Nottinghamshire 152 and 81 for 2 trail Warwickshire 311 (Clarke 74, Ambrose 72,
Ball 4-76) by 78 runsScorecard Varun Chopra could be forgiven for the look of
confusion on his face when asked whats gone wrong? in his Warwickshire career.
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Destockage .After all, Chopra has been the clubs leading run-scorer
for four of the last five seasons in all formats of the game. He was the only
man in the side to reach 1,000 Championship runs in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He has
played a crucial role in the club winning all three trophies since his arrival
from Essex ahead of the 2010 season and, after leading his side to a first
victory in the T20 competition in 2014, was captain of the side until January of
this year.Even this season, when rain has limited him to 12 Championship
innings, he has reached 50 six times - nobody in the top division has done so
more often - and scored an unbeaten 97 in his only white-ball appearance. No
England-qualified player has ever scored more runs in a T20 innings for
Warwickshire and, in five of Warwickshires Championship matches this season, he
has made their highest aggregate of runs.So it seems odd that Warwickshire have
dropped him from their white-ball side. And it seems odd that Warwickshire have
not offered him a new contract. Indeed, they seem resigned - bizarrely resigned
- to losing him to another county without putting up much of a fight to retain
him.It might be an understandable conclusion if Chopra was a difficult or
divisive fellow. But he is far from that. Quite the opposite, really, with his
unruffled nature having always been credited as an asset in the past.So the
current situation has left him perplexed, frustrated and more than a bit
concerned. To be dropped from the limited-overs sides was worrying enough but,
having won a recall due to injury and made the 56-ball 97, to be dropped
afterwards seemed to confirm his fears.Ive loved my time at Warwickshire, he
tells ESPNcricinfo. But Ive had no contract offer and you sort of draw your own
conclusions when that happens.Its been frustrating not to play white-ball
cricket and its really disappointing not to have had a contract offer, but Ill
continue to be professional and try to score as many runs as possible and win
games for the club.I still have realistic ambitions to play for England. I
turned 29 a week or so ago, so I know it realistically has to happen in the next
couple of years and I know I probably have to continue to play Division One
cricket. But my stats at the top-order are as good as just about anyone, I could
play for eight or so more years and I feel Im just reaching my peak.He will have
no shortage of suitors if he does leave. Alongside the Durham pair, Mark
Stoneman and Scott Borthwick, Chopra is among the most proven top-order batsmen
out of contract on the county circuit this season. ESPNcricinfo understands that
three clubs, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire and Essex, are understood to have made
28-day approaches to talk to him, while several more, including Lancashire, are
considering doing the same. He has not spoken to any of them, though, and seems
to retain hopes that Warwickshire may yet offer him a new deal.Ive yet to speak
to any other clubs, he says. So my door is open. I think of myself as a proper
Bear. But I am a professional cricketer, its a short career, I still have
ambitions and I do need to look after my future.There was just over one session
of play possible at Edgbaston on Tuesday before rain intervened. Jake Ball, who
had been heavily bowled on Monday, did not take to the field after complaining
of a sore elbow. The club say the decision to rest him was purely precautionary
and he is expected to bowl in the second innings - in the unlikely event that
the rain relents - and in Nottinghamshires T20 Blast game on Friday night.That
will be a relief to the England management. Ball was watched by James Whitaker
and Andy Flower during his excellent new-ball spell on Monday and looks certain
to be included in the England squad for the first Investec Test of the series
against Pakistan. With Ben Stokes and James Anderson struggling to recover
fitness in time - it currently look as if both will miss the game - Ball has a
good chance of making his Test debut. Luke Fletcher, who hurt his groin on day
two, expects to return to action in a week or so.In the brief window of play
possible, Warwickshire secured a third batting bonus point - a decent effort
from 117 for 5 - and a first-innings lead of 159.But they then found
Nottinghamshires batting more stubborn than first time around. Jake Libby was
drawn into pushing at one angled across him and edged to slip while Michael Lumb
was, for the second time in the match, beaten by a quicker one from Jeetan
Patel, but Steven Mullaney looked solid and the rain - forecast to continue into
the final day - may well save them from further trouble.
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Pas Cher . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three
touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No.
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Chine . Rob Manfred, baseballs chief operating officer, testified
last week during the grievance filed by the players union to overturn Rodriguezs
211-game suspension. A person familiar with the hearing, speaking on condition
of anonymity, told The Associated Press on Saturday that Manfred testified the
sport wasnt concerned whether Bosch distributed performance-enhancing drugs to
minors because MLBs interest was his relationship with players under
investigation.
http://www.stansmithfrance.fr/ . "Hes going
to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to
six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an
interview.Arsene Wenger has been backed to remain at Arsenal by the clubs second
largest shareholder Alisher Usmanov, despite the sides haunting failures. The
Frenchman has felt the wrath of some supporters in recent weeks following exits
from the Champions league and FA Cup, as poor results have also seen them
stumble in their Premier League title charge.Some fans have taken to unfurling
banners calling for Wenger to go following just five league wins since
Christmas. Usmanov recently increased his stake in the club to around 30 per
cent However, Usmanov, who recently increased his stake in the club to around 30
per cent, has offered Wenger his support, saying Arsenal need the 66-year-old to
remain at the Emirates.Arsenals results are stable, he told Rossiya24. They are
always among the leaders of the English Premier League. This is a good and large
sports business project, and I am pleased with it. Koscielny: Wenger still the
man Arsene Wenger is still the man to leadd Arsenal to glory, Laurent Koscielny
has insisted.
Stan Smith Soldes. The only thing is that
today such situation occurred, like in any sport, there are ups and downs. The
club must retain its major symbol and main asset - manager Arsene
Wenger.Failures have been haunting Arsenal for many years now, they cannot
become the EPL champions. This has led to some discontent with Wengers position
as a manager.I believe that Arsene Wenger is a great coach, and Arsenal have to
give him the opportunity to plan the succession process and leave his legacy
when he deems it necessary. Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Watford It
is very important for the football club to maintain the principles that were
established by those people who created its victories. Arsenal need Arsene
Wenger.Wengers current contract is set to expire at the end of next season. Also
See: Koscielny: Wenger still the man UEFA, clubs discuss CL changes Merse: Roy
should take Wilshere Ozil hits out at exit reports
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