Real Madrid's official team coach was spotted in a crash on the M40 motorway a day after the loss to Liverpool in the Champions League.
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Madrid's week went from bad to worse as only a few hours after losing to rivals Liverpool in the Champions League, the team bus was spotted in an accident on the UK's M40 motorway. The video online showed the branded coach in the back of a lorry, with slow-moving cars trundling past and getting a good look at the crash. It appeared that only minor damage was done to both vehicles, with no one being harmed in the incident.
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The bus collision coming so soon after Madrid's car-crash performance at Anfield is reflective of the season they are having under Carlo Ancelotti. They have been marred by big injuries in recent weeks, losing Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo and remain at serious risk of crashing out of the Champions League if they do not get their act together for the final three games. The team, alongside their bus, is in desperate need of repairs ahead of the busy Christmas period.
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The Madrid players would not have had any problem getting back to Spain as they prepare for Getafe on Sunday. As for the bus driver, he may be getting a slap on the wrist but the repair price is not something that will concern the European giants.
Aston Villa have reportedly reached a total agreement to sign a new £325,000-a-week forward for Unai Emery.
Aston Villa summer signings so far
It has been an extremely productive transfer window for NSWE and Monchi, with eight new players already signed, sealed and delivered at Villa Park.
More could still be on the way before the deadline at the end of the month, though, and it appears as if a new attacker to rival star man Ollie Watkins is of interest.
Aston Villa summer signings
From
Fee (Transfermarkt)
Amadou Onana
Everton
€59.35m
Ian Maatsen
Chelsea
€44.5m
Cameron Archer
Sheffield United
€16.65m
Jaden Philogene
Hull City
€16m
Samuel Iling-Junior
Juventus
€14m
Lewis Dobbin
Everton
€11.8m
Enzo Barrenechea
Juventus
€8m
Ross Barkley
Luton Town
€5.9m
That’s because the future of Jhon Duran has been a hot topic of conversation in recent weeks, with the Colombian wanted by West Ham and also in the Saudi Pro League. Duran was even spotted doing the Irons sign on social media, but as of now, a move to the London Stadium is yet to materialise.
Should Duran depart, the likes of Hoffenheim attacker Maximilian Beier and Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid have been linked with moves to the Midlands, with the latter even branded Emery’s “dream” target.
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However, a brand new name has emerged, and it is claimed that Villa have made big progress on securing his services.
Aston Villa reach Romelu Lukaku agreement
According to reports in Italy, relayed by Sport Witness, Aston Villa have reached a total agreement over a fee to sign Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian, who picks up £325,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge, is currently training alone as he doesn’t appear to be in Enzo Maresca’s plans.
The price isn’t named in the update, however, Villa may find it difficult trying to persuade Lukaku to join, with the forward having his heart set on a return to Italy, this time at Napoli with former Blues boss Antonio Conte. Napoli and Conte are also keen to do a deal for Lukaku, however, their situation with Victor Osimhen is blocking any deal at this stage.
The pair worked together at Inter Milan, with Lukaku praising Conte back in 2019, saying: “My rapport with Conte is very strong, as he is a coach who really helps me. At the age of 26, I want a coach like this, who helps me every day and gives me motivation. I am very happy to be here and to be working with him. This match is very important for us, but we have another very difficult game coming up against Lazio. We're pleased with the three points.”
Villa could come in the way between a reunion for Conte and Lukaku, making this a potential transfer to keep an eye on.
Jamal Musiala has hinted he will sign a new contract at Bayern Munich but that it's better those matters "remain a bit of a mystery."
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The German international's contract at the Bundesliga giants runs until 2026 and despite trying to tie him down to a new deal, Bayern Munich director Max Eberl previously admitted it may be hard to achieve that goal. The 21-year-old does seem open to extending his stay with the German giants but the Manchester City-linked player has, arguably, given himself some wiggle room in the negotiating stakes.
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When asked about extending his contract early, he told Sky Germany: "Yes, I can imagine it. There are already talks."
Musiala added that he is "happy" at Bayern and was enjoying his time there.
However, he added: "I can't say much now. It's better to remain a bit of a mystery," and that the process could "take a bit more time".
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The attacking midfielder has become a key player at Bayern, with the youngster scoring seven goals and bagging four assists in just 11 matches this season. The Bavarians want to make him the face of the club, therefore, tying him down to a new contract would be a big boost and make that vision possible.
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Musiala, who returned from a hip problem this week and scored a hat-trick against Mainz in the DFB-Pokal, could feature for table-toppers Bayern in their next Bundesliga match on Saturday at home to Union Berlin.
Football FanCast brings you the latest Rangers transfer round-up.
The Gers fell short in their pursuit of the Scottish Premiership after falling away during the run-in, which may give Philippe Clement plenty of food for thought as we enter another transfer window, ahead of the Belgian's first full season in charge.
With a potential return to the Champions League ahead, here are who the Ibrox giants have been looking at this summer.
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Bright Osayi-Samuel: Rangers continue to be linked to Fenerbahce winger Bright Osayi-Samuel. The former QPR ace has piqued the interest of the Light Blues, as well as English Premier League duo Southampton and Wolves in the past. Recent reports have claimed that his Turkish outfit are open to allowing him to leave for the right price – described as a potential "bargain" by reporter Alan Nixon.
Bobby Clark: The Gers are in a congested race to sign Liverpool starlet Bobby Clark on loan. Clark is set to sign a new deal at Anfield, with several teams looking to take in the 19-year-old next season. Red Bull duo Salzburg and Leipzig are among those interested, while Norwich City also have their eye on the teenager.
Gonzalo Tapia: Rangers have been mentioned as a potential destination for Chilean ace Gonzalo Tapia. The forward, who plays in his native country for Universidad Catolica, is also of interest to the likes of Anderlecht and CSKA Moscow. Reports claim that he could also be available for a relatively low fee.
Bojan Miovski: A deal for Aberdeen ace Bojan Miovski could be considered a longshot at this stage, with the Dons reportedly not likely to allow the North Macedonian to depart on the cheap. However, Rangers do have an interest in the forward as they seek a replacement for Kemar Roofe up top.
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Scott Wright: Rangers have reportedly received an offer from English Championship club Sheffield Wednesday for forward Scott Wright, and they may allow the 26-year-old to leave given his contract is entering its final year.
It is thought that Rangers are seeking a six-figure sum, though at the time of writing, no details have emerged regarding the Owls' offer.
Todd Cantwell: The Gers midfielder has emerged as a transfer target for Saudi Pro League new boys Al-Qadsiah. Former Rangers chief executive James Bisgrove is now working there, and also reportedly has eyes on James Tavernier as well as Cantwell.
Sam Lammers: The Dutchman's move to Rangers has not worked out at all, and Sam Lammers could now be set to finally end his Ibrox nightmare. Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar are thought to have a "serious interest" in the attacker and have already held talks with him over a deal. However, he is not the only name on their shortlist, so it remains to be seen where this one goes.
Latest Rangers transfers 2024/25
Rangers' summer business began with Mohamed Diomande's deal turning permanent following his loan spell from Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, with the Gers having an obligation to buy.
He has since been joined by six others to date, including Brazilian full-back Jefte, Milan starlet Clinton Nsiala and 21-year-old Moroccan Hamza Igamane.
Oscar Cortes has also extended his loan spell at Ibrox, though he has signed a deal with an obligation to buy next summer, upon which he will sign a four-year contract.
On the outgoings front, several Rangers servants have seen their deals expire in the past few days, including experienced duo Borna Barisic and Ryan Jack, who amassed over 400 appearances for the club between them. John Lundstram, Jon McLaughlin and striker Kemar Roofe will also be looking for new clubs in 2024/25.
Uma semana desde o título do estadual sub-20, a comemoração do bicampeonato do Fluminense-PI ainda é sentida nas vozes dos jogadores do elenco campeão da competição. Mesmo de férias até 9 de setembro, o elenco já começa a pensar nas duas próximas competições que se iniciarão no último trimestre: a Copa do Nordeste e o “Nordestão” da Base. Dessa forma, omeia Samuel, de 20 anos, valorizou a conquistae creditou o título à união do grupo.
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– Do começo ao fim da competição, a equipe esteve ligada. Agora, vem pela frente a Copa do Nordeste e vamos nos preparar cada vez mais forte para chegarmos bem na competição – destacou o meio-campista.
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Já o zagueiro David lembrou da oportunidade de poder atuar pelo profissional no começo do ano passado. Ele admitiu que o vice-campeonato piauiense deixou um “gosto amargo na boca”, mas que pode ser amenizado com a conquista da última quinta-feira.Escolhido como o Craque da Final pela Federação, o camisa 4 destaca que guardará com carinho a campanha do clube na competição.
-Eu precisava desse título para poder entrar para a história do clube, já que fui vice-campeão no profissional e queria muito conquistar esse título pelo sub-20. Trabalhei muito para ser escolhido craque da final e fui abençoado com essa conquista – disse o zagueiro.
Após se apresentarem em 9 de setembro, David e Samuel farão parte dos grupos que começam a disputa do Nordestão da Base e da Copa do Nordeste a partir do fim do mês.
Sohail Khan and Sharjeel Khan star as Sindh get past Central Punjab
Danyal Rasool02-Oct-2020Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beat Balochistan by 8 wickets A Shaheen Afridi-inspired Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bounced back from an opening day loss to get their National T20 Cup campaign up and running with an eight-wicket drubbing of Balochistan. The Pakistan fast bowler took five wickets, sending the openers packing early and ripping through the lower-middle order to end up with figures of 4-0-20-5 to restrict Haris Sohail’s side to 152, the lowest first-innings score of the tournament so far.Imran Butt’s 37 was the highest score for Balochistan, but it came in 32 balls, and in a high-scoring tournament, Balochistan never quite looked like they would be able to muster the sort of first-innings total to put pressure on KPK. When Wahab Riaz, whose run-a-ball economy rate was a vast improvement on the 51 he conceded in three overs on Wednesday, cleaned up Butt, there was little substance lower down.There was little drama in the chase. Fakhar Zaman’s cameo ensured KPK jumped ahead of the asking rate nice and early, with Mohammad Hafeez picking up the mantle at No. 3, smashing a blistering 25-ball 45. Mohammad Rizwan offered valuable company, top-scoring with an unbeaten 57, and as the bowlers failed to make any sort of inroads, Iftikhar Ahmed wrapped it up with a breezy 29 off 16. KPK would get to the target with three overs still to spare, drawing level with Balochistan on points; both sides now have a win apiece.Sindh beat Central Punjab by 7 wicketsIn the late game, Sindh got their first win of the campaign in similarly resounding fashion, inflicting a first defeat on Central Punjab. After Central Punjab had managed a stuttering 154, chiefly thanks to Abid Ali’s half-century, Sindh’s 134-run opening partnership ensured they barely needed anyone else to brush the total aside, with Sharjeel Khan’s explosive 56-ball 77 enough to sink Central Punjab by seven wickets.Sindh’s bowling was a team effort, with Sohail Khan accounting for three of the top five, while Mohammad Asghar was economically soundest, taking 2 for 23 in his four. Only one bowler – Mohammad Hasnain – conceded runs at more than eight per over, while Central Punjab’s hero last game, Abdullah Shafique, struggled for fluency today, taking 25 balls to score 17.But while Central Punjab had made short work of chasing a total in excess of 200 the first time out, it turned out defending 154 was a different kettle of fish altogether. Even with a bowling attack spearheaded by Naseem Shah, they were unable to stem the flow of runs or make any inroads into the Sindh batting line-up, with Sharjeel and Khurram Manzoor methodically keeping the scoreboard ticking while putting away loose deliveries to ensure they maintained firm control of the contest. With Sharjeel in a destructive mood, Manzoor could afford to be more circumspect, getting to his own half-century in 45 balls.Both openers did fall in quick succession and as the asking rate crept up, there may have been brief concerns that Sindh might mess the chase up, but a pair of sixes from Azam Khan in the penultimate over sealed the deal. It ensured all four teams that played on the day ended with one win and one after two games each.
Arsenal have opened talks with a highly-rated forward pre-summer, as they seriously consider signing him for around £43 million.
Edu and Arteta planning to bring in new attackers at Arsenal
The north Londoners have been English football's most devastating attacking side this season, scoring more goals than any other Premier League side so far.
Arsenal looking into signing "phenomenal" £34 million Partey replacement
The Gunners could wave goodbye to him this summer.
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Early season criticism surrounded Kai Havertz after he joined from Chelsea for £65 million, but the Germany international has since gone on to thrive in a makeshift forward role under Mikel Arteta – scoring 12 goals and bagging six assists in the top flight alone.
Arsenal's top scorers in the Premier League this season
Goals
Bukayo Saka
16
Kai Havertz
12
Leandro Trossard
11
Martin Odegaard
8
Declan Rice
7
However, Havertz's form and Bukayo Saka's goalscoring exploits haven't deterred Arsenal from bringing in new attacking options this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are set to try and sign an important new striker, and reporter Charles Watts has previously stated they could go for a winger as well.
Arsenal are thought to be real admirers of Crystal Palace star Michael Olise for out wide, and Watts believes the Frenchman would be a "perfect" fit for Arteta's side, as the Gunners look to add a new attacker with that "X-Factor".
“I think either Eberechi Eze or Michael Olise would be a perfect fit for Arsenal this summer. I know the club is looking for a new attacking player who could add a bit of X-Factor to the team, someone who can come in and make something out of nothing,” Watts said to CaughtOffside
“We’ve seen Arsenal struggle at times against the low block this season. I think back to the second leg against Bayern in the Champions League and they were protecting their lead by dropping deep in those final 25 minutes. Arsenal just didn’t have anyone on the pitch that night who looked like pulling something unexpected out of the bag and opening them up."
While Olise has showcased fine form this season, he is by no means the only winger they're considering. Indeed, a report this week indicates that have a very serious interest in signing Athletic Bilbao starlet Nico Williams.
The 21-year-old, who's on double digits for La Liga assists after an excellent season, is attracting interest from across Europe.
Arsenal open talks with Williams as they consider £43 million deal
According to GiveMeSport, Arsenal have held talks with Williams as they seriously consider signing him £43 million this summer.
£43 million would certainly be enough to prise the Spain international away, as that is the full value of his release clause, but they're first gauging Williams' interest in making a move to north London before going any further.
"Great player," said his brother, Inaki Williams, on Nico's ability. "He is in incredible shape and I think he can give a lot to Spain. He has shown it by giving Morata a good pass and I am very happy for him.”
Spinner’s impact enhanced by burgeoning partnership with the left-armer Sam Curran
Andrew Miller21-Jul-2020Every day in the Test team is a chance to “learn on the job”, according to Dom Bess, England’s rookie offspinner, who said he would take a lot of confidence from his small but significant role in defeating West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford and squaring the series with one Test to play.Bess, who turns 23 on the eve of Friday’s third Test, picked up two wickets on the final day of the second Test, including the matchwinning dismissal of Kemar Roach and the vital scalp of West Indies’ captain, Jason Holder, as England overcame some stiff mid-afternoon resistance to surge to a 113-run victory midway through the final session.And while there’s no guarantee that Bess will retain his place in England’s attack for the series decider – the surfeit of right-handers in West Indies’ line-up means that Jack Leach, whose left-arm angle takes the ball away from the bat more regularly, could come into consideration – the fact that he’s played a part in another England victory, his fourth in six appearances since his debut against Pakistan in 2018, will give him plenty satisfaction for now.”The boys were obviously very happy with that,” Bess told Sky Sports at the end of the Test. “More relief I reckon than anything. As it was getting on, it just felt like the ball was getting a little bit softer. You could see the lads [feeling the effects of] having overs under their belt, and it was the first game back for three of them. So, we’re just very happy to level the series and now go into next Test with it all to play.”Bess’s figures of 2 for 59 in 15.1 overs were not the sort of dominant fifth-day performance that spinners are generally picked to produce, but as the bowler himself acknowledged, his opportunities for much of the day were restricted by his place in the pecking order – in particular, the need for him to perform a holding role at the Brian Statham End of the ground, while the seamers utilised the favourable breeze and variable bounce being generated from the James Anderson End.It wasn’t until the 61st over of the innings, when Ben Stokes took over at the Statham End with another energetic spell of short-pitched bowling, that Bess was given a chance to attack from his preferred end, and he produced one of the key moments of the day when he spun a big offbreak through Holder’s defences to bowl the West Indies captain for 35.ALSO READ: Dobell: Stokes is England’s man for all sessions”We talked about roles, we talked about bowling as a collective,” Bess said. “My role at that time was probably bowling the other end and trying to create as many chances as I could at that end. There were some that spun from there and I felt like I was in the game, but I was leaking a little bit. I was quite happy when I got to come up to the top end, and bowl with the wind, and a bit of rough.”Much of that rough outside the right-hander’s off-stump was created by the left-arm angle of Sam Curran, another of the young players whom England have trusted to hone their games on the highest stage. And as Curran helped to make it eight wins out of eight on the occasions that he’s featured in an England home Test since his own debut in 2018, Bess hoped that the pair could have a long and fruitful partnership as a bowling combination.”Perfect!” was Bess’s assessment of the rough that Curran creates in his follow-through. “Hopefully he can get a little bit heavier and keep running in, but it was in a good area and I knew where my length had to be on it. I knew I had to pull it back and make sure I got as many balls in there as possible, and be as consistent as possible.”I think I really built that pressure,” he added. “I feel like I’m learning every day, and I know that’s a bit of a cliché, but it’s genuine with me because when I’m on the job I’m going through so many emotions.”And that’s little wonder, given the fluctuations of fortune that Bess has endured in his short career – which encompassed a loan spell to Yorkshire last season when his first-team opportunities at Somerset dried up with Leach ensconced as the first-choice spinner, and a late call-up to England’s Test team in South Africa in December, where he starred with five first-innings wickets in their victory in Port Elizabeth.More recently, Bess has been linked with a permanent move to Warwickshire, where he is being earmarked as a successor to their long-term spinner, Jeetan Patel, while his game-craft was honed on the England Lions camp in Sri Lanka last winter, where he worked on his seam position with Rangana Herath. But for the time being, he’s obliged to do most of his learning on the big stage.”I’m talking with Daws [Richard Dawson, England spin coach] a lot about how consistent can I be in that area,” he added. “But I think going back up to that end, and producing some of those balls that I did, it’s given me a lot of confidence.”
Sheffield Wednesday will now be preparing for another rollercoaster season in the Championship after Danny Rohl's Owls pulled off a miraculous relegation escape to stay put in the second tier.
A six-match unbeaten run to close out the campaign ensured Wednesday didn't fall through the trapdoor, with three wins on the bounce right at the end putting a smile on the face of everyone associated with the South Yorkshire titans.
Still, there will now be a feeling at Hillsborough that Wednesday will want to kick on and not be resigned to another relegation battle next season, with the potential for a number of positive incomings to walk through the door in the summer.
The rejuvenated Owls could even look to reignite a failed deal from the January transfer window, especially with the recent development that Lee Gregory is now a free agent.
Wednesday looking at failed transfer target again
Casting your mind back to January, it's easy to forget about a major transfer saga that transpired at the bottom end of the Championship table.
Blackburn Rovers and Wednesday tussled over the signature of Orlando City striker Duncan McGuire right until deadline day, with the American centre-forward looking to have sealed a deal to join the Riversiders at the very last moment at the expense of Rohl's men.
But, due to a last-second paperwork issue, a deal never went through and now Wednesday could look to pounce again to further add insult to injury.
The Sheffield Star are reporting that Rohl's men are still keen admirers and could look to clinch a move this time around for their failed transfer target, softening the blow of club legend Gregory leaving in the process.
How McGuire would fit in at Wednesday
Anthony Musaba would, no doubt, love to line up alongside the deadly American centre-forward if a move can finally be done, with the 23-year-old winger enjoying himself with electric displays at the close of the campaign even when games became more pressurised.
Musaba's assists total for Wednesday – which stood at a respectable five from 48 contests this season – would very much rise you imagine if McGuire relocates to South Yorkshire.
McGuire has continued to live up to his "lethal" billing handed out to him by Orlando boss Oscar Pareja in 2023, even with the disappointment of a failed EFL move hovering over him, with six goals from 13 games this year.
Player
Club
Games played
Goals scored
McGuire
Orlando
50
21
Gregory
Wednesday
101
29
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With the 23-year-old attacker not far off Gregory's Owls total playing out in America, from half the games, the failed Blackburn signing could come into his own even more by lining up alongside the likes of Musaba in his new location.
In the latter stages of the campaign, Musaba and other attackers at Rohl's disposal were unstoppable at points alongside Troyes loanee Ike Ugbo with the Dutchman assisting Ugbo's opener away at Millwall in mid-February before firing home his own effort.
Sheffield Wednesday forward Anthony Musaba.
The ex-AS Monaco man took over goalscoring duties more frequently when push came to shove in crunch clashes from here on in, scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the penultimate game of the season to heroically play his part in the emphatic 3-0 victory.
If the Owls cannot get Ugbo back permanently, and need another new face up top with Gregory exiting, attempting an ambitious capture of McGuire again could be the way to go.
The big boys of New Zealand fast bowling, Trent Boult and Tim Southee, did the business with the old ball to seal their 100th Test win, on the fourth morning at Basin Reserve. Twenty-eight of those wins have come in matches that Boult and Southee have played together. Their pin-point planning and execution made sure India’s resistance on the third evening didn’t count for much. Boult started the slide, and Southee burst through the opening to bowl India out for 191, setting New Zealand’s batsmen a target of just nine runs. It ended India’s seven-match winning streak, and New Zealand’s run of three losses.India began the day 39 behind with six wickets in hand and 15 overs to go the new ball, hoping to set New Zealand some sort of target, but Boult and Southee were excellent with the old ball. On a clear and still morning, which aids swing in Wellington, they switched from their bouncers plan to look for more traditional modes of dismissals. Boult looked to set Ajinkya Rahane up for the lbw, but the pitch didn’t have enough pace for that to succeed. So he went around the wicket to get one to seam away a touch. Rahane had to play the angle, but the movement away took his edge.Then Southee got to his work of setting up batsmen. First up Hanuma Vihari who had toughed it out for 76 balls before this over started. Southee began with a full outswinger that didn’t tempt Vihari. Then he got closer and fuller, drawing a loose shot from Vihari, but not getting the edge. With the third ball, he scrambled the seam to play with the scrambled mind of the batsman. The ball pitched outside off and jagged back in. Vihari still had the outswinger in mind, and was bowled.Southee did the same with R Ashwin, whom he had bowled with an outswinger, first ball, in the first innings. This time the outswinger pitched and nipped back in to trap Ashwin in front. All seven wickets till this point had fallen to these two bowlers, so both were on for five-fors.Boult could have sealed his when he drew a bat-pad from Ishant Sharma with what was the last ball of his spell, but Tom Latham shelled it at short leg. Boult was off to take a break before the new ball became available. Colin de Grandhomme soon drew the uppish drive from Sharma, but now Southee dropped him at short cover. The second drop, as it turned out, ended up helping him getting the five-for. Before the new ball, though, de Grandhomme managed to get through the defences of Sharma.With India only slightly in lead, Rishabh Pant had no choice but to go after the new ball. As he flicked one off the pads off Southee, Boult pulled off a smart catch at fine leg to make it a matter of time. And that matter of time was only three balls for Jasprit Bumrah, who guided Southee to second slip for a low catch to substitute fielder Daryl Mitchell.The man he was substituting for, Tom Blundell, came out to bat and help knock off the target, which was a positive sign after he spent the whole second innings off the field with a shoulder injury he suffered when fielding in India’s first.