Wolverhampton Wanderers could be edging closer to solving one of their biggest squad issues, with reports linking the Old Gold to a new striker.

Gary O’Neil inherited the side that earned themselves the title of the Premier League’s lowest-scorers last season, as Wolves netted just 31 goals in 38 games in a campaign managed by Bruno Lage, Steve Davis and Julen Lopetegui.

With plenty of business expected to happen at Molineux before the transfer window slams shut on Friday, a host of problems could be solved should the club generate the money to capture reinforcements.

Who could Wolves sign this summer?

The overriding narrative of the transfer front in Wolverhampton is the future of Matheus Nunes, who could leave the club for Manchester City if the price is right for the Portuguese ace.

Earlier this week, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claimed that the treble winners are hoping to strike a deal said to surpass the €60m (£51m) mark, in a move that could hand O’Neil the resources to strengthen his squad in numbers.

One area that could be fixed should funds arrive is the strike position, with Football Insider linking Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho with a move to Molineux.

The report claimed that the Nigerian has been ‘shortlisted’ as a target for O’Neil’s side, in what could be a late swoop in the window to ease their woes in leading the line, with the player valued around £10.5m by FootballTransfers.

How good is Kelechi Iheanacho?

Having been hailed as “incredible” by his former manager Pep Guardiola, Iheanacho is a name familiar with followers of the Premier League, due to his 42 goals over the years while representing both Manchester City and Leicester.

At just 26-years-old, the striker has nearly 200 appearances in the English top tier under his belt, stemming from the academy at City where he first had a taste of football in England.

Club	Appearances	Goals
Manchester City	64	21
Leicester City	211	56

Nine years down the line from his arrival from Taye Academy in his homeland, the Nigerian has a total of 82 goals representing English clubs, showcasing just how prolific he can be when in form.

Also previously lauded as a “special talent” by former Foxes and England striker Tony Cottee, the 26-year-old could be the perfect acquisition for Wolves to chase, in a player that could finally bring the goals to Molineux.

Integrating a striker with a host of experience in the Premier League already is an advantage for O’Neil, with little adaptation needed to get him accustomed to the challenges faced throughout the season.

The Old Gold have put in some strong performances so far this campaign, despite their woeful summer, however, the narrative remains that they struggle to capitalise on the impressive work they put in to create chances.

On the opening day at Old Trafford, O’Neil’s side registered a mammoth 23 shots on goal, six of which being on target, however left without a goal or a point to show for their efforts in the final third, via Sofascore.

To strengthen the striker's claim to what he could bring to Wolves, his numbers accumulated over the past year see him comparable to names as prolific as Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford, via FBref.

O’Neil could finally find the solution to his side’s woes in front of goal by capturing Iheanacho, who could break the chain and get the Old Gold scoring in the bid to improve overall performance.

Manchester United continued a topsy-turvy start to the season with a wonderful comeback victory over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford this afternoon.

A woeful first five minutes allowed Forest to lead 2-0, and it took a mammoth effort for the Red Devils to eventually come back and secure a crucial 3-2 win, with Joe Worrall’s red card in the second half certainly assisting them in their quest for three points.

Erik ten Hag will breathe a huge sigh of relief, and this performance will hopefully kick United into gear after two largely subdued displays against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur.

Who was Man United’s best player vs Nottingham Forest?

Having controlled 69% of possession during the first half, United still found themselves 2-1 down at half-time, and they needed a spark in the second half.

Step forward, Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder was sensational after the interval, grabbing an assist after a well-run set-piece routine that allowed Casemiro to score the equaliser, before scoring the winner with a penalty with just under 15 minutes left.

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His Sofascore rating of 8.8/10 was the best out of any player on the pitch, while he showcased his attacking qualities by making three key passes, creating two big chances and even missing one big chance, indicating that he may have even added to his goal tally.

Journalist Samuel Luckhurst lauded him for his display, saying: “Fernandes has been United's best player. His name was chanted loudly in the first minute after some pathetic punditry on his leadership in the week. He's been a good captain for MUFC over the last year.”

His creative talents were on full show, and it was his performance that enabled United to secure the win – though it was another Red Devils star in Antony who delivered an impressive display that could be the catalyst to get him firing.

How did Antony perform vs Nottingham Forest?

Across his opening two league matches, the Brazilian winger created just one big chance and succeeded with just one dribble, but he came to life against Forest at Old Trafford.

Deployed on the right wing, he made four key passes during his spell on the pitch while also creating one big chance as he looked to make things happen from the flank.

The former Ajax starlet took a total of four shots in the match, which suggests he was eager to get on the scoresheet for the first time this season

He was praised for his showing in the second half by reporter Alex Turk, who said: “Antony has been excellent in the second half, too. Much improved from the first.”

Fernandes will rightly get all the plaudits, but Antony was impressive despite failing to score or register an assist.

Ten Hag will be hopeful that this will give him a major confidence boost, as when the 23-year-old is at his best, he can be a dangerous attacking threat on the wing.

With Champions League football on the horizon from next month, having Antony at his best will give them a great chance of success.

Roy Keane is widely considered as one of the best Premier League players of all time. The 67-cap Republic of Ireland international won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Champions League with Manchester United.

His stern, no-nonsense attitude is often trivialised within the media nowadays, as he commonly works as a pundit for Sky Sports and ITV, but back in his playing career, it brought him a lot of controversial moments, including a high-profile bust-up with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Notwithstanding that, there is also little doubt it contributed to many of his achievements and successes.

Today at Football FanCast we delve into Roy Keane’s career and most talked-about moments.

How old is Roy Keane?

Roy Keane was born on the 10th of August 1971, in Cork, Ireland.

He is 52-years-old.

Who is Roy Keane's wife?

Roy met Theresa Doyle in 1992, when the midfielder was playing for Nottingham Forest.

Keane’s family consists of five children, Shannon, Caragh, Aidan, Leah and Alanna. Roy also has two grandkids, a granddaughter and a grandson, which he revealed during his experiment on Instagram.

What is Roy Keane's height?

Roy Keane stands at a whopping 5ft 10 (177.8cm).

How much did Man Utd pay for Roy Keane?

Manchester United paid Nottingham Forest a British transfer record fee of £3.75m to sign 21-year-old midfielder Roy Keane in the summer of 1993.

Remarkably, Keane had agreed a deal with Blackburn Rovers prior to the switch but Sir Alex Ferguson’s 11th-hour attempt to hijack the move was successful, to the anger of Rovers boss Kenny Daglish.

Keane later recalled how the transfer saga unfolded: “I agreed a deal and shook hands with him. I went back to Cork and, on the Sunday morning, woke up and I got a phone-call from Sir Alex to my house back in Cork and he said will you come and meet with me for talks tomorrow. I said look, I shook hands with Blackburn and he said don’t worry about that! Kenny was fuming!”

“We had to sign Roy Keane,” said Sir Alex.“It was absolutely vital for the club’s future.”

And, as they say, the rest is history…

Why did Roy Keane leave Man Utd?

Roy Keane left Manchester United in November 2005, ending a 12-and-a-half-year spell, to the shock of football fans across the globe. A bust-up with Sir Alex three weeks prior was the catalyst for his departure.

Keane angered the United boss when he launched an attack on his teammates following a 4-1 defeat to Middlesborough at the Riverside Stadium.

MUTV interviewed the injured midfielder to get his thoughts on the game but he certainly didn’t hold back. In fact, the footage wasn’t allowed to be aired and the club attempted to delete the tape, as reported by The Mirror.

Sir Alex, whilst not naming Keane, appeared to provide his thoughts on his captain’s rant after United’s victory over Chelsea on November 6, 2005.

“You don’t criticise any Manchester United player outside the doors. I have never done and I won’t. I am unremitting in that respect. Totally unequivocal. My stance is there and it doesn’t change,” said Ferguson.

After a rocky few months thereafter, Keane left by mutual consent following a live MUTV phone-in, in which the Irishman announced it’d be his last season at the club.

And that was the final straw for Sir Alex and the hierarchy.

Was Roy Keane an aggressive player?

Roy Keane has certainly had his fair share of heated moments on the pitch, but perhaps ‘no-nonsense’ would be a better term to use.

The classic encounter between Keane and Patrick Vieira in the Highbury tunnel is an iconic moment that demonstrates his passion for defending teammates (maybe not in an MUTV interview).

The video below shows the midfielder confronting Vieira for ‘picking’ on his teammate Gary Neville prior to a fixture between Manchester United and Arsenal on February 1st, 2005.

In an interview after the match, the Red Devils skipper said: “I don’t want to go into too much detail but Patrick is six-foot-four… he says something about Gary Neville. I said ‘come and have a go at me’ – simple as that.

“If players want to intimidate some of my teammates, then let’s have a go at some of the other players. They think Gary Neville’s an easy target. I weren’t having it.”

Keane had the last laugh, though, as his side defeated the Gunners 4-2 on away soil.

How many red cards did Roy Keane get?

Roy Keane received seven red cards throughout his career but his dismissal for a challenge on Manchester City’s Alfie Haaland was by far the worst.

The former Kent batsman has stepped down from his role, less than two years into a three-year contract

Madushka Balasuriya 12-Feb-2018

Aravinda de Silva has a word with SLC president Thilanga Sumathipala•AFP

Sri Lanka’s high performance manager Simon Willis has handed in his resignation to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), less than two years into a three-year contract. ESPNcricinfo understands that Willis’ decision was down to personal reasons and that plans to bring in a suitable replacement is now underway.”Simon has given us six months notice and as such will remain with Sri Lanka Cricket until June 30,” a SLC official said. “We will therefore be advertising for the position.”Willis, whose recruitment was spearheaded by Aravinda De Silva – in his then capacity as SLC cricket committee chairman – had been recruited especially for the newly created role of high performance manager in May 2016 to oversee Sri Lanka’s cricket academy, as well play a key role in identifying and developing young talent.SLC hopes to bring in Willis’ replacement at least two months prior to the end of his term, so as to ensure a smooth transition.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board, however, has not yet made an announcement of his unavailability

Mohammad Isam11-Feb-2018Bangladesh’s T20I plans were further dented when their captain Shakib Al Hasan said his finger injury hasn’t fully healed. On Saturday, Shakib was named in the 15-man squad announced for the first T20 against Sri Lanka, on February 15.”There is still no official statement regarding this issue but the doctor has told me that the injury will take another two weeks to heal. So, if that is the case then maybe it is unlikely that I will play in the T20 series,” he said.The Bangladesh Cricket Board has not made an announcement of his unavailability.Shakib injured his finger during the tri-series final on January 27, which ruled him out of the subsequent Tests against Sri Lanka. It would have been his first series in his second stint as the Test captain.Bangladesh’s T20I squad includes five uncapped cricketers who impressed during the 2017 BPL.

كشف مصدر خاص بالاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، النقاب عن نص لائحة لجنة الحكام، في طلب النادي الأهلي باستقطاب حكام أجانب.

وكان مجلس إدارة الأهلي وجه إلى اتحاد الكرة المصري يوم 12 مايو، 4 طلبات عاجلة منها تعيين حكام أجانب لبعض المباريات له في بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

خاص.. مدرب يد الأهلي يرحل إلى الدوري الروماني

ويستعرض بطولات نص البند الثالث من المادة 38 الخاصة بتعيينات الحكام والتي تنص على الآتي:-

يجوز تعيين حكام أجانب في مباريات دوري المحترفين القسم الأول “المقصود الدوري الممتاز” وكذلك لمباريات كأس مصر، عندما ترى لجنة الحكام الرئيسية ضرورة لذلك.

مما يؤكد أنه لا توجد موانع تحول دون موافقة لجنة الحكام بالاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم على استقطاب قضاة ملاعب.

ويحتل الأهلي المركز الثامن في سلم ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 33 نقطة حصدهم من 15 مباراة، فيما يتبقى له 10 مواجهات.

A concerning update has emerged on Celtic attacker Liel Abada as the Israel international has been hit with a possible blow this week.

What's the latest on Liel Abada's injury?

According to Israel-based outlet One, the Hoops forward has suffered a muscle injury that will keep him out of their matches during the break.

The report claims that the young wizard underwent an MRI to evaluate the extent of the problem and it has been confirmed that he has torn his quadriceps.

However, there is no mention of exactly how bad the tear is or how long he is expected to be out of action for. That is a concern for Brendan Rodgers as the talented ace could now miss a spell of games at club level if the injury keeps him out beyond this week.

Who could replace Liel Abada?

The Northern Irishman brought in nine new players to bolster his Celtic squad during the summer transfer window and this means that he has plenty of options to pick from.

Nat Phillips

Loan

Paulo Bernardo

Loan

Luis Palma

Permanent

Gustaf Lagerbielke

Permanent

Maik Nawrocki

Permanent

Hyun-jun Yang

Permanent

Hyeok-kyu Kwon

Permanent

Marco Tilio

Permanent

Odin Thiago Holm

Permanent

These moves have provided the former Leicester City boss with plenty of strength in depth throughout a number of positions, including the wide areas.

With this in mind, Rodgers must now unleash Hyun-jun Yang from the start to take Abada's place on the right wing as that is the role where the South Korean gem has played more times than any other throughout his career.

Whereas, Palma, who arrived from Greek side Aris FC on a permanent basis, has only played four career matches on the right and is predominantly a left-sided attacker.

How good is Hyun-jun Yang?

The 21-year-old magician has been an inconsistent performer in recent seasons but he has already shown glimpses of his huge potential since making the move to Parkhead over the summer.

Rodgers brought him off the bench with 20 minutes to go against Aberdeen last month and the talented youngster caught the eye with a fantastic cameo.

As per Sofascore, Yang completed four of his four attempted passes and created two 'big chances' for his teammates, one of which led to Matt O'Riley's goal to finish off the scoring at 3-1.

The dynamic winger showed off his dribbling ability by beating his man in the box with some trickery before cutting the ball back to the penalty spot where his Danish teammate was waiting to roll the ball into the back of the net.

He has made four Scottish Premiership appearances in total and is yet to score his first goal for the club but his aforementioned performances against the Dons illustrated the creative impact that the youngster can have at the top end of the pitch.

How many goals did Yang score for Gangwon?

Prior to his transfer to Celtic during the summer transfer window, Yang played for Gangwon FC in his home country and showcased his goalscoring ability from a wide position.

The 5 foot 9 star averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.02 across 36 K League 1 in 2022 as he contributed with eight goals and five assists, whilst the exciting hotshot also created six 'big chances' for his teammates.

His fantastic displays throughout the 2022 campaign led to him being named the Young Player of the Year in South Korea, which shows how highly he was rated within his own country at the time.

However, the diminutive gem then failed to build on that impressive form during the first half of 2023. He averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.66 and managed one goal and one assist in 20 K League 1 appearances before his switch to Parkhead.

His inconsistent performances for Gangwon did not deter Celtic as they went ahead with their swoop for his services and they will be hoping that the summer signing will be able to replicate or improve upon the form he showed in 2022, rather than 2023.

Yang's display against Aberdeen was incredibly promising and suggests that the potential is there for him to be an excellent option out wide for Rodgers with his ability to make things happen in the final third.

His goalscoring form in 2022 also suggests that there could be goals to come from the 21-year-old talent to go along with his creative qualities.

This could make him a superb replacement for Abada on the right wing for however long the Israel international is out for with this muscular tear.

How many goals has Abada scored for Celtic?

The 21-year-old sensation has racked up 29 goals in 106 competitive appearances for the Scottish giants since his move to the club from Maccabi Petah Tikva in 2021.

Abada has hit double figures for goals in each of the last two full Scottish Premiership campaigns and has proven himself to be a reliable attacking option on the right flank in recent years.

He averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.01 across 34 top-flight matches last term as the superb winger contributed with ten goals and five assists, along with ten 'big chances' created for his teammates.

These statistics are not significantly more impressive than Yang's aforementioned form for Gangwon in 2022, with their average standard of performance and number of goal contributions both coming in at similar levels.

This suggests that the potential is there for Yang to be an excellent replacement for Abada in the short term if he is able to find his feet in Glasgow and get back to his best on the pitch after a difficult year in K League 1.

The injury blow to the Israel international, if it does keep him out for a number of weeks, or even months, could provide the summer signing with the perfect opportunity to get a run of games under his belt in order to prove his worth to Rodgers out wide.

Yang, who was described by the Hoops head coach as an "exciting" player, is a winger who can deliver goals and assists and possibly replace the attacking output that Abada usually provides, which is why he must be unleashed from the start after the international break.

Following last season's third-place finish under new boss Erik ten Hag, it is now over a decade since Manchester United last tasted Premier League glory, with the Red Devils having been forced to watch on as their city neighbours have dominated the division in that time.

Despite a net spend of over £1bn since the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson, the Old Trafford outfit have never truly looked like ending that barren run, with a shaky start to the new season indicating that this lengthy wait is set to continue.

Of the current first-team squad, only the returning Jonny Evans – who signed on a short-term deal last month – was part of the last title-winning squad back in 2013, with former teammates Phil Jones and David De Gea having left the club over the summer.

Despite the length of time that has passed since that most recent triumph, it feels like only yesterday that the legendary Ferguson signed off his illustrious managerial career with a final major honour, aided by a side spearheaded by the devastating brilliance of striker, Robin van Persie.

How many goals did Van Persie score for Man United?

The major talking point heading into that 2012/13 season was the controversial capture of the Dutchman from rivals Arsenal, with the experienced marksman having been tasked with guiding United to a 20th league title, following the prior Sergio Aguero heartbreak in the previous campaign.

Manchester United signings 2012/13 summer window

Robin van Persie (Arsenal)

Shinji Kagawa (Borussia Dortmund)

Alexander Buttner (Vitesse)

Nick Powell (Crewe)

Angelo Henriquez (Club Universidad de Chile)

Snapped up from under the nose of Arsene Wenger for what now looks a rather measly £24m, the one-time Feyenoord ace was seemingly the catalyst for the success that was to follow in Ferguson's last bow, taking on the mantle of being the main man in attack.

Having plundered 30 league goals the year prior for the Gunners, the Rotterdam native netted a further 26 top-flight goals in his new surroundings to not only claim a long-awaited league title but also a second successive Golden Boot gong.

That, however, was as good as it got for the now-retired ace as his form somewhat dipped over the next two seasons, ultimately scoring just 22 league goals combined as the club as a whole struggled to adapt to a post-Ferguson world.

Even despite only enjoying what was a relatively brief three-year stay at the Theatre of Dreams, for a long while the 40-year-old arguably remained the most influential signing of the decade at the club, with few having hit the ground running quite so successively since then.

That being said, however, it could be argued that Van Persie's solid legacy has now been eclipsed despite United's continued quest for major honours, with it fair to say that current skipper Bruno Fernandes has proven the major success story of the last ten years or so.

How much did Man United pay for Fernandes?

Much like Van Persie, the Portugal international's impact in Manchester was immediate following his arrival from Sporting CP in January 2020, with the playmaker providing the creative spark that had long been lacking in Manchester.

Signed for an initial £47m – less than what United forked out for Fred (£52m) – Fernandes' smooth transition to life at Old Trafford was made all the more impressive considering, unlike Van Persie, that he had never played in English football prior to that.

A Man of the Match performance on debut at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers set the tone for what has been a standout spell since then for the 5 foot 10 maestro, with it hard to imagine where the club would be had they not acquired the talismanic figure just over three-and-a-half years ago.

How many goals has Bruno Fernandes scored for Man United?

Despite operating in a number ten berth – unlike Van Persie – the Maia-born gem has proven himself to be a real weapon in a goalscoring sense for the Red Devils, while also providing the benefit of his creative flair as a link between midfield and attack.

That dual quality has been evident from the off as the £240k-per-week sensation ended that 2019/20 campaign with eight goals and seven assists in just 14 league games, while also netting three times in just six Europa League outings for his new side.

The midfield "magician" – as recently lauded by Statman Dave – subsequently contributed a staggering haul of 28 goals and 17 assists in 58 games in all competitions in 2020/21, while adding a further 24 goal contributions the following year.

Having continued to impress over the past 12 months or so, the 29-year-old's current tally now stands at 65 goals and 55 assists in just 189 games for the club in total, with Van Persie, meanwhile, scoring 58 goals yet registering just 21 assists in his 105 outings.

How has Bruno Fernandes performed this season?

Now the man with the armband on a permanent basis after teammate Harry Maguire was stripped of the captaincy earlier in the summer, it is fair to say that the 59-cap international is the undisputed leader in Ten Hag's side, showcasing remarkable resilience and consistency to have missed just one game through injury or illness in his United career to date.

While his start to life as the new club captain may have been somewhat rocky – with the Red Devils losing two of their opening four league games – the one-time Udinese man still boasts one goal and one assist in the top flight thus far, converting from the spot to clinch the comeback victory over Nottingham Forest last month.

Previously described as a "dream" for a striker by club legend Roy Keane, Fernandes currently leads the way in the division with regard to 'big chances' created, after also topping the charts in that regard last term.

That quality was also on his show for his country against Luxembourg on Monday night as the former Sampdoria dynamo got himself on the scoresheet and completed a hat-trick of assists, including a delightful, outside of the boot cross for Goncalo Inacio.

To have maintained his levels over an extended period of time is a credit to the playmaker's talents, with United supporters only truly seeing the best of Van Persie for a solitary season, prior to Ferguson's exit.

There will be those who argue that Fernandes – who has just a Carabao Cup to show for his efforts thus far – needs to do more to help drag his side back into contention for major honours, yet if any current player is to lead the charge towards the title in the coming years, it is likely to be the Portuguese genius.

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Desde que assumiu interinamente o comando do Corinthians neste ano, o técnico Dyego Coelho disputou quatro partidas, com duas derrotas, uma vitória e um empate, resultado conquistado na última quarta-feira, diante do Atlético-GO, na Neo Química Arena. Além de o retrospecto não estar bom, as atuações são ainda mais fracas, no entanto, o técnico, que tem história no clube, diz saber o que não pode faltar neste momento de má fase na temporada.

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Em entrevista coletiva após o duelo pela primeira rodada do Brasileirão, que foi adiado por conta da final do Paulistão, Coelho foi abordado em relação à proximidade da zona de rebaixamento, já que neste momento o time está apenas dois pontos à frente do 17º colocado, o primeiro no Z4. Para ele é uma situação desconfortável, mas que precisa ser resolvido com trabalho e vitórias.

– A gente tem que entender que a aqui gente tem sempre que ganhar os jogos, não é de hoje que eu sei disso e os jogadores também sabem, ver a gente numa posição que não é confortável, claro que deixa a gente desconfortável, mas a gente tem que trabalhar e é o que a gente vai fazer para sair, para começar a vencer os jogos, para começar a trazer a confiança de volta.

Coelho também foi questionado sobre a insatisfação do torcedor diante dessa situação ruim do Timão em 2020. Por saber como funcionam as coisas no clube, já que foi formado na base alvinegra, o treinador entende que quando o time não dá resposta tática e técnica, é preciso que os jogadores demonstrem raça e luta em todas as partidas, o que, segundo ele, não está faltando.

-Uma coisa a gente fala muito lá dentro, que a gente precisa estar sempre lutando, precisa estar sempre guerreando com o adversário, colocando a bunda no chão realmente. Isso não está faltando e a gente vai procurar fazer isso cada vez mais, aqui no Corinthians a gente conhece muito bem, quando as coisas não estão boas tática e tecnicamente, a gente começar a jogar com raça, com determinação e com vontade, para dar o primeiro passo para começar a ganhar os jogos, é isso que estamos fazendo e vamos fazer sempre.

O Corinthians volta a campo no próximo sábado, pela 13ª rodada do Brasileirão-2020, para enfrentar o Red Bull Bragantino, às 21h, fora de casa. Com 13 pontos em 12 partidas, o Timão está na 14ª posição na tabela de classificação, apenas dois pontos à frente da zona de rebaixamento.

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Chamari Atapattu, fresh from her excursion in the Women’s Big Bash League in Australia, will take over the captaincy from Inoka Ranaweera for Sri Lanka in the upcoming home series against Pakistan. Nipuni Hansika was named vice-captain.All eyes will be on 17-year old Kavisha Dilhari, who was discovered through an island-wide talent hunt. Dilhari was recently described by Sri Lanka’s high performance manager Simon Willis – who was a part of the talent search team – as a “very competitive beast,” having been playing cricket domestically since she was 15 years of age.”She came to some trials I was at and showed great potential. She showed great maturity for someone her age. Even in match situations she’s a very competitive beast,” he told ESPNcricinfo.”Hence, why we’ve given her the opportunity here. We believe she’s someone we need to back and give the experience and play alongside fantastic players like her captain. And learn from her.”Dilhari is among four changes to the squad from the one that toured the West Indies late last year, with Chamari Polgampola, Sugandika Kumari and Inoshi Fernando the other additions. Making way are Chandima Gunaratne, Hansima Karunaratne, Yashoda Mendis, and Udeshika Prabodhani.Sri Lanka will play three ODIs and three T20Is. All three ODIs will take place in Dambulla on March 20, 22, and 24, and will count for the ICC Women’s Championship. The T20 series will shift the action to Colombo with the first match taking place at the SSC on the 28th, the second at the NCC on 30th, and the final game back at the SSC on the 31st.Sri Lanka and Pakistan have played three matches each in the current cycle of the ICC Women’s Championship. Sri Lanka are placed at the bottom – the only team without a win yet – while Pakistan are sixth with one win to their name.Sri Lanka ODI squad: Chamari Atapattu (captain), Prasadani Weerakkody, Dilani Manodara, Nipuni Hansika, Hasini Perera, Rebecca Vandort, Chamari Polgampola, Shashikala Siriwardena, Ama Kanchana, Achini Kulasooriya, Sripali Weerakkody, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Fernando, Kavishka Dilhani