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Day 2 Centuries from Reeza Hendricks and Johnathan Vandiar on the second day gave South Africa Under-19 the advantage in their three-day match against Bangladesh Under-19 in Potchefstroom. The two shared a 166-run stand for the fourth wicket and were not parted until the Bangladesh’s first-innings score of 294 was surpassed as South Africa finished the day on 393 for 4, a lead of 99 runs.Resuming on 35 for 1, South Africa lost Riley Rossouw in the day’s third over for the addition of just one run. Opener Jon-Jon Smuts was joined by Hendricks and the two added 93 at a brisk pace. Smuts was particularly aggressive, hitting three sixes and nine boundaries before falling to medium-pacer Rony Talukder.That brought to the crease Vandiar, who was in a similarly belligerent mood, chalking up 18 fours and a six during his stay. He scored the bulk of the runs during his partnership with Hendricks and was finally dismissed by Nasir Hossain on 103 off 151 balls.Hendricks held firm after Vandiar fell, and forged an unbroken 98-run stand with Yaseen Vallie. The 18-year-old Hendricks, who has played for Griqualand-West in the South African Airways Provincial Three-Day challenge since the previous season, finished the day unbeaten on a four-hour 145. South Africa maintained a breezy run-rate of four an over through their innings.The three-day match is followed by a triangular one-day tournament, scheduled to start on Tuesday, that also features India U-19.

Both Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif are likely to face immediate bans if they test positive in the dope test results that come out in early March © Getty Images

Pakistan announced a 15-man squad for the World Cup shred of major surprises but seeped in uncertainty with the selection of three fast bowlers none of whom, for varying reasons, may make it to the Caribbean.After extensive deliberations, the PCB announced a squad that includes Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Asif and Umar Gul. The announcement was delayed through the day as medical reports of the three players were examined, before finally the squad was unveiled in the afternoon.Of the trio, Shoaib and Asif are still under a cloud over the doping issue. Both players, like the rest of the squad, are due to undergo internal PCB drugs testing on February 17 and if, as experts fear, they still retain traces of Nandrolone, they are likely to face immediate bans.Salim Altaf, director operations, PCB, said that Shoaib and Asif are selected subject to clearance in the dope tests of which results are expected during the first week of March. “We will cross that bridge once the results come in,” said Altaf of what happens if they do test positive again.Additionally, all three are carrying injuries. Shoaib has just flown to London to consult specialists about what could be a recurrence of the serious knee injury which kept him out of cricket for most of last year.Concerns about Asif’s physical wellbeing are also enhanced, following a grueling workload during the current tour to South Africa. The niggle is a flare-up of the elbow troubles that forced him to miss three Tests in England last year.Gul missed the entire South Africa series with an ankle injury and though he maintains he is fit now, it has emerged that he was carrying a stress fracture which may or may not heal in time.Altaf added, “Shoaib and Gul are subject to clearance of injuries. We are having a second opinion on Shoaib in London because he has shown signs of wear and tear. As for Gul, enough time has elapsed now since he got the injury. He is bowling six overs with a full run-up and the panel feels he will be fit for the World Cup so he has been included in the team. If anyone is unfit he will be replaced.”The Pakistan board has been assured by the ICC that injured players named in the squad can be replaced before the World Cup begins.

‘The only eyebrow-raising selection is that of Danish Kaneria, an integral component of Pakistan’s Test team, has rarely been part of Inzamam-ul-Haq’s ODI plans © Getty Images

Otherwise, the only eyebrow-raising selection is that of Danish Kaneria. The Karachi leggie, an integral component of Pakistan’s Test team, has rarely been part of Inzamam-ul-Haq’s ODI plans. He has only played 16 ODIs in a six-year career and since Inzamam and Bob Woolmer came together in June 2004, has appeared in only seven matches.Imran Nazir has also made a late burst into the squad, edging out the likes of Yasir Hameed and Imran Farhat for the opening slot. Nazir was recalled to the Pakistan side during the current ODI series in South Africa, having been out of favour for over two years. He returned in some style, scoring a blazing 39-ball 57 in Pakistan’s win at Durban.And despite speculation, and mounting pressure on selectors to act, no wicketkeeping back-up is being taken for Kamran Akmal. Through the last year, Akmal has suffered a horrendous blip in form behind the stumps leading to suggestions, from Pakistan’s chief selector no less, to rest him and groom an understudy. It hasn’t happened and though Akmal has struggled as opener, his glovework in the ODIs against South Africa has shown some improvement.Azhar Mahmood, who made a surprise comeback to an injury-ravaged squad in South Africa, will not be given the chance to extend his fairytale return any further. With the nature of the injuries suffered by the fast bowlers, and those that Mohammad Sami and Shabbir Ahmed, as potential replacements, are suffering, a return cannot be entirely ruled out.Squad: 1 Inzamam-ul-Haq (capt), 2 Younis Khan (vice-captain), 3 Mohammad Hafeez, 4 Imran Nazir, 5 Mohammad Yousuf, 6 Shoaib Malik, 7 Abdul Razzaq, 8 Shahid Afridi, 9 Kamran Akmal, 10 Shoaib Akhtar, 11 Mohammad Asif, 12 Umar Gul, 13 Danish Kaneria 14 Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, 15 Rao Iftikhar Anjum

Sourav Ganguly: fighting on © Getty Images

Sourav Ganguly flies home to India today at the end of a disappointing Test tour of Pakistan, but insists he has no plans to retire, despite the unsavoury selection controversies that have pushed his career to the brink.Ganguly, who was last year replaced as India’s captain by Rahul Dravid, was not selected for the one-dayers and played in only one of the three Tests – the 341-run defeat in the series-decider at Karachi. But in an interview with a TV channel prior to his departure he insisted: “I am playing well at the moment and I will continue to play.”Ganguly denied reports that he was becoming increasingly isolated in the dressing-room that he used to command, “These are mere speculations. I had a good time in the dressing-room. All the boys have played under me, so there is no problem.” He added that he would be willing to open the innings if the team management so desired.”Of course, I have been asked to open before and I have agreed here [in Pakistan] and in the future too,” he said, after being selected ahead of the two specialist openers, Gautam Gambhir and Wasim Jaffer. “I have no problems opening the innings.”In his one outing at Karachi, Ganguly was a qualified success in a disappointing display from India’s batsmen, scoring 34 and 37 and featuring in two century partnerships. “I thought I batted pretty well,” he said, “though I am disappointed that I got out at a crucial point in the match. We had made a 100-run partnership and my wicket could have made a big difference.”

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Phil Jaques passed 1000 runs for the season with his 115© Getty Images

Three quick wickets in the final session of the second day reignited New South Wales’ hopes of the outright victory they need to ensure a spot in the final, after Jason Arnberger and David Hussey had threatened to bring Victoria right back into the match with a pair of half-centuries. From 1 for 155, however, Victoria lost three wickets for seven runs, before closing on 4 for 170 – a lead of 47.After being bowled out for 169 in their first innings, Victoria had been in some trouble at the start of play, as NSW resumed on 1 for 132. The nightwatchman, Matthew Nicholson, fell early, but Phil Jaques completed a fine century, adding 88 for the third wicket with Matthew Phelps (43). But Jaques then gloved to Adam Crosthwaite for 115 off Mick Lewis and the slide began.With Lewis and Shane Harwood combining to good effect, NSW lost 8 for 66 to collapse to 292 all out. Lewis collected four wickets while Harwood picked up three to limit the deficit to 123 at tea. Jaques became the second batsman of the season behind Michael Bevan to reach 1000 runs with his third century.

David Sheppard, the former England captain who went on to become the Bishop of Liverpool, has revealed that he has been battling cancer for more than two years.He broke the news during a debate in the House of Lords, praising the care he had received from the National Health Service. “I feel really well,” he said. “My recent CT scan showed that the cancer had been held back, and the oncologist doesn’t want to see me for three months.”Sheppard, 74, was one of England’s most successful batsmen of the 1950s and early 1960s, making 1172 runs at an average of 37.80 in his 22 Test appearances. But his availability was hampered by his ecclesiastical commitments after he was ordained into the church in 1955.

Nepal went into their game today with Papua New Guinea knowing they had an outside chance of qualifying for the Super League but in the end they were just short of gaining their goal.In the final analysis the net run rates told the story: Pakistan 0.820, England 0.804, Nepal 0.387. In one of the cruel ironies of the bonus point system, had Nepal not denied England a bonus point in their match, Nepal would have headed off Pakistan for a Super League place. Because the decision on who would have advanced to join England, would have been first based on head-to-head results and Nepal would have qualified by virtue of their win over Pakistan.They would have been disappointed to have have been dismissed by PNG for 177 runs in the 49th over. None of the Nepalese batsmen made a big score, with Yashwant Subedi’s 34 being the highest score, and even then off 73 balls.Captain Binod Kumar Das scored 23 off 21 balls but it was too little too late for Nepal.Christopher Amini was the pick of the PNG bowlers with his three for 31 off his 10 overs.PNG made a good start to their bid to surpass Pakistan’s score with Mahuta Dai scoring 32 off 35 balls and Frank Joseph 15 off 38 as 49 were posted for the first wicket. But as soon as the first wicket fell, there was a steady procession as all 10 wickets fell for 63 runs.Lakpha Lama’s left-arm bowling undid the PNG players as he took four for 14 from 10 overs while Basanta Regmi, also a left-armer, took two for 17 from eight overs. Shakh Gauchan continued the problems created by the left-armers by taking one for 12 from 10 overs.

Baroda defeated Saurashtra by an innings and 94 runs in their WestZone Ranji Trophy match at the GSFC Ground Ground, Baroda on Tuesday.Saurashtra, resuming at the overnight score of 92 for five, weredismissed in 59.1 overs for a meagre score of 190. Seamer Rakesh Pateldid most of the damage, bagging six for 37 in the second innings.Skipper Shitanshu Kotak (51) and R Dhruv (65), hung around withfighting knocks but could not save the game.Baroda, with this victory, picked up eight points.

Harry Kane was told by Tottenham chief Daniel Levy that he could leave the club last summer, according to former England defender Carlton Palmer.

The Lowdown: Kane linked with Man City move

The 28-year-old was subject to plenty of scrutiny in last summer’s transfer window after he was heavily linked with a move to Premier League champions Manchester City.

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It was reported that Pep Guardiola’s side made a stunning £125m bid for the striker, which was sensationally rebuffed by the north London club. The England international revealed his desire to join the Sky Blues and even skipped Spurs training in protest to try and force through the transfer.

The Latest: Palmer’s claim about Kane and Spurs

Palmer has claimed that Kane was informed that he was allowed to leave the club before Tottenham had a last-minute change of heart, scuppering his plans to join Manchester City.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, the 56-year-old proclaimed: “I have it on good authority that Harry Kane was told that he would be allowed to leave the club last summer, so the club have gone back on their word, in particular Levy’s gone back on his word. I wouldn’t be signing a new contract for that club.”

The Verdict: Worrying claim

This claim should come as a big worry for Lilywhites fans. As reported by The Evening Standard, Kane is contemplating whether to push for a move in this summer’s transfer window.

With the news that he was once granted permission to leave the club, the attacker may be thinking that a move away could still possibly be on the table. Therefore, if Man City come back in for him in the coming months, he could very easily decide to replicate his actions of last summer in attempt to seal his Spurs exit.

This would be disastrous for Antonio Conte, especially as Kane has seemingly regained some of his best form, having been awarded man of the match in two of his last three Premier League appearances and improved his scoring return after a slow start to the campaign.

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If he does decide to leave, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the manager follow suit – and the same could happen if the Italian departs first.

In other news: Alasdair Gold drops major Spurs transfer update

Andre Adams collected ten wickets for the second time in his first-class career © Getty Images

Andre Adams bowled Auckland to the top of the table with a ten-wicket match haul against Northern Districts in Auckland. Adams has been in devastating form this summer and has 29 first-class wickets at 8.27, adding relevance to his decision to make himself unavailable to play ODIs for New Zealand under the national team’s current administration. Auckland are the beneficiaries of that decision, however, and they beat last year’s champions Northern Districts by an innings and 16 runs. Adams collected 4 for 30 in Northern Districts’ first-innings 169 and 6 for 28 in their second effort of 101. Despite the low scores, Adams said the pitch at the Eden Park Outer Oval was flat. “The new ball seams here, that’s all there is to it,” Adams told the . “If you get through that then you stand a chance. If you don’t, you are in deep.” The result might have been much closer and Auckland could easily have trailed on the first innings when they crashed to 85 for 8, but a 151-run ninth-wicket stand from Reece Young (114) and the 18-year-old debutant Greg Morgan (83 not out) pushed them to 286.Matthew Bell kept up his push for attention from the national selectors when he made 265 in the draw between Central Districts and Wellington in Napier. Bell now has 722 runs from four games this season at the remarkable average of 103.14 and will be considered when the squad for the Test series against Bangladesh is chosen. His effort against Central Districts was his highest first-class score and the third highest of all-time for Wellington, behind innings of 296 and 283 by John Reid. Bell’s blitz did not help his side gain any points, though, as Central Districts led on the first innings thanks largely to Greg Hay, who made an unbeaten 164 in their 486. Neal Parlane top scored with 134 in Wellington’s first innings of 373 before Bell and Luke Woodcock (104) combined for a 253-run opening stand in the second innings. Wellington finished at 468 for 5 and lost their top spot on the State Championship table.Rain ended any chance of a result in Christchurch, where Canterbury had to settle for first innings points against Otago. A 187-run stand between Peter Fulton, who made 126, and Johann Myburgh (105) set up a strong 397 after Otago sent Canterbury in. Otago replied with 365 but while most of their batsmen made starts, they needed somebody to post a century. Instead, Derek de Boorder top scored with an unbeaten 71. Canterbury were 54 for 1 at the close of the third day but rain prevented any play on the final day and left Canterbury third and Otago fourth on the table.Player of the Week Andre Adams
A minor technical adjustment to his bowling action has clearly been an excellent move for Adams, who at 32 is in the form of his life. He finished with match figures of 10 for 58 in Auckland’s convincing win over Northern Districts, giving him his second ten-wicket match in a decade-long first-class career. He now has three five-wicket hauls this summer and his 29 wickets have come at a remarkable 8.27 as he continues to enjoy the seaming Auckland conditions. He has said he will not play ODIs for New Zealand under the team’s current administration but he was non-committal on whether that extended to Tests as well. If he keeps up his form, New Zealand fans might soon find out.

Team	Mat	Won	Lost	Tied	Draw	Aban	Pts	Quotient	For	Against
Auckland	4	2	1	0	1	0	18	1.722	1426/52	1067/67
Wellington	4	2	0	0	2	0	16	1.382	2552/58	2228/70
Canterbury	4	1	1	0	2	0	10	0.957	1917/59	2071/61
Otago	4	1	0	0	3	0	8	0.918	1982/60	1980/55
Central Dist	4	0	1	0	3	0	4	0.756	1871/54	2429/53
Northern Dis	4	0	3	0	1	0	4	0.696	1746/73	1719/50

Khaled Mashud needs runs to boost his World Cup claims © Getty Images

Khaled Mashud, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman, remains the object of speculation as Bangladesh’s selectors sit to pick a squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. It is believed that the squad for the four ODIs in Zimbabwe in late January would mirror Bangladesh’s selection for the World Cup, and Mashud’s batting form and treatment by the selectors has raised eyebrows in certain quarters.Almost an automatic selection for the past decade, Mashud’s role in the ODI team has diluted with a loss of batting form. Mashud, 30, was retained in the squad for the last two matches of Bangladesh’s 5-0 sweep of Zimbabwe in December, but did not play. He was then rested for the two ODIs against Scotland. In the recent domestic Twenty20 competition, Mashud was far from impressive, and his next challenge remains the upcoming Premier League competition at home.Faruque Ahmed, Bangladesh’s chief selector, told that it was too early to comment on Mashud’s selection. “There is hardly any chance to see major changes in the team. But I think it is too early to say about any particular player. We will meet on Tuesday to discuss the squad for Zimbabwe,” she said. “We should make a team for the Zimbabwe tour which will likely be the World Cup team because reality is that the players will get only a week after returning from the trip.Ahmed has, in the past, expressed his optimism regarding Mushfiqur Rahim, seen as successor to Mashud behind the stumps. He added: “I won’t say Mushfiqur did a tremendous job in his few appearances but I must say he showed signs that he has the ability to keep his place in the national side.”There was also debate as to whether a seam bowler should be picked over Farhad Reza, the young allrounder. “No doubt Farhad has done well so far and once again I can say it is too early to comment on any particular player,” said Ahmed. “But it is true that we are thinking about including a genuine third seamer considering the conditions in the Caribbean.”