England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan

Birmingham, United Kingdom: England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. chincha.pl

The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Abbas.

Joe Root, England's record runscorer, edged his first ball, bowled by Razaullah, through the slips for four in a nervy start but settled and scored quickly to take the sting out of the situation.

The skipper was given a huge reprieve when he chopped onto the stumps off Mohammad Ali, only for the umpire to signal a no ball, leaving the bowler distraught.

Root, with Jordan Cox at the other end, had another let-off when he edged an Abbas delivery between first and second slip, with neither fielder moving.

But he reached his half-century off 57 balls with a cut for four and Cox matched him shortly afterwards.

England reached their target in the 25th over, with Root unbeaten on 62 and Cox 59 not out.

Root's men had appeared set for a quickfire win inside three days on Friday before debutant fast bowler Razaullah launched an audacious assault with the bat, clubbing nine sixes as he raced to 81 off 63 balls.

The 21-year-old number nine, who also took four wickets in England's first innings, put on 121 for the ninth wicket with fellow paceman Abbas (42) as England floundered.

Razaullah's heroics have changed the mood music but they came too little, too late for Pakistan, who have endured a miserable series, losing the first Test by an innings and 103 runs and the second by 194 runs.

The tourists sent seven players home after their crushing defeat in the second Test at Lord's and brought in seven replacements, with Razaullah among them.

They also sacked head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant Umar Gul as their tour plunged into chaos.

Pakistan made four changes to their side for the third Test and they put up a fight despite being dismissed for a paltry 133 in their first innings.

The 3-0 whitewash is a huge tonic for England, who were in turmoil just weeks ago following a series loss to New Zealand and the exits of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.

But tougher challenges lie ahead, starting with a Test series in South Africa in December and January, while a home Ashes looms next year.

تنطلق غدا الأحد منافسات الدوري العام تحت 16 سنة لكرة السلة للموسم الرياضي (2026 -2027)، بإقامة مباراتين على صالة الاتحاد القطري للعبة.

وتجمع المباراة الأولى فريقي قطر مع الريان في افتتاح الجولة الأولى، في مواجهة يسعى خلالها الفريقان إلى تسجيل بداية قوية، فيما يلتقي في المباراة الثانية الخور مع السد.

وتتواصل مباريات الجولة الأولى يوم 20 سبتمبر الجاري، بإقامة مواجهتين، تجمع الأولى الوكرة مع الغرافة، تليها مباراة الأهلي مع الشمال.

وتقام منافسات الجولة الثانية يوم 27 من الشهر نفسه، حيث يواجه الغرافة فريق الخور، ثم يلتقي الشمال مع الوكرة، على أن تستكمل الجولة يوم 4 أكتوبر المقبل بمواجهتي السد مع قطر، والريان مع العربي.

وتتواصل المنافسات بإقامة مباراتي الجولة الثالثة في الأول من نوفمبر المقبل، حيث يلتقي الخور مع الشمال، ثم نادي قطر مع الغرافة.

وتختتم مباريات الجولة الثالثة يوم 8 من الشهر ذاته، بمواجهة العربي مع السد، والوكرة مع الأهلي.

وتنطلق الجولة الرابعة يوم 15 نوفمبر، بمباراتي الشمال مع نادي قطر، والأهلي مع الخور، قبل أن تختتم مباريات الجولة يوم 22 من الشهر نفسه، بلقاء الغرافة مع العربي، والسد مع الريان.

Mexico: The new manager of the Mexico national team Rafael Marquez said on Thursday that he seeks to instill discipline, deep sense of identity, commitment in the team he is hoping to build.

Marquez will take charge of the national team for the first time in friendlies against Colombia, Peru, the United States and Chile in late September and early October. All games will be played in the United States.

Rafael Marquez Alvarez, known as Rafa Marquez, speaks during his presentation as the new head coach of the Mexican men’s national team at the High-Performance Center (CAR) of the Mexican Football Federation in Mexico City, on September 10, 2026. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)

"Establishing and strengthening the identity of this team, that is the goal - for everyone to identify with their national team," said Marquez, who replaced Javier Aguirre in July.

"I will look for players with willingness, who know they must put in their best effort to come to the national team, in the same way that Javier did. That is essential to generate more competition."

Marquez has never managed at senior professional level. He served as Aguirre's assistant for two years and previously managed Barcelona B-team.

The 47-year-old praised the work of Aguirre, who guided Mexico to four wins from its first four games at this year's FIFA World Cup before it fell to England in the round of 16.

"What we went through during the World Cup was important," he said. "I am very excited about this responsibility. I am extremely grateful to Javier because he opened the doors of his coaching staff for me."

He added "I won't be working from scratch. There is continuity and a solid base, I know the environment, and I have surrounded myself with experienced, highly capable people who have competed at a very high level."