Arsenal Transfer Update On Marc Guehi

Arsenal have now been given a new update on their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in a report from The Daily Mail.

What's the latest Arsenal transfer news?

With Mikel Arteta now running the rule over potential replacements for Jurrien Timber, a loan deal for Barcelona defender Eric Garcia is now being worked on, and the manager will be well aware of the 22-year-old's capabilities, having worked with him at Manchester City.

It remains to be seen whether the Gunners are able to get a deal for the Spain international over the line, as Barca would rather sell him permanently, but they have plenty of alternative options in mind, should they miss out.

Torino's Perr Schuurs has also been named as a transfer target for Arsenal, while journalist Rudy Galetti has stated that Galatasaray's Victor Nelsson, who has a release clause of €25m (£21.5m), is also being considered.

Galetti claims the north Londoners have four options on their shortlist of targets to replace Timber, and one of those players could be Crystal Palace's Guehi, with The Daily Mail recently providing an update on their interest in the defender.

The 23-year-old is said to be "of increasing interest" to Arteta, perhaps in light of the news that Timber has suffered an ACL injury, which is set to keep him sidelined for quite some time.

At the moment, the Gunners are yet to make a concrete move for the Englishman, but previous reports have detailed that Palace are set to hold out for at least £50m if they are to let him leave this summer, so he will not come cheap.

Journalist Ryan Taylor has claimed that Arsenal potentially re-entering the market will "depend on finances", but they could be set for a financial boost in the near future, as they have agreed to sell Folarin Balogun to AS Monaco for a fee of £34.3m.

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Is Marc Guehi left footed?

The Express have claimed that Arteta is prepared to add another left-sided defender to his squad this summer, and despite being predominantly right-footed, the Crystal Palace ace typically plays on the left of the centre-back pairing at Selhurst Park.

As such, the 6ft defender could be the perfect replacement for Timber, particularly considering he has been lauded as "incredible" by BBC Sport reporter Alex Howell, and teammate Joel Ward believes he can still get a whole lot better, saying:

“Marc is second to none. He’s only just kind of scratched the surface. If he continues to move in the direction that he is, he’s got the world at his feet.”

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

The England international has been indispensable for Palace over the past two seasons, missing just three games in the Premier League during that time period, indicating he could now be ready to take the next step and join one of the league's top clubs.

However, it is unclear whether Arsenal will be able to fork out another £50m on a late addition this summer, having already shelled out around €234.93m (£201.6m) on a number of high-profile additions.

Fulham Have "Looked At" Signing "Fantastic" Reguilon

Fulham have now "looked at" signing Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon, but another player remains Marco Silva's priority target, according to Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas.

Who are Fulham signing this summer?

Fulham have now reached an agreement to sign Leicester City full-back Timothy Castagne, in what could be a £15m deal, and the Belgian is set to join on a four-year contract, with the transfer set to be formally announced by the club on Tuesday.

However, The Evening Standard report the Cottagers ideally want to bring in two new full-backs, indicating they could also sign a left-back, and they have recently stepped up their interest in signing AS Monaco's Ismail Jakobs, according to a report from TEAMtalk.

Jakobs is said to be Marco Silva's top target in that area of the pitch, with discussions currently ongoing, and the manager is determined to win the race for his signature, but there are some alternative options in mind, including Reguilon,

In a recent update on X, Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas has claimed that Fulham are one of the Premier League clubs who have "looked at" signing the Tottenham left-back, but they may have to fend off interest from elsewhere, with Manchester United also interested.

In what could be a boost for both clubs, the Spaniard will be allowed to leave Spurs before the transfer deadline on September 1st, with Sky Sports reporting he is one of four defenders "expected to depart" the north London club.

The Cottagers' interest only appears to be tentative at this stage, and their priority is getting a deal for Castagne over the line, but given that Silva wants to bring in two new full-backs, the Tottenham defender could also be brought in before the deadline.

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How good is Sergio Reguilon?

The "fantastic" 26-year-old had two full seasons as a first-team regular for Spurs, making a total of 67 appearances for the club, however he was unfancied by former manager Antonio Conte ahead of last season, being sent out on loan to La Liga side Atletico Madrid.

However, the £48k-per-week full-back was unable to make the impact he would have been hoping for in his home country, making 11 appearances in La Liga, and featuring for just 303 minutes in total, never managing to force his way into Diego Simeone's plans.

Given that he has received very little game time over the past year, and did not stand out during his time in the Tottenham starting XI, it may be unwise for Fulham to pursue a move for Reguilon, particularly considering they have some other good options in mind.

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Silva's priority target, Jakobs, has received far more game time for Monaco, making 32 Ligue 1 appearances last season, and he poses a real threat on the front foot, ranking in the 89th percentile for assists per 90 over the past year, when compared to his positional peers.

There is a reason why Tottenham have no qualms about parting ways with Reguilon, and Fulham should avoid making a move for him this summer.

From Queensland to Queenstown: Australia, England set for U-19 showdown

After a series of one-sided encounters between the senior teams over the last three months, the Under-19 World Cup quarter-final is expected to be a battle of equals

Shashank Kishore in Queenstown22-Jan-2018After an exhaustive two-month Ashes series that drained England out completely and an ODI series that has sapped Australia with two games to play, there is another prize to fight for. It is the quarter-final of the Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand and it promises to be a battle of equals, perhaps for the first time this summer.It’s the genesis of this rivalry that got Ryan Harris, the former Australia fast bowler and Under-19 head coach, to push his body, sometimes on the line – fighting through stress fractures and ankle injuries during the course of a stop-start career in which he played 27 Tests and was part of the Ashes-winning team in 2013. He expects Tuesday’s clash to be another exciting one.”With all that has been going on with the Ashes and with England beating us 3-0 in the one-day series, in the current environment, it is a big game,” Harris said. “England v Australia is always a big game. I have prepared these guys to make sure they know they’re ready to go. It is World Cup quarter-final, a good opportunity for the boys to experience high-pressure cricket. It does not get much bigger than this from now on.”In trying to be competitive, however, he also cautioned them of letting emotions overrule them. “It’s just being better on the day and making sure we execute well, but we have to ensure the guys control their emotions and focus on what they have to do, and that is to play cricket,” he said. “We’ve had a good training session and chat about that to make sure they are ready and how they can channel their emotions. There are a few guys who are going to be nervous; sure there are a few anxious guys too.”The anxiety may not stem from England’s familiarity with the conditions, but it’s worth making note of nonetheless. Group games against Namibia, Canada and Bangladesh have not been the most competitive, but they will have the advantage of having played all their group games in Queenstown. The nature of those wins means they could slightly be undercooked and are yet to be tested against a quality opposition.England’s captain Harry Brook had a completely different outlook. England looked relaxed. There was plenty of friendly banter, jokes and leg-pulling mixed with the serious during their training session. Coach Jonathan Trott seemed at ease at the helm, taking time off to have one-on-one chats with his batsmen when needed, but ensuring he wasn’t always in their line with advice and suggestion.Brook resonated this mood when asked if they felt the pinch of playing the old rival. “I haven’t felt anything different yet but it maybe different on the day. he said. “We just go about our business and try to play the best standard of cricket and we can beat them. The way we have been playing has been outstanding. Opening bowlers have been getting the wickets and the batters have been getting runs. As long as we keep it simple, there is no reason why we cannot beat them. If we bowl well and pick up the wickets, there is no reason why we shouldn’t be able to get them out for 150 and knock it off with two or three down.”IDI/Getty ImagesEngland have trained on every surface possible at the venue – ranging from green tops to the slightly drier ones. The mornings have been hot, the evenings nippy and rain leading into the game could lend some spice to the pitch. “The coach has been saying that we have been here for a long time, played three games, which should give us a bit of a home advantage,” Brook said. “We should know the conditions, where the wind is blowing or how big the ground is. It should make bit of an impact, but that doesn’t mean we would do things any differently. We will just play our own game.”In comparison, Australia have been put through a stern test by India in their opener, but blew Zimbabwe and Papua New Guinea away. The format’s nature – providing equal opportunities to lesser-known Associates – meant the top sides were unlikely to get solid match time.While England have had the luxury of being based in Queenstown all tournament, Australia arrived on Sunday morning and immediately went through an intense training session. On Monday, they once again followed that drill: focusing on specifics over a four-hour afternoon session.”We would have liked more guys to have a hit, but that’s how the format goes,” Harris said of Australia’s challenge in the group stages. They bowled Zimbabwe out for 134 before their top order scored the runs in 18.2 overs. They batted first to score 370 against PNG. “It’s good they have had time in the middle though. We try to mix up a little bit to see the guys get a hit, they’re all pretty well placed going into a big game.”Harris said he’d like to see much more from Max Bryant, who came into the tournament with the reputation of someone who could unsettle new ball bowlers quickly. He wasted two strong starts against India and Zimbabwe and was out for a duck against PNG. “We haven’t seen the best of Max, Jack Edwards has been excellent,” he said. “He [Bryant] has the power to get us off to a flier. Hopefully he can come off as well, he’s due. He’s seeing and hitting the ball well. That is why we picked those guys, so that we can get off to explosive starts.”If the opposition is bowling well, they’re able to delay their power hitting and launch later on. We have power there. Jason Sangha at No. 3 is excellent. He reads the game pretty well and controls the tempo of the innings. that’s why we’ve now got the best mix. If we get everything to together, it will take a very, very good side to beat us.”

Leicestershire sign Nabi for T20

Mohammad Nabi is to join Leicestershire as an overseas player for their 2018 T20 campaign

George Dobell07-Mar-2018Mohammad Nabi is to join Leicestershire as an overseas player for their 2018 T20 campaign.Nabi, the veteran Afghanistan allrounder, is a vastly experienced white-ball cricketer with more than 150 international appearances behind him. He is currently placed at No. 11 in the ICC ODI bowling rankings and 22nd in the T20I rankings. He is third in both the ODI and T20I allrounder ratings.As well as his experience in international cricket, Nabi features regularly in T20 leagues around the world. He recently represented Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash and will play for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this year’s IPL. He has previously played club cricket in England.Leicestershire had already announced the signing of Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas as their other overseas player in the T20 competition.”I know all about Mohammad Nabi’s qualities in the game,” Paul Nixon, Leicestershire head coach, said. “He can make a huge impact in our middle order and is an offbreak bowler who operates with great control and skill.”Nabi has a brilliant white-ball record for Afghanistan and in T20 competitions around the world. He is exactly the type of player that we were looking for and is somebody who will fit in beautifully here.”Underlining the development of Afghan cricket, Nabi will be joined on the county circuit by team-mate Rashid Khan who has signed to play for Sussex in the Blast.

Journalist reveals 777 takeover is sadder than Everton fans realise

To say that Everton have endured a difficult start to the season would be an understatement. The Toffees have picked up just one point, and that came against newly-promoted Sheffield United. Before that point against the Blades, Sean Dyche's side failed to avoid defeat in their opening three games, suffering defeats against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, and Fulham.

Out of every Premier League side, it was Everton who likely needed the international break to recoup the most. And, with a break from club football, Dyche will hope to have finally got his team organised ahead of their first game back against a challenging Arsenal side.

The Merseyside club have at least received a takeover boost recently, with reports suggesting that 777 Partners are close to agreeing a full takeover of the club. Kevin Hatchard has revealed why Everton fans should approach the deal with caution, however.

What has Kevin Hatchard said?

Speaking on the potential takeover, Hatchard delivered a strong verdict, and one that may worry Everton fans. If any club needed a takeover, it was the Toffees, but the Sky Sports journalist has revealed why 777 Partners may not help those at Goodison Park realise their dreams.

Taking to Twitter, Hatchard said: "I understand that efc fans will be thrilled at the prospect of a takeover, but 777 Partners should probably be viewed with caution. Of their current stable, Hertha relegated, Genoa relegated and then promoted, Vasco da Gama in the dropzone and Standard Liege fans protesting.

"There's also something really sad about such an important community institution being just another part of a multi-club ownership model. I know that's the way football's heading, but I disagree strongly with the ethos behind it. The football authorities shouldn't ever allow it.

"I'd actually really like Everton to get owners who care about the club and will listen to fans' concerns. I'm just not sure this is the right solution, but I guess we'll see. That's before you even get to the US court papers detailing allegations of fraud and other offences."

Who are 777 Partners?

Goodison Park

Should 777 Partners complete their takeover of Everton, it would not be their first rodeo in football, and that can be both a positive and negative. Positively speaking, they at least have experience in this field, they know what can go wrong, and should, therefore, know how to avoid any calamitous moments.

On the other hand, as explained by Hatchard, their experiences at other clubs are far from ones to remember, with a pattern of relegation and fan discontent. But, with a large amount of investment still reportedly needed for their new stadium, Everton may just have to trust that the Miami-based firm have what it takes to turn the club around.

Having reportedly been accused of fraud and breach of contract by former employee Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, however, as per The Guardian, there are doubts over whether 777 Partners will pass the Premier League's owners and directors test, which can block people from becoming directors if they are under investigation for conduct that would result in a “disqualifying event” if proven.

Derby County suffer injury blow to "quality" £12k-p/w first-team star

Derby County have been dealt an injury blow to another player alongside Tyreece John-Jules, and Paul Warne has delivered an update on his situation.

What's the latest injury news at Derby?

Liam Thompson, Max Bird and Jake Rooney are all currently on the sidelines with their own respective problems at Pride Park, as well as John-Jules, who hasn’t had the opportunity to make the impact that he would have hoped following his summer move from Arsenal.

The Rams striker is yet to make his first full start since putting pen to paper on a half-season loan with the outfit in the Midlands, and he wasn’t named in the squad for the League One 1-1 draw vs Portsmouth on Saturday, with reports claiming that he’s set to undergo a scan to discover the extent of his issue.

However, there is now also fresh concern over Conor Hourihane, who was forced off the pitch with hamstring pain during the latest fixture which saw him replaced on 38 minutes by Elliot Embleton, and the boss has shared what he’s heard on the midfielder’s current state.

How long is Conor Hourihane out for?

Speaking during his post-match interview following Saturday’s encounter, Warne was asked about Hourihane’s departure from the field. As quoted by DerbyshireLive, he said:

I don’t honestly know with Conor because I've not spoken to him since the game ended. But when he came off on the side of the pitch during the game he said he has had one of those nervy tendons in his hamstring before and he's just run it off.

"He thought he could run it off, but he couldn't. It could be two or three days or two or three weeks – I don't honestly know. It isn’t ideal to make that change early on.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane.

How good is Conor Hourihane?

Following his arrival at Derby last summer, Hourihane has quickly become an integral member of Warne’s squad and the positive impression he’s made since the start of this season in particular has been clear to see, therefore it would be a huge blow if he was to be ruled out of action.

The Bandon native, who is naturally left-footed, has posted four contributions (two goals and the same number of assists) in seven league appearances this term which has seen him hailed a “quality” player in the final third by journalist Josh Bunting.

The Rams’ £12k-per-week earner has also recorded a total of ten shots so far over the course of the campaign which is the joint second-highest number throughout the whole of the squad, via FBRef, which shows the threat he poses even if the ball doesn’t always hit the back of the net.

Furthermore, Hourihane is a versatile operator having been deployed in seven different positions since the start of his career, including everywhere across the midfield, at left-back and even out wide on the left-wing, so this is another attribute that the boss may have to cope without should his star be set to face a spell on the sidelines.

Rain ruins second day after Williamson's record century

New Zealand’s best Test batsman Kane Williamson brightened up a gloomy day in Auckland with his 18th Test hundred, passing Martin Crowe and Ross Taylor to become the country’s leading century-maker

The Report by Nikhil Kalro23-Mar-2018
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsGetty ImagesOnly 23.1 overs were possible on the second day in Auckland as steady rain prevented no more than 90 minutes of play. New Zealand’s best Test batsman Kane Williamson, though, brightened up a gloomy afternoon with his 18th Test hundred, passing Martin Crowe and Ross Taylor to become the country’s leading century-maker. He eventually fell for 102 shortly after the tea break, lbw to James Anderson, England’s only wicket of the day.

Williamson reached the landmark with a trademark glide towards gully. In the company of Henry Nicholls, Williamson added 22 runs in 10 overs prior to heavy rain forcing an early tea 40 minutes into the first session.Under cloudy skies, Anderson found some movement with the new ball after the break. In the fourth over since resumption, Williamson had shuffled too far across against a prodigious inswinger from Anderson. An optimistic review didn’t save him.Nicholls, at the other end, showed admirable patience and a tight defensive technique, repeatedly leaving balls outside off stump he didn’t need to play, and only venturing into an attacking shot if the bowlers erred in his areas.BJ Watling, after missing the West Indies Tests due to a hip injury, struck three fours in his unbeaten 17, helping New Zealand stretch their significant first-innings advantage to 171 before periodic spells of rain wiped out the rest of the day.

ECB to examine 'FA Cup-style' knockout and first-class conference proposals

The return of an FA Cup-style knockout competition and the restructuring of the County Championship into a conference system will be on the agenda when an ECB working party meets in the coming days

George Dobell17-Apr-2018The return of an FA Cup-style knockout competition and the restructuring of the County Championship into a conference system will be on the agenda when an ECB working party meets in the coming days.ESPNcricinfo understands the working party, to be chaired by Leicestershire chief executive Wasim Khan, will discuss options for the domestic season once the new-team T20 competition starts in 2020.Among the issues it will consider is the possibility of playing the 50-over competition as a knockout tournament involving the Minor Counties. Such a competition was a feature of English cricket for more than 40 years – at various times known as the Gillette Cup, the NatWest Trophy and the C&G Trophy – but in 2006 the tournament was altered to be played as a league without the involvement of the Minor Counties.A return, it is argued, would ensure a good level of cricket is played across the country – rather than just at the 18 first-class county venues – providing opportunities to capitalise on the projected popularity of the new-team T20 competition.It currently looks all but certain that the system of promotion and relegation in Championship cricket will be replaced a conference system from 2020 – ending the two-division structure that has been in place for two decades.The benefits, in the view of the counties, is that all 18 will start the season with a chance of winning the competition and there will be less pressure to make short-term decisions about playing opportunities in a bid to achieve promotion or avoid relegation. This, they argue, will create greater opportunities for young players and reduce the temptation to sign Kolpak registrations and the like. It is also likely that most teams will play fewer Championship games – probably 12 – per season.Andrew Strauss, the director of England cricket, is understood to be warming to the idea of conferences having initially been unenthusiastic. There is also a sense around the counties that those teams who find themselves towards the bottom of Division Two on a regular basis might, without intervention, start to prioritise their white-ball aspirations.The counties will also discuss whether they should play Championship, 50-over cricket or a mix during the window allocated to the new-team T20 competition. The original plan was to play 50-over cricket during the six-week window, but some counties have suggested they would prefer to play first-class cricket in order to minimise the loss of commercial opportunities from 50-over games that could be overshadowed by the new competition. Some also argue that spinners might benefit from the opportunity to play on dry pitches in August.With the new-team competition likely to take the best 100 or so players out of the county game, however, there is a fear that playing Championship cricket in that window will dilute the quality of competition. Test cricket is also scheduled to continue during the window.There has also been a suggestion that a squad of recently released professionals – something like the Unicorns squad of recent years – might be assembled to either play in the 50-over competition or provide substitutes to those teams who have lost players to the new-team T20 tournament. This, it is argued, would provide a second chance for players who would otherwise struggle for opportunities in the professional game.

He only won 2/7 duels: Pep must now drop 6/10 Man City star after Spurs

Manchester City got back to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Going to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been something of a tricky assignment for Pep Guardiola’s team over the years, but a professional performance saw them over the line.

Results prior to Wednesday's fixture.

After two games out with injury, Erling Haaland was the man who scored the only goal of the game. It was a cute finish from the City number 9, who steered home a deflected cross from Jeremy Doku which was fired across goal. Haaland was involved in the build-up, too, linking up play before darting into the box.

It was not all plain sailing for City though, against a side that has been their bogey team in recent seasons. Lilywhites captain Son Heung-min was denied by Ederson, and Wilson Ododbert was inches away from tucking home a cross from Pedro Porro at the back post.

The Norweigan striker thought he had doubled his and City’s tally for the night in the second half. However, the goal was disallowed for a handball, and VAR did not overturn it. Nevertheless, the visitors held on to earn an important three points.

There were certainly some standout players for the Citizens on the night.

Man City’s best players vs. Spurs

One of the standout players in such an important win for the East Mancunians was Jeremy Doku. The Belgian winger, who was awarded the player of the match award, ran tirelessly at the Spurs defence all night, never giving them any respite.

Doku’s stats from the game, courtesy of Sofascore, were outstanding. The 22-year-old had 57 touches, completed an impressive five out of nine dribbles, and created two chances.

Off the ball, he worked hard, winning seven ground duels in what was a dominant display from the winger, which Haaland certainly profited off. It was, of course, Doku’s deflected cross which led to the goal.

Another player who impressed for City was young centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov. The Uzbekistan international had a rocky start to life at at the Etihad, but since the first five minutes of his debut against Chelsea, he has shown exactly why the Premier League champions signed him.

Goal journalist Sean Walsh gave the defender a 7/10 for his efforts, describing his performance as a ‘strong and stable showing’ against a dangerous attack that included Odobert from the start and Son off the bench.

As well as Doku and Khusanov played, there was one City star who struggled in North London.

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The Man City star who struggled vs. Spurs

On what was a good night for City, one player who arguably struggled was Matheus Nunes. Playing right back once again, it was, at times, a tough night at the office for the Portugal international, who was directly defending against Odobert.

Walsh gave the former Wolverhampton Wanderers star a 6/10 for his efforts, explaining that it seemed like Nunes ‘didn’t particularly enjoy his battles’ against the electric Odobert, who was operating down that left flank for Spurs.

However, it wasn’t all bad for Nunes. The midfielder-turned-right-back made a fantastic, goal-saving challenge on new Spurs attacker Mathys Tel in the second half, denying the Frenchman what seemed like it could be a certain goal.

With that being said, Nunes’ numbers from the game are somewhat underwhelming. Without the ball, his struggles were highlighted, winning just two out of seven ground duels and losing his only attempted tackle. He also lost the ball 11 times, although did create one chance.

Touches

66

Pass accuracy

88%

Passes completed

36/41

Number of times ball lost

11

Ground duels won

2/7

Tackles won

0/1

Chances created

1

City’s next assignment in the Premier League is a tough away trip to Nottingham Forest. Renowned for their tricky wingers like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga, it could provide a tough assignment for Nunes.

There is no doubting his ability, but perhaps in a game where City will get hit on the counter and have wingers constantly driving at them, Guardiola will decide to rotate him out of the side, in favour of a more natural defender.

Of course, it remains to be seen which route they take when it comes to selection for a game ten days or so away. However, after Nunes struggled, perhaps it will be in Guardiola’s mind to select someone else at right back.

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Despite washout, Malaysia's promotion hopes stay alive

Though Malaysia could be promoted depending on the Uganda-Jersey replay on Sunday, they may get relegated if Bermuda beat them in the reverse fixture

The Report by Peter Della Penna in Kuala Lumpur05-May-2018No result
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsAhmed Faiz looks on after connecting with a clean strike•Peter Della PennaMalaysia’s slim hopes of securing one of the two berths available to WCL Division Three were kept alive courtesy of a no result when just three more overs were needed for an official result. Bermuda were 55 for 2 in 17 overs chasing a target of 229 when rain stopped play at Royal Selangor Club.The DLS par-score for two wickets down was 65 after 17 overs and would have been 72 after 20, putting Malaysia in a position to secure their status in Division Four, while Bermuda (and Vanuatu) would’ve been relegated.Though Malaysia now has a shot at promotion depending on the Uganda-Jersey replay on Sunday, they also now face the prospect of being relegated should Bermuda beat them – and overtake them on net run rate. This would send Malaysia back with Vanuatu to WCL Division Five.Malaysia’s total was built around a series of starts from the top order, with everyone in the top five making double-digits but no one in the group bettering the 45 made by Ahmed Faiz. Malaysia had looked solid at 100 for 1 but Dion Stovell’s offspin triggered a middle-order collapse that reduced the hosts to 145 for 6 in the 35th.It took a handy lower order knock from wicketkeeper Shafiq Sharif to take Malaysia past 200 after he top-scored with a 45-ball 47. Sharif teamed with Virandeep Singh in a 79-run partnership that stretched into the final over before the latter was removed by left-arm seamer Cejay Outerbridge. Outerbridge ended with 4 for 46.Bermuda’s quest to win and overtake Malaysia on net run-rate tiebreaker, in order to avoid relegation, was derailed in the Powerplay when the opening pair of Okera Bascome and Kamau Leverock fell inside the first seven overs. However, they’ll get another crack on Sunday to avoid going down.The replay has shifted venues from Royal Selangor Club to Kinrara Oval. Kinrara became available due to the Denmark-Vanuatu match reaching a conclusion with Vanuatu winning by five wickets. The event’s technical committee made the decision to switch venues late Saturday night over concerns from tournament officials that the RSC pitch would not be suitable for play on Sunday due to an excessive amount of rain it absorbed that caused Saturday’s match to be halted.

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