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Losing Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona in the summer of 2022 was a bitter blow for Bayern Munich. The Pole had scored 344 goals in just 375 appearances for the club, after all. Replacing him was never going to be easy, but it ended up taking Bayern more than a year to find a worthy successor, as Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting rather unsurprisingly didn't exactly prove himself up to the task.

It's funny to think about it now, but there were those that questioned the decision to sign Harry Kane to belatedly fill the considerable hole left by Lewandowski in the Bayern attack. Club legend Lothar Matthaus felt that the €100 million signing from Tottenham, who had just turned 30, was "too old and too expensive". Now, though, the German says he doesn't "see a better striker in the world".

It, therefore, shouldn't come as that much of a shock to learn that Barcelona have come to the same conclusion as Bayern two years ago: that there isn't a better Lewandowski replacement on the market right now than Kane.

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  Haaland too costly

  Back in 2023, it was rumoured that part of the reason why Lewandowski wanted out of the Allianz Arena was Bayern's alleged attempt to convince Erling Haaland to move to Munich rather than Manchester that same summer. Lewandowski insisted that Norwegian No.9 had absolutely nothing to do with his desire to swap Bavaria for Barcelona, but it's nonetheless amusing to read reports that Blaugrana president Joan Laporta is 'obsessed' with signing Haaland.

  It's obviously not going to happen – at least not yet. It's going to take at least another year for lever-pulling Laporta to balance the Blaugrana's books – let alone put them back in a position to sign the most valuable players on the planet. With a little more creative accounting, though, Barca could well be in a position to land Kane at the end of the season.

  According to , the England captain has a €65m (£57m/$76m) buyout clause in his contract that can be activated next summer provided the striker notifies Bayern of his desire to leave by the end of January. The Bundesliga champions are, however, reportedly relaxed about the situation for the simple fact that Kane is currently content, on and off the field at the Allianz Arena.

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  Best team in Europe

  From a purely sporting perspective, things certainly couldn't be going any better for Kane and his club. Unbeaten Bayern have made a record-breaking start to their 2025-26 campaign and are presently top of both the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Kane is the principal reason why, having scored an utterly ludicrous 24 goals in just 18 appearances in all competitions – more than any other player in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues.

  The man himself may have had understandable misgivings about the size of Vincent Kompany's squad at the start of the season – but they've made light of the absence of Jamal Musiala through injury thanks to the exciting emergence of 17-year-old sensation Lennart Karl, Luis Diaz's incredible impact since joining from Liverpool and Michael Olise elevating his game to an even higher level after a wonderful debut season in Germany.

  The net result is that Bayern are the best team in Europe at the moment – as they underlined by maintaining their 100 percent in the Champions League with a mightily impressive 2-1 victory over titleholders Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes during which they showcased both their attacking prowess and defensive diligence.

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  Settled in Munich

  Crucially, Kane's family are also loving life right now – and not just because he's enjoying the most prolific spell of his stellar career.

  When he first made the move from his native London to Munich, there were external concerns over how Kane and his family would deal with the change of city, country and culture. However, Kane has repeatedly brought up just how "comfortable" he, his wife Kate and their children feel in Germany, where they are reportedly afforded more privacy than they were back in England.

  "The way the people here welcomed us was extraordinary," the striker said earlier this year. "It touched us deeply as a family – not just me, but all of us. We love it. We truly appreciate every second."

  In that context, one cannot but take Kane at his word when he says that he's even open to extending a contract that expires in 2027.

  "We can certainly talk about that," he said in September. "I have almost two years left, so it's not like I'm in the final year of my contract and anyone is panicking. I'm fine. The club is fine. I think they're happy with me, and I'm happy with them. Those discussions can take place."

  He doubled down on that when directly questioned about the Barcelona links ahead of his return to north London with Bayern on Wednesday when they face Arsenal in the Champions League, telling : "I haven't had any contact with anyone, nobody has contacted me. I feel very comfortable in the current situation, even though we haven't yet discussed my situation with Bayern. There’s no rush. I'm really happy in Munich. You can see that in the way I'm playing. If there’s contact, then we'll see. But I'm not thinking about the new season yet. First up is the World Cup in the summer. And it’s very unlikely that anything will change after this season."

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  Edging towards the exit

  There's no denying, though, that Kane would give serious consideration to a serious bid from Barca, who, for all of their financial troubles, retain an almost mythical status even among elite-level footballers. There are few more attractive destinations on the planet, and what No.9 wouldn't want to play in the same forward line as Lamine Yamal? All things considered, Kane would find an offer from Barca very difficult to turn down, particularly if they resolve their registration problems in 2026.

  It's also clear that the Blaugrana are going to have to replace Lewandowski sooner rather than later. The Poland international is still scoring goals – no Barca player has scored more in La Liga this season (eight) – but he's 37 now and he's had three muscular issues since April, suggesting that his body is starting to betray him.

  It certainly feels significant that talks have yet to begin over a new deal for Lewandowski, who will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign and free to talk to other clubs from January 1.

  When asked about his next move while on Poland duty last week, Lewandowski admitted to reporters, "I still don’t know the answer. That’s why I’m not in a hurry. I’m at peace with myself, and that is the most important thing. Even if, for example, the club contacted me now, I still wouldn’t answer that question, because I also have to feel what’s best for me. But, for now, I’m calm, I’m not in a hurry and, at the moment, I don’t expect anything else."

Life at Bayern Munich couldn’t be going much better for England captain Harry Kane, who has heaped praise on boss Vincent Kompany for his no-nonsense management style and believes he is now playing and enjoying his football better than ever before. Kane has also highlighted how life is very different to what he left behind at Tottenham.

Brilliance in Bavaria for Bayern Munich

The former Tottenham's striker's time at Bayern Munich has been nothing short of brilliant, defined by phenomenal individual performances and record-breaking goalscoring. In his debut 2023-24 season, Kane was exceptional, scoring 36 goals in the Bundesliga to win the European Golden Shoe and break the record for most goals in a maiden Bundesliga campaign. His overall form saw him register 44 goals in 45 matches across all competitions that season. 

Building on that success, the following season saw him finally secure his first major career trophy by winning the Bundesliga title, a long-awaited moment that ended his "trophy drought" narrative. He was also named the Bundesliga's Best Player for the same season. Kane has seamlessly adapted to the German top flight, proving his worth as one of the world's best strikers and solidifying his move as a resounding success. 

And Kane believes boss Kompany deserves his share of the praise for how well he has played. 

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Kane told the : "There is no BS with him [Kompany]. A lot of footballers, and people generally, appreciate that. I think this is the most I’ve been enjoying my football because I'm involved more. He’s definitely improved me. I love tackling, helping the team, blocking shots. I’ll be judged on goals but I think this season people are appreciating some of the other stuff I do as well.

"The way we play, man-for-man, obviously makes me do that. At Tottenham, with [Antonio] Conte, we ran! That was a pretty tough time, a tough pre-season! I feel like I’m affecting the game with and without the ball much more than I ever have in previous years."

Barcelona transfer talk grows louder

Kane has been linked with Catalan giants Barcelona in recent months and, as he approaches the end of his current deal with Bayern, has finally addressed the speculation, saying: "I haven't had any contact with anyone, nobody has contacted me. I feel very comfortable in the current situation, even though we haven't yet discussed my situation with Bayern."

He added: "There's no rush. I'm really happy in Munich. You can see that in the way I'm playing. If there's contact, then we'll see. But I'm not thinking about the new season yet. First up is the World Cup in the summer. And it's very unlikely that anything will change after this season." 

And when asked if Bayern fans should worry about the lack of talks, he replied: "I don't think so."

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Getty Images SportChampions League showdown approaches

Bayern face Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday evening and both teams head into the match with perfect records in the Champions League this season, having won their first four matches. The winner has the opportunity to take a commanding lead at the top of the league phase table. Arsenal boast the competition's best defence, having not conceded a single goal so far. However, they face a significant test from Bayern's potent attack, spearheaded by Kane, who has an excellent scoring record against the Gunners (15 goals in 21 appearances) and Bayern arrive in red-hot form, coming off a 6-2 domestic win. History slightly favours Bayern, but the current Arsenal side is seen as a different, mentally tougher challenge. Injuries are a factor for both sides, with Arsenal missing key players like Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz, while the Bavarians will be without Luis Diaz due to suspension and Jamal Musiala through to injury. This encounter promises an exciting, high-scoring affair as two European powerhouses vie for supremacy.

Manchester United will pay tribute to late Stone Roses star Mani ahead of Monday's Premier League clash with Everton at Old Trafford, after the huge Red Devils fan passed away on Thursday aged 63. The Stone Roses bassist, real name Gary Mounfield, will receive an emotional tribute at the stadium with which he once said he hopes his iconic band will be "associated".

Man United to pay tribute to Mani after passing aged 63

A Mancunian by birth and life-long United fan, Mani will be honoured by a few words and music prior to Monday’s top-flight clash, a club source has said as per reports by The Sun.

The Stone Roses’ famous track This Is The One continues to be played at Old Trafford each matchday prior to kick-off, reflecting the band’s importance to the club and local Manchester culture, and the song's place within the stadium will now hold particular poignancy after the passing of one of the band’s much-loved members. He was also previously a member of fellow rock band Primal Scream.

Mani’s passing comes almost exactly two years on from the passing of his late wife Imelda from bowel cancer. He had lived in Heaton Moor, Stockport since 1991 and has received many touching tributes from friends, family and fans alike.

Mani and the Roses’ close ties with United will remain, beginning with a touching tribute on Monday, where the club will pay their respects to one of their own.

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A Manchester United club source stated: “There will be some words and music as a tribute during the build-up to kick-off including the usual playing of This is the One — but on this occasion with added poignancy.”

United said in a statement after his passing: “The club was part of his DNA and he was proud to be Red.”

Mani’s brother Greg posted on Facebook: “On behalf of myself and my family I would like to say a massive thanks for all the messages and tributes to RKid. RIP Gaz.”

Mani was a huge Manchester United fan

A true Red Devils fan, Mani once expressed his love for the club and how United was in his blood. He added that he hoped the Stone Roses would be associated with United, Old Trafford and the club as a whole, which has undoubtedly become a reality and will remain this way following the untimely news of his passing.

“I’m a Manc and support United,” Mani said. “It was pre-ordained because all my family are Reds, my dad is a nuts fan.

“I always wanted the Roses to be associated with United and the terraces.”

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Tributes have poured in from close friends such as Liam Gallagher of Oasis, who was informed of Mani’s death ahead of it becoming public earlier this week.

A source close to the family said: “Mani’s death has rocked everyone.

“Noel and Liam Gallagher were phoned before the news of his passing was made public.

“They’re on tour in South America and were informed by telephone. Likewise with the Stone Roses and Primal Scream. It’s an incredibly sad time and everyone is shocked.”

Liam shared his tribute to Mani on X: “In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani. My hero. RIP.”

The Stone Roses said on their official X account: “RIP our wonderful brother Mani. The greatest bass player and friend we could ever have wished for.”

While Primal Scream bassist Simone Butler wrote on Instagram: “Truly in shock at this. An incredible loss to everyone who knew and loved him. The moment you met Mani you loved him. The most brilliant and wickedly sharp sense of humour and the biggest heart and generosity. The smile in that first pic was so absolutely him. He called me his Scorpio bass sister. My heart is breaking for his boys, family and loved ones. Was meant to see him tomorrow in Manchester.

“A terrible and sad loss. An amazing person, so so loved by everyone all over the world X just heart-breaking.”

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Único festival de cinema de futebol do Brasil e pioneiro na América Latina, o Cinefoot realiza sua 14ª edição de 25 a 30 deste mês, no Rio de Janeiro, com 51 filmes e entrada franca. E Johan Cruyff, eterno camisa 14 da Holanda, será o homenageado em alusão ao número do evento. Além disso, o festival vai celebrar o cineasta Pedro Asbeg, as pioneiras do futebol feminino no Brasil e o centenário dos Camisas Negras e da Resposta Histórica, que fizeram história no Vasco com sua luta antirracista. A abertura ficará por conta da projeção de “Doval: o gringo mais carioca do futebol” e o encerramento será feito com a exibição de “A turma do Maestro Júnior”.

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A programação do Cinefoot mantém o perfil de pluralidade e diversidade, abrigando os mais variados olhares sobre o futebol presentes em produções vindas de diversos países. Dos 51 títulos que integram a programação, 35 são brasileiros e 16 internacionais – oriundos de Itália, Espanha, Alemanha, Chile, Estados Unidos, Irã e Suíça, além de três coproduções: Argentina/Espanha, Croácia/ Alemanha e Brasil/Egito.

O Cinefoot entra em campo em quatro espaços de exibição: Estação Net Botafogo, Estação Net Rio, CCJF-Centro Cultural Justiça Federal e Cine Teatro Eduardo Coutinho Biblioteca Parque de Manguinhos. Além das exibições presenciais, o festival disponibiliza uma programação especial no formato virtual, através do canal do YouTube do Cinefoot.

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FILME DE ABERTURA:
25/04, às 20h30, Estação Net Botafogo.
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 88 – Botafogo

“DOVAL: O GRINGO MAIS CARIOCA DO FUTEBOL”
Direção: Sérgio Rossini e Federico Bardini

A breve vida do argentino mais querido da história do Brasil: o jogador de futebol Horácio Narciso Doval, que no Rio se tornou ídolo de dois clubes rivais, Flamengo e Fluminense, repetindo o feito na Argentina, atuando pelo San Lorenzo e Huracan. Doval também fazia sucesso fora de campo desfilando sua beleza e simpatia em Ipanema.

FILME DE ENCERRAMENTO:
30/04, às 20h30, Estação Net Rio
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 35 – Botafogo

“A TURMA DO MAESTRO JUNIOR”
Direção: Daniel Furiati Sroulevich

O Rei está posto! Viva o novo Rei! Em 1989, após o pedido do seu filho, Junior volta ao Flamengo e recebe o bastão de Zico, que faz sua despedida. Com um clube em crise, uma molecada genial e geniosa, e a ajuda de novos companheiros, o ‘Maestro’ rege o Fla para a conquista de todos os títulos nacionais possíveis.

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HOMENAGENS:
A galeria de homenagens do CINEFOOT 14 terá a seguinte escalação:

JOHAN CRUYFF
Na sua edição número 14, o CINEFOOT vai destacar o legado e a genialidade do maior camisa 14 de todos os tempos: Johan Cruyjff.

Com apoio do Consulado Geral do Reino dos Países Baixos no Rio de Janeiro, o CINEFOOT leva ao público o filme “A ÚLTIMA PARTIDA”, Direção de Jordi Marcos, que conta com depoimentos de Josep Guardiola, Xavi Hernandez, Jordi Cruyff, Josep Carreras, dentre outros protagonistas que vivenciaram a era Cruyff.
28/04, às 18h30, Estação Net Rio
PEDRO ASBEG
Pela sua trajetória com mais de 25 anos de experiência na produção audiovisual e atuação destacada no campo do cinema futeboleiro, Pedro Asbeg recebe a “Honraria Futebol Arte” do CINEFOOT 14.

Diretor e editor de um seleto conjunto de documentários, Pedro Asbeg é formado pela University of Westminster de Londres, tendo já colaborado em conteúdos para Netflix, HBO, Globoplay, Canal Brasil, ESPN, GNT, Multishow, Space e Al Jazeera, entre outros canais e plataformas.

É multicampeão do CINEFOOT, recebendo a láurea máxima do festival em três edições. Dentre seus filmes sobre futebol estão filmes como “DEMOCRACIA EM PRETO E BRANCO”, “GERALDINOS”, “DOGÃO CALABRESA”, “UNIDO VENCERÁS”, “SOM DAS TORCIDAS”, “O DEUS DA RAÇA”, “CARTA AO MAGRÃO”, “ONDE ESTIVER, ESTAREI” e, mais recentemente, “O NINHO: FUTEBOL E TRAGÉDIA”.
29/04, às 20h30, Estação Net Rio

LUCY ALVES
Lucy Alves integra a galeria das pioneiras do futebol feminino no Brasil, marcando presença na primeira Seleção Brasileira, que disputou o Torneio Mundial Experimental da FIFA, em 1988, na China. Lucy foi a primeira jogadora brasileira jogar no exterior, radicando-se na Itália.

Para homenagear Lucy Alves, que receberá a “Honraria Gol de Placa”, será exibido o documentário italiano “LUCY – O DESTINO DE UMA PIONEIRA”, com Direção de Roberto Pili.
27/04, às 18h30, Estação Net Rio

PIONEIRAS DO FUTEBOL FEMININO BRASILEIRO
A resiliência, história e luta das pioneiras do futebol feminino brasileiro, modalidade proibida por mais de quatro décadas no Brasil, ganham foco na homenagem do CINEFOOT-14. Estas desbravadoras marcam presença na sessão especial dedicada a elas para receber a “Honraria Gol de Placa”, com a exibição de “AS PRIMEIRAS”, Direção de Adriana Yañez.

O documentário retrata a vida destas mulheres que vivem nos subúrbios do Rio de Janeiro, estão perto dos 60 anos e guardam um passado comum: são a base da primeira seleção feminina de futebol do Brasil.
27/04, às 20h30, Estação Net Rio

ROBERTO DINAMITE, CAMISAS NEGRAS, RESPOSTA HISTÓRICA
Ao longo da sua história centenária, o C.R.Vasco da Gama sagrou-se campeão em várias jornadas. Porém, as conquistas obtidas além das quatro linhas da disputa futebolística, são glórias consagradas pela contribuição à sociedade e merecem o devido reconhecimento.

Em 1923, o lendário time dos CAMISAS NEGRAS fez história conquistando o primeiro título estadual do C.R.Vasco da Gama. O time composto por negros, operários e suburbanos, alcança a glória derrotando todo o cenário adverso imposto pelos clubes rivais.

Já em 1924, a RESPOSTA HISTÓRICA, documento no qual o C.R.Vasco da Gama comunica que se recusaria a disputar a divisão principal do Rio de Janeiro sem seus jogadores negros, exigência que havia sido imposta pelos dirigentes da época, reafirma o papel do cruzmaltino na luta contra o racismo no esporte brasileiro.

Roberto Dinamite, ídolo eterno do C.R.Vasco da Gama, será homenageado nesta sessão, na qual serão exibidos os filmes “CAMISAS NEGRAS UMA JORNADA HISTÓRICA”, Coordenação de Thais Vieira, “A FORÇA DO GIGANTE”, Direção de Marco Antonio Rocha, além de um vídeo-homenagem do Museu da Pelada ao ídolo Roberto Dinamite.
26/04, às 20h30, Estação Net Rio

ACESSIBILIDADE:
A exemplo das edições anteriores o CINEFOOT disponibiliza uma programação com recursos de acessibilidade (Legenda Descritiva / Audiodescrição / Libras), com vistas a promover o acesso de pessoas com deficiência ao festival.
26/04 a 28/04, CCJF-Centro Cultural Justiça Federal

ATIVIDADES PARALELAS
Além das exibições, a programação do CINEFOOT apresenta atividades paralelas como a consagrada Mesa-Redonda, que reúne bate-papos com convidados, a ação formativa “Oficina Audiovisual para Jovens” e a aguardada Masterclass, encontro com cineasta homenageado.

MASTERCLASS

POR DENTRO DO ESQUEMA TÁTICO. 90 MINUTOS COM PEDRO ASBEG.

O CINEFOOT 14 convida o diretor e editor Pedro Asbeg para desvendar o esquema tático das suas produções futebolísticas, através de uma Masterclass com duração de uma partida de futebol, 90 minutos.

Pedro Asbeg, homenageado pelo CINEFOOT 14, é um colecionador de troféus do festival e tem na sua trajetória os filmes “DEMOCRACIA EM PRETO E BRANCO”, “GERALDINOS”, “DOGÃO CALABRESA”, “UNIDO VENCERÁS”, “SOM DAS TORCIDAS”, “O DEUS DA RAÇA”, “CARTA AO MAGRÃO”, “ONDE ESTIVER, ESTAREI”, “NINHO: FUTEBOL E TRAGÉDIA”.

MESA-REDONDA CINEFOOT / DEBATES
A MESA-REDONDA CINEFOOT destaca três temas que merecem abordagem especial e será disponibilizada através do Canal do Youtube do Cinefoot: YOUTUBE.COM/CINEFOOT

1) GENIALIDADE E LEGADO DE JOHAN CRUYFF.
2) AS PIONEIRAS DO FUTEBOL FEMININO BRASILEIRO.
3) CAMISAS NEGRAS, UMA MARCO ANTIRRACISTA.

FORMAÇÃO: OFICINA DE INICIAÇÃO AUDIOVISUAL PARA JOVENS
Com a coordenação de Thais Vieira, educadora e realizadora do documentário “CAMISAS NEGRAS UMA JORNADA HISTÓRICA”, a tradicional oficina de iniciação audiovisual voltada para o público jovem do CINEFOOT, será disponibilizada aos participantes de forma gratuita.

PREMIAÇÃO DO CINEFOOT 14:
Na sua edição número 14, o CINEFOOT lança um novo prêmio, o TROFÉU MUSEU DA PELADA, que será destinado ao filme mais conectado com a irreverência, fantasia e valorização da memória do futebol.

Taça Cinefoot de Melhor Longa-Metragem
Taça Cinefoot de Melhor Curta-Metragem
Medalha de Prata: 2˚Lugar na categoria Longa-metragem
Medalha de Prata: 2˚Lugar na categoria Curta-metragem
Medalha de Bronze: 3˚Lugar na categoria Longa-metragem
Medalha de Bronze: 3˚Lugar na categoria Curta-metragem
Troféu JOÃO SALDANHA
Troféu REDAÇÃO AM
Troféu MUSEU DA PELADA

A CONVOCAÇÃO GERAL DO CINEFOOT 14:
Esta é a relação geral dos filmes convocados para as integrar a programação do CINEFOOT 14, nos quatro espaços de exibição.

ESTAÇÃO NET BOTAFOGO
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 88 – Botafogo

FILME DE ABERTURA:
25/04, às 20h30.
“DOVAL: O GRINGO MAIS CARIOCA DO FUTEBOL”
Direção: Sérgio Rossini e Federico Bardini

ESTAÇÃO NET RIO
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 35 – Botafogo

FILME DE ENCERRAMENTO:
30/04, às 20h30.
“A TURMA DO MAESTRO JUNIOR”
Direção: Daniel Furiati Sroulevich
MOSTRA COMPETITIVA INTERNACIONAL DE LONGAS-METRAGENS:

AMILTON MELO – ÍDOLO DE TODOS. Dir. Ciro Câmara e Vinicius Augusto Bozzo (Brasil)A ÚLTIMA PARTIDA. Dir. Jordi Marcos (Espanha)AS PRIMEIRAS. Dir. Adriana Yañez (Brasil)BOLA PRO ALTO! Dir. Cecília Lang (Brasil)DIAMANTE. Dir. Georg Nonnenmacher, Ingo Haeb, Karin Berghammer (Alemanha/Áustria)LUCY – O DESTINO DE UMA PIONEIRA. Dir. Roberto Pili (Itália)

MOSTRA COMPETITIVA INTERNACIONAL DE CURTAS-METRAGENS:

4/11: VITÓRIA E GLÓRIA ETERNA, FLUMINENSE! Dir. Lucas Costa, Marco Carvalho e Thiago
Salata (Brasil)Dir. Vuk Jevremovic (Croácia/Alemanha)CAMPOS CONQUISTADOS: A LUTA DAS MULHERES NA ARBITRAGEM BRASILEIRA DE FUTEBOL.
Dir. Jéssica Gomes (Brasil)CEMITÉRIO DE CARROS. Dir. Miguel Ángel Olivares (Espanha)EMPATE ETERNO. Dir. Nicolás Cefarelli (Argentina/Espanha)ESTRELAS DO DESERTO. Dir. Katherina Harder Sacre (Chile)MAGRO DE AÇO. Dir. Renato Martins (Brasil)MOKATTAM. Dir. Marco Antonio (Brasil/Egito)POR TRÁS DO APITO. Dir. Angelo Martins (Brasil)VOLVEIRÁN. Dir. Ángel Rodriguez (Espanha)

CCJF-CENTRO CULTURAL JUSTIÇA FEDERAL
Av. Rio Branco, 241 – Centro – Cinelândia

MOSTRA ESPECIAL E ACESSIBILIDADE:

RADAR, UM TIME! UMA NAÇÃO! Dir. Douglas Lima e Jefferson Rodrigues (Brasil) (LD-LEGENDA DESCRITIVA / AD-AUDIODESCRIÇÃO / LIBRAS)

A CULPA É DO NEYMAR. Dir. João Ademir (Brasil) (LD-LEGENDA DESCRITIVA / AD-AUDIODESCRIÇÃO / LIBRAS)

LOUISE. Dir. Amanda Gomes, Andressa Fernandes, Nathanael Cruz (Brasil) (LD-LEGENDA DESCRITIVA / AD-AUDIODESCRIÇÃO / LIBRAS)

FERMENTO. Dir. Carlos Eduardo Ceccon (Brasil) (AD-AUDIODESCRIÇÃO)

CAMISAS NEGRAS, UMA JORNADA HISTÓRICA. Coord. Thaís Vieira (Brasil) (LD-LEGENDA DESCRITIVA / AD-AUDIODESCRIÇÃO / LIBRAS)

GERALDINOS. Dir. Pedro Asbeg e Renato Martins (Brasil)

CAMISAS NEGRAS, OFICINA AUDIOVISUAL. Coord. Thaís Vieira (Brasil)

PELÉ: O REI DO DESCONHECIDO. Dir. Ernesto Rodrigues (Brasil) (LD-LEGENDA DESCRITIVA / LIBRAS)

FAZ UM C! Dir. Paulo China e Oscar Colombo

MIMO – O MILAGRE DE MILAGRES. Dir. Rafael Luis Azevedo (Brasil) LD-LEGENDA DESCRITIVA / LIBRAS)

DEMOCRACIA EM PRETO E BRANCO. Dir. Pedro Asbeg (Brasil)

CINE TEATRO EDUARDO COUTINHO / BIBLIOTECA PARQUE DE MANGUINHOS
Av. Dom Hélder Câmara, 1184 – Benfica

MOSTRA ESPECIAL E DENTE DE LEITE:

LOUISE. Dir. Amanda Gomes, Andressa Fernandes, Nathanael Cruz (Brasil)

GAÚCHOS CANARINHOS. Dir. Rene Goya Filho (Brasil)

A CULPA É DO NEYMAR. Dir. João Ademir (Brasil)

ZIMBÚ. Dir. Marcos Strassburger Souza (Brasil)

RONALDO. Dir. Jan Mettler (Suíça)

MOACYR BARBOSA. Dir. Emílio Domingos (Brasil)

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Dasun Shanaka has been named Sri Lanka’s vice-captain for the upcoming T20I tri-series that will also involve Pakistan and Zimbabwe. Fast bowler Eshan Malinga, meanwhile, is in line to make his debut in the same series while also being included in the ODI squad for the three matches against Pakistan before the tri-series begins.Uncapped middle-order batter Pavan Rathnayake, 23, is named in the ODI squad. This is reward for longer-term domestic performance rather than recent form, though he did hit a List A hundred at the end of July.Dilshan Madushanka has been ruled out of the ODI series as he hasn’t yet recovered from a knee injury, and was replaced by Malinga, whereas Matheesha Pathirana isn’t a part of the T20I squad as he is recovering from an upper respiratory tract infection. Pathirana was replaced by Asitha Fernando.Top-order batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who last played a T20I at the start of the year, was back in the squad for the shortest format, having missed two bilateral series and the Asia Cup since then. His recall is partly down to some explosive batting in the recent SLC T20 tournament, in which he struck at 163 across four innings. Sri Lanka have generally struggled for firepower in the middle order.The exclusion of Nuwanidu Fernando, meanwhile, is despite him having top-scored in that SLC T20 tournament. His runs came at a strike rate of 124, however.Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage didn’t find a spot in either of the 16-member squads, but he will lead Sri Lanka A in the Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup in Doha later this month, with Nuwanidu also named in that squad.Sri Lanka’s ODIs against Pakistan are all scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi, on November 11, 13 and 15. Those will be followed by the tri-series from November 17 in Rawalpindi and Lahore, with the final slated for November 29.

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ODIs: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan MalingaT20I tri-series: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka (vice-capt), Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

England took on Boland two years ago on home soil and could look to take a similar approach this year

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Advantage England if Cummins misses first Ashes Test?

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has warned England that Scott Boland will be a different prospect at home, and any belief they have figured the Victorian out is based on a false economy.Boland’s role for this summer’s Ashes is now appearing increasingly important, with concerns over how many Tests Pat Cummins will be able to play throughout the series.The 36-year-old Boland debuted against England four years ago on Boxing Day, with his 6 for 7 in the second innings catapulting him into cult-hero status.Related

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The one blip in Boland’s Test career remains the 2023 Ashes, where England went after him and messed with his lengths at Edgbaston and Headingley.Boland’s career average of 16.53 also remains the best of any bowler in the past 100 years, while his economy-rate of 2.75 makes him the most miserly of any regular seamer since his debut.But he took just two wickets at an average of 115.5 in the 2023 Ashes, as England’s batters walked at Boland and took him for 4.91 runs an over in his two Tests.That alone prompted former England captain Michael Atherton to state this week Cummins’s back injury was a massive boost for the tourists given they had no fear for Boland. Not that Australia’s coach is buying into the suggestion.”Scotty was challenged with some lack of bounce in the benign conditions in England,” McDonald said. “I think conditions sort of conspired a little bit against him. I know there’s been some press around that England have worked Scott Boland out.  But when he comes back into the Australian conditions, he gets bounce, hits the deck, he’s a handful.Will it be a big Ashes for Scott Boland?•Getty Images

“And as we saw last year against India, I think Rohit Sharma rated him the best of that series. That’s a huge compliment from an opposing captain.”McDonald pointed to two overs Boland sent down under heavy cloud at Edgbaston during the 2023 Ashes as proof the situation may have been conditions-dependent.”We did get the overheads there for that short snippet at the end of day three,” McDonald said. “And when he bowled a few overs under the cloudy skies, he looked like he was going to get a wicket every ball.”So we’re confident and comfortable that Baz can get the job done in Australia, which he’s done over a long period of time. And bounce will be his friend.”McDonald also insisted there was enough depth in Australia’s pace-bowling stocks to cover if injuries struck. He has not had to call upon a frontline quick other than Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood or Boland since December 2022.Cummins will have a clearer picture later this week on whether he is a chance to play in the first Test, with the captain needing at least four-and-a-half weeks of bowling in the lead up.Tight turnarounds between the final three Tests could also cause workload-management headaches, particularly if the third Test in Adelaide was to go the distance.”It’d be nice if we sat back at the end of the summer and said there were only four fast bowlers used,” McDonald said.  “But we’ve got some good options in [Brendan] Doggett, [Sean] Abbott, [Michael] Neser.  Jhye Richardson is potentially coming back around that midpoint of the series.”So I feel like we’ve got some good options if we do get stretched, which is one of the great things of domestic cricket.”

Young batter has opportunity to build narrative ahead of England’s defining campaign in November

Matt Roller13-Oct-2025Jacob Bethell has gone platinum. He has not broken into the music industry just yet, but England’s wunderkind used his time off at the end of the season to refresh his bright blond shock of hair and arrived in New Zealand this weekend with a golden chance ahead of him.He may not have an England crest tattooed on his biceps to prove his allegiance, but Bethell’s haircut is as much of a statement as the ‘skunk’ that Kevin Pietersen wore two decades ago in similar circumstances. For not since Pietersen in 2005 has an England batter gone into a white-ball series with such a clear opportunity to lock down a spot for the subsequent Ashes series.The obvious difference is that Pietersen had scored 21 first-class hundreds by the time that his one-day performances – most notably, a match-winning 91 not out at Bristol – secured his place ahead of the late Graham Thorpe for the first Test a few weeks later. Bethell has not scored any; as such, his case to beat Ollie Pope to the No. 3 spot in Perth relies on potential far more than performance.There may be little obvious relationship between three T20Is and three ODIs on small grounds in New Zealand and an Ashes series in Australia, but narrative is a powerful drug. After 61 Tests – already more than Jonathan Trott – Pope is a known entity, whose average has stabilised at 35. Bethell’s may yet do the same, but the uncertainty is precisely what makes him so enticing to an England management obsessed with upside.Bethell’s role in England’s white-ball teams became steadily more prominent last month: having mainly batted at No. 6, he shuffled up to No. 4 in the final two ODIs against South Africa, and moved up to No. 3 in the T20I side. If that continues in New Zealand, he will have more than enough time in the middle to press his case with substantial scores; all the while, Pope will have to watch on from afar.”I’ll be playing cricket, but whether that has any impact on what actually happens going into that Ashes series, I don’t know,” Bethell said at Thursday’s Toyota PCA Awards. “Form’s a big thing in sport… I’ll just try to put in performances to win games for England, and if that does end up in an Ashes call-up into the XI, then I’ll be taking that with both hands, hopefully.”Bethell scored the first hundred of his professional career in the ODIs against South Africa•ECB via Getty ImagesEngland have indicated that they will take a late call on the identity of their No. 3, with the logic that selection dilemmas are often solved by circumstance. Harry Brook’s withdrawal from their tour to India last year for personal reasons avoided a middle-order logjam, and England are only a rolled ankle or a broken finger away from being spared a headache for Australia.The downside of that approach is that it leaves room for speculation, which will only increase over the next month. But in turn, that only adds relevance to Bethell’s white-ball opportunities in New Zealand: if he can overcome the pressure of knowing that his Ashes spot is on the line, then he should be well equipped for the intense scrutiny of a Test series in Australia.Bethell has played in Australia before: he scored a hundred from No. 3 while captaining England Under-19s three winters ago, and had a modest season for Melbourne Renegades last year. He found conditions “pretty different to what I expected” in the Big Bash – where some pitches are slow and low – but is confident that he will be up to the task this time.Related

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“I’ve definitely had a little think about the kind of challenge that I’m going to face over there,” he said. “The only thing I’ll be looking to do is try to adapt as quickly as possible. I think my game is pretty suited to Australian conditions, in terms of [there being] a bit more bounce [than in England], so that’ll be something that I’m looking to capitalise on.”Bethell spent two weeks with his family in Barbados at the end of the summer, and reflected on a summer in which he scored his maiden professional hundred and captained England for the first time with a level of disappointment. “I’m actually not very happy with the summer I had, but it’s something that has lit a fire in me,” he said.It is that attitude that has impressed so many players and coaches in Bethell’s career to date, and means that he is a genuine contender to replace Pope – a man with nine Test hundreds – at No. 3 in Perth on November 21. He could not hope for a better chance to prove it than over the next three weeks in New Zealand.

Pollard smashed the fastest half-century of this CPL, off 17 balls, but it wasn’t enough

ESPNcricinfo staff07-Sep-2025Dwaine Pretorius’ late sixes trumped Kieron Pollard’s in a tense chase of 168 to start Guyana Amazon Warriors’ home stretch with a victory and boost their playoff chances. They are fourth now on the points table, just one point behind Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, but with three matches in hand compared to one for Falcons. Trinbago Knight Riders, second on the table and already through to the playoffs, were lifted to a competitive score single-handedly by Pollard’s unbeaten 54 off 18, but it didn’t prove to be enough on a night where batting got easier later on, according to Pretorius.Amazon Warriors were in a spot of bother once their set batters Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer were gone by the 16th over and they needed 38 to win off 18. Pretorius, fresh on the back of his 53 off 34 against Barbados Royals two days ago, ended the 18th over, from Andre Russell, with consecutive sixes to bring it down from 19 to 12, and further eased the nerves in the last over, of which they needed nine, with a hack over wide long-on off Pollard before they reached the target with a ball to spare.TKR got off to a sedate start after they were put in to bat. They kept attempting boundaries, but kept losing wickets in the process as Romario Shepherd rattled Alex Hales’ stumps and Moeen Ali did the same to Nicholas Pooran, leaving them on 40 for 3 at the end of the powerplay. Moeen and captain Imran Tahir slowed them down further with a spin strangle, conceding just 18 in the next four overs with just one boundary. Moeen finished with 4-0-11-1 before Darren Bravo broke the shackles but soon holed out off Tahir for 33 off 35.On 100 for 4 after 16, TKR got a massive late lift when Pollard faced 17 off the last 24 balls and smashed the fastest half-century of the season, off 17 balls, studded with his trademark swings across the line after going back and across. He started with consecutive fours against Pretorius and smashed back-to-back sixes off Shepherd before Keacy Carty retired out for 29 off 34 at the end of the 18th. Pollard took on Tahir too, with a six that travelled 103 metres back over the bowler. The innings ended with a sequence of 6, 6, 4 and 4 as Pollard tore into Shepherd for a 21-run over.Amazon Warriors’ start wasn’t very impressive either, as Akeal Hosein sent back Moeen and Keemo Paul in his first eight balls. Hope, however, broke free with 6, 6 and 4 off Russell before Hetmyer hammered Usman Tariq for three sixes in an over to place them on an impressive 66 for 2 after six overs. But Amazon Warriors, too, slowed down after the powerplay, with the introduction of Sunil Narine. He added to the hosts’ woes by having Hetmyer hole out for 49 and trapping Hope lbw for 53. But Pretorious held his nerve by being prepared for yorkers and variations, and putting a bunch of them away to the ropes to see Amzaon Warriors home.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge fifty sets hosts up for success

ECB Media10-Aug-2025Southern Brave made it two from two in this year’s competition, as Sophie Devine starred in a 15-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix in front of a record crowd at Utilita Bowl.A crowd of 11,167 turned out in the Hampshire sunshine to see the home side prevail in a game which see-sawed throughout but was ultimately decided by the regular wickets Brave took throughout the Phoenix run chase.Both teams came into today’s game off the back of strong opening wins, with Phoenix winning the toss and opting to field. Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s 59 from 39 balls was the foundation for the Brave’s total of 139, ably supported by Laura Wolvaardt (28) and Devine (27).After a good start from Brave, Phoenix came back into the first innings, restraining the home side in the last 25 balls. At one stage, a big score was on the cards but, led by Megan Schutt (2 for 23 from 20 balls) and then Em Arlott (2 for 19 from 20 balls) at the death, Brave faltered to 139 with only 19 coming from the last 15 balls.Southern Brave took the early wickers of Emma Lamb and Georgia Voll, both of whom had done well in the Phoenix’s first game. Ellyse Perry and Amy Jones then steadied the ship and looked comfortable in their efforts to knock off the total.When Jones was out for 20, Sterre Kalis took over the charge to the finish, with Phoenix needing 45 from the final 30 balls. However, when Perry was caught well in the deep by Mady Villiers for 26 from 21 balls, Kalis accelerated but ultimately ran out of support, and Phoenix were bowled out with two balls to spare, 15 short.The Brave bowling performance was headlined by Lauren Bell taking 3 for 17 from 19 balls, with Devine’s 2 for 28 and Tilly Corteen-Coleman’s 2 for 16 also doing damage.With her 27 runs, two wickets and a run out, Devine, the Meerkat Match Hero said: “I’m really pleased about the result. Danni (Wyatt-Hodge) was outstanding. The way she set up the game, it was trickier than she made it look. It was a great game for us and nice to do it in front of the home crowd.”It is always nice to perform against teams you have previously played for. Every game is on the line and you have to be good. We have to keep sharp and keep learning. I have not played a lot of cricket over the last few months and was probably swinging like a rusty gate. I’ve played enough cricket to know that it will come. When you have someone like her (Wyatt-Hodge), it makes easier. If I can contribute in any way, that is what I am here for.”

Sri Lanka fought hard through cameos from Samarawickrama, Theekshana and then Hasaranga but had a tall ask and fell six runs short

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Salman Agha got to his century in just 83 balls•AFP/Getty Images

Pakistan withstood a valiant all-round display from Wanindu Hasaranga to come away with a six-run victory in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, and with it take a 1-0 lead in the three match series.Chasing 300 to win, a target that would have constituted the second-highest successful chase in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka were set up well courtesy an 80-run opening stand, but then lost wickets in clusters through the middle overs to fall behind the required rate. A few stands through the middle overs still provided Sri Lanka the control they might have been looking for but none of their batters were able to capitalise on their starts.It meant Hasaranga was left batting with the tail during a 52-ball 59 to take the chase into the final overs, but with 21 needed from 10 he too would fall. Even then, two boundaries from Maheesh Theekshana in the final over gave Sri Lanka hope of an unlikely heist, but Hussain Talat held his nerve with the ball.This though was a hard-fought win set up by Salman Agha’s second ODI century, which helped Pakistan recover from a sluggish start to pose a competitive target. It was then brought home by what was an eventually stellar display from Pakistan’s bowlers, but not one without some significant blemishes – the innings saw 26 wides and two dropped catches.Igniting the game was fiery spell from Haris Rauf, who ended with figures of 4 for 61. Rauf’s intervention came at a point when Sri Lanka were coasting along with Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara, on ODI debut, in the midst of an 85-run opening stand off just 70 deliveries.Babar Azam and Haris Rauf celebrate a wicket•AFP/Getty Images

During that period, Sri Lanka were rollicking along – though much of that early brisk scoring was of Pakistan’s own doing. Of the 26 wides across the Sri Lankan innings, roughly 70% came inside the opening powerplay. That provided Sri Lanka’s chase the impetus it needed, shortly after which both Nissanka and Mishara also began to find their range.At that point it was hard to look past a comfortable Sri Lankan chase, but all that changed when Mishara spliced an attempted flat-batted slap straight to mid-off of Rauf. This triggered the first of two mini-collapses in the innings, as Kusal Mendis chopped on the very next delivery, before Nissanka edged behind in Haris’ next over. From 85 for 0, Sri Lanka had stumbled to 90 for 3.But even at that point, with Sri Lanka playing seven specialist batters, the chase seemed well in hand. A view reinforced by the 57-run stand between Charith Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama that followed.Coming off 80 deliveries, it wasn’t a particularly rapid stand, but it helped Sri Lanka regain some of the control that had been lost by the sudden burst of wickets. It was also a partnership which had minimal risk-taking, and as such it took a moment of utter brilliance to bring it to an end.After Sadeera had edged one through a vacant slip region and swung and missed at another, Shaheen Shah Afridi swiftly installed Babar Azam at slip. And Babar was immediately in action as he sprung to his right and plucked an edge off Sadeera the very next delivery. It was a moment of outrageous skill that brought those in attendance at an increasingly raucous Rawalpindi stadium to their feet.That though was the appetiser for what was to follow. The arrival of Janith Liyanage instilled some urgency to Sri Lanka’s proceedings, as he and Asalanka put on a stand of 36 off 31 balls. While Asalanka, who had earlier in the day seemed to have incurred what looked to be a hamstring niggle, was struggling for fluency, Liyanage was rotating strike with ease.During this period it seemed like Sri Lanka had at last found the blueprint for victory: rotate strike, take the game deep, don’t panic. Unfortunately for Sri Lanka, that final memo seemed to have passed them by.Asalanka’s brain fade was the catalyst for the next mini collapse, as he charged out to Mohammed Nawaz, only to be left all at sea as Mohammed Rizwan whipped off the bails. Liyanage fell shortly after, as Naseem redeemed himself for his earlier profligacy by seaming one back in to knock back off stump. Kamindu Mendis then ended up chopping on an attempted pull after one had kept low from the excellent Faheem Ashraf.Just like that Sri Lanka were 210 for 7, with Hasaranga the only recognised batter at the crease. Hasaranga’s last ODI fifty had come back in November 2022, but here he batted with clear purpose. Intent on taking the came deep, he was unafraid to give strike to Dushmantha Chameera and then Maheesh Theekshana, as he mixed in the odd boundary to keep the required rate from going beyond a relatively manageable 10 an over.But with boundaries the need of the hour, heading into the penultimate over, Hasaranga could only muscle a just-below-waist-high full toss to Babar at long-on – a catch not as spectacular as his first, but arguably more important. From then on, Pakistan could breathe a little easier, while Sri Lanka were left to ponder what might have been.After Pakistan were asked to bat first, they lost early wickets but a century from Agha and a maiden ODI fifty from Talat helped revive their flagging innings to 299 for 5. The pair came together at 95 for 4 in the 24th over, but by the time their 138-run partnership came to an end, they had taken Pakistan to 233 for 5 in the 44th over.Wanindu Hasaranga sparkled with both ball and bat•AFP/Getty Images

Agha then turned on the afterburners alongside Nawaz, as Pakistan managed 104 runs off the last 10 overs to set Sri Lanka 300. Agha brought up his second ODI ton with a gentle dab behind point for a single off his 83rd delivery, but the ball prior to that highlighted the confidence with which he was batting – sweeping an attempted Chameera yorker for four.Prior to Agha and Talat’s stand, however, Sri Lanka had choked the Pakistan innings for large parts. Miserly opening spells from Asitha Fernando and Chameera ensured just 28 runs were scored inside the opening powerplay, and while just one wicket fell during that period the introduction of Hasaranga saw wickets fall at a canter. He ended up with figures of 3 for 54, with Asitha and Theekshana the only other wicket-takers for Sri Lanka.Hasaranga might have had another to close out the over after he had Talat rapped on the knee-roll only for the umpire to turn down the appeal. Ball-tracking showed it would have crashed into leg stump, but Sri Lanka had burnt both their reviews early on – both for lbw appeals where the ball pitched outside leg.That proved to be a sliding doors moment of sorts as Pakistan’s fortunes gradually began to shift, and it was also some much-needed luck for Talat, in particular, whose place in the side had come under increasing scrutiny of late – his six innings in ODIs leading up to this game had seen him manage 107 runs with a high score of 41.But with Pakistan in need of resuscitation, he and Agha set about rebuilding. The plan was clear at this point: keep wickets intact for the final overs and then launch. And in this instance, the execution was perfect. Sri Lanka, who might have regretted their decision to not go with a genuine fifth bowling option, were left requiring Janith Liyanage to bowl eight overs of his part-time seam after Charith Asalanka was taken for 18 in his two solitary overs.Liyanage, to his credit, gave away 48 runs, though with Sri Lanka in the ascendancy at the halfway point of the innings, their need to get through their fifth bowler quota allowed Talat and Agha to settle in nicely.And while Talat was unable to see the innings to its close, Agha ensured he remained unbeaten to get his side to a competitive total – one that proved just about enough in the end.