“Can’t use sweat from around the face, neck or head,” Starc said

Andrew McGlashan28-Aug-2020Australia will implement stricter protocols around the use of sweat to shine the ball during their England tour than has so far been seen during international cricket’s return.Early in the pandemic the ICC ruled that no saliva would be allowed to be used to shine the ball but that sweat was permitted due to the lower risk of carrying Covid-19.That has been the protocol following by both sides during England’s series against West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland but Australia’s bowlers will not be allowed to use sweat from any part of the face, neck or head during the T20I and ODI series next month.”There’s slightly altered guidelines from what people may have seen from the previous England series here,” fast bowler Mitchell Starc said after Australia had arrived at the Ageas Bowl. “You can’t use sweat from around the face, neck or head and you obviously can’t use saliva.”Back sweat became England’s go-to option during the Test matches but bowlers during those matches would also frequently be seen applying in from their forehead.In training prior to leaving Australia the players have not been allowed to use any form of sweat on the ball so Starc said that had already become ingrained while he did not see shining the ball playing as big a factor in limited-overs cricket with the white ball as it does with the red one in Tests.ALSO READ: Finch eyes England tour to try out 2023 World Cup plans”It might look a bit interesting if bowlers are using sweat off their back, can’t use it off your arms either I don’t think, so it makes for a bit of an interesting one,” he said. “Probably not something that’s too relevant in white-ball cricket, once that new ball starts to go you are trying to keep it dry anyway so probably more a question for red-ball cricket.”No doubt we’ll find out what it’s like in the practice games and whether we need to revisit any planning around it. We haven’t been able to use sweat or saliva back in Australia so that was pretty simple. Slightly more lenient here with the bowler allowed to use sweat from certain places. It’s not a huge issue in white-ball cricket, I don’t think.”Starc, who is also in Australia’s first-choice Test side, expects similar restrictions to still be in place by the time the home season comes around and that it will be more relevant for the Test team.”If the world stays as is for a little while those restrictions will be there, that saliva one will probably be there a lot longer…it’s probably more of a relevant question to red-ball cricket and wanting to look after that ball a lot longer and hopefully swinging it around. One for the red-ball team to talk about when we get to that point.”Australia will play their first intersquad warm-up match on Friday with the 21 players having been split between an Aaron Finch XI and a Pat Cummins XI with a local player making up the numbers.Finch XI Aaron Finch (capt), David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Philippe (wk), Daniel Sams, Mitchell Starc, Andrew Tye, Riley Meredith, Nathan Lyon, TBC local player(s)Cummins XI Matthew Wade, Marcus Stoinis, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Ashton Agar, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (capt), Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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O São Paulo tem mais um alvo no mercado da bola para o setor ofensivo. O LANCE! apurou que trata-se do uruguaio Juan Ignácio Ramírez, de 24 anos, que é destaque no Liverpool-URU. Santos e Palmeiras também demonstraram interesse no jogador. Vale enfatizar que o Alviverde chegou fazer uma proposta de dois milhões de dólares (cerca de R$ 10 milhões na cotação atual), mas a oferta foi recusada pelos uruguaios.

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Ramírez, segundo o ‘Transfermarkt’, tem contrato somente até o final dessa temporada. Sendo assim, poderia assinar um pré-contrato com qualquer equipe. O São Paulo negocia com o Liverpool, e as conversas estão em estágio inicial.

O atacante está no Liverpool-URU desde 2016, quando subiu aos profissionais. Em seis temporadas até aqui, foram 85 gols em 170 jogos pela equipe uruguaia. Nessa temporada, foram 11 gols em 11 jogos, artilheiro máximo do clube uruguaio.

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Vale ressaltar que o São Paulo vem buscando um atacante no mercado da bola. O Tricolor já procurou nomes como Borré, Calleri e Benedetto, mas as conversas não avançaram pela questão econômica. A equipe do Morumbi tem pressa por conta da disputa das quartas de final da Libertadores.

Chelsea travel away from Stamford Bridge as they prepare to take on relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this evening.

The Blues have three matches left to play in the Premier League, starting with this clash against Nuno Espirito Santo's side, as they aim to secure a place in a European competition for next season.

Mauricio Pochettino's men come into this match off the back of an emphatic 5-0 win over London rivals West Ham United last time out in the top-flight, which suggests that they should be full of confidence on their travels to Nottingham.

Despite the convincing scoreline, the Argentine boss could drop Mykhailo Mudryk after an underwhelming performance on the left flank, which led to GOAL reporter Mark Doyle awarding him a match rating of 5/10 and describing the winger as the 'weak link' in the team.

Pochettino must finally unleash Christopher Nkunku from the start in his place and pair him with Cole Palmer, who he could thrive alongside in the final third.

Cole Palmer's creative wizardry

The left-footed star has been a creative wizard in the Premier League this season and has the passing and crossing quality to create high-quality chances for the France international to find the back of the net.

He currently ranks within the top 11% of attacking midfielders and wingers in the division for assists per 90 (0.34), the top 7% for Expected Assisted Goals per 90 (0.36), and the top 8% for shot-creating actions per 90 (5.44).

As you can see in the table above, Palmer has provided a fantastic creative threat at the top end of the pitch for the Blues with 14 'big chances' created in 31 matches.

Why Christopher Nkunku should start

The French dynamo made his return from injury off the bench against West Ham last time out and should be unleashed from the start over Mudryk, as his form for RB Leipzig last term suggests that the potential is there for him to be a big player for Chelsea.

He has missed a staggering 39 games through hip, hamstring, and knee injuries for the club this season, which has severely hampered his start to life at Stamford Bridge.

Last season, Nkunku showcased his lethal nature in front of goal with an eye-catching 16 goals in 20 Bundesliga starts for Leipzig, from an xG of 14.59.

The versatile attacker also scored three goals from 1.62 xG across six starts in the Champions League for the German side, which shows that he was lethal domestically and in Europe as the 5 foot 10 marksman outperformed his xG in the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

Nkunku racked up 70 goals and 56 assists in 172 matches for Leipzig during his time in Germany but has only managed two goals in 11 games for the Blues so far, due to his disrupted campaign.

The French star, whose awareness of space was hailed as "exceptional" by U23 scout Antonio Mango, has not had many opportunities to impress in England and must finally be unleashed for the first time since the 4-2 loss to Wolves in February.

Palmer's outstanding creativity could provide him with the chances he needs to thrive against Forest today, due to his xAG and shot-creating actions per 90, and that is why Pochettino should start them alongside each other in attack.

Luis Suarez is being backed to extend his ‘Last Dance’ alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

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• Striker has been nursing knee problems
• Fitness issues are not holding him back
• Expected to prolong career in Florida

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The experienced Uruguayan striker, who is now 37 years of age, stated that retirement could be an option for him when mulling over his options at Brazilian outfit Gremio. In the end, long-standing knee problems were put to one side as the enigmatic frontman reunited with former Barcelona team-mate Messi in Florida.

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  Suarez only signed a one-year contract with the ambitious MLS outfit, but there has been talk of him agreeing fresh terms after netting 17 league goals this season – and 21 in total – to put himself in another Golden Boot race. Close friend Messi has at least 12 months left to run on his deal in Miami.

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  Quizzed on whether Suarez, who has retired from international duty, could prolong his career in the United States, fellow countryman Gus Poyet – speaking in association with – told GOAL: “With Luis, we know how much he enjoys his football, how much he needs his family, how much he needs to be surrounded by people he wants to be with. I remember when he was living in Brazil and people were talking about different reasons and blah, blah, blah. I didn’t talk to him, but I knew the reason was ‘Ok, I’m going to be with Lionel Messi again, the families are going to be together and we’re going to be playing together’. Simple. The rest – the knee, too many games, rubbish.

  “If both are enjoying it there and can stay for a few years, he will. At the moment he is playing as well. It’s not like the kind of situation where you have too much pain or you are hurting yourself and forcing your body. At the moment he is doing it naturally, so why not? It’s nice because they are taking American soccer to a different level. It’s everywhere the news, constantly, it doesn’t matter what happens. Before we didn’t get any. It’s going back to the times of David Beckham, when he went there.”

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  Suarez spent six years alongside Messi at Barcelona, winning La Liga titles and the Champions League. Even a player of his stature appreciates that opportunities to work with an all-time great should not be passed up or cut short. Poyet added on the appeal of working with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi: “For any player it would be amazing, it would be a privilege, but when you are so close as a friend – wow. Sometimes we say in other parts of life, when you move to a city you have a best friend there, or when you go to study at uni and you go with your best friend. That kind of situation makes it easy for you. Playing football with your best friend, and the best in the world, what else could you want? I could see him playing a few more years.”

Arsenal could hijack a major club's move for one £34 million striker, and they're currently holding talks with super agent Kia Joorabchian over making it happen.

Edu and Arteta looking to sign striker for Arsenal

The Gunners are reliably reported to be in the market for a new centre-forward this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu looking to add more firepower up front.

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Arteta is keen on bringing in a young partner for Kai Havertz, who really impressed in a makeshift forward role under the Spaniard after a slow start. Arsenal scored 90-plus goals in the Premier League last term, falling just short of clinching a first title in 20 years, but it remains the case that a new striker is firmly on the agenda.

Arsenal's top scorers last season (all comps)

Player

Goals

Bukayo Saka

20

Leandro Trossard

17

Kai Havertz

14

Martin Odegaard

11

Gabriel Jesus

8

Edu unfortunately missed out on a deal for highly-rated young striker Benjamin Sesko, after multiple reports linking Arsenal with a move for the Slovenian. Sesko had an offer from Arsenal to join, but he instead opted to pen a new deal at Leipzig and remain in Germany for the time being.

Arsenal have turned to alternatives, and it is believed that Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee is among the options considered by Edu. The Dutchman, who racked up 12 goals and seven assists in all competitions, helping his side qualify for the Champions League, could leave for the value of his £34 million release clause.

AC Milan are thought to be really pursuing Zirkzee's signature, though. Indeed, Fabrizio Romano claims the Rossoneri have been working on a deal "for months".

"Let me clarify one thing on Joshua Zirkzee. AC Milan are the clear frontrunners for the Dutch striker," said Romano earlier this week.

"AC Milan have been working on this deal for months. They did a very good job in anticipating the market because Milan started working on this deal at the end of 2023.

"In January, February, March, they started building everything around the player. They have an agreement almost done on the salary. Days ago, they communicated to Bologna that they will trigger the buy option clause for Joshua Zirkzee in case they can agree a deal with player and agents."

Arsenal in talks with Joorabchian as they consider Zirkzee hijack

Any club moving in now would be hijacking Milan, and that is apparently what Arsenal could do.

According to HITC, Milan are struggling to reach an agreement with the forward, and Zirkzee's agent Joorabchian is currently holding talks with Arsenal as an alternative destination.

Arsenal and other interested English sides want Zirkzee to wait and think about his next landing spot, but Milan are frantically attempting to get him over the line. The Gunners could have time, as it is believed his £34m clause doesn't actually kick in until 1st July.

Glasgow Rangers manager Philippe Clement is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to improving his squad ahead of next season.

With Brazilian left-back Jefte and Colombian winger Oscar Cortes already added to the first-team pool, the Belgian is now looking to make a third signing.

Rangers transfer news

The Light Blues have been linked with Bayern Munich winger Yusuf Kabadayi in recent days, with German reporter Florian Plettenberg breaking the news a couple of days ago.

Now, according to the 4th Official’s Patreon page (Sunday, June 9), the Ibrox side have held talks with Bayern regarding a move for the player in the coming weeks, reportedly agreeing on a fee between £1m-£1.5m to bring him to Scotland.

While Clement may have to move on a number of players to raise funds for future signings, spending around £1m on a talented attacker who could certainly increase his value sounds like a solid piece of transfer business.

It is no secret the club require some depth out wide. It looked as though Abdallah Sima was a target for Clement ahead of 2024/25, but there is no doubt Kabadayi could be an ideal alternative to the 22-year-old.

The latest on Abdallah Sima’s future at Rangers

Sima spent last season at Ibrox on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion, enjoying a productive temporary spell north of the border.

Across 39 matches in all competitions, the winger scored 16 goals while chipping in with two assists. There is no doubt this figure would have been higher had he not missed a large chunk of the season with a hamstring injury.

Last month, it was reported that Rangers were looking to hold talks with Brighton over making Sima’s stay in Glasgow permanent.

It was claimed the south coast side would accept a bid of around £6m in order to let him leave, which was roughly what Brighton paid to sign him from Slavia Prague.

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Sima

Kabadayi

Goals

11

4

Assists

2

0

Big chances created

2

1

Successful dribbles per game

1.2

1.1

Shots per game

2.9

1.6

While it was clear interest was there, a new update has emerged recently which could see Clement move on from Sima.

The Seagulls are currently searching for a new manager after Roberto De Zerbi left the club at the end of last season. With the hunt still ongoing, Sima’s future allegedly won’t be decided until a new head coach is appointed.

Judging by the rapid advancement of a deal to sign Kabadayi, could Clement be moving on from attempting to sign Sima this summer? Especially if he has to wait another few weeks to find out whether Brighton’s new manager wants to keep the winger.

Why Yusuf Kabadayi is a great Abdallah Sima alternative

Long gone are the days of the Light Blues signing over-the-hill players on bumper wages who offer little to no sell-on value.

Both of the Gers signings so far are exciting young talents who should see their market value soar if they impress in Scotland, giving Clement an ideal chance of making a solid profit.

Kabadayi also fits the bill with regard to this. The 20-year-old enjoyed plenty of success with a variety of youth teams at Bayern, racking up 78 appearances while scoring 29 goals and registering 11 assists.

This tally of 40 goal contributions across just 79 youth team matches is nothing to be sniffed at and shows that he has a keen eye for goal, just like Sima.

Aside from Sima scoring 16 goals last term, not another winger at the club netted more than five times, clearly showing an area which needs major improvement should Clement wish to challenge Celtic next season.

Kabadayi may have only made his senior debut last season, spending it on loan at Schalke in the 2. Bundesliga, it is evident that German youngster has plenty of potential.

Across 23 second-tier matches, the 20-year-old found the back of the net on four occasions and shone when compared to his teammates throughout 2023/24.

Kabadayi ranked fourth for successful dribbles per game (1.1) among his teammates in the German second tier last term, while also ranking third for penalties won (one) and for shots per game (1.6), demonstrating how much of a threat he is in the final third.

It wasn’t just within his own team that Kabadayi’s statistics shone through. According to FBref, when compared to his positional peers in the men’s next 14 competitions, Kabadayi was more than impressive.

Indeed, he ranked in the top 1% for non-penalty goals (0.31) and total shots (2.82) per 90, along with ranking in the top 2% for successful take-ons (2.04) and touches in the attacking penalty area (3.92) per 90, clearly demonstrating his attacking abilities when compared with fellow wingers across a variety of leagues.

This should give Clement plenty of hope that the winger can shine in Scotland if given some consistent game time.

Rangers Journal founder profiled the player amid his recent links to the Light Blues and stated that Kabadayi is “strong, quick and good on the ball” while he was also praised by U23 scout Antonio Mango, who said in March that the youngster was “extremely prolific at youth level” and hoped that he could continue this type of form into the senior ranks.

Four goals in 23 league appearances is decent, but not spectacular. But, not every one of Clement’s signings will be the finished article. Far from that.

Both Jefte and Cortes – who are both prodigious talents – still have a long way to go in order to fulfil their wonderful potential.

Missing out on Sima may be a blow, but it looks unlikely that the manager would spend £6m on him, knowing that he has plenty of other targets in the pipeline.

Kabadayi is certainly one. With news that a move looks to be imminent, Clement may have made three signings before the club have even returned for pre-season training.

Getting the majority of his transfer business done early could prove to be the catalyst which sees the Ibrox side return to the top of the Scottish football hierarchy next season.

Manchester City have reportedly set sights on a rising Serie A star as a potential cover for Rodri who has suffered a season-ending ACL injury.

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• Rodri sidelined for the entire season
• Man City ramping up efforts to find a replacement
• Samuele Ricci of Torino on their shortlist

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  Pep Guardiola confirmed on Friday that the Spanish midfielder’s season was cut short after he went down unexpectedly in the first half, clutching his right knee after a non-contact incident. He has already undergone a successful knee surgery on Friday morning and now stares at a long road to recovery, which would see him sidelined for over eight months. This injury has forced City to consider their options for replacing Rodri, as they are fighting for silverware on multiple fronts.

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  According to reports from , City are closely monitoring Torino’s rising star, Samuele Ricci, as a potential replacement. The Turin-based side are atop the Serie A standings and credit must be given to the 23-year-old Italian for being a standout performer.

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  Ricci's versatility including his ability to dictate the tempo of the game, break up opposition attacks, and distribute the ball effectively has made him one of the most promising young talents in Italy. He is valued at around £30 million ($40m) and City might be willing to shell out the fee as he can provide immediate cover and has the potential to emerge as a long-term solution in midfield.

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  Torino are enjoying a successful campaign and may be unwilling to part with one of their key players, especially if they continue to challenge for a Champions League spot. Ricci will be back in action when they take on Lazio on Sunday, whereas, Guardiola will lead his troops against Newcastle United at St.James' Park on Saturday.

Sunderland are still actively on the hunt for their next manager after Mike Dodds' disastrous interim tenure, with the Championship regular season wrapped up since the start of May.

Now, hurtling towards the end of the month, the rumour mill continues to go into overdrive over who could be the next boss to come in, without any real concrete developments coming out from the club itself.

The powers that be at the Wearside outfit could just be exercising patience, wanting to avoid a haphazard appointment like their dismal previous choice of Michael Beale, but there will come a time very soon when an announcement will have to be made to see in a brand-new era at the Stadium of Light.

Away from other rumoured faces such as Bo Svensson, the Black Cats continue to be linked with this recently sacked manager who will want to bounce back into management immediately in the EFL.

Sunderland looking at "fabulous" new manager

It's no secret that former Hull City manager Liam Rosenior is near the top of the new manager shortlist in Wearside, with links stating he is in the running for the Sunderland vacancy starting ever since his abrupt dismissal from the Tigers.

Football Insider even reported last week that Sunderland have made a move for Rosenior about the vacant job post, with football journalist Alan Nixon further adding fuel to the fire by stating the out-of-work boss is 'on the radar' of Sunderland via his Patreon.

Having lifted Hull out of the relegation spots during his first season in charge, whilst just narrowly avoiding the playoff spots by one position this season before his sacking, the 39-year-old – who has been described as "fabulous" by ex-Stoke City manager Tony Pulis in a recent interview – could well relish the opportunity to turn around the fortunes of the Black Cats if picked as Dodds' successor.

Daniel Ballard could also benefit massively from Rosenior potentially taking the centre-back under his wing, having seen what the ex-Tigers boss managed to get out of Jacob Greaves this campaign to now be linked with a transfer switch to the Premier League.

How Rosenior could get more out of Ballard

Under Rosenior's guidance, Greaves has been transformed into a titan at the back for Hull with a space in the Championship Team of the Season coming his way as a result – beating the likes of Joe Rodon to one of the centre-back spots.

Greaves amassed 11 clean sheets for the failed playoff hopefuls over the course of the season, alongside registering two goals and four assists as a calm presence on the ball operating out from the back.

Stat – per 90 mins

Greaves

Ballard

Passes attempted

78.53

63.31

Pass completion %

88.82%

89.7%

Progressive passes

3.74

2.63

Tackles

1.77

1.17

Interceptions

1.02

0.82

Blocks

1.28

1.36

Clearances

4.60

4.27

Aerials won

4.12

2.77

Stats by FBRef

Ballard falls short in many of the statistics when comparing the two centre-backs, when glancing at FBRef, but under Rosenior's watchful eye at the Stadium of the Light, the ex-Arsenal youth player could be elevated to Greaves' level over time.

The in-demand manager could also give Sunderland belief again that they can get out of the Championship, having steered his former employers to the cusp of a playoff spot before being relieved of his duties controversially.

Ruling himself out of the running for the Birmingham City job recently, Rosenior could fancy the mammoth task of breathing life back into the Black Cats more as his next job to prove doubters wrong back at Hull.

Ballard would jump for joy at this development, knowing that his game would only be enhanced by the 39-year-old taking on the reins.

Next Sunderland manager: Who could replace Mike Dodds?

With Mike Dodds’ interim spell as Sunderland’s boss coming to an end, who is in the running to be their next manager?

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Chelsea’s erratic reputation has only strengthened this week, following the exit of Mauricio Pochettino.

The Blues have gone through five managers since 2022, with the Argentine having by far the best win percentage at 51%.

European football was also secured after a rocky first half of the season, and it seemed that the former Tottenham Hotspur boss was finally discovering his best side and setup.

This makes the decision to mutually part ways even more confusing, but nonetheless, let’s take a look at who’s potentially being lined up as a replacement.

Chelsea want to replace Pochettino as soon as possible

According to reports, Chelsea are desperate to bring in a replacement for Pochettino quickly, rather than allowing their search for a new boss to enter the summer months.

talkSPORT revealed that the Blues have a few candidates on the list, including Roberto De Zerbi, who announced that he'd be leaving Brighton & Hove Albion last week.

Another name mentioned is Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe, who’s been tremendous for the Magpies since his arrival.

While both managers would be great options for the role, it’s Howe who could prove to be more suited, and some could argue he’s even better than the Italian.

Howe vs De Zerbi 23/24 Premier League stats

Last season, Howe and De Zerbi both exceeded all expectations at their clubs, securing Champions League football and the Europa League, respectively.

Although this was a massive moment in the history of both clubs, especially the Seagulls, it did have a negative impact on their domestic performances.

Both the Magpies and Brighton finished in a lower position than they did last campaign, with the increased fixture list causing plenty of injury issues.

Despite that, the former Bournemouth coach did secure Newcastle a spot in Europe next season, unlike De Zerbi’s side, who struggled to cope with the added stress.

As you can see by the table above, the Magpies had a much better season than the Seagulls, from pretty much every perspective.

Even though the former Sassuolo boss’ style of play is extremely entertaining, football is a results-based game, and the statistics above really do speak for themselves.

Furthermore, De Zerbi’s complex approach – which has seen him tipped to succeed Pep Guardiola at Man City – may take the squad a much longer time to adapt to, and as we know, Chelsea don’t tend to give their managers time to fully install their philosophy and style of play.

On the other hand, Howe plays a very structured 4-3-3 where each player can focus on their individual role, which has clearly worked better this campaign.

Howe seems to be able to get the best out of every individual in his team, as shown by his role in Bournemouth’s success, taking them from League Two to the Premier League, which is why Pochettino labelled him “one of the best coaches in England.”

He’s also continued to work with the most elite players in the league, and he’s able to ensure that big-money signings perform, such as Alexander Isak and Antony Gordon, who have 21 and 11 goals each in the league this season.

Overall, Howe could be an underrated option for the Chelsea job, but as long as he is shown support and backing, he'll have a great chance of success, perhaps more so than De Zerbi.

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A ready reckoner of all the players who have suffered injuries so far in the tournament

ESPNcricinfo staff22-Sep-2020Mumbai IndiansNathan Coulter-Nile
What is the injury?
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma stated at the toss during the IPL 2020 opener against Chennai Super Kings that the Australian fast-bowling allrounder had a “few niggles”. It has since emerged that he has a side strain.How does it impact the team?
Trent Boult and James Pattinson have been doing the job alongside Jasprit Bumrah, but along with what he can do with the ball, Coulter-Nile is a useful batsman down the order. Mumbai would want his momentum-changing cameos with the bat, to go with this formidable new-ball bowling skills, in their line-up.When is he likely to return?
Word is that Coulter-Nile will have to sit out Mumbai’s first few matches at least.Chris Morris bowls at the RCB nets•Royal Challengers BangaloreRoyal Challengers BangaloreChris Morris
What is the injury?
Mike Hesson, the director of cricket operations, said in a franchise social media video that Morris had missed the opening game against Sunrisers Hyderabad because he had “picked up a slight side strain a few days ago”.What is the impact on the team?
Morris is a multi-faceted cricketer, and vastly experienced in the shortest format, and key to Royal Challengers’ team balance as a lower-middle order batsman and someone who can bowl at any stage of a T20 innings. As Hesson said, “He would have played a huge role through the middle and also at the death (with the ball), and obviously his batting would have had a huge impact as well.”When is he likely to return?
Nothing confirmed, but Hesson is hoping Morris will be available for selection within a game or two.Sunrisers HyderabadKane Williamson
What is the injury?
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner said Williamson had a quadriceps injury. It is understood Williamson pulled a muscle while training.What is the impact on the team?
In their opening match of the tournament, against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, Sunrisers were forced to play two young Indian batsmen in Abhishek Sharma and Priyam Garg. Williamson usually floats in the top order, and his absence left the middle order thin.When is he likely to return?
The team management has not provided any updates yet, but Williamson’s injury is understood to not be serious.Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament after twisting his right ankle in his very first over in his team’s first match while attempting to stop the ball in his follow through. He has been replaced by Jason Holder.Ishant Sharma sweats it out in the nets•Delhi CapitalsDelhi CapitalsIshant Sharma What is the injury?
Back spasms. It is understood Sharma felt soreness in his back during the team’s training a day before the Kings XI match.What is the impact on the team?
His ability to generate pace upwards of 140kph, combined with his accuracy and experience, helped Sharma make an impact in his first year at the Capitals last season. Having added a knuckle ball to his arsenal, Sharma was utilised at various stages of the innings, including the death. On the pace-friendly grassy pitches that the initial phase of the IPL is likely to offer, Sharma could be a key weapon.When is he likely to return?
Sharma did not come to the ground for the Capitals’ match on Sunday and has not trained since he picked up the back niggle. No further information could be obtained from the franchise.R Ashwin
What is the injury?
Attempting to stop a single off the last ball of his first over in IPL 2020, also his debut for his new franchise Delhi Capitals, Ashwin dislocated his left shoulder on Sunday. He walked off immediately and did not return.What is the impact on the team?
Ashwin had made a telling impact against against the Kings XI Punjab in the six deliveries he bowled, picking up two wickets. In his absence, the Capitals were forced to rejig their bowling plans, asking pacers Mohit Sharma and Marcus Stoinis to bowl at the death, which allowed Kings XI to bounce back into the match which spilled into a Super Over.When is he likely to return?
Ashwin put out a tweet on Monday stating that the “scan reports are encouraging” and that his pain had subsided. The Capitals could, therefore, be optimistic about his return for their next match, on September 25 against the Super Kings.