After New Zealand declared overnight, with a lead of 476, Zimbabwe were bowled out in 28.1 overs in an extended first session

Firdose Moonda09-Aug-2025Zakary Foulkes picked up the best figures by a New Zealand player on Test debut as New Zealand recorded their biggest Test win. Their innings and 359 run victory over Zimbabwe emphasised the massive gulf between the two sides as Zimbabwe capitulated for their fourth-lowest score against New Zealand to suffer their heaviest defeat in the format.After New Zealand declared overnight, with a lead of 476, Zimbabwe were bowled out in 28.1 overs in an extended first session. They have now lost their last six Tests and have been dismissed for under 170 in all four innings in this series. New Zealand finished their tour of Zimbabwe unbeaten, after winning all their matches in the T20I tri-series including the final, and both Tests.Foulkes, who was called into the XI after injuries to Nathan Smith and Will O’Rourke, showed the wealth of New Zealand’s bowling depth with an incisive eight-over spell headlined by devastating inswing. He ensured Zimbabwe had no let up after Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy made the opening incisions and that stand-in captain Mitchell Santner was not required at all.Related

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For Zimbabwe, technical questions over their batting remain. Their inability to cope with the moving ball, or genuine pace was exposed, more so when the two are in operation together. As has been the case throughout this series, only one batter made a score of note – Nick Welch’s 47 – there was only one other player who got into double figures and a highest partnership of just 25.The damage started as early as the third ball when Brian Bennett walked straight into the trap set for him. After two balls that moved away, Henry brought the ball back into him. Bennett played down the wrong line and his middle stump was uprooted. Brendan Taylor scored the first runs when he guided Duffy’s delivery between point and gully but only lasted until the fifth over as he was caught in the crease to a fuller ball from Henry and edged to second slip.Duffy, also on debut, found some extra bounce and Sean Williams could only get a leading edge as he tried to turn him leg-side. The ball went high and gave Duffy enough time to take the catch off his own bowling for his first Test wicket.Welch and Craig Ervine showed some fight against the short ball before Ervine pushed at a full ball from Matthew Fisher and edged to third slip. He was dismissed in almost identical fashion in the first innings which suggests a pattern that Zimbabwe need to address. Similarly, Sikandar Raza’s glaring problem against the short ball continued. For the fourth time in the series, Raza was undone by one, this time as he fended off a delivery from Foulkes and was caught at gully. Raza was brought back into the squad after missing the South Africa Tests for the MLC and recorded scores of 2, 5, 5 and 4.New Zealand finished their tour of Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20Is and Tests•Zimbabwe Cricket

Foulkes had Tafadzwa Tsiga caught behind, playing at a ball that straightened on him and then produced two absolute peaches to bowl Vincent Masekesa and Trevor Gwandu. Both were clueless against deliveries that landed outside off, shaped back in and beat their defences to hit the stumps. It’s difficult to choose between them on quality and both could easily be labelled the best deliveries of the game. Blessing Muzarabani became Foulkes’ fifth when he top-edged him to square leg, where Santner took a comfortable catch. That wicket gave Foulkes match figures of 9 for 75.Duffy thought he had wrapped up the innings when he had Tanaka Chivanga caught in the cordon but he had overstepped – the only mistake New Zealand made all morning. In his next over, Chivanga was caught at gully by Devon Conway, who is also the series’ leading run-scorer, to end the match five minutes before a delayed lunch would have been taken.The defeat ends a long run of Test cricket for Zimbabwe for now. They have played eight Tests in 2025, and won one against Bangladesh, but have lost all their games at home. They will turn their attention to the T20 World Cup Qualifiers which Zimbabwe will host in September.New Zealand leave Zimbabwe with a problem of plenty. Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra all scored centuries while all their seamers were among the wickets. Henry’s 16 wickets in the series was the standout and he has established himself as a leader in the attack. New Zealand do not play any Tests until November-December this year, when they host West Indies to start their 2025-2027 World Test Championship campaign.

Writing in his Team of the Week column for BBC Sport, Garth Crooks has hailed Manchester United star Anthony Martial after his performance against Burnley.

What did he say?

The France international’s campaign has been disrupted by injuries, with the forward missing some crucial matches during the mid-way point of the season thanks to a hamstring injury.

But having fully recovered from it, the 24-year-old has set about trying to prove his worth as the club’s out-and-out number nine, and he has picked up some valuable goals in the month of December in particular. The former AS Monaco man scored in the triumph over noisy neighbours Manchester City, struck a brace against Newcastle, and rounded off 2019 with the opening goal against Burnley on Saturday.

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And having seen how Martial has fared over the festive period, Crooks has admitted the Frenchman has helped to prove him wrong. He said: “I think I saw Anthony Martial smile over the Christmas period. This lad only seems happy when he’s scoring goals. Against Newcastle he bagged two and his second was gorgeous. I was beginning to have my doubts that Martial was the right man to lead the line for Manchester United.

“However, I must admit the France international has handled both United’s festive fixtures with a certain authority. Watching the way he collected the ball from Andreas Pereira and slotted the pass into the Burnley net with such confidence, I may have to review my position.”

Leading the line

With Marcus Rashford still banging in the goals from the left-hand side (he has 16 already), that has somewhat eased the pressure and burden on Martial needing to find the back of the net week-in and week-out. The Frenchman’s ice-cold finishing, as shown by his nerveless strike against the Clarets at Turf Moor on Saturday, is vital to United being a clinical force.

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If he can stave off further niggling injuries this campaign, then the £54m-rated star will back himself to add a lot more than the ten goals he has managed thus far. He has the number nine shirt, and he is playing in that position too. The last few weeks have shown he is beginning to vindicate that faith.

Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has raved about this Manchester United starlet after his performance against Burnley.

So what if the transfer window has closed… There are still free agents out there itching to find new clubs and teams in leagues across Europe to have struggled to get the names they needed/wanted through the long summer.

Arsenal’s plight has been much-publicised, but the Gunners are by no means the only team in the Premier League to have missed out on reinforcements, with Manchester United still light in certain areas, while even Everton could, perhaps, have got another name or two through the door.

With this in mind, here are FIVE players still available after being released during the window just gone…

Carlton Cole

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Although he’s been mocked in the past for his often cumbersome playing style, Cole has genuine Premier League experience and a few years remaining in the tank at 31. Not so long ago the former England international was the subject of multi-million pound offers and was even being linked with sides of Liverpool’s stature, however his form dipped and he eventually found himself released by West Ham earlier this summer.

Arsenal are short on strike options… Just a thought.

Yoann Gourcuff

Likened to French legend Zinedine Zidane earlier in his career, Gourcuff looked destined for the top. He made his name with Bordeaux after growing frustrated at a lack of opportunities while wearing the red and black shirt of AC Milan before moving on to play for Ligue 1 giants Lyon at the back end of their glory years.

52 goals and 70 assists in just over 350 club outings is encouraging, and at 29 he appears to have some time on his side. Injuries have, however, been an issue in recent years, years Everton are reportedly considering a move.

Ron Vlaar

‘Concrete Ron’ was sought after just 12 months ago, but now he finds himself as a free agent. The Dutchman elected to run his Aston Villa contract down and had it not been for a late knee injury he would almost certainly not be without a club right now.

Strong, experienced, committed and blessed with leadership skills, he could be worth the gamble for a Premier League side come the winter, when he’s expected to be back to full fitness, and although speculation has cooled, Manchester United may perhaps head back in for him. After all, Louis van Gaal coached him in the Netherlands set-up.

Dwight Tiendalli

Released by Swansea recently, Tiendalli failed to make a real impact for the Swans, but that doesn’t mean he’s a write off. The Dutchman won the Eredivisie title while playing for FC Twente and 29 he’s by no means over the hill, while his status as a full Netherlands international is evidence that he has plenty of quality.

With quality left-backs in somewhat short supply, he could be worth a gamble.

Ezequiel Schelotto

After having his Inter Milan contract terminated over the summer, Schelotto is an intriguing freebie. Just three years ago the Argentine-born winger was representing Italy at international level after carving out an impressive career in his adopted nation.

Nicknamed ‘The Greyhound’ due to his pace and running style, the 26-year-old is in, what many would consider, his prime, making him a potentially appealing option for Premier League sides. He has, however, spent his entire career in Italy, and the move from the nation to English football hasn’t worked for too many players in the past.

A frustrating start to the season for Kenny Jackett and his Wolves side. While it’s not been utterly disastrous, Wolves have struggled to string any sort of consistency together, and lost to Derby and Brentford in consecutive games.

Benik Afobe has been a bright spark, and the fact he was retained over the summer is looking more and more important in each passing game. On loan Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo is looking promising on the wing, but reflects the problem with the side as a whole – a lack of consistency.

Kevin McDonald finally signed a new deal last month after a mini contract saga, and the squad has a decent enough core to consolidate their position and perhaps push for the playoffs given a bit of luck.

Though sections of the Molineux support may not universally agree that Jackett is the man to lead them into a new era, his success during the early part of his tenure should at least afford him the time to negotiate another transfer window.

Wonder what Wolves he can send wandering? Here are THREE to axe in the January window…

EUSEBIO BANCESSI

He may well share his name with one of the greatest Portuguese players of all time, but Bancessi is not fit to lace his countryman’s boots.

It’s not really worked out for him since joining the ranks from the youth academy at Benfica. He couldn’t get in the team during the League One triumph, and looks even less likely to force his way into first team proceedings this term.

BJORN SIGURDARSON

The Midlands outfit have been very loyal Sigurdarson since he was signed back in 2012. The Icelandic striker has been unfortunate with injuries, but his contract soon expires.

Having recently returned to full training, Wolves must act quickly in order to recoup at least some of the £2.4m they shelled out for him three years ago.

He impressed while on loan in Norway, and a return to Scandinavia should be mooted if Wolves don’t want to lose him for free next year.

RAZAK BOUKARI

Would be a hard decision to cut the Togolese winger from the club. He’s been seriously unfortunate with injuries, having suffered fresh heartbreak back in August – another year long layoff.

However, there is no point having him in the squad – as callous as that may sound. Axe his contract, and use his wages in order to fund a replacement. Harsh, but what really is the point?

Hector Bellerin has built on his impressive breakthrough season last year, with the 20-year-old Spaniard having established himself as the first choice right back, ahead of the likes of Mathieu Debuchy and Callum Chambers. The emergence of Bellerin is reminiscent of that of Cesc Fabregas during his time at Arsenal, before he returned to boyhood club, Barcelona.However before we talk about Bellerin’s inevitable departure to the Catalan capital, we must first credit Arsene Wenger for promoting youth. Regardless of Arsenal’s inconsistency on the pitch, Wenger has always given his young players a fair chance to impress him. Thankfully for Bellerin, he took his chance during the absence of Debuchy, who was unavailable due to injury.The ex-Barca man hasn’t looked back since his promising debut against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. His exceptional pace combined with his superb tactical positioning surely makes Bellerin the best right back in the world under the age of 21 (I welcome any counter-arguments).

Bellerin epitomises the new Arsenal, a team that according to Roy Keane is too vain to win the league. However Keane has never had cheekbones like Hector Bellerin or Olivier Giroud so who is he to judge? The former Manchester United captain is right in one respect, Arsenal have an overabundance of quick and agile players like Bellerin and not enough players who are willing to role their sleeves up and get their knees dirty.

The requirement for tough tackling and intimidation tactics is far less prevalent in La Liga. With Dani Alves coming towards the end of his career, surely Bellerin is the most natural successor to the legendary Brazilian full back. With Bellerin’s assets it will not be surprising to see him occupy the right back role for Barcelona for the next 10Âyears.

Like Fabregas before him, Bellerin was forced to move to Arsenal to continue his footballing education, although despite selling him to the Gunners, Barca are sure to have been keeping a keen eye on the defender’s progress. It is a matter of when, not if Barcelona sign the right back. However until the Spaniard does move back to his boyhood club, let’s enjoy the blossoming career of potentially one of the greatest defenders of his generation.

The only thing left to be decided is if he is truly quicker than Theo Walcott, the rest is set in stone, Bellerin will play for one for the greatest teams in the world, and that team will be Barcelona and not Arsenal.

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Stephen Tudor dons his Santa Claus outfit, feeds Rudolph a carrot, and visits seven clubs to hand out presents managers sorely need this Yuletide.

Claudio Ranieri – The Golden Book of Fairytales

This classic publication features all the timeless greats from Sleeping Beauty to Puss In Boots and is intended to remind the likeable Italian that happy ever afters are possible.

Leicester’s astonishing season so far has entranced one and all, yet there remains a cynical core who believe that it won’t last. That they will fade. Believe in magic, Claudio.

Manuel Pellegrini – New hamstrings for Vincent Kompany

Since October 2013 Manchester City’s leader and chief motivator has been sidelined through hamstring pulls for 89 days with three separate spells watching from the stands as his team struggles without him.

With the shadow of Pep looming ever larger and a title up for grabs, Pellegrini needs his captain back and orchestrating from the back sooner rather than later.

Guus Hiddink – The Anti-Mourinho Handbook

After a failed stint as Dutch national coach the stern coach with a Korean stadium named after him is presently in talks with Chelsea and potentially sitting on a winning Lotto ticket.

It is simply not possible for the title holders to play any worse than in recent months and whoever takes charge can expect a bounce from the players purely by virtue of not being Jose. This book should help.

Louis Van Gaal – DVD of 100 Greatest Premier League goals

LVG’s sterile and safe approach this term may have nominally kept Manchester United in the title race but his obsession with possession over risk has led to strong criticism from supporters and former players alike. If you believe the reports it’s hardly improved his job security either.

This DVD should be just the ticket and hopefully prove a timely reminder to the spiky 64 year old on just why he got into football in the first place. Its theatre and fun Louis. Remember?

Sam Allardyce – Travel sickness pills

You would expect a side languishing near the foot of the table to have a poor away record but the Mackems’ is startling by any measure. Twenty-one goals have been shipped in thus far – nearly an average of three per game – with a smash-and-grab at Palace their only reward for clocking up untold miles on their trails.

‘Big Sam’ will be determined to make the Stadium of Light a fortress from now until May and hope for Sunderland’s fantastic fans to make a difference. But they equally need to tighten up on their travels.

Tony Pulis – A suit

A twenty-year distinguished career on the touchline for Pulis has garnered promotions, cup final appearances and forging a Premier League identity for Stoke.

So it would be a shame if all we remember on his eventual retirement is a man being dragged backwards through JD Sports.

Arsene Wenger – Jose’s phone number

“Who’s the specialist in failure now b****”

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Newcastle United are considering a move for Wolfsburg ace Niklas Bendtner this January, according to reports from the Metro.

Bendtner has struggled for regular playing time with Wolfsburg this term, and the Bundesliga side are willing to let the Denmark international depart in order to find some first-team football.

The former Arsenal star has been out of form and fitness, and according to German publication Bild, Die Wolfe are working on pushing Bendtner out of the Volfswagen Arena with Newcastle a real option.

The Magpies are looking for a new striker following news that Papiss Cisse will be sidelined for approximately three months due to a groin injury, and may even require surgery to fix the problem.

With Aleksandar Mitrovic the only out-and-out centre forward left in the first-team, Bendtner will give some much needed competition despite his off-field antics.

Bendtner has made 16 appearances in all competitions mostly from the bench this season, scoring four goals.

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Not so much scouting for boys, as the old Cub Scout movement joke goes, but scouting for players, which can be tricky and lengthy. How does it all come together?

So, you are a club and have identified that a particular player is the one your club needs. Each club has a network of scouts covering the UK and some useful observers across the continent. In the good old days, a scout would watch a lad and then go and meet the parents and persuade them to let him join your club and that was a decision purely based on what the scout had seen. At the top level, it’s a bit more 21st Century.

Many clubs now use computer programmes, such as Scout 7, to gather detailed statistical analyses of players. Videos are uploaded within minutes of a game finishing, enabling a manager, head of recruitment or director of football to run the rule over a player from the comfort of his or her office. The club’s representative will be building relationships with players’ agents and looking for as much information from various sources as is possible.

Does the club buy or go for a loan move? If you are buying then a formal offer is sent to the club or more usually now, via the player’s agent. Agents can work for both a player and a club, in as much as they can help a club to buy a player and help a club to sell on a player. Influential super agents can have such power that deals happen or collapse on their say so.

Premier League rules state that “a player under contract shall not directly or indirectly make any approach to another club without having obtained the prior written consent of the existing club to who he is contracted.”

You may find reality is entirely a different ball game, excuse the pun. Quite obviously clubs do contact players agents to enquire whether a move might be plausible and this starts off the chain of events that we all love right up to and including the transfer deadline day.

Players agents meet with club representatives and it is interesting to note that the majority of any deal is often set up before a fee has been agreed between the buying and selling clubs.

Negotiation meetings are often brief, with an agent laying out a player’s demands, and an official (usually the chief executive, the head of recruitment or the director of football) giving the club’s side of things.

Issues which arise during negotiations often relate to, of course, salary, bonuses and signing-on fees, as well as personal and social considerations.

Players often leave the negotiations to their agents, and are kept abreast of the situation by phone. They usually meet with a manager before a deal goes through to discuss how he would fit in at his potential new club. Players don’t these days discuss figures, that’s for the other parties to agree upon.

Considerations for a player prior to a transfer include how much playing time they would get if they moved clubs, whether they would need to re-locate (or learn a new language), whether they would be happy to work for the buying club’s manager and, particularly as you go down the leagues, the length of contract. Players, like anyone, want security.

And, of course, there is also the financial aspect. Wages play a big part in any job decision, and in football the sums are vast, and still on the up. It’s a short career, and making the wrong decision can cost you.

Agents are an important part of the game and good ones are valued, by both players and clubs. As stated, agents can be used by clubs to identify players, or to find clubs for players they are looking to sell. Their network of connections is often a valuable tool for managers, from the highest level down.

They also, theoretically at least, should ensure players are able to focus on their football, without having to concern themselves with contract negotiations and discussions. A good agent should be as much a mentor and a confidante as a negotiator. They earn, mind.

The final hurdles in a deal are the medical and, for some players, the work permit. Medicals at top-level clubs are stringent, carried out at the training ground or local private hospital. Work-permits, meanwhile, are needed for any player over the age of 16 who does not own an EU passport. What happens is this, the buying club has to agree to sponsor the player to be in the UK. A certificate of sponsorship is then produced by the club, which is submitted to the FA. The FA will grant the work permit if the player has played 75% of competitive games for a FIFA-ranked top 70 nation over the past two years.

Failure to meet this requirement will see an application rejected, unless it can be proven a player was unavailable for selection due to injury. A club may appeal if their first application is rejected, with a panel convened to establish whether, in its view, the player’s transfer would be of benefit to the game in the relevant country.

Lastly, a fee is agreed, terms are agreed and the player hopefully passes his medical. The paperwork is then sent to the Premier League and the FA.

The player is then a member of the squad, eligible to play and has to then undergo the obligatory photo calls and the meaningless rhetoric of “I’ve always wanted to play for this club…..”

Cynic? Me? No. Scouting in a nutshell – yes.

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With the Jurgen Klopp revolution at Anfield already under way, many eyes will be on the players bought and sold over the coming summer. Whilst there has already been some improvement on the pitch with tactics, mentality and formation clearly showing tell-tale signs of the German’s influence, there is undoubtedly a long way to go to before we can truly appreciate his effect on the side.

Until he can bring in his own signings the side will not be moulded in his image and that the ‘Klopp effect’ can only truly kick in with a suitable squad. With a number of players clearly not good enough or indeed unsuited to the way the former Dortmund boss wants his side to play, the transfer comings and goings at Anfield are sure to be numerous before the next campaign kicks off.

But the German boss, whilst undoubtedly needing to re-jiggle the squad to some degree, must also be careful not to fall into the same trap as some of his most recent predecessors on Merseyside who have bought in numerous signings rather than concentrating on two or three quality players in key positions. If Klopp can prioritise quality over quantity during this summer, whilst also developing existing squad members, it will almost certainly benefit Liverpool far more than if several ‘average’ players are brought in.

Indeed, one of the biggest mistakes made by former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers was doing just that, bringing in a total of nine new faces following their ‘oh-so-nearly’ campaign of 2013/14, and a further seven in the summer of 2015. Some of these worked out – Roberto Firmino seems like quite a prospect, and of course some were free – James Milner would be a welcome addition to most Premier League squads – but there were considerable sums paid out for what were essentially ‘squad players’, the likes of Mario Balotelli (£16m) Dejan Lovren (£20m) or Lazar Markovic (£20m) generally not making the grade.

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Klopp must heed the mistakes of Rodgers (and even perhaps ‘King Kenny’ before him, but don’t tell that to a Liverpool fan!) and strike a fine balance between improving squad depth whilst not compromising on quality. And in that respect, his former Dortmund star Mario Götze should be his main priority. Given the pair’s previous success and working relationship at the Bundesliga club, there has been much talk of the 23-year-old re-joining his old boss, particularly given how out of favour he has been at Bayern Munich recently.

The German World Cup winner has made only eight league appearances for the Bavarians this term and is being widely touted as a top priority for Klopp and Liverpool during the summer. Bringing in a player of such quality would undoubtedly be a massive coup for the German boss and markedly improve his good, but not great, Liverpool squad. Clearly other positions would require upheaval too – not least at the problematic centre-back position – but starting with Götze would be a superb base from which to build.

Recent reports suggest that Liverpool face a battle with Klopp’s former side Borussia Dortmund for his signature, but given the fact that it was Klopp who guided Götze’s development and promoted him to the first-team at Dortmund, the bond between the two could tip the balance in the Red’s favour. Indeed, there are enough youth prospects currently at Anfield for Klopp to mould in a similar fashion, a factor that could also reduce the number of players that the emotive German boss needs to add to the squad on Merseyside.

Should Klopp decide to prioritise quality over quantity, as is advisable, the capture of the supremely talented Götze would be a fine point at which to start and would surely endear him to the Anfield faithful even more than his already demi-god like status, whilst also helping create an attacking force that could be the envy of the Premier League.

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Many will think that the right-back position for England is pretty much a given:, after all Nathaniel Clyne and Kyle Walker are available. But, should Roy Hodgson be considering other players for the position?

At the 2014 World Cup, the position frustrated everybody. Glen Johnson is a figure many wish to forget, yet still managed to hold down the position for many years. In Brazil, he frustrated fans with his lack of a defensive alertness, something which further surprised everyone when Mark Hughes took the chance on him at Stoke.

Yet now, like at the left-back position, England have a variety of options to chose from on the right, however the FA and Hodgson’s big club mentality means that some players are likely to miss out. But here are some of the players Roy should look to:

The first player Roy will most probably consider is Liverpool’s Clyne. Since rising to prominence at Southampton, Clyne has quickly become one of the country’s best right-backs. In 49 games for Liverpool this season, the ex-Crystal Palace defender has two goals and two assists, which highlights his attacking nature. Unlike Johnson, Clyne can defend as well as attack, and is a very exciting player to watch.

The second player that will be back-up to Clyne is Tottenham’s Walker. The 25-year-old has been a mainstay in the Spurs starting XI for many years now, and this season is part of the team fighting for the title. With one goal and two assists in 29 games he’s a threat going forward, while his pace can get him out of tricky defensive situations. Considering his popularity, he will most probably be second choice.

One player who probably won’t get a look in but perhaps should is ex-Burnley right back Kieran Trippier. The 25-year-old Spurs defender has provided great competition for fellow countrymanWalker this season, with one goal and two assists in 25 matches. Considering he has made the step up and has played his part in Tottenham’s title challenge, an England call up would be well deserved. Sadly, unless there are injuries, Hodgson is unlikely to consider him.

A player England would ponder if there were injuries to the right back position is Phil Jones. Jones this season has struggled for form, consistency and fitness at Manchester United under Louis van Gaal, yet somehow still manages to get call ups. Given the fact he was bought by United as the next best centre-back in England, the ex-Blackburn player has hardly dazzled. But it’s his versatility that managers love – he can play centre-back, right-back, centre-mid, maybe even goal if you asked.

The last player that probably won’t be considered by Hodgson due to his big club mentality is Joel Ward of Crystal Palace. Though he is not the best known star, he has been consistent within Palace’s team, and has scored three goals in his 98 appearances at Selhurst Park. This season he has been one of their most consistent players, and if he was at a bigger club you can guarantee that he would be considered for a call-up.

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