had the best of times at the WPL so far. They made it to the playoffs in the inaugural season in 2023, where they lost to eventual champions Mumbai Indians in the eliminator. Since then, they have finished second to bottom and bottom of the five-team points table, in 2024 and 2025 respectively.UPW have played 25 matches in the WPL across seasons, of which they have lost 15 games and won ten. Deepti Sharma was named their captain for WPL 2025, after Alyssa Healy was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.