Former Leeds United winger Raphinha has undoubtedly been one of the best players in the world in the past 12 months. Now at Barcelona, it took the Brazilian a bit of time to really get his time in Spain off the ground, but he’s hit astronomical heights since the start of last season.

In 2024/25, he was on fire under Hansi Flick. The 28-year-old scored 34 times and assisted 26 in just 57 games, mainly operating off the left-hand side. It was that form that saw him place fifth in the Ballon d’Or.

Now one of the best footballers on the planet, Leeds fans will look back at his time at Elland Road fondly.

Raphinha’s Leeds career

Leeds signed Raphinha at the end of the 2020 summer transfer window, and he stayed at the club for two years before making the move to La Liga to join Barca. He was a key reason why they were able to survive in the Premier League for as long as they did.

In 67 games for the Whites, Raphinha scored 17 goals and assisted 12 times. Unlike under Flick in Spain, he tended to operate as a right-winger for Leeds, cutting inside on his deadly left foot.

There were some vital goals scored by the former Leeds winger, too. His most important came against Brentford, in what would turn out to be his last ever game for the club.

He coolly slotted a penalty home from 12 yards, in a goal that would be enough to keep his side in the Premier League.

Someone who thought highly of Raphinha whilst he was a Leeds player was former manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Whilst the pair were at Elland Road, the now-Uruguay boss said that “technically he’s at the level of the best,” showing just how much he rated the Brazilian.

Current Leeds manager Daniel Farke would surely love Raphinha in his current squad. Well, in the summer, he signed someone who could be considered in the same mould.

The new Leeds star in the same mould as Raphinha

It was certainly a big summer for Leeds, who needed to make some statement signings to help their chances of Premier League survival.

Some of their new additions have hit the ground running, with Sean Longstaff one man who has started particularly well.

Well, the other player who’s made a strong start to life in West Yorkshire is Swiss attacker Noah Okafor. The 25-year-old made the move to Elland Road from Italian giants AC Milan, costing the club £18m.

It has been a fast start for Leeds’ new number 19. He’s only featured in five Premier League games, notching up 308 minutes so far. Already, Okafor has two goals to his name, operating as a left-winger.

The “explosive” winger, as football scout Antonio Mango described him, bagged a goal in Leeds’ 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

He also found the back of the net for what turned out to be the 800th time by a Leeds player in the Premier League, against Tottenham Hotspur.

Some of the numbers from those two games highlight exactly why Okafor could become Leeds’ new Raphinha.

For example, he completed six dribbles against Wolves and created two chances against Spurs, to go along with his goals.

Touches

40

34

Opposition half passes completed

6

12

Ground duels won

8

5

Key passes

0

2

Dribbles completed

6

1

Goals

1

1

It is interesting to look at the start Rphinha made to his Leeds career, compared to Okafor.

The Swiss international has actually had a more productive beginning, with two goals in his first five top-flight games, better than the sole strike Raphinha bagged in his opening five Premier League games.

Already, Okafor has shown great responsibility in a Leeds shirt and the ability to grab the game by the scruff of the neck and make things happen for his side.

If the 25-year-old winger can replicate what Raphinha did for Leeds, he will go down in history. He’s certainly started strongly.

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Nottingham Forest are now in advanced talks to appoint a “sensational” new manager following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou on Saturday.

Ange sacked by Marinakis after 3-0 defeat against Chelsea

Nuno Espirito Santo left big shoes to fill, after leading Forest to Europe last season, but Ange’s reign as Forest boss was nothing short of disastrous, with the Australian becoming the second-shortest reigning manager in Premier League history.

The 60-year-old lasted just 39 days as manager of the Tricky Trees, picking up just one point in five Premier League matches, while also struggling in the Europa League, with his side falling to a 3-2 home defeat against FC Midtjylland earlier this month.

The final straw was Saturday’s 3-0 home defeat against Chelsea, although the scoreline arguably didn’t reflect the performance, with Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus, Neco Williams and Nikola Milenkovic all missing big chances across the 90 minutes.

Evangelos Marinakis didn’t wait around, sacking the former Tottenham Hotspur boss before he could even do his post-match interview, and the owner has now set his sights on a replacement.

According to an update from Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett on X, Sean Dyche is now in advanced talks to become the new Nottingham Forest manager, and the move could materialise quickly if Marinakis decides the 54-year-old is the right man for the job.

There is a belief Dyche would offer stability and motivational skills, which could bring the Tricky Trees’ poor run of form to an end, with the Europa League side currently in the relegation zone after a very poor start to the season.

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The former Everton boss is not the only manager on the shortlist, however, as Dorsett reveals that Roberto Mancini hasn’t been ruled out, with the 60-year-old available after leaving his role as Saudi Arabia manager last year.

"Sensational" Dyche could steady the ship at the City Ground

The Englishman has developed a reputation for being able to steady the ship at clubs staring down the barrel of relegation, leading Everton to safety on the final day of the 2022-23 campaign, after replacing Frank Lampard in January.

With Forest massively underperforming and perhaps set for a relegation battle of their own this season, having collected just five points from their opening eight games, it would make sense to appoint the ex-Burnley boss, who has received high praise from journalist Mark Douglas.

There are question marks over appointing Dyche on a long-term contract, having been unable to kick on with Everton after avoiding the drop, being sacked after less than two years in charge, but giving him a contract until the end of the season could be a savvy move,

If you ask most fans which team had the best defence in the Premier League, most would likely say Arsenal.

Likewise, given the amount of money they spent in the summer, Liverpool would likely be described as having the best attack by most.

However, when it comes to the midfield, opinion could be split, although with players like Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Mikel Merino and Christian Norgaard, it might just be Mikel Arteta’s side again.

In particular, Zubimendi and Rice have had brilliant starts to the campaign, and what’s even more impressive is that the North Londoners could have had an even stronger midfield had they not sold an international who is a hybrid of the Spaniard and Englishman.

Zubimendi's start to life at Arsenal

Considering the club spent the best part of a year chasing the former Real Sociedad star, paying around £52m for his services and beating Real Madrid to do so, it would be fair to say that there was a level of expectation that he’d start his Arsenal career in positive fashion this season.

Fortunately, while there have been a few moments in which he’s clearly been surprised by the speed of English football, that is exactly what has happened.

For example, the game-changing Basque star has started all six Premier League games so far, as well as the Champions League clash away to Athletic Bilbao.

In those games, he has racked up two goals, both of which came in the game against Nottingham Forest, courtesy of a sensational volley and a perfectly placed header.

Moreover, there have been several times when he should have earned himself an assist, most recently when he played a perfectly dinked ball over the top of Newcastle United’s defence on Sunday, only for Nick Pope to pull off a brilliant reaction save and stop Jurrien Timber.

He’s not just been a goal threat, though, as, according to FBref, he ranks in the top 7% of midfielders in the Premier League this season for blocking passes and the aerial duels won, both per 90.

In short, Zubimendi has come in and almost straight away has become Arteta’s conductor from deep, helping break up opposition attacks and kickstart them for the Gunners.

He’s not the only summer signing making a splash in midfield in the Premier League this season, though, as a former Arsenal star who has been compared to the Spaniard and Rice is having a great campaign himself.

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However, although the pair are playing at the moment, they have not been compared to both Zubimendi and Rice, unlike Granit Xhaka.

Yes, the Swiss international, who left the club for around £21m in the summer of 2023 and then joined Sunderland this summer, is the former Arsenal star playing so well he’s been compared to two of Arteta’s very best players.

The comparison stems from FBref, which has concluded that in the Premier League this season, the Englishman has been the third most similar midfielder to the Black Cats ace, and the Spaniard is the eighth most similar.

To gain a better understanding of how this conclusion was reached, you can take a look at the underlying numbers in which the former Gunners star ranks closely to the two international stars.

Non-Penalty Expected Goals

0.02

0.03

Expected Assists

0.10

0.10

Through Balls

0.17

0.19

Switches

0.50

0.58

Shot-Creating Actions

3.33

3.29

Goal-Creating Actions

0.67

0.58

When it comes to the former West Ham United captain, these metrics include non-penalty expected goals, expected assists, through balls, switches, shot-creating actions, and more.

It’s clear from these numbers and the eye-test that, like the Englishman, the former Bayer Leverkusen ace still has a wand of a left foot, and as Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley puts it, is “still one of the best passers in Europe.”

Non-Penalty Expected G+As

0.16

0.14

Passes into the Penalty Area

0.67

0.51

Tackles Won

0.83

1.02

Interceptions

1.17

1.19

Successful Take-Ons

0.17

0.17

Carries

36.2

37.1

Then, when it comes to the San Sebastián-born ace, the similarities tend to fall on the more defensive side of things, with their tackles won and interceptions per 90 being a key area in which the pair rank closely.

Ultimately, there is a strong case for Arsenal having the best midfield in the league, thanks largely to Rice and Zubimendi.

However, just think how much better their squad would be had they also kept hold of Xhaka.

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Arsenal and Manchester United are now among the leading clubs looking to sign an “exciting” French defender, who is also capable of playing in midfield.

Gunners looking to bolster defensive options

The Gunners appear to be in a strong position to finally end their long wait for a title, currently sitting top of the Premier League table, and much of their success can be put down to their extremely impressive defensive record in the early stages of the campaign.

Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded just three goals in their opening seven games, which is the fewest of any side in the top flight, with William Saliba and Gabriel continuing their solid partnership at the heart of the defence.

The north Londoners also bolstered their options at the back during the summer transfer window, signing Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia, and the 21-year-old has featured fairly regularly so far this season, featuring eight times across all competitions.

Given that Arteta is already well-stocked in defence, it may be surprising to learn that Arsenal have now set their sights on another centre-back, who is attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs.

That is according to a report from Caught Offside, which reveals the Gunners are now among the leading clubs tracking FC Nantes defender Tylel Tati, alongside Premier League rivals Manchester United, with both clubs sending scouts to watch him in action.

There could be serious competition for Tati’s signature, however, with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Aston Villa also being named as potential suitors, while Barcelona, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen headline the interest from abroad.

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The widespread interest in the 17-year-old may stem from his ability to play in multiple positions, with the report stating he is capable of playing at left-back, while also possessing the ability to play in defensive midfield.

"Exciting" Tati could be fantastic long-term addition for Arsenal

Scout Jacek Kulig has named the youngster among the most “exciting” French U21 centre-backs, and it is clear to see why, given that he has already managed to establish himself as a first-team regular for Nantes.

The starlet has made six Ligue 1 appearances so far this season, which is an impressive feat, given that he only turned 17 earlier this year, highlighting that the Nantes ace could be ready to make the step-up to the Premier League before too long.

Arguably the Frenchman’s toughest test to date came on his debut against Paris Saint-Germain, but manager Luis Castro singled him out for praise after the match, despite Nantes suffering a 1-0 defeat, saying: “He played a very good match, he is calm, focused, and at 17, that’s not bad,”

With the likes of Saliba, Gabriel, Mosquera and Piero Hincapie on the books, there is no pressing need to bring in a new centre-back, but Tati could be a fantastic addition on a long-term basis, and his versatility is an added bonus.

Luciano Spalletti is set to return to club management with Juventus after reaching an agreement to replace the sacked Igor Tudor. The 66-year-old, who guided Napoli to the Scudetto in 2023, will sign a deal until June 2026, with an automatic extension triggered by Champions League qualification. His official unveiling is expected after Juve’s clash with Udinese.

• Spalletti set to take over at Juve

  Spalletti’s long-anticipated return to Serie A is almost complete, as Juventus have reached a full agreement with the veteran coach to replace Igor Tudor. According to Fabrizio Romano, Spalletti will sign a contract running until June 2026, which automatically extends by a year if the club secures Champions League qualification.

  As per reports, the 66-year-old is expected to be present at the Allianz Stadium for Juve’s Serie A fixture against Udinese on Wednesday evening, although interim coach Massimo Brambilla will take charge of the game. His formal presentation and first press conference are scheduled for Thursday, with his debut on the bench anticipated for Saturday’s clash against Cremonese.

  The appointment marks a major reset at Continassa after an eight-game winless run led to Tudor’s dismissal earlier this week. The Croatian’s final match in charge came in a 1-0 loss to Lazio, leaving the club languishing in eighth place, nine points adrift of leaders Napoli.

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• 'Anyone would be happy to coach Juve' – Spalletti

  Spalletti acknowledged the magnitude of the opportunity when asked about his candidacy for the role on Tuesday. “Whoever replaces Tudor will be lucky; he’ll certainly find a team he can manage. Juventus is a great club with a great history. I think anyone would be happy to coach them; it could be the fortune of any coach,” he said. The former Italy manager had been out of work since June following his dismissal after the Azzurri’s disappointing start to World Cup qualifying.

  The Tuscan-born tactician, known for his attacking brand of football, last managed Napoli, where he masterminded the club’s first Scudetto in over three decades during the 2022-23 season. His title-winning campaign with the Partenopei remains one of the most celebrated in recent Serie A history, showcasing his ability to build dynamic, possession-based sides.

  Spalletti’s reputation as a meticulous planner and a player’s coach has long made him one of Italy’s most respected tacticians. His return to domestic football brings both intrigue and expectation as he looks to restore Bianconeri to the summit of Italian football amid inconsistency.

• Chiellini's role in the deal

  As per Giorgio Chiellini, who is part of Juventus’ management structure, played a decisive role in securing Spalletti’s appointment. Both men were said to be in full agreement that Spalletti’s philosophy aligns with the club’s long-term vision, particularly in balancing competitive football with the development of emerging players.

  Spalletti’s first task will be to evaluate the squad and halt Juve’s ongoing winless streak. The Bianconeri have gone eight games without a victory in all competitions and currently sit adrift of the Serie A top four, the worrying reason why Tudor was also sacked.

  He is expected to take charge officially in the weekend fixture against Cremonese, before leading Juventus into a crucial phase of the season that includes league clashes with Fiorentina and Inter Milan, as well as the decisive Champions League group-stage fixtures.

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  A coach on redemption mode

  Spalletti’s arrival comes at a crucial time in Juventus’ transition phase. After his successful spell with Napoli and his mixed tenure as Italy coach, the 66-year-old now faces the challenge of reviving a club desperate to return to domestic dominance and European relevance.

  His tactical blueprint, based on structured pressing and high-tempo build-up play, could help rejuvenate a side that has struggled for creativity and attacking cohesion this season. Moreover, Spalletti’s experience managing high-pressure environments, from Roma to Inter, equips him well for the expectations in Turin.

  The coach’s time with the Azzurri ended prematurely, but this Juventus chapter offers him a chance to redeem his reputation on the grandest domestic stage. His appointment is also being viewed as a statement of ambition by Juventus’ new management, who believe Spalletti’s presence can stabilise the club after years of managerial turnover.

  If Juventus secure a top-four finish this season, Spalletti’s contract will automatically extend by one year, a clear incentive tied to the club’s European ambitions. For Spalletti, this represents not just a new job, but a chance to cement his legacy as one of Italy’s most enduring managerial figures.

غادرت بعثة الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك مطار القاهرة متجهة إلى إمارة دبي، بدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة للمشاركة في بطولة السوبر المصري.

‏ويستعد فريق الزمالك لمواجهة نظيره بيراميدز، يوم الخميس المقبل على ستاد آل نهيان في أبوظبي في نصف نهائي بطولة كأس السوبر المصري.

طالع.. خاص | الزمالك يضم صفقة قوية استعدادًا لـ السوبر المصري

ومن المقرر أن تصل بعثة فريق الزمالك إلى دبي مساء اليوم، ثم تتجه إلى أبو ظبي عبر الحافلة، طبقا للبروتوكول المحدد من اللجنة المنظمة للبطولة مع كافة الفرق المتنافسة على لقب كأس السوبر المصري.

ويترأس بعثة الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك المسافرة إلى الإمارات المهندس هشام نصر نائب رئيس النادي.

قائمة الزمالك لبطولة السوبر المصري 

وجاءت قائمة الزمالك لبطولة السوبر كالتالي:

حراسة المرمى: محمد صبحي – محمد عواد – مهدي سليمان.

خط الدفاع: عمر جابر – بارون أوشينج – محمود حمدي “الونش” – حسام عبد المجيد – محمد إسماعيل – صلاح مصدق – أحمد فتوح – محمود بنتايج.

خط الوسط : أحمد ربيع – محمد شحاتة – محمود جهاد – سيف جعفر – أحمد عبد الرحيم “إيشو” – عبد الله السعيد – أحمد حمدي – ناصر ماهر – عبد الحميد معالي – أحمد شريف – شيكو بانزا – خوان بيزيرا.

خط الهجوم: عدي الدباغ – سيف الجزيري – عمرو ناصر.

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São Paulo e Flamengo se enfrentam pelo jogo de volta da final da Copa do Brasil, no domingo (24), no Morumbi. Na partida de ida, o Tricolor venceu o rival por 1 a 0, com gol de Calleri, e terá a vantagem do empate no confronto decisivo.

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Enquanto o Rubro-Negro, atual campeão, quer sua quinta conquista do torneio, o clube paulista busca sua primeira taça da competição. Mas quando o assunto é títulos nacionais, você sabe quais são os maiores campeões do Brasil? O Lance! mostra o top 10!

A lista considera as conquistas da elite do futebol brasileiro, como o Brasileirão Serie A, Copa do Brasil, Supercopa, entre outros. Desta forma, não entram na conta os títulos de divisões inferiores, como Séries B, C e D, e torneios regionais, como Copa Verde e Copa do Nordeste. Veja a seguir os 10 maiores campeões do Brasil.

1º) Palmeiras: 17 títulos

O Palmeiras lidera o número de títulos nacionais no Brasil, com 17 conquistas. Maior campeão do Campeonato Brasileiro (11), o Verdão disparou na primeira colocação após vencer o Brasileirão de 2022 e a Supercopa do Brasil de 2023.

Brasileirão: 11 (1960*, 1967*, 1967**, 1969**, 1972, 1973, 1993, 1994, 2016, 2018 e 2022);
Copa do Brasil: 4 (1998, 2012, 2015 e 2020);
Copa dos Campeões: 1 (2000).

*Taça Brasil
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2º) Flamengo: 15 títulos

Finalista da Copa do Brasil em 2023, o Flamengo é o segundo time com mais títulos de cunho nacional. O Rubro-Negro chegou a dividir a liderança com o Palmeiras após a conquista da Copa do Brasil no ano passado, mas o rival voltou a abrir vantagem com o Brasileirão e a Supercopa.

Brasileirão: 8 (1980, 1982, 1987*, 1983, 1992, 2009, 2019 e 2020);
Copa do Brasil: 4 (1990, 2006, 2013 e 2022);
Supercopa do Brasil: 2 (2020 e 2021);
Copa dos Campeões: 1 (2001).

*Copa União

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3º) Corinthians: 11 títulos

O Corinthians fecha o pódio dos maiores campeões nacionais. Apesar da primeira conquista ter visto apenas na década de 90, o Timão conseguiu se firmar como um dos principais vencedores do país.

Brasileirão: 7 (1990, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2011, 2015 e 2017);
Copa do Brasil: 3 (1995, 2002 e 2009);
Supercopa do Brasil: 1 (1991).

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4º) Cruzeiro: 10 títulos

Apesar de ter disputado a Série B nos últimos três anos, o Cruzeiro segue como um dos maiores campeões da elite do futebol Brasileiro. O Cabuloso é tem o maior números de títulos da Copa do Brasil com seis.

Brasileirão: 4 (1966*, 2003, 2013 e 2014);
Copa do Brasil: 6 (1993, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2017 e 2018).

*Taça Brasil

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5º) Santos: 9 títulos

O Santos completa o top 5, com nove conquistas nacionais. Os títulos da Taça Brasil, vencidos pelo histórico time de Pelé e unificados como Campeonatos Brasileiros, alavancam o Alvinegro Praiano à quinta colocação.

Brasileirão: 8 (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968*, 2002 e 2004);
Copa do Brasil: 1 (2010).

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6º) Grêmio: 8 títulos

O Grêmio ocupa a sexta posição da lista, com oito títulos nacionais. O Imortal é o segundo maior campeão da Copa do Brasil, com cinco conquistas.

Brasileirão: 2 (1981 e 1996);
Copa do Brasil: 5 (1989, 1994, 1997, 2001 e 2016);
Supercopa do Brasil: 1 (1990).

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7º) Atlético-MG: 7 títulos

O Atlético-MG é o sétimo clube que mais conquistou competições nacionais. Recentemente, a CBF reconheceu o Galo como tricampeão do Campeonato Brasileiro, após unificar a conquista da Copa dos Campeões Estaduais de 1937. Conquistas nos últimos 10 anos elevaram a posição do time na lista.

Brasileirão: 3 (1937*, 1971 e 2021);
Copa do Brasil: 2 (2014 e 2021);
Supercopa do Brasil: 1 (2022);
Copa dos Campeões do Brasil: 1 (1978).

*Copa dos Campeões Estaduais

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8º) São Paulo: 6 títulos

Outro finalista da Copa do Brasil em 2023, o São Paulo é o oitavo time no ranking. No entanto, o caso do Tricolor Paulista é curioso, já que todos os seis títulos são do Campeonato Brasileiro.

Brasileirão: 6 (1977, 1986, 1991, 2006, 2007 e 2008)

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9º) Fluminense: 5 títulos

O Fluminense ocupa a nona colocação na lista, empatado com o próximo time (a ordem alfabética foi determinante na matéria). O último título do Tricolor das Laranjeiras foi em 2012, com a conquista do tetra no Campeonato Brasileiro.

Brasileirão: 4 (1970*, 1984, 2010 e 2012);
Copa do Brasil: 1 (2007).

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9º) Vasco da Gama: 5 títulos

Fechando o ranking dos 10 maiores campeões nacionais, o Vasco aparece em nono, junto ao Fluminense. Assim como o rival, o Cruz-Maltino possui quatro conquistas do Brasileirão e uma da Copa do Brasil, sendo esta seu último título, em 2011.

Brasileirão: 4 (1974, 1989, 1997 e 2000);
Copa do Brasil: 1 (2011).

Menções honrosas

Além dos 10 clubes citados, também conquistaram títulos nacionais na sua história: Internacional (4); Athletico, Bahia, Botafogo e Sport (2); Coritiba, Criciúma, Guarani, Juventude, Paulista, Paysandu e Santo André (1).

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“We’ve got 12 in the squad, and we’ve got options, because our weather is changing from time to time as well,” he said on the eve of the Test. “We were hoping to go with three seamers, but it’s hard to tell exactly – the pitch also looks flat.”Part of Sri Lanka’s thinking seems to be that Bangladesh are more likely to lose wickets to their seam bowlers than spinners. In the last series these two teams played, for example, their top three seamers (Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, and Kasun Rajitha) took 29 wickets between them, placing first, second and third on the series wicket-takers’ list.For this match, Asitha Fernando is almost certain to play, while Rajitha and Vishwa may also enter the XI. Isitha Wijesundara, an uncapped right-armer, is in the squad as well.”Not just in the last series in Bangladesh, even in the previous one it was pace that got a lot of wickets,” Dhananjaya said. “We talked a lot about how the seamers got about 70% of their wickets. But it’s not easy to play seamers on these pitches, but we’re trying to play three. Let’s see what the pitch is like tomorrow morning.”Dhananjaya de Silva averages 43.95 from No. 6 but 20.33 from No. 4•AFP/Getty Images

There is also the question of who will play in place of the retired Angelo Mathews at the newly-vacant No. 4 position. Dhananjaya himself will leap up the order to second drop. Though he’s clearly been effective at No. 6, averaging 43.95 in that position, a move up the order is something of a risk. In six innings at No. 4, Dhananjaya averages 20.33 so far.”If you think I’m good enough, I’m ready to bat at four,” Dhananjaya joked when asked who’d fill the gap. “I’m set to bat there.” He had also batted at No. 3 between 2017 and 2018 with mixed results. He played an impressive match-saving, second-innings hundred against India from that position, but over 18 innings there, he averaged 32.88 with two hundreds and two fifties.He’s been an improved batter in the last several years, however. Since 2020, Dhananjaya has averaged 43.85, compared with a pre-2020 average of 34.47. Which leaves the question of who replaces him at No. 6?Another of Dhananjaya’s hallmarks has been to blood young players, with both Lahiru Udara and Tharindu Ratnayake having made their debuts in the first Test. In this game, Sonal Dinusha, the left-arm spin allrounder with 99 first-class wickets and seven first-class tons, seems set to play his first match.”With the wicket the way it is and if we need a spinner, I think Sonal is the best option,” Dhananjaya said. “For now there’s a big chance he will play.”

Kasun Rajitha, Akila Dananjaya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for first match against Bangladesh in Galle

Madushka Balasuriya15-Jun-2025Sri Lanka have rung in the changes, naming six uncapped players in their squad for the first Test against Bangladesh starting June 17 in Galle.There’s a distinct feeling of a changing of the guard about the 18-man squad announced on Sunday, with this being Angelo Mathews’ final Test series and Dimuth Karunaratne too no longer around following his retirement earlier this year.Of the six uncapped players, opening batter Lahiru Udara, 31, and spin-bowling allrounder Sonal Dinusha, 24, are carry-overs from Sri Lanka’s last tour against Australia. Udara is primed to step in to the Karunaratne-shaped hole at the top of the order, having had sustained domestic success over several years now – though, notably, it was Oshada Fernando who got the nod in Sri Lanka’s most recent Test.Related

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Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Peries and Vishwa Fernando all missed the cut. There was also no room for Nishan Madushka, who had opened the innings – and impressed – for large parts of 2023 and 2024, but has since been overlooked following a tough tour of England last year.Dinusha, who bowls slow left-arm spin and struck an unbeaten 104 against Afghanistan A in his most recent first-class innings, meanwhile is among those who Sri Lanka will be eyeing as potential replacements for Mathews going forward. His all-round exploits might give him an edge, but the exciting pair of Pasindu Sooriyabandara, 25, and Pavan Rathnayake, 22, are arguably the more accomplished batters.Sri Lanka’s batting order, however, largely picks itself right now. Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis are guaranteed to make up six of the top seven, with Oshada and Udara vying for the other opening berth.On the spin-bowling front, there’s a mix of new and old. Akila Dananjaya returns to the Test fold and if picked could be poised to play his first Test in nearly six years. His selection has come about as a direct result of his recent form in domestic cricket, where he’s grabbed 37 wickets in his last five first class games, topping the wickets charts in the National Super League four-day Tournament.But there could be a debut for the ambidextrous Tharindu Rathnayake in the offing as well. The 29-year-old is another who has impressed domestically and with Sri Lanka A. His left-arm spin is his strong suit, but he’s flat and accurate with his right-arm off breaks as well. Along with his handiness with the bat, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Sri Lanka opt for Ratnayake over Dananjaya.Isitha Wijesundara is final new face in the squad, a late inclusion in place of Lahiru Kumara who suffered an undisclosed injury in training. Asitha Fernando will lead the line, while Kasun Rajitha has earned a recall following his recent county stint with Essex. Milan Rathnayake rounds out the selections.Sri Lanka squad: Dhananjaya de Silva (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pavan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Rathnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Isitha Wijesundara

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav had a successful hernia surgery in Munich, Germany and is currently in recovery.Suryakumar was last seen at IPL 2025, where he was a crucial part of Mumbai Indians’ run into the playoffs. The 34-year-old middle-order batter set a new world record for consecutive 25-plus scores (16). On the back of that, he finished with a total of 717 runs, the highest by a non-opener in IPL and the highest by an MI batter in a single season.India’s immediate assignments are the ongoing Test tour of England, which carries on until August 4. Then they shift focus to a white-ball tour of Bangladesh, which contains three ODIs and three T20Is. Suryakumar isn’t a regular for India in 50-overs cricket – he hasn’t played the format since the 2023 World Cup final. Given this schedule, he had some free time on his hands to complete the surgery and his recovery before he takes charge of the T20 line-up in Chattogram on August 26.