يضع مسؤولو النادي الأهلي، الرتوش الأخيرة، من أجل ضم صفقة جديدة لتدعيم صفوف الفريق الأول لكرة القدم، وذلك استعدادًا للموسم الجديد.

وتعاقد الأهلي في موسم الانتقالات الحالي، مع 5 صفقات حتى الآن، هم محمود حسن تريزيجيه، أحمد سيد زيزو، محمد علي بن رمضان، أحمد رمضان بيكهام ومحمد سيحا، إلى جانب عودة أليو ديانج من الإعارة.

وقال مصدر لـ بطولات: “الأهلي يضع الرتوش الأخيرة مع نادي سيراميكا كليوباترا لضم الظهير الأيمن أحمد هاني”.

وأضاف: “الإسباني خوسيه ريبيرو المدير الفني للأهلي وافق على ضم اللاعب بعد متابعة عدد من الفيديوهات الخاصة به”.

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وأكمل: “الأهلي يُجري في الوقت الحالي آخر المفاوضات مع سيراميكا كليوباترا والتي قاربت على النهاية وسيكون أحمد هاني لاعبًا في النادي الأهلي”.

أحمد هاني صاحب الـ 27 عامًا، كان قد بدأ مسيرته في الإسماعيلي ثم انتقل إلى حرس الحدود وطلائع الجيش، قبل أن يستقر به الحال في سيراميكا كليوباترا، وقدم أداء جيدًا رفقة الأخير في الموسم الماضي، مما جعله محط أنظار العديد من الأندية على رأسها النادي الأهلي.

وكان النادي الأهلي، شارك مؤخرًا في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية، المقامة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، وودع منافسات المسابقة العالمية من دور المجموعات.

ويتواجد فريق النادي الأهلي في الوقت الحالي، في فترة راحة سلبية، ومن المقرر أن يخوض معسكره الإعدادي المقرر إقامته في تونس بإقامة 3 مباريات ودية منتصف شهر يوليو الجاري.

Potentially welcoming more star power, Aston Villa have reportedly opened talks with a Paris Saint-Germain player who desperately needs to rediscover his most scintillating form.

Aston Villa transfer news

The Villans currently sit ninth in the Premier League as they prepare to commence a new year under Unai Emery and one that they will once again hope to end in the Champions League. Given their current struggle for consistency, however, they may well need to return to the transfer market if they want to make a return to Europe’s biggest stage for a second season running.

On that front, it’s Donyell Malen who has been threatening to steal the headlines more than others. Reports have even gone as far to suggest that Aston Villa have already sent an offer Borussia Dortmund’s way with negotiations ongoing and the German giants ready to show their winger the door in 2025.

It seems as though attacking reinforcements have become the priority at Villa Park this month in an attempt to share the goals around rather than relying on Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran to seal the points. And that means Malen isn’t the only one to have seemingly caught the Villans’ eye.

According to Caught Offside, Aston Villa are now in talks with Marco Asensio over a January move away from Paris Saint-Germain. The former Real Madrid star has struggled for game time in the current campaign and is now willing to complete a departure away from the Ligue 1 giants this month.

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Whilst Aston Villa would prefer a loan move, PSG are reportedly looking for between €25m-€30m (£21m-£25m) to part ways with their midfielder at the halfway mark.

With the likes of Morgan Rogers, Ross Barkley and the returning Emiliano Buendia already providing enough depth in Asensio’s role, it remains to be seen whether they’ll be willing to splash out to secure the Spaniard’s signature.

"Great" Asensio needs January move

In danger of becoming a forgotten star after rising to stardom at Real Madrid and earning a move to PSG, Asensio should be desperate to steal the headlines once again and complete a January switch to Aston Villa. Only rare cases have struggled to impress Emery and only few have not gone on to make an impressive impact at Villa Park. Now, Asensio could become the next to benefit.

Despite his current struggles under Luis Enrique, the right-winger did once find himself at the centre of the manager’s praise during his time in charge of Spain’s national team.

Enrique told reporters, via Madrid Universal, in 2022: “We’ve worked with him on the things we wanted him to improve and he has done just that. When he plays as a ‘9’ he initiates the pressure and that requires effort and great responsibility.

“It’s a pleasure to see how our six forwards press, they give us guarantees. Marco is a guarantee and he’s in great form for the World Cup.”

Enduring three starts in Ligue 1 under the Spaniard at PSG just three years later, Asensio is no longer a player at the centre of Enrique’s thoughts and must move on in 2025.

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O Glorioso tem problemas na defesa. Luís Castro não poderá contar com Fernando Marçal e Victor Cuesta, dois dos pilares do sistema defensivo, porque estão suspensos. Por outro lado, Lucas Fernandes e Eduardo devem retornar ao time.

O Palmeiras poderá contar com os retornos de Weverton e Gustavo Gómez, convocados para suas respectivas seleções na Data Fifa. Além deles, Danilo, Zé Rafael e Gabriel Menino poderão ser acionados já que cumpriram suspensão na última rodada. Abel Ferreira também é outro que esteve de fora do duelo com o Galo e volta a comandar o time na beira do campo.

Raphael Veiga e Jailson, que se recuperam de cirurgias, ainda cumprem cronogramas separados dentro do centro de excelência da Academia de Futebol e são desfalques até a próxima temporada. Os demais atletas do Verdão têm plenas condições de atuarem contra a equipe carioca.

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Data-Hora: 03/10/2022, às 20h
Local: Estádio Nilton Santos, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
​Árbitro: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (FIFA-GO)
Auxiliares: Bruno Raphael Pires (FIFA-GO) eBruno Boschilia (FIFA-PR)
​VAR: Wagner Reway (PB)
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​Gatito Fernández; Saravia, Philipe Sampaio, Adryelson, Hugo; Tchê Tchê, Lucas Fernandes (Gabriel Pires), Eduardo; Júnior Santos, Tiquinho Soares, Victor Sá (Jeffinho).

Desfalques: Fernando Marçal e Cuesta (suspensos); Kayque, Breno e Daniel Borges (lesionados)
Pendurados: Hugo, Del Piage, Jeffinho e Victor Sá

PALMEIRAS (Técnico: Abel Ferreira)
​Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Murilo, Gómez e Piquerez; Danilo, Zé Rafael e Gustavo Scarpa; Bruno Tabata, Dudu e Rony.

Desfalques: Raphael Veiga e Jailson (se recuperam de cirurgias)
Pendurados: Rony, Flaco López, Atuesta, Wesley, Dudu, Murilo, Luan, Abel Ferreira (treinador), João Martins e Vitor Castanheira (auxiliares)
Suspensos: não há

Ravindra Jadeja “hadn’t felt the sun for about five months” during his long recovery from a knee injury and surgery that had sidelined him since August last year, a period that he said was “tough” and “frustrating”.Jadeja returned to action just in time for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, which begins on February 9 in Nagpur, successfully testing his fitness in a Ranji Trophy game for Saurashtra. He bowled 41.1 overs against Tamil Nadu and took eight wickets, including a seven-for, and made scores of 15 and 25.”When I went to the ground on the first day, it felt weird,” Jadeja told BCCI.tv. “I hadn’t felt the sun for about five months because I was training indoors and in the gym. I wondered if my body would sustain 90 overs out in the sun on the first day.Related

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“The first day was very tough, especially in the Chennai heat. But my body got used to it eventually on day 2 and 3. Then I felt that I was fit, and I could play four-day or five-day cricket. That game went well, and I picked up wickets, too. A player needs such confidence ahead of a big series, and luckily I got that. I feel good about coming back after preparation, and touchwood, whatever happens hereon will be good.”Jadeja injured his right knee during the Asia Cup last August, and said he had to take a decision on when to have surgery.”I was struggling with my knees and had to get a surgery done. I had to take a decision whether I had to do it before the [T20] World Cup or after the World Cup,” he said. “The doctor suggested I get it done before the World Cup because even if I had not got it operated, chances of me playing in the World Cup was very less. So I made up my mind and went under the knife.”

Jadeja: ‘The two months after injury was very tough’

Jadeja had surgery in early September, and said his recovery period was “a bit up and down,” as he missed the T20 World Cup and all of India’s subsequent fixtures.”It is frustrating to be away from cricket for five months, and I was waiting eagerly to get fit and play for India,” he said. “The period after surgery was tough – I had to undergo a lengthy rehab and training. There were thoughts about when I will get fit.”When you watch matches on TV, I was imagining myself there and realising what I was missing and wished I was there. Those things, though, motivate you to get fit quicker by undergoing rehab and training, strengthen my knees and make a comeback.”Jadeja spent a lot of time at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where he underwent most of his rehab. “The physios and trainers at NCA worked a lot on my knees, and gave me enough time. NCA used to be shut on Sundays but they used to come down for me and especially help me out.”I used to shuttle between the NCA [Bengaluru] and home [Rajkot] every two-three weeks to keep my mind fresh and help me recover soon. But the two months after injury was very tough, because I was unable to walk and neither could go anywhere. My friends and family helped me in that critical phase.”In fact, the trainers at NCA also boosted my confidence. Whenever I used to complain about the pain and put it off, they used to tell me, ‘Do it for the country, not for you’. I felt good that they were very serious about my knee and wanted me to get back on the field soon.”Jadeja is now poised to made his comeback for India in the first Test against Australia, where he could line up alongside R Ashwin and Axar Patel if India choose to play three spinners in Nagpur.

He says he was not used to playing spin straightaway, but has “thrived on performing in tough conditions and under pressure”

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Rahul: ‘I’ve had time to settle into this role’

Batting at No. 5 in ODIs has helped KL Rahul understand his game better. After his match-winning and unbeaten 64 against Sri Lanka in Kolkata which helped India seal the series, Rahul said that batting in the middle order allows him the time to read the match situation and relax before he walks out to bat.”One thing I really enjoy is that you don’t have to rush back into batting,” Rahul, who also kept wickets this series, told Star Sports. “You get time to put your feet up, have a nice cold shower, have a good meal and then relax and then see what’s happening before walking in. That’s the good thing about batting at No. 5.”Batting at No. 5 has just helped me understand my game a little bit better. Given the ball is slightly older, you have to play spin straightaway and that’s not what I am used to usually. Obviously Rohit [Sharma] is very clear that that’s where he wants me to bat and he’s conveyed that to me. So now I am challenging myself to get used to this position.”Related

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On Thursday, Rahul walked in when India were reduced to 62 for 3 in the 10th over while chasing 216. He then plugged one end up with risk-free batting and built useful partnerships with Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel to take India over the line. Rahul also credited India’a bowlers for bowling Sri Lanka out for 215 in under 40 overs, which didn’t leave India with a challenging asking rate.”The bowlers bowled really well, they kept the pressure on and when you have the team all out for 200-220, it becomes a bit easy to chase later on,” Rahul said. “You know three-four runs an over is not that challenging but Sri Lanka put up a good fight. They started really well with the ball, they got the early breakthroughs and there was pressure on us, but we enjoyed ourselves in the middle. [I had] good partnership with Shreyas, Hardik and Axar.”ESPNcricinfo LtdIndia’s task on Thursday was vastly different from how they batted in Guwahati where they amassed 373 after getting a push from the top order.”When I went to bat in the last game [at 213 for 3], obviously we were in a comfortable position and we needed to up the ante and really take on the bowling and not give ourselves too many balls. Today was different. When I walked in, we were chasing 3.5-4 runs an over, lost four wickets so it was important to really soak in that pressure and see that the main bowlers don’t really get in the game.”At the press conference after the game, Rahul said that his fluctuating batting number over the years did not lead to him feeling stressed over continuity in the batting line-up. Instead, he felt that him being asked to move up or down the order – based on team combinations and tactics – was a sign that the team management was confident enough to trust him.”Firstly, I want to be in the playing XI, that’s the most important thing,” Rahul said. “What the team requires me to do, I try to do that. I’ve done that throughout the time I played for India.”I remember the first Test I batted, I batted at No. 6. Then I opened. Then I was No. 6 at the 2019 World Cup. Then after an injury to Shikhar [Dhawan], I had to go back to open again. I’ve played at No. 5, I’ve played at No. 4, I’ve been asked to wicketkeep. I think it is very fun for me. I have thrived on performing in tough conditions and under pressure. It tells me that the team trusts me and backs me. It has helped me understand my batting and myself better. When you decide to choose a team game as a sport or profession, you have to be ready or flexible to do whatever job you’re asked to do.”With Rahul no longer vice-captain in ODIs and plenty of wicketkeeping and middle-order options for the management to explore before the World Cup later this year, the Kolkata innings became all the more important for him. India needed someone to stabilise the chase after a top-order stutter, and Rahul didn’t leave the field till the job was done.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has already started jogging as he eyes comeback from his ankle injury.

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Haaland has started jogging Continues to recover from ankle injury Man City face Everton on Saturday Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Haaland shared an update on his injury as he shared a video on his Instagram story where he can be seen jogging inside the Manchester City gym. At the end of the video, the striker can be heard saying, "We're getting there!"

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The Norwegian goal-machine was forced off during City's FA Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth last weekend, with the 24-year-old later spotted in a protective boot. The club later confirmed that the player had injured his left ankle, and manager Pep Guardiola revealed that the club doctors had ruled the striker out of action for between five and seven weeks. The champions are now hoping that Haaland returns to action towards the end of the 2024-25 campaign and fully recovers before the FIFA Club World Cup in the US.

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The Cityzens will be back in action in the Premier League on Saturday as they take on Everton at Goodison Park.

Leeds United may look at their 1-1 draw with Preston North End in the Championship as two points dropped, despite their last-gasp equaliser.

They conceded a sloppy goal to go 1-0 down, as Pascal Struijk was easily beaten down the channel and Illan Meslier appeared to parry the ball into the corner of his own net.

Mateo Joseph helped to force a late own goal through Jack Whatmough but the result has now left the Whites three points behind Sheffield United in the table.

During the match, however, it was revealed that the West Yorkshire side have had an interest in one of the players from the opposition line-up.

Leeds United's interest in Preston star

Sky Sports commentator Gary Weaver was speaking during the first-half about Leeds’ search for a number ten to bolster their squad ahead of the January transfer window, and mentioned their interest in Gus Hamer, Emi Buendia, and James McAtee.

The Whites were linked with all three over the summer, including having a bid of £13m rejected for Sheffield United star Hamer, but a new attacking midfielder has been thrown into the mix.

Weaver claims that Leeds “have had a look at” Preston star Mads Frokjaer-Jensen in the past, with regards to their attempts to land a new playmaker.

There was no further mention of whether or not they remain keen on him or how much North End would want to allow one of their key players to depart from Deepdale next month.

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Daniel Farke should, however, push to secure a deal for the Danish wizard in January because the German head coach could unearth his own version of Pablo Hernandez.

Why Frokjaer-Jensen could be Farke's Hernandez

Firstly, Frokjaer-Jensen is similar to the former Leeds star in the sense that he is a right-footed playmaker who can operate centrally or on the right flank.

Hernandez played 66 times for the Whites on the right flank, drifting inside into central areas to affect the play, and the Preston whiz started on the right wing on Saturday – creating one ‘big chance’ for his team.

Preston have averaged 47.1% possession in the Championship this season, which means that the Dane is in a team that does not create plenty of opportunities for him to thrive at the top end of the pitch. Whereas, Leeds average 62.1% possession and could provide him with more chances to showcase his quality.

As you can see in the table above, the creative potential is there for Frokjaer-Jensen to improve his output in a team that has significantly more of the ball.

The 25-year-old star, who produced eight goals and three assists in 28 league games for Odense in the 2022/23 campaign, could operate as a right-footed playmaker on the right flank, or as a number ten, like Hernandez.

Leeds’ former Spanish magician created 41 goals in 175 matches for the club, which shows that it would take a lot for the Preston man to emulate his success, but his creative quality in a low-possession Preston team suggests that Farke could unearth his own Hernandez by singing him in January.

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Veteran seamer to be assessed ahead of Ireland Test after limping out of Lancashire fixture

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James Anderson is a doubt for England’s first Test of the summer, starting against Ireland on June 1, after confirmation that he had suffered a “minor strain to his right groin” while playing for Lancashire.Anderson did not participate any further in the County Championship game against Somerset at Old Trafford after returning figures of 14-7-16-2 on day one. His absence was met with no official update of an injury until the ECB belatedly released the news on Sunday evening, less than three weeks before the game at Lord’s.England are expected to announce their squad to face Ireland next week, with Anderson, who went for a scan on Saturday, set to be “assessed nearer the time”, according to an ECB statement.With the Ashes beginning in little over a month, and Lancashire playing no first-class cricket between now and June 11, Anderson could struggle to prove his fitness ahead of the first Test of the series at Edgbaston.The injury will spark memories of Australia’s visit in 2019, when Anderson played the opener but bowled just four overs before suffering a series-ending calf strain. The 40-year-old, who is the third-highest wicket-taker in Test history, has played four out of five matches for Lancashire so far this season, claiming 16 wickets at 20.30.England are already likely to be without Jofra Archer for the start of the Ashes, after the fast bowler returned early from the IPL to continue rehabilitation on a longstanding elbow problem, while Olly Stone is expected to be out for a number of weeks due to a hamstring strain sustained while playing for Nottinghamshire.

Former team-mates lead the Twitter tributes to Virender Sehwag on his retirement

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Didn't see Viv Richards bat in person but I can proudly say I have witnessed Virender Sehwag tearing apart the best bowling attacks

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015

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.@virendersehwag leaves his signature on the game with his tremendous achievements. Loved his instinctive approach to batting & life. 1/2

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 20, 2015

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Had the best seat during most of his superlative performances on field. Am sure Viru'll do much more to bring joy & smiles to our faces 2/2

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 20, 2015

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Pleasure to have played with you @virendersehwag bhai. What an amazing career. Thanks for the guidance and the memories. Modern day legend!

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 20, 2015

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@virendersehwag Partnerships will never be the same without you bro! Will miss you…India's greatest and the best opening batsman.

— GGF (@GautamGambhir) October 20, 2015

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@virendersehwag who forced manufacturers to come up with crowd helmets…and still never missed the singles. Will miss you from d other end.

— GGF (@GautamGambhir) October 20, 2015

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Congrats bratha @virendersehwag on a fabulous career.A pure entertainer who gave us sooo much joy . Thanks for all the gr8 memories.#LEGEND

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 20, 2015

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The original opener; the dare devil. Congratulations @virendersehwag paaji on a wonderful journey & all the best for the future. Rab Raakha

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 20, 2015

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Clear thinking n attacking stroke play is been hallmark of ur batting! thank u @virendersehwag for grt memories & wonderful friendship!!

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) October 20, 2015

Modern era s Viv Richards @virendersehwag a top player.enjoyed playing and watching u bat and making fun of bowlers pic.twitter.com/VZtXP7lgHu

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) October 19, 2015

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Clear thinking and entertainment were things he used as his weapon.A thorough entertainer,congrats on a wonderful career @virendersehwag .

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 20, 2015

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Well played @virendersehwag. You embellished our game, you played with a smile but you made us smile too. That is cricket as it should be.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 19, 2015

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VSehwag played all his uncomplicated Crkt on his terms & he leaves the scene too on his terms..on Twitter!He'd be Victor Trumper of India!!

— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) October 20, 2015

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When he scored his first ODI 100, Sehwag looked a mirror image of Tendulkar, but he was a sui generis, truly incomparable

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) October 20, 2015

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Congrats @virendersehwag It was a pleasure & a privilege to work with you. You've taught me more about batting than any other player #Legend

— Trent Woodhill (@TrentWoodhill) October 20, 2015

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Congratulations @virendersehwag on an illustrious international career @BCCI. U described batting in ur own style #champion #ThankYouSehwag

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) October 20, 2015

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@virendersehwag played it like nobody else could! tnx for the mesmerising and thoroughly entertaining career.You gave us ultimate joy @BCCI

— R SRIDHAR (@coach_rsridhar) October 20, 2015

Clare Connor has been appointed as deputy chief executive officer at the ECB, while taking on the new position of England women’s managing director that more closely mirrors Rob Key’s role with the men’s team.Connor, who captained England from 2000 to 2005, spent 15 years as the ECB’s managing director of women’s cricket and became interim CEO in June 2022 after Tom Harrison’s tenure came to an end.She starts her new roles with immediate effect, with Richard Gould now installed as chief executive on a full-time basis after leaving his most recent post with Bristol City Football Club at the end of January.The ECB said in a press release that Connor would work closely with Gould on “board-level leadership responsibilities” and that her initial focus would be managing the “game-wide response” to the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket’s upcoming report into diversity and inclusion within the sport.Connor said: “It was an enormous honour to have served as interim CEO of ECB, and I’m delighted that in this new role I can continue to make a difference across the game as we strive to become a more inclusive sport. Cricket’s response to the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket’s report will be a vital moment for our game and we must use it to change for the better.”Throughout my many years working in cricket so far, I have been committed to making our game one which includes and welcomes people from every background, and that’s what will continue to drive me on in everything I do.”Gould said: “This is a huge year for cricket, with the men’s and women’s Ashes to look forward to, the women’s game developing so quickly and domestic cricket on a fast growth strategy, while we also have the challenges of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket report to come.”I am delighted therefore that Clare has accepted the role of Deputy CEO and MD England Women. She did an excellent job as Interim CEO, and prior to this as MD Women’s Cricket. The new role will allow her to continue to lead and influence across the game, allowing us all to benefit from her experience and knowledge.”Connor’s previous role as managing director of women’s cricket will not be replaced. Beth Barrett-Wild, who oversees the women’s Hundred, will instead have her remit expanded, becoming director of the women’s professional game.