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Jasprit Bumrah Rested for India's T20I Series Against West Indies, Hardik Still Unavailable
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against West Indies , continuing the team management's careful workload management of the pace spearhead across formats. Hardik Pandya also remains unavailable, extending his absence from India's white-ball plans. Bumrah's rest comes after a heavy recent workload across Tests, ODIs and franchise cricket, with the selectors continuing to rotate him strategically to manage his fitness ahead of bigger assignments later in the season. His absence opens the door for India's other pace and spin options to stake a claim in the T20I setup, with Arshdeep Singh , Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav all included in the squad announced for the series. The five-match T20I series against West Indies begins October 6 in Lucknow and runs through to October 17 in Bengaluru, following the three-match ODI series that starts September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Moises Caicedo Remains a Doubt for Chelsea's Trip to Brentford
Moises Caicedo remains a doubt for Chelsea's trip to Brentford on Friday, with the midfielder yet to return to full training as he continues his recovery from a calf injury. Caicedo has missed Chelsea's last two Premier League matches and has not featured since a substitute cameo against his old club Brighton on matchday two. Head coach Xabi Alonso has been cautious throughout the recovery process, saying last week: "Not yet. We'll see for Brentford. We're not at a moment to take risks with him." Romeo Lavia and Reece James have deputised in central midfield during his absence, though Chelsea's title-chasing squad also has doubts over James, who was missing from full training this week. Alonso has confirmed Brentford as the target return date not just for Caicedo but for several other absentees, including Jordan Henderson, who continues working back from a wrist injury, and summer signing Marco Palestra, who is in the final stages of recovery from a quad problem. Chelsea will not risk any of the trio if their fitness is not fully assured, with a lengthy international break following the Brentford match offering further recovery time regardless.
Carabao Cup Draw: Liverpool to Host Chelsea, Arsenal Travel to Fleetwood Town
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw has been completed, with Liverpool handed a mouthwatering tie against Chelsea at Anfield, while Arsenal face a trip to League Two's Fleetwood Town , the lowest-ranked side left in the competition. Chelsea's trip to Merseyside comes two months earlier than their originally scheduled Premier League meeting, with Xabi Alonso set for his first return to Anfield since leaving Liverpool as a player. Elsewhere, Everton host Newcastle , Fulham face Crystal Palace in a London derby, Sunderland travel to Brentford , and Bournemouth welcome Aston Villa . League One's Bradford City will also feature after being drawn at home to Peterborough. The final berth in the fourth round will be decided when Manchester City host Norwich City , with the winner set to face Brighton , who continue to enjoy an excellent run in the competition following their stunning comeback win over Manchester United. The fourth-round ties will be played in the week commencing October 26.
Sri Lanka's Nilakshika Silva Ruled Out of Asian Games With Fractured Finger
Sri Lanka have been dealt a blow ahead of the Women's Asian Games, with all-rounder Nilakshika Silva ruled out of the entire tournament after fracturing a finger, forcing a late change to their 15-member squad. Silva's absence is a significant loss for Chamari Athapaththu's side, given her regular contributions with both bat and ball in recent internationals. She had already been left out of Sri Lanka's squad announcement alongside Vishmi Gunaratne and Chetana Vimukthi, but this latest injury news confirms her participation is off entirely. Teenager Chamudi Praboda , who impressed during Sri Lanka's run to the Women's Asia Cup final, and 19-year-old Rashmika Sewwandi have both been added to the squad as Sri Lanka look to bolster their depth. Sri Lanka enter the Asian Games on the back of a runner-up finish at the Women's Asia Cup, having lost the final to India by 72 runs, and open their campaign against Malaysia on September 18 as they chase a first Asian Games cricket gold, having previously won silver at Hangzhou 2022.
Bangladesh vs China Asian Games Opener Abandoned Due to Wet Outfield, Points Shared
The opening match of the Women's Asian Games 2026 cricket competition was abandoned without a ball bowled , with the first quarter-final between Bangladesh and China called off due to a wet outfield at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. The toss was delayed as ground staff worked to dry the outfield, but persistent dampness ultimately forced officials to call off the match entirely, with no toss taking place. Under the tournament's regulations, both sides were awarded one point each for the abandoned contest. Bangladesh, led by Nigar Sultana and featuring experienced campaigners like Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter, had entered the knockout fixture as firm favourites against a China side making its way up through the qualifiers. The washout means both teams' Asian Games campaigns effectively begin from scratch, with the tournament's knockout format offering no immediate second chance for either side to prove themselves on the field.
Joao Pedro Withdraws From Brazil Squad With Injury Amid Chelsea Concern
Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil's squad for the upcoming international break through injury, dealing a blow to both his side and Chelsea just as the Brazilian was enjoying arguably the best form of his career. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed the Chelsea forward would be replaced by Fluminense's Matheus Martinelli for the friendlies against Australia and India, without disclosing the nature of the injury. Pedro had earned a recall to Carlo Ancelotti's new-look squad after a surprise omission from Brazil's World Cup selection, having scored three goals and provided three assists in Chelsea's opening four Premier League matches, form that also earned him the Premier League's Player of the Month award for August. The injury appears to stem from a knock picked up in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Hull City, with Pedro landing awkwardly from an aerial challenge before playing out the remainder of the match and scoring. He has since been ruled out of Chelsea's trip to Brentford, with the club yet to confirm the precise nature of the issue. His progress will be monitored through the international break, with an October 10 return against Bournemouth the target, while Danny Welbeck is set to lead the line in his absence.
Benfica Stun Milan, Sunderland Mark European Return With Win Over AZ Alkmaar
The Europa League league phase kicked off with Benfica claiming a historic first-ever win over AC Milan , beating the Italian giants 2-0 at the San Siro, while Sunderland marked a triumphant return to European football with victory over AZ Alkmaar. Dodi Lukebakio cut inside from the right to fire Benfica ahead in the 16th minute, before Jakub Kaminski doubled the lead early in the second half, sealing a result Marco Silva's side had never previously managed against Milan in seven attempts. Sunderland , playing their first European match since 1973, edged past AZ Alkmaar 1-0 at a raucous Stadium of Light, with Enzo Le Fee converting a second-half penalty to seal the historic win. Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen beat Slovenian champions Celje 2-0, with Celje's Svit Seslar turning into his own net before Facundo Medina wrapped up the points late on. Olympiacos came from behind to beat Jagiellonia 2-1, Sparta Praha thrashed Ararat-Armenia 4-1, and Lyon won 2-1 at Anderlecht, rounding out a busy opening night across the competition's new 36-team format.
Fleetwood Town Reach Carabao Cup Fourth Round for First Time as Villa and Everton Also Advance
The Carabao Cup fourth-round lineup is set after a night of third-round action, with Aston Villa beating Coventry 3-1 , Everton edging past Wolves 1-0 , and Fleetwood Town causing the shock of the round by beating Sheffield United 1-0 to reach the last 16 for the first time in the club's history. Everton continued their unbeaten start to the season with a narrow win at Molineux, while Aston Villa eased past a struggling Coventry side still searching for their first Premier League points. The night's standout story belonged to League One's Fleetwood Town , who upset Championship promotion-chasers Sheffield United to book a historic first-ever appearance in the Carabao Cup's fourth round. The results confirm the full lineup ahead of Wednesday's fourth-round draw, joining Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, who advanced earlier in the week, with several Premier League heavyweights, including Manchester United, now eliminated from the competition entirely.
Man United's 50-Year Record Shattered as Brighton Complete Stunning Carabao Cup Comeback
Manchester United suffered a historic collapse at Old Trafford, throwing away a two-goal lead to lose 2-3 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round, ending a 50-year club record and deepening the pressure on head coach Michael Carrick. Teenager Shea Lacey and Mason Mount put United 2-0 up inside the first ten minutes, and with 143 wins from their previous 145 matches when holding such a lead at home, the tie appeared a formality. Instead, Brighton, who made six changes from their weekend win over Coventry, roared back. Charalampos Kostoulas halved the deficit right before half-time, Pascal Gross equalised after the break, and substitute Maxim de Cuyper completed the turnaround in the 69th minute. Marcus Rashford's late chance was well saved by Jason Steele to preserve the win. It marked the first time since a 3-2 defeat to Tottenham in 1976 that United had lost a home match after leading by two goals, and the first time in the Premier League era they had done so in any competition. Loud boos rang around Old Trafford at full time, with United exiting the League Cup at the first hurdle for the second straight year, just three days after a controversial derby defeat to Manchester City.
India Announce ODI and T20I Squads for West Indies Series, Gill and Iyer to Lead
The BCCI has announced India's ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against West Indies , with Shubman Gill continuing as ODI captain and Shreyas Iyer retained as T20I skipper. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keep their places in the 50-over squad, with Rohit's spot coming under scrutiny after a mixed run in England before a match-saving 137 at Lord's. KL Rahul is vice-captain, with Dhruv Jurel as the second wicketkeeper. All-rounder Naman Dhir and pacer Auqib Nabi earn maiden call-ups, while Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya both miss out once again. India's ODI squad: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vc), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir. India's T20I squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma (vc), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav. The three-match ODI series begins in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, followed by Guwahati on September 30 and New Chandigarh on October 3, overlapping directly with the Asian Games in Japan. The five-match T20I series then runs from October 6 in Lucknow through to October 17 in Bengaluru. Alongside the announcement, the BCCI also confirmed two changes to India's separate Asian Games squad : Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the Asian Games with a side strain and replaced by Vipraj Nigam , while Nitish Kumar Reddy has been withdrawn from the Asian Games squad and will instead join the ODI squad against West Indies.
Abhishek Sharma Rises to No. 2 in T20I Rankings, Robinson Hits Career-Best No. 3 in Tests
A flurry of ICC ranking movements have followed a busy week of white-ball and Test cricket, with several Indian and English players climbing the charts. Abhishek Sharma has risen to No. 2 in the men's T20I batting rankings, overtaking Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan, while Ishan Kishan continues to hold the No. 1 spot. In T20I bowling, Jasprit Bumrah has climbed to No. 10 and Arshdeep Singh has moved up to No. 14, reflecting India's growing depth across white-ball formats. Australia's Nathan Ellis has also enjoyed a significant rise, jumping 20 places to No. 20 in the ODI bowling rankings after his 5 for 31 against Zimbabwe, while Matt Renshaw has entered the ODI batting rankings at No. 68 following his maiden century in the same match. In the Test rankings, Ollie Robinson has reached a career-best No. 3 in the bowling charts, overtaking Jasprit Bumrah, capping a stunning series in which he took 21 wickets at an average of 6.66 during England's 3-0 sweep of Pakistan. Teammate Josh Tongue has also climbed into the world's top 11 on the back of the same series.
Carlos Baleba Progressing Toward Man United Debut, October Return Targeted
Carlos Baleba is progressing well in his recovery from an ankle ligament injury, with Manchester United boss Michael Carrick confirming the midfielder should return to full training soon, though his debut is not expected until after the international break. "He'll be back with the squad in the next week or so. After the international break, he should be in good shape," Carrick said, as Baleba continues rehabilitation work at Carrington, having been pictured back out on the grass following the injury sustained during a pre-season friendly against Strasbourg while still at Brighton. The £70m signing has yet to make a single appearance since his move, missing all of United's matches so far this season. Reports suggest United's home fixture against Tottenham on October 10 has been earmarked as a realistic target for his first appearance. Once fully fit, Baleba is expected to compete with Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans for a starting role in central midfield, adding much-needed depth and physicality to a United side that has often looked light in that area of the pitch this season.
Europa League Phase Begins as UEFA Confirms Allianz Arena and Camp Nou for Future Finals
UEFA's club competitions enter a new phase this week, with the 2026-27 Europa League league stage kicking off today, headlined by AC Milan hosting Benfica at the San Siro, while European football's governing body has also confirmed venues for the next round of major finals. Benfica arrive unbeaten in their last five matches, including two Europa League qualifying wins over AGF, while Milan head into the tie on the back of a 1-1 draw at Juventus, looking to build on a run that has yielded ten goals in their last five outings. The Europa League field this season includes heavyweights such as Milan, Juventus, Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen and Real Sociedad, competing across an expanded league-phase format. Separately, UEFA confirmed at an Executive Committee meeting in Thessaloniki that Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena will host the 2028 Champions League final, returning to the venue for the first time since 2012, while Barcelona's rebuilt Camp Nou will stage the 2029 final, its first showpiece since the famous 1999 final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich. The Europa League finals for those years were also awarded to Bucharest and Belgrade respectively, with the Women's Champions League finals heading to Lyon in 2028 and Cardiff in 2029.
Harry Brook Becomes First Full Member Captain With Two T20I Centuries in a Calendar Year
Harry Brook has become the first captain from a Full Member nation to score two T20I centuries in the same calendar year, after his unbeaten 114 against Sri Lanka followed his maiden format hundred scored earlier this year against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Brook's first century as captain came in February, a memorable 100 off 51 balls in the Super Eights that helped England reach an unprecedented fifth consecutive World Cup semi-final, a knock that was itself the first century by a captain in the tournament's history. His second, an explosive 114 not out off 49 balls in Southampton this week, underlined the remarkable consistency he has shown since being handed England's white-ball captaincy following Jos Buttler's resignation after the 2025 Champions Trophy. The milestone adds to an extraordinary run of leadership form for the 27-year-old, who has already collected Test centuries, ODI hundreds and now multiple T20I tons while juggling captaincy responsibilities across all three formats. With England's white-ball revival continuing to gather pace under his leadership, Brook's record-breaking year shows little sign of slowing down as the side builds toward next year's assignments.
Liverpool Beat Tottenham as Arsenal's Max Dowman Matches Rooney Record at Ipswich
Liverpool eased into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 3-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield, continuing Spurs' miserable start to the season, while at Ipswich, Arsenal's 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman stole the headlines with a stunning individual display in a 4-2 win. Dowman scored twice and set up another in a man-of-the-match performance, matching a record held by Wayne Rooney for a two-goal haul in a match at that age. It continues a remarkable rise for the Hale End academy product, who is already the youngest-ever Premier League and Champions League player, with Mikel Arteta having promised the teenager more minutes this season provided they are earned. Liverpool's win extended Tottenham's dismal run under Roberto De Zerbi, who left wantaway forward Richarlison out of the squad once again despite his eligibility for cup competition. Both results confirm Liverpool and Arsenal's places in Wednesday's fourth-round draw, which follows the conclusion of Manchester United's home tie against Brighton, one of three more all-Premier League ties on the night alongside Coventry vs Aston Villa and a rescheduled Everton vs Wolves.
Brook's 114 and Buttler's Six-Hitting Record Power England to 119-Run Win Over Sri Lanka
England made an emphatic start to their T20I series against Sri Lanka , winning the opener by 119 runs at the Rose Bowl in Southampton behind a sensational century from Harry Brook . Brook reached his hundred off just 42 balls and finished unbeaten on 114 from 49 deliveries , continuing his extraordinary red-hot form in the format. Captain Jos Buttler provided the perfect foil with a rapid 80, a knock that also moved him past Rohit Sharma into second place on the all-time list for most sixes in men's T20I cricket. The pair's explosive stand propelled England to a daunting 254 for 4, comfortably their platform for victory before a ball had even been bowled in Sri Lanka's reply. Sri Lanka's chase never got going against a total of that magnitude, with the tourists bowled out well short as England cruised to a statement win to open the three-match series. Kevin Pietersen watched on in his first outing as England's new white-ball mentor, with the series continuing in Cardiff on Thursday before concluding at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Renshaw's Maiden Century and Ellis' Five-For Give Australia 1-0 Lead Over Zimbabwe
Australia began their return to Zimbabwe after 12 years with a 59-run win in the first ODI at Harare Sports Club, powered by Matt Renshaw's maiden century and a career-best five-wicket haul from Nathan Ellis , to take a 1-0 series lead. After being sent in, Australia recovered from a wobble at 107 for 4 as Renshaw anchored the innings, sharing stands of 72 and 74 with Alex Carey and Oliver Peake to reach 109 off 94 balls , his maiden ODI hundred and the first century by an Australian against Zimbabwe since Michael Clarke's 105* in 2004. It also marked the first century by an Australian batting at number six or lower against Zimbabwe. Australia posted 294 for 8, with 20-year-old Newman Nyamhuri the pick of the bowlers, claiming his maiden ODI five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 62, removing both Renshaw and Mitchell Marsh among his five victims. In reply, Zimbabwe were undone by Nathan Ellis , who struck twice in his very first over to leave the hosts reeling at 44 for 3. Craig Ervine (59) and captain Sikandar Raza (57) shared a defiant 98-run stand to briefly rekindle hope, but Spencer Johnson's yorker to bowl Raza swung the match firmly back in Australia's favour. Ellis returned to mop up the tail, finishing with 5 for 31 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 235 with 4.5 overs unused. The second ODI follows later in the series as Australia look to seal victory with a match to spare.
Sanju Samson's Fastest T20I Fifty Seals 7-Wicket Win as India Go 2-0 Up vs Afghanistan
India wrapped up the second T20I with plenty to spare, chasing down 160 with a 7-wicket win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to move 2-0 up in the three-match series against Afghanistan . Afghanistan were sent in to bat after India won the toss, and once again it was Rahmanullah Gurbaz who fell cheaply, chopping on in the first over. Ibrahim Zadran (37) and Darwish Rasooli (26) provided some resistance, but the middle order never quite got away, with Nitish Kumar Reddy the pick of the bowlers at 3/24 . A late flourish from Rashid Khan (28) and Mohammad Nabi (20) lifted Afghanistan to a competitive 159/8 . India's reply was every bit as brutal as the series opener. Sanju Samson smashed his fastest T20I fifty off just 22 balls on his way to 57 , adding 88 with Abhishek Sharma (39) inside the powerplay, in which India raced to 82. Rashid Khan pulled things back with 3/36 , removing both openers and Shreyas Iyer, but Ishan Kishan (38 not out) and Tilak Varma (15 not out) closed it out with more than five overs unused. With the series already sealed, the third and final T20I will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Atletico Madrid and Juventus Monitoring Arsenal's Noni Madueke Ahead of January
Atletico Madrid and Juventus are monitoring Arsenal winger Noni Madueke ahead of the January transfer window, with both clubs considering a loan move, potentially including an option to buy, should his lack of playing time at the Emirates continue. Madueke has made just two substitute Premier League appearances so far this season, managing barely 100 minutes across Arsenal's opening six matches, with Bukayo Saka's return to full fitness pushing him further down the pecking order. He did feature for 18 minutes off the bench in Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win over Napoli, suggesting Mikel Arteta still views him as part of his plans, but sources close to the agents' industry indicate no formal negotiations have yet taken place between the clubs. Arsenal paid Chelsea £52 million for Madueke last summer, with the England international contributing 8 goals and 4 assists in 43 appearances during a productive debut season that ended in Premier League and FA Cup glory. Atletico are said to see him as a player who could add pace and directness to Diego Simeone's attack, though Arsenal have shown no indication they are willing to sanction a sale midway through a campaign in which they are competing on multiple fronts.
Newcastle Fear Worst as Jaissle Says Elanga's Injury "Doesn't Look Good"
Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle has delivered a worrying update on Anthony Elanga's injury, admitting after Monday's 4-1 defeat at Leeds that the winger's problem "doesn't look good," suggesting a potentially extended spell on the sidelines. Elanga failed to travel with the squad for the Leeds match after picking up the issue, joining Joelinton, William Osula, Dan Burn and Ewen Jaouen on the absentee list, with Jacob Murphy deputising in his place. Jaissle had already sounded a note of caution before kickoff, telling Sky Sports: "Unfortunately, he is injured. We need to investigate further and in more detail to find out how long he will be out. We will miss him and hope he is back to play quickly. It could be long-term. We hope not." The club has confirmed Elanga will undergo a further MRI scan next week to determine the full extent of the problem, with no timeline currently in place. The setback comes after an outstanding start to the season for the Sweden international, who scored against both Liverpool and Tottenham and was named the Premier League's August Guinness Goal of the Month winner. His injury already rules him out of this weekend's match against Hull City, and with Sweden's upcoming international fixtures also now in doubt, Newcastle face the prospect of missing one of their most in-form attacking players for a significant stretch.
Inter Complete Second Straight Comeback to Beat Udinese 5-3, Betis Continue Fairy-Tale Run
Inter Milan produced a stunning fightback to beat Udinese 5-3 at San Siro, recovering from two goals down inside 16 minutes to maintain their perfect start to the Serie A season and move level with league leaders Roma on 12 points. James Abankwah and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp put Udinese ahead early, but Carlos Augusto and Nicolo Barella restored parity before half-time. Marcus Thuram completed the turnaround early in the second half, before Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny extended the lead, with Idrissa Gueye's late strike proving mere consolation for the visitors. It marked the second consecutive match in which Inter had recovered from a two-goal deficit, having done the same against Napoli previously. Elsewhere in Europe, Real Betis continued their remarkable start to the season, beating Villarreal 2-1 away through goals from Cucho Hernandez and Natan, a result that arrived just ten days after beating Real Madrid and less than a week after winning their first Champions League group-stage match since 2005. The win lifts Betis level on points with Real Madrid in second place, three points behind leaders Barcelona, while Villarreal remain winless and third-from-bottom after five matches.
Varun Chakaravarthy Ruled Out of Remaining Afghanistan T20Is, Asian Games in Doubt
Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remainder of India's T20I series against Afghanistan with a side strain, with his participation at the Asian Games later this month also now in doubt. The timing is harsh for the spinner, who had just worked his way back into India's white-ball plans on the back of a strong T20 World Cup campaign, finishing as one of the tournament's standout performers with 14 wickets, and a dominant IPL season as a middle-overs enforcer. His variations, sliders and carrom balls had repeatedly broken up top-order batting units, helping him re-establish himself as an near-automatic pick in India's white-ball setup. India play a historic first-ever T20I against Japan on September 22, before their Asian Games campaign begins in Nisshin on September 28, where India go in as defending champions under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy. With Chakaravarthy's fitness now uncertain heading into that tournament, the team management will need to assess replacement options across the squad's spin-bowling resources in the coming days.
Kevin Pietersen Rejoins England Setup as White-Ball Mentor Through 2027 World Cup
Kevin Pietersen has officially rejoined the England fold, appointed as a specialist mentor for the men's white-ball teams through to the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, more than a decade after his international career ended in acrimonious circumstances. Pietersen links up with Brendon McCullum's coaching staff starting with the ongoing T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka, joining a group that already includes Marcus Trescothick, Tim Southee, Jeetan Patel and Sarah Taylor. He will miss England's ODI tri-series in Pakistan in October but will be involved on winter tours to Australia and South Africa, before home series against Pakistan and New Zealand next summer leading into the World Cup itself. "Putting on the England uniform again for the first time since 2014 is a profound honour and a deeply special moment," Pietersen said. His international career ended following the 2013-14 Ashes whitewash amid what then-director of cricket Andrew Strauss described as a "massive trust issue" with the ECB, with Strauss revealing at the time that Pietersen had actually turned down a similar white-ball advisor role back then. The 46-year-old scored nearly 14,000 international runs across 104 Tests, 136 ODIs and 37 T20Is, and was Player of the Tournament when England won the 2010 T20 World Cup, with the ECB citing his South African upbringing as valuable local knowledge ahead of next year's tournament.
Tottenham's Injury List Grows With Tonali Knock, Richarlison Frozen Out for Liverpool Tie
Tottenham head into Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie at Liverpool with a growing injury list, after head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Sandro Tonali has picked up a knock in addition to five other unavailable players, while wantaway forward Richarlison remains frozen out despite being eligible to feature. "Kulusevski not available, Pedro still not available, Udogie yes. No Sandro Tonali, he felt a knock," De Zerbi told reporters. Tonali joins Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Pedro Porro (muscle), Mykhailo Mudryk (ankle), Xavi Simons (knee) and Wilson Odobert (knee) on the sidelines, though there was a boost with Destiny Udogie confirmed available again after a minor muscular issue. On Richarlison, who is not registered for Premier League duty but remains eligible for cup competitions, De Zerbi was unequivocal: "Richarlison, you already know everything, so nothing changes with the Carabao Cup or Premier League. I said last press conference. I know what happened in the last 45 days." The Brazilian had pushed for a move away over the summer, with proposed transfers to Everton, Trabzonspor and Vasco da Gama all collapsing before the window closed. Spurs arrive at Anfield without a Premier League win this season, having taken just two points from four matches, their only victory so far coming in a 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Charlton Athletic.