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Tottenham Hotspur youngster and summer signing Ashley Phillips is seemingly loving life at Spurs as journalist Michael Bridge shares news on the defender.

Who did Spurs sign this summer?

Ange Postecoglou watched his side become bolstered with a plethora of new additions during the latest transfer window, with the north Londoners sealing deals for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, Phillips, defender Micky van de Ven, playmaker James Maddison, winger Manor Solomon, striker Alejo Veliz and Brennan Johnson signing for the club.

The Lilywhites head coach, following these arrivals, has overseen an excellent start to the 2022/2023 Premier League season. Spurs currently sit second behind last season's treble-winners Man City; winning three out of their opening four league matches.

Their latest victory, an imperious 5-2 win over Burnley at Turf Moor just prior to the international break, showcased Postecoglou's new-look, attack-minded brand of football to it's full devastation.

New signing Maddison impressed – getting on the scoresheet with a sumptuous right-footed curler from outside the area – while Cristian Romero's screamer and Son Heung-min's hat-trick displayed just how excited supporters can be about their side's upcoming season.

Tottenham have also rid themselves of deadwood recently, as defender Davinson Sanchez and high-earning midfielder Tanguy Ndombele both completed moves to Galatasaray this week.

Excitement and anticipation has returned to north London following a very disappointing 2022/2023 season under a trio of coaches in Antonio Conte, Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason.

It will be very interesting to see how Postecoglou continues his efforts to transform Spurs and shape them into a serial-winning side, and it is now believed he sees something special in young defender Phillips.

The 18-year-old, who put pen to paper on a move from Blackburn Rovers over the summer, is now set for an immediate first team promotion after impressing Tottenham's head coach.

That is according to Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge, who took to X with news on Monday.

He says that Phillips will be a permanent member of the first team squad following the permanentdeparture of Sanchez to Turkey.

"Tanguy Ndombele to join Galatasaray on loan with an option to make the deal permanent," wrote Bridge.

"Galatasaray are also in talks to sign Davinson Sanchez on a permanent deal. Additionally, Ashley Phillips has impressed AP & will be a permanent member of the first team."

How good is Ashley Phillips?

The colossal teenage defender has been praised for his rise in recent seasons, having impressed for Blackburn in their academy right the way through to the first team.

“He’s an amazing footballer and he is going to be a mega footballer I’m pretty sure, but he’s a very young boy," exclaimed Tony Mowbray in 2021.

“He’s a 6’3, 6’4 magnificent cut of a guy, fast as lightning, composed with the ball, aggressive. I think this football club have a footballer on their hands, and we have to manage his introduction into our team as best we can. I just brought him to give him some experience.”

The England Under-19 international comes to Spurs with plenty of promise, and the fact Postecoglou has promoted him so soon after arriving speaks volumes.

England’s vice-captain said it “doesn’t feel like a completely disastrous series” but conceded the team had not responded well in pressure situations

George Dobell in Sydney08-Jan-20182:17

Australia handled pressure situations better – Anderson

James Anderson admitted England have “not done themselves justice” in the Ashes but feels that, despite the result, plans for a “big upheaval” should be resisted.England were thrashed by an innings and 123 runs in Sydney – their second innings defeat of the series to go with a 10-wicket drubbing in Brisbane – as Australia won the five-match series 4-0.But while he admitted England had “not dealt with pressure situations” as well as Australia, Anderson insisted the team had progressed over the last 18-months and it didn’t feel as if it had been “a completely disastrous series.”So while the last unsuccessful Ashes tour ended the England careers of several long-serving players and coaches – notably Kevin Pietersen, Graeme Swann and Andy Flower – Anderson feels such reactions would be unhelpful on this occasion. And while he has been mildly critical of the backroom staff at some stages of this tour his parting words suggested they had been “brilliant”, “fantastic and “can’t do enough” for the players.”We’ve not been blown away in every game,” Anderson said. “It doesn’t feel like a completely disastrous series. It doesn’t feel like a series where there should be a big upheaval like other series which have been absolutely disastrous. It doesn’t feel like that.”I do think it’s been closer than 4-0. We’ve been on top in some games, if not all the games at some stage.”We are hurting and we know we’ve got to improve in a lot of areas. I’m sure everyone will be looking at themselves in the mirror over the next few weeks.Anderson on…

Steve Smith
“It’s an odd technique but it works brilliantly for him. The talent and mental toughness he has is a really good combination. He’s going from strength to strength. He’s very difficult to bowl at and his confidence is sky high. Hopefully with a bit more movement through the air in England, we’ll have a bit more success against him.”
Ben Stokes
“It’s no secret that he’s one of the best all-rounders in the world, and on his day as good as anyone with bat and ball. Obviously we miss a player like that. I hope he’s back very soon. But from our point of view, it’s not affected the way we’ve gone about our business.”
Australia’s celebrations
“It hurts. We came over here desperate to win the Ashes and three Tests in we’d lost the series. We’re bitterly disappointed. I hope that the guys in the dressing room are watching these guys celebrate and I hope it’s hurting them as much as it is me. Hopefully that will drive them on for the next 18 months.”

“But yes, I think we do have the right group in charge. And I think we have improved in the last 18 months. We’ve definitely made strides in the right direction.””I think the support we’ve had from the backroom staff has been brilliant. They can’t do enough for us. They’re just tirelessly working behind the scenes to try to get us ready for games, and I think they’ve done a fantastic job.”Key to the result, Anderson believed, was England’s inability to handle key moments. In particular, he felt England’s batsmen had failed to score the match-defining totals that were required and the bowlers had failed to “create enough pressure.””We’ve not done ourselves justice throughout the series,” Anderson said. “We’ve played well in patches, but when you play quality opposition like Australia in the tough environment that Australia is, you can’t perform in little bits and pieces. You have to be consistent. They have won those crucial moments that the match pivots upon.”Getting 60 or 70 with the bat is not good enough. You’ve got to on and get big hundreds as they have. And with the ball, it’s all very well bowling well individually for 15 overs or 20 overs. But the period between 25 and 30 overs can be the key overs for a bowler. You’ve got to try to stay at your best in those periods and I don’t think we’ve done that.”The pitches have not really suited our bowling. They’ve been slow and we’ve come up against a batting line-up that is patient and mentally tough. We don’t have an X-factor bowler like Pat Cummins or Mitchell Starc. We don’t have that sort of pace. We’ve not bowled well enough for long periods of time – and I include myself in that – to create pressure. We’ve bowled well at times, but we’ve not done it for five days and this is the price you pay.”There were stages of each game that we were on top. But we’ve not managed to kick on and actually be really ruthless in those situations. And then they’ve managed to get back in the game and when the pressure has been put back on us we’ve not coped with it very well.”Man-for-man, we’ve got the skill and the ability to beat Australia, but it’s about trying to perform in those pressurised situations, which we’ve not done well.”While Anderson, now aged 35, knows the decision might be taken out of his control – either by injury or by selectors – he remains determined this Ashes series should not be his last. Standing in at the post-match captain’s press conference after Joe Root was indisposed by illness, he reiterated his desire to feature in the 2019 series in England.”I’ll do everything I can to be available for that series,” he said. “I’ve loved bowling in this series. It’s not been my most fruitful in terms of wickets, but I’ve given it everything and my body has coped. My speeds have been good on the whole.”Obviously I don’t pick the team. I can’t say I’m definitely going to be there. But I’m absolutely determined. I’m still as hungry as ever.”

West Ham United could pull off a sensational transfer coup in a late summer move for one of the Premier League's most promising and glimmering talents…

What’s the latest West Ham United transfer news?

According to the Daily Mail, Emile Smith Rowe could be set for a late exit from the Emirates Stadium in search of more regular minutes.

Much of the speculation has been centred around Chelsea, who have reportedly already initiated an approach for the Englishman.

Mauricio Pochettino is keen to add another attacker to his ranks before transfer deadline day, but Arsenal are said to have swiftly rejected any advances from the Blues as they’re unwilling to sell to a side they see as a direct competitor.

Due to Todd Boehly’s overwhelming financial muscle and inability to take no for an answer, Chelsea are expected to try again, but West Ham are also waiting in the wings to pounce upon a possible deal.

Read the latest West Ham transfer news HERE…

The article details that Swith Rowe was of interest to the Irons earlier this summer and the club could reignite its interest in the attacker.

What are Emile Smith Rowe's strengths?

At one point, Smith Rowe had the world at his feet. In the 2020/21 season, the 23-year-old formally broke into the Arsenal side and swiftly established as one of the most productive and influential players in the team.

Buoyed on by playing for the club he has been at since 2010 and roared on by a passionate fan base supporting ‘one of their own’, the attacking midfielder recorded 18 goal contributions in 53 Premier League outings.

The three-cap England international developed a formidable reputation as an immense creative, effervescent, and gifted offensive force. This led to glowing praise from Jamie Carragher, who said: “To watch him in full flow, I've said he's the best player in the Premier League running the ball.

“He's so exciting, the pace, moving with the ball. He's a special talent. He can pop up in different positions, he has that ability to play all four positions up top and that's a real bonus.”

His tenth goal of the 2021/22 season in a 2-1 victory over Brentford in February 2022 was the first time a Hale End graduate had hit double figures in a campaign since Cesc Fabregas in 2009/10.

However, a groin injury kept the former RB Leipzig loanee out for 14 games between September and November 2022, and since then he has been unable to forge any notable consistency or rhythm.

The £12m-rated youngster didn’t manage to make any Premier League starts and the same trend has continued this season, having failed to even appear as a substitute in the current campaign.

Therefore, if West Ham could poach Smith Rowe it would serve as a sweet piece of revenge for the Gunners’ earlier signing of Declan Rice.

The north London outfit pinched Rice from the east of the capital in a whopping £105m deal and with it, they said goodbye to one of their own.

Thus, replicating that trick on their enemies of the summer, would be quite the move indeed.

Whilst the reaction to the majority of Arsenal’s recent transfer dealings has been positive, the sale of Smith Rowe could usher in a huge wave of discontent and would be a magnificent move for David Moyes as he aims to close out the window in style and help Hammers supporters everywhere forget about their former captain.

Winward Islands posted their first win of the season, Kyle Mayers’ match haul of nine and Devon Smith’s twin centuries helping them trounce Jamaica by 118 runs

ESPNcricinfo staff18-Dec-2017Seamer Kyle Mayers’ final-innings five-for handed Winward Islands their first win of their season, a 118-run thumping of Jamaica in Gros Islet. Jamaica slipped from 180 for 3 to 279 all out as Mayers scythed through the line-up, ending with career-best match figures of 9 for 124.Jamaica bowled Winwards out for 226 after having elected to bowl, with Devon Smith (107 off 247 balls) and Kirk Edwards (57 off 98 balls) making the only significant contributions. In reply, Jamaica faltered to 108 for 8 with Mayers and Sherman Lewis striking back-to-back as they finished with a four-for each. Jamaica declared on 112 for 9.With Winwards sliding from 111 for 2 to 263 for 9 in their second innings, it was once again Devon Smith who ensured an adequate score, extending his staggering form in the tournament to be last man out on 154. His ton gave Jamaica a target of 398.Winwards’ Delorn Johnson struck of successive balls in the sixth over to cause a top-order crash, but a 115-run partnership between Brandon King (88 off 108 balls) and captain Paul Palmer (46 off 90 balls) just about kept Jamaica in the game. However, Mayers returned to wreck the innings, taking out both set batsmen in quick succession, and Jamaica fell away quickly.

Liverpool's late-summer transfer business has taken a hit following news of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad's interest in Mohamed Salah, but Jurgen Klopp has swiftly rejected any claims that the Anfield side would be willing to negotiate.

Such interest exacerbates the club's current situation, still short of a centre-back and midfielder to combat the mass exodus this summer.

Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo have been signed, but more work is likely needed to ensure there is a good chance of silver-laden success this year.

Despite this, rumours have surfaced of Liverpool's interest in Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi…

What's the latest on Karim Adeyemi to Liverpool?

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Adeyemi has been touted for a move to Liverpool, with Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane and Juventus' Federico Chiesa also on the shortlist.

Read the latest Liverpool transfer news HERE…

Adeyemi signed for the Yellow Wall from RB Salzburg for an initial fee of £33m only a year ago, and while no fee has been mooted, the 21-year-old dynamo is valued at £51m by CIES Football Observatory.

How good is Karim Adeyemi?

While the thought of Salah plying his trade away from Merseyside is simply unfathomable for Liverpool supporters, there will come a day when this becomes reality.

Liverpool are determined to reject Al-Ittihad's advances for the remainder of the transfer window, but with just two years remaining on his current deal there is every possibility that the 31-year-old has entered the final year of his time at Anfield.

Signing from Roma for £34m in 2017, Salah's signing has coincided with a remarkable ascent to the very forefront of European football, with Liverpool winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup (among other honours) with the one-time Chelsea prospect at the club.

Praised as "exceptional" by Klopp, the right winger has scored 187 goals and supplied 80 assists from 307 appearances for Liverpool, currently ranking among the top 2% of positional peers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for goals, the top 9% for assists and the top 1% for touches in the attacking penalty area per 90, as per FBref.

The £350k-per-week gem will not be easily replaced, to say the least. But, Adeyemi could be moulded into a world-class phenom by Klopp to ease the blow that Salah's departure will deal to the Anfield club.

Last term, the four-cap German posted nine goals and six assists from just 26 starting displays for Dortmund, hailed for his "incredible" quality and speed by Salzburg coach Matthias Jaissle.

Also dubbed "ice-cold" by Germany manager Hansi Flick, Adeyemi is already proving to be one of the most destructive youngsters on the scene, and given that he is left-footed, he could be the natural replacement to serve in Salah's stead.

The £82k-per-week prodigy already ranks among the top 11% of attacking midfielders and wingers for goals, the top 24% for assists, the top 27% for progressive carries and the top 17% for successful take-ons per 90, highlighting a natural talent for goalscoring and a forward-surging presence to go with it.

Described as "brutal" by Jaissle, Adeyemi could be the precocious starlet to be nurtured into a refined, frightening phenom, and Klopp could well find the perfect man to fill Salah's boots, when that day comes, in the German ace.

Mitchell Starc has been passed fit for the SCG Test, but his captain Steven Smith says Australia are mindful of the need to keep the left-arm quick fit for the South Africa tour

Daniel Brettig in Sydney03-Jan-20181:09

‘Told Starc not to do further damage’ – Smith

Australia’s spearhead Mitchell Starc has got his wish to take part in the final Test of the Ashes series after he was passed fit to play at the SCG despite the bruised heel that kept him out of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.The selectors confirmed Starc’s return in place of Jackson Bird as the only change to the team held to a draw at the MCG, and his captain Steven Smith indicated that the hosts were still mindful of the need to ensure that the left-armer was as fit as possible for the Test series against South Africa in March and April. To that end the selection chairman Trevor Hohns has stated that Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins can all expect to be rested at various points of the ODI series that follows the SCG match.”I think the break he’s had from bowling has helped his heel heal,” Smith said of Starc. “It’s coming along nicely so he’s confident and you’ve also got to take the player’s word sometimes. Hopefully he gets through and he’s fine.”[My advice is] make sure you’re completely fit and don’t be doing further damage. We’ve obviously got some one-dayers after this and Twenty20s and an important series in South Africa as well. So that was the conversation I had after the Perth Test match – we’ve wrapped up the series, which is great and we want to continue winning, that’s important, but you’re a key member of our line-up and don’t do further damage because we need you in South Africa.”Starc and the rest of the bowlers have been encouraged by the sight of a well-grassed SCG pitch, the first for the new curator/ground manager combination of Adam Lewis and Justin Groves, who indicated the trust in control of the ground was committed to keeping a natural wicket block rather than moving to drop-ins. “We’ve made it to be a traditional SCG pitch,” Groves said. “It will break up towards the end, the factor of the weather does come into it, but that’s the way we’ve prepared the pitch.”We’re very happy with our square at the moment, it’s come through the football season very well, we’ve got a very good coverage of grass throughout the whole square. We’ve got a very good team and the guys know what they’re doing, so there’s no reason to change that moving forward. We’re confident with where our square’s at and how we can produce it.”1:11

Starc will be needed in SA – McGrath

Smith has been the centre of attention entering his home Test match, given his stellar recent record that has put him on the batting rung immediately below that of Donald Bradman. Having shrugged off a bout of back soreness, he is eager to put together another long innings in Sydney, as part of a team seeking to secure a 4-0 shut out of England.”It’s been nice, I’m batting well, I’m feeling really good at the crease,” Smith said. “For me it’s just ensuring I don’t get too far ahead of myself. If you walk out there and expect you’re going to get runs the game can bite you pretty quickly. It’s just ensuring I’m hungry each time I go to the middle, start really well, do my basics really well, have my routines that I go through and don’t get too far ahead of myself because it comes back to bite your pretty quickly when you do that.”The guys are really motivated to come out here. The Sydney Test, the pink Test match in its 10th anniversary now, it’s a special occasion, particularly for all of the guys from NSW, there’s quite a few in the line-up. We don’t get the opportunity to play as often as we like in Shield cricket. Every opportunity we get to play on this ground is special. It’s another Ashes Test match, guys don’t need more motivation. It’s a great opportunity to try and win this Test match and win this series 4-0.”Two Australian batsmen enter the match with some doubts about their places in the team. Neither Usman Khawaja nor Cameron Bancroft have performed to the level they had hoped, and due to the Big Bash League will get precious little opportunity to play any more first-class cricket before the South Africa touring squad is named. Smith, however, spoke positively of their prospects for runs in Sydney to shore up their tenures.”They probably haven’t had the strongest of summers that they would have liked. Watching them play I think they’re batting well,” Smith said. “It’ll be great if they could get a score in this Test match and help us win this Test match. South Africa is still a fair way away, lots can happen between now and then. We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.”

Leicester City have enjoyed a strong start to the 2023/24 campaign as some of their new signings have helped them to win all three of their Championship fixtures so far.

Who have Leicester signed this summer?

Enzo Maresca has been able to bolster his playing squad with six additions since his appointment as head coach after a spell with Manchester City's coaching staff.

Stephy Mavididi, Harry Winks, Mads Hermansen, and Conor Coady have all come through the door on permanent deals, whilst Callum Doyle and Cesare Casadei have joined on loan.

That may not be the end of their business, though, as they were recently touted with an interest in Newell's Old Boys winger Brian Aguirre, who has reportedly been valued at $10m (£7.9m).

How good is Brian Aguirre?

The 20-year-old whiz is a talented young prospect who should not be brought in with the expectation of being able to make an immediate and significant impact on the pitch.

Instead, he should be viewed as a long-term project who could be the eventual heir to Mavididi's position on the left flank as he is five years younger than the summer signing from Montpellier.

Aguirre has only played 42 senior club career games and is yet to play outside of his home country, Argentina, which means that it could take him time to adapt to football and life in England.

Therefore, the exciting gem could be ideally suited to be a back-up to Mavididi initially as it would afford him time to adjust to his new surroundings without the pressure of being required to hit the ground running on the pitch.

The English forward has enjoyed a terrific start to life at the King Power and his performances suggest that there will be no immediate need for Aguirre to step up.

He has averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.47 across three Championship matches this season and produced one goal and one assist, to go along with 1.7 key passes per game for his teammates.

Only Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (8.23) has averaged a higher Sofascore rating for Leicester so far and this shows that the former Arsenal prospect has been one of Maresca's outstanding performers.

This could also make him the dream mentor for Aguirre as Mavididi is proving himself to be a fantastic winger at this level who could impart his wisdom to the 20-year-old ace to help him develop his own skills over the coming years.

The Old Boys forward, who scout Antonio Mango described as "compelling viewing", showcased his potential during the U20 World Cup earlier this year as he averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.13 and contributed with one goal and two 'big chances' created in three appearances for Argentina.

Aguirre, who has assisted five goals in 42 games for his club, seemingly has the capability to score and create chances from a left wing position but would need to translate that over to first-team football in England on a regular basis in order to be a huge success at the King Power.

Training alongside and learning from Mavididi could play a crucial role in his development, given how impressive the 25-year-old hotshot has been this season, and allow him to become the long-term heir to that position in the team if Maresca can secure his services.

Celtic will "try to the end" for one highly-rated player in particular this summer, as journalist Rudy Galetti provides a key update.

Is Dominik Livakovic joining Celtic?

While The Bhoys transfer window may have gotten underway in perhaps the worst way possible with the departure of the incredibly dynamic and engaging Jota leaving Celtic Park for the Saudi Pro League's riches, things have started to look up for Brendan Rodgers' side.

The contract extensions given to Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda, along with the signings of several new and exciting players, have given the club a real boost as the season gets underway in Scotland. However, there are still areas of the team that could be improved upon, including the goalkeeper.

The number one the Hoops have been chasing for much of this window is Dinamo Zagreb stopper Livakovic. However, with transfers expert Fabrizio Romano reporting that Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbache were days away from securing the Croat's signature last month, it looked like any hope of a deal was off.

However, in the month since the sides reportedly agreed on a deal, the Croatian international has remained in Zagreb, making five appearances for the club he was supposed to be leaving.

This stalemate between the two sides could work in Celtic's favour, and according to journalist Rudy Galetti, the Glaswegian Giants are looking to take "advantage" of the current situation.

What has journalist Rudy Galetti said about Dominik Livakovic to Celtic?

Galetti confirmed that whilst the Hoops are looking for a new left-back, they are also working to capitalise on the stalemate between Fenerbahce and Zagreb, even if it's proving to be "complicated."

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: "Celtic are working for a new left-back and started contact with LOSC Lille for Gabriel Gudmundsson.

"Celtic need to sign a new goalkeeper as well, and they are trying to take advantage of the stalemate between Fenerbahce and Dinamo Zagreb for Livakovic. It's a complicated option, but Celtic will try to the end for him."

How old is Dominik Livakovic

Born January 9th, 1995, in Zadar, Croatia, the 28-year-old, who has been described as a potential "wonderful" signing, is certainly a player who, whilst never playing for a club outside of his home country, has shown himself to be a classy operator.

So far, the Dinamo Zagreb star has made 45 appearances for the Croatian national team and became something of a national hero for his unbelievable performances at the World Cup last year.

The 6 foot 2 shot-stopper made seven appearances in the competition, conceding an average of just one goal a game, making 3.6 saves per game and preventing 3.52 goals a game, all while averaging a match rating of 7.33, per Sofascore.

However, his best performance – and probably the best goalkeeping performance of the entire tournament – came in their quarter-final tie against one of the competition favourites, Brazil.

Over the course of the game, the Selecao forced him into making 11 saves, which was the most saves a Croatian keeper has ever had to make in a World Cup match as well as the most saves any keeper had to make in a World Cup game since Tim Howard in 2014 against Belgium, per the Analyst.

He was also the key man when the game came down to penalties, winning the game for the 2018 runners-up by saving Rodrygo's spot kick.

His exploits were greatly appreciated by manager Zlatko Dalic who heaped praise on him following the game, saying:

"But he made the difference for us through the whole match. Brazil created some chances through their quality and speed but he prevented goals because he was in top shape – he was there in the crucial moments to save us."

Whilst Livakovic's lack of club football outside of Croatia may worry some potential suitors, his performances at the World Cup should be evidence enough of his sheer quality and were Rodgers and Celtic able to get this deal over the line, it could go a long way in helping them keep hold of the title for another year.

Bowlers dominated as 15 wickets fell on day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Queensland in Hobart.

ESPNcricinfo staff04-Nov-2017
ScorecardMatthew Wade brought out the paddle sweep frequently•Getty ImagesTest incumbents Matthew Wade and Matt Renshaw both fell cheaply as ball dominated bat on day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Queensland in wintry conditions at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.After the captain George Bailey chose to bat first, the Tigers could improve only marginally on being shot out for 63 by Western Australia in round one, cobbling together 186 in the face of six wickets for the accurate seam and swing of Michael Neser. Wade, who needed a score to keep up in the race for Ashes wicketkeeping duties, was bowled by Luke Feldman for nine.Renshaw, who has also been struggling for runs in recent times though not considered as doubtful to play at the Gabba as Wade has been, could only make it to one before edging Jackson Bird, another Test contender, to Alex Doolan in the slips. Former Test opener Joe Burns was also out cheaply, Marnus Labuschagne was run out by a brilliant Jordan Silk direct hit, and the captain Usman Khawaja made it as far as 27 before edging Sam Rainbird and giving Wade his first catch of the game.Gabe Bell then chimed in to pin Sam Truloff lbw, leaving Jack Wildermuth and Jimmy Peirson with plenty of work to do if they are to gain parity with the hosts’ first innings on day two.

In the absence of Morne Morkel, Kagiso Rabada will lead the bowling attack, which also includes allrounders Wayne Parnell and Andile Phehlukwayo

ESPNcricinfo staff04-Oct-2017Faf du Plessis’ first assignment as ODI captain will see him take charge of a squad sans several senior bowlers for three matches against Bangladesh, starting next Sunday. With Morne Morkel joining the list of those unavailable through injury earlier in the week, Dane Paterson earned a maiden call-up after he was also included in the Test squad as Morkel’s replacement.Paterson, a fast bowler from the Cobras, has played four T20Is for South Africa, most recently in England over the winter. He took a career-best 4 for 32 in the final match, but his ability to execute during the end overs impressed the selectors.Ins and outs

Ins: Temba Bavuma, Dane Paterson
Outs: Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Keshav Maharaj

“Dane did very well in the T20 International Series against England earlier this year, particularly when it came to death bowling. We now want to see if he can do a similar job in the 50 overs format,” Linda Zondi, South Africa’s convener of selectors said.Kagiso Rabada will lead the bowling attack, which also includes allrounders Wayne Parnell and Andile Phehlukwayo. Imran Tahir is the only specialist spinner in the group. Chris Morris, who was part of the Champions Trophy squad, was not available for selection as he continues to recover from a back problem, while Keshav Maharaj was left out.The batting line-up takes on a more familiar look, especially as it sees the return to international action of AB de Villiers, who last played for South Africa during the England tour. De Villiers will make himself available across all three formats from mid-October and is also due to play a four-day first-class match to get himself ready for Tests. He will spend this season as a player only, having stepped down from all forms of leadership.JP Duminy, who recently retired from Tests, will be part of a middle order that also included David Miller and Farhaan Behardien. Temba Bavuma has also been included in the fifty-over side. Bavuma has only played one ODI, last September against Ireland, where he opened the batting and scored a century.South Africa could see this series as the start of their preparations for the 2019 World Cup. South Africa lost the ODI series against Bangladesh the last time they played in the format.ODI squad: Faf du Plessis (capt.), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Farhaan Behardien, Quinton de Kock (wk), AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Imran Tahir, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Dane Paterson, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada