KOLKATA: There was much talk about Kolkata Knight Riders missing Cameron Green the bowler after going down to Mumbai Indians even after scoring more than 200 runs. Green, who came on board as the highest paid player in the auction, fetching Rs 25.20 crore, was barred from bowling by Cricket Australia since the allrounder returned after a back injury. However, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar was not disheartened as he said Green was picked as a long-term prospect.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!I think the idea of picking a player in an auction is not always very short-sighted. There is obviously a horizon. You look at what a player has done over a number of years and the skill set he possesses, he stated on Wednesday.When we went into the auction we thought if Russ (Andre Russell) wasnt there, then who is the next best all-rounder? And we felt Green could do that for us, he added. 129968933However, things changed in the gap between the auction and the tournament started. Whatever decision you make, you dont know what the future will hold, Nayar said, trying to accept the reality. The coach is also hopeful of Varun Chakravarthy bouncing back after going for runs against Mumbai Indians.

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Coming home again has paid off for Rice University baseball Head Coach David Pierce. Hired last year and taking over in the middle of a struggling season on South Main, Pierce steadied the ship and began his rebuilding process. While Rice finished with only 17 wins, the building blocks were put in place.Now, in his first full season back at Rice, Pierce has the Owls believing again. Not only in winning at a high level, but also embracing the storied tradition of Rice Baseball, which won a national championship in the early 2000s.Pierce has Rice off to an 18-12 start to the season as they prepare to host UTSA Thursday through Saturday at Reckling Park. The Roadrunners are a national powerhouse that reached the Super Regionals last spring and opened eyes all across the country when they upset Texas in regional play.Coach Pierce spoke before Wednesdays practice about his program and his style of coaching his players.

Everton officials are becoming increasingly confident they can bring Jack Grealish back to the club for next season.The Manchester City star, currently on loan at Hill Dickinson Stadium, has just 12 months remaining on his Etihad contract.His spell on Merseyside had been transformative before a stress fracture to his foot brought his campaign to a premature end in January.Crucially, the 30-year-old has opted to stay in Liverpool throughout his extended recovery period rather than returning to Manchester.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayClub sources view this decision as an encouraging indication of his commitment to the Toffees' project, according to the Daily Mail.However, significant financial hurdles remain before any permanent deal can be completed.Grealish's weekly salary of 300,000 represents a considerable obstacle for the Merseyside club, despite having already invested approximately 12m to secure his season-long loan.The club's move to their new stadium has substantially strengthened their financial position, potentially making such wages more manageable.A purchase option worth 50m is believed to be included in the existing loan arrangement.Yet Everton's hierarchy consider this figure excessive for a player entering the final year of his contract, with a fee closer to 20m viewed as more appropriate given the circumstances.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:London schoolgirl, 11, becomes Englands top female chess player after stunning global riseAs Phil Foden struggles for England, five world-class stars who failed to deliver on the international stageTyson Furys condition revealed after father said relationship had been 'completely destroyed'David Moyes is understood to be enthusiastic about retaining the playmaker's services beyond this campaign.Grealish quickly established himself as a favourite among the Goodison faithful following his arrival from the Etihad.Before his injury curtailed his season, the England international registered two goals and six assists across 22 matches in Everton colours.His contributions proved instrumental in what has been a markedly improved campaign for the Toffees.The attacking midfielder's performances helped drive a resurgence that could yet culminate in European football returning to Merseyside next term.Beyond his on-pitch contributions, Grealish has made a notable impression away from football through his involvement with Everton's community initiatives.The midfielder also proved popular within the squad, building strong relationships in the dressing room during his time at the club.His presence has been part of a broader transformation at Everton this season, with the campaign representing a significant step forward for Moyes' side.The Toffees remain in contention for a place in European competition, which would cap a remarkable turnaround for a club that has endured difficult recent seasons.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Veteran fast bowler James Anderson has revealed he "hated every minute" of his experience in The Hundred last year, preferring to focus on his new role as permanent captain at Lancashire. Now 43 and retired from international cricket, Anderson prioritizes the red-ball game, aiming to lead Lancashire back to Division One and rekindle players' love for the sport.