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Paris Saint-Germain are in the market for a winger, looking for someone tall, quick and two-footed. Here are the players who might fit that mould.

Last week, Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier announced that his club were in the transfer market, looking to bring in a winger. His criteria were pretty specific: "We’re looking for a wide player… one who’s tall, strong, good with both feet and with his head."

PSG, of course, have a limitless budget, but Galtier's requests are precise and perhaps limited to very few players in world football. Ironically, PSG probably already have the best in Kylian Mbappe, who is, by some distance, the world's most complete goalscorer who can be utilised on the flank.

So, realistically, who could the Ligue 1 champions buy to satisfy their manager's necessities? A few players that either meet, or come close to meeting those criteria come to mind. Cody Gakpo comes to mind, but he recently signed for Liverpool. Sadio Mane is a similarly enticing option, but he is out injured and has only been playing for Bayern for six months.

Marcus Rashford, too, fits the bill, but Erik ten Hag has made it clear that the player is basically untouchable.

But there are some players out there who PSG could theoretically bring in. They have already shown interest in both Rayan Cherki and Malcom, both of whom fit the manager's requests in some senses. GOAL takes a look at a few others who could make an impact immediately and in the long run.

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If there is anyone who fits all of Galtier's criteria perfectly, it's Rafael Leao.

The Portuguese international is 6'2, fast as lightning, and immensely strong. He's also a terrific technical dribbler and can go either left or right. As his performances with the Portuguese national team and AC Milan suggest, Leao is best used as an inverted winger, cutting onto his right foot from the left. But Leao isn't just a goalscorer. He's tallied five assists in Serie A this year, half of his total of 10 last season.

And there's more to come from the winger. Leao is just 23, and will undoubtedly continue to develop. Although he would face heavy competition to get into the PSG side, the former Lille man has everything it takes to be a long-term star at the Parc des Princes.

Although Milan would be reluctant to sell this winter, the player seems primed for an exit sometime soon.

AdvertisementGettyRayan Cherki (Lyon)

PSG want Cherki. They have reportedly made an approach for the player, and he is keen on a move to the Ligue 1 leaders. Lyon, meanwhile, are incredibly reluctant to part ways with one of the gems of their academy.

It's easy to see why PSG covet the 19-year-old. He's a top dribbler and a creative player, ranking above around or above 90th percentile in all major dribbling and assisting categories among wingers, per FBRef.

Cherki is also quick, agile, and athletically gifted. And although he's not explosive, he seems set to be a top-level creative player for years to come.

The issue is, Cherki is more of a number 10, preferring to operate in between the lines and progress the ball forward, rather than hug the touchline and cut inside. Whether he's the answer to PSG's problems in terms of depth in the front line, then, remains to be seen. But he's enough of a talent that they might just be inclined to spend regardless.

Getty ImagesChristian Pulisic (Chelsea)

It was revealed this week that Christian Pulisic was on the verge of being shipped out by Chelsea before he picked up a long-term injury. With Mykhailo Mudryk brought in from Shakhtar, the American was deemed surplus to requirements.

But a move could still happen. And in some senses, he fits the bill for PSG. Pulisic is fairly tall at 5'10, quick, and although his right foot is stronger and Pulisic is a natural left-winger, he can play on either side. While the American has struggled with injuries throughout his career, he's been among the goals when he's enjoyed extended runs in the side.

AC Milan are rumoured to be interested — likely as a replacement for Leao. But theoretically, a Ligue 1 move could be a better fit for the 24-year-old.

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Getty Images.Nico Williams (Athletic Club)

Williams is an interesting case. The Spanish winger is quick, clever on the ball and immensely hard-working. He plays for a high energy Athletic Club side, and fits into the system as a true right-winger, preferring to stay out wide but capable of cutting in and running behind opposing defences.

He's not necessarily one that fits Galtier's vision perfectly, then. PSG hang onto the ball and stroke it around before looking for the right moment to break.

But at 20, with undeniable talent, Williams could be moulded into a more PSG-style player. Although he plays on the right, Williams doesn't necessarily have a poor left peg. Furthermore, he's tall, and deceptively strong despite his lanky frame.

Athletic Club would likely want to hold on to such an important part of their team, but Williams is one that would excite immediately and adapt long term.

Nathan Lyon backed James Pattinson, who, on the umpire’s review, had overstepped when Brendon McCullum was caught brilliantly by Mitchell Marsh on 39

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‘Unfortunately no-balls are part of our game’ – Lyon

Twice in one innings at the MCG in December, James Pattinson appeared to have dismissed West Indies batsman Carlos Brathwaite, only to have the umpires retrospectively call him for no-balls. Brathwaite scored a fifty, but Pattinson’s errors did not prove too costly in the match. His latest transgression cost far more runs, and could yet be a significant moment in determining the outcome of this Test.Brendon McCullum was on 39 when he cut hard at Pattinson and was brilliantly caught by Mitchell Marsh at gully, but umpire Richard Kettleborough told McCullum to wait while the no-ball was checked. Replays confirmed Pattinson had failed to get his heel behind the crease, McCullum went on to break the record for the fastest Test hundred and finished with 145, and New Zealand posted 370 on a pitch that should have helped the fast bowlers.”No-balls are a part of the game, we all know that,” Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said. “I know it’s easy for you guys to sit here and say get your foot behind the front line, but you’ve got to play in front of a full crowd, there’s a lot of adrenaline going. James Pattinson was just trying to do his best for his country. We’re going to be right behind James and he has got a big role to do for us in the second innings.”The reprieve for McCullum was the stroke of luck that New Zealand seemed due after they were wrongly denied the wicket of Adam Voges on the first day in Wellington, when he was bowled by a Doug Bracewell no-ball that should not have been called. It took Australia more than 15 overs after that to break the partnership between McCullum and Corey Anderson – and those overs cost more than 150 runs.”I don’t think our heads dropped, I think a lot of momentum swung their way,” Lyon said. “And credit to Corey and Brendon, they ran with it. They played a lot of shots and as I keep saying, they rode their luck – both of them. But as I said before, I think we actually toiled quite hard and stuck with it.”One of the more surprising statistics about McCullum’s innings was that it was almost entirely against pace bowlers – he crunched 54 from 22 balls off Josh Hazlewood, and punished Marsh with 37 off 18, while also scoring freely against Jackson Bird and Pattinson. But McCullum faced only one ball from Lyon, who was not introduced by Steven Smith until the 35th over, when McCullum was already into the 80s.”When someone is on like that, you want to challenge yourself, especially as a spinner,” Lyon said. “You want to challenge yourself against the best strikers in the business. It would have been a great challenge. Unfortunately I didn’t get the chance there. He was on today. Hopefully I’ll get the chance in the second dig to take his wicket.”Pretty good striking, pretty amazing striking really. He has been a credit to the game of cricket the way he has conducted himself for New Zealand for a long period of time, so to see him come out there, that was pretty amazing. He rode his luck and that’s the way he has played cricket. I’m pretty sure it’s the way that he’d want to go down in his career: a person that took the game on.”

Josh Hazlewood has admitted Australia’s bowlers did not respond well to the unexpected sight of Brad Haddin dropping Joe Root on the first day of the Investec Ashes series

Daniel Brettig08-Jul-2015Josh Hazlewood has admitted Australia’s bowlers did not respond well to the unexpected sight of Brad Haddin dropping Joe Root on the first day of the Investec Ashes series, granting England’s No. 5 an opportunity to wrest control of the day after an unpromising start.Had Root been dismissed for a second-ball duck by Mitchell Starc, England would have been 43 for 4 in the hour before lunch, but Haddin’s drop of a half-volleyed edge allowed him and Gary Ballance to establish a bridgehead with a series of counterpunches that threw the Australians off balance.After a Test series in the West Indies where the tourists held just about every chance that came their way, Hazlewood said they needed to be more focused in the aftermath of a miss. “I don’t think we’re used to dropping catches at the moment, and hopefully we don’t,” he said. “But in that situation I think we’ve got to deal with it better and keep bowling those balls in the right areas and creating those opportunities.”Those ones are always tough. More than often it actually is a catch, I think you can see by the way it flies off the bat. They’re really tough those full ones, and Hadds usually takes more than he drops, so hopefully he can improve and catch the next one.”While Hazlewood bowled decently in his first Ashes match, the more experienced Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc leaked runs as Root and Ballance change the course of the day. “I think they bowled well in patches, they’re both attacking bowlers so they can go for runs on different occasions,” Hazlewood said of the two left-armers. But they certainly created quite a lot of opportunities and hopefully we can take them next time.”The conditions suited us in that first hour and we probably made the most of it there, but we didn’t stick to our guns I guess for the next couple of sessions. We built pressure and then leaked the runs and the pressure went away. But I think we got better throughout the day.”Starc left the field late in the day and was unable to take the second new ball, and it later emerged that he had complained of ankle soreness. He will be treated overnight.For his part, Root said he had responded to the circumstances with calculated aggression, taking that gamble that by putting pressure back onto Australia’s bowlers, life would be made easier for England’s batsmen. So it was to prove.”I think whenever you get the opportunity to put a side back under pressure or try and shift that momentum, you’ve got to try and take it,” Root said after making 134. “There will be times when it doesn’t work, when it doesn’t quite come off and you look slightly stupid or you play what looks like a horrendous shot and get out. But they’re the sorts of risks we’re taking by playing this positive, attacking cricket.”At the minute it’s working really nicely, I’m sure it won’t always be like that, but we want to continue to do that and really put sides under pressure whenever we can.”

Quinton de Kock sped away at the start and JP Duminy controlled the middle overs to send Delhi Daredevils to 187 for 5, before rain in Bangalore washed the game out

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Quinton de Kock sped away at the start and JP Duminy controlled the middle overs to send Delhi Daredevils to 187 for 5, before rain in Bangalore washed the game out. The no-result left Royal Challengers Bangalore on 16 points. Having only won seven games so far, they will need another no-result in the final league game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians to finish in the top two.Karthik fined 20% of match fee

Dinesh Karthik has been fined 20% of his match fee for breaching the IPL’s Code of Conduct during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. Match referee Roshan Mahanama found Karthik guilty of a Level 1 offence of conduct “contrary to the spirit of the game”.

De Kock prospered in the arc between cover and deep midwicket to finish with 69 off 39. Having made most of his runs square of the wicket, Duminy remained unbeaten on 67 off 43, to put the finishing touches on a score that seemed daunting on a dry Chinnaswamy deck.Harshal Patel would finish with the innings’ best figures of 2 for 30, but it was in his first over – the innings’ third – that de Kock began his surge. He drilled Harshal’s first ball to the straight boundary, then two deliveries later, slapped him behind point to collect another four. Ashok Dinda received similar treatment next over before Shreyas Iyer began to open his arms as well, soon carving a six over point off Mitchell Starc.The openers made 54 from the Powerplay overs before Iyer was out cracking a ball straight to backward point. De Kock laid low for two overs then began to attack again in the ninth over. Davide Wiese was launched over long on, creamed down the ground, and slapped to midwicket off consecutive balls as de Kock raised his half-century in 30 deliveries. He hit two more straight sixes and an edged four off Dinda before the introduction of Yuzvendra Chahal’s legspin cut his innings short. Virat Kohli trekked back from cover to complete the catch.Duminy walloped successive legside sixes in Chahal’s 14th over, which went for 18 runs, but tempered his advance when three quick wickets fell. The attack resumed in Harshal’s 19th over, after Duminy had reached 50 off 35 balls. That over disappeared for 16, with Saurabh Tiwary adding a six to the two fours Duminy struck.Royal Challengers hit two runs in 1.1 overs before the rains came. They ceased for long enough for the umpires to reschedule a start just after 7pm, but a second bout of bad weather ended hopes of play.

Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo scored his first goal for the club in a 4-2 win over Newport County.

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Mainoo scores first goal for Man UtdRed Devils win 4-2 over Newport CountyTeammates congratulate youngsterWHAT HAPPENED?

Mainoo has been one of the key revelations for Erik Ten Hag this season, and the 18-year-old has gotten his goal-scoring account for the club opened. The goal was an important one for the Red Devils as they struggled against the third-tier side despite a 4-2 win. Mainoo received messages from his teammates post-match as they congratulated him for his goal on Instagram.

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Despite the rather underwhelming performance on the night, second-half goals from Antony and Rasmus Hojlund helped the Red Devils break pull away after Newport made it 2-2 early in the second half. They will play either Bristol City or Nottingham Forest after the sides drew 0-0 and will play in the fourth-round replay on Wednesday, January 31.

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Mainoo's goal in the 13th minute of the game was the second goal of the game and as per OptaJoe, it was the first time Manchester United went two up in an FA Cup match since their 6-0 win over Tranmere Rovers in 2020.

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WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

Mainoo is unlikely to start in Ten Hag's side's next match which will be on February 1 against Wolves at Molineaux Stadium. The youngster could, however, feature for the side at some point in the game.

Australia legspinner Fawad Ahmed has said that focusing his game on the domestic circuit helped him rediscover his rhythm and make the selectors take notice

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‘I’ve bowled well and it’s paid off’- Fawad

Rod Marsh can remember the gale. A howling, icy wind blowing in off the British west coast and flush into the face of Fawad Ahmed as he bowled for Australia A against Gloucestershire in Bristol, in June 2013. Fawad was not yet an Australian citizen at the time, and his leg-breaks were taking time to settle.”It was bloody cold,” Marsh said. “How can you bowl legspinners when it’s cold, I don’t know. Let’s hope it’s a warm summer, that’s what I say. It was terribly cold when he played in that A team, I mean you couldn’t hang onto the ball. We played one game at Gloucestershire, that was just freezing. He took a one-handed catch there too didn’t he, best catch he’s ever taken.”Upon taking that catch, Fawad was embraced with gusto by a team that included the likes of Steven Smith and Ryan Harris. But it would be some time before he would again get that close to the Australian Test team – nearly two years in fact, until Marsh announced him as the second spinner for dual tours of the West Indies and England this year.At the time, everything was happening rapidly for Fawad, almost too much so. Cricket Australia’s efforts to have his citizenship expedited to allow him to contend for the 2013 Ashes provided a distraction from his bowling, as did the whole concept of getting used to playing alongside the finest cricketers in the land. Absent from his shirt was the logo of the tour sponsor Victoria Bitter, as a nod to Fawad’s teetotal, Muslim beliefs.After the Ashes he would play ODI cricket for his new country, but the debate about the absence of the sponsor’s logo overshadowed some promising spells. When he returned home and was said to be in contention for the home Ashes series, Fawad struggled to find his rhythm, and drifted from the selectors’ thoughts. It appeared to have been a case of too much, too soon. It was in slowing down that his career sped back up.”I changed my mind, I took the pressure off and I wasn’t looking to play for Australia so soon, rather playing more for Victoria and performing at Shield level, that was the most important thing for me,” Fawad said. “And at that time it was a lot of things happening off the field, and this time things are happening off the field but on the cricket ground I’m performing well, so it’s a completely different thing and I’m looking forward to it.”I was busy with that and it was pretty tense for me and I bowled well at that time as well and I was looking forward to representing my country, but after cricket there were so many things happening so quickly. It really rushed me and I didn’t take the pressure. This time it will be different and better.”Fawad’s 2013-14 was as troubled as Victoria’s. A tyro captain in Matthew Wade wrestled with his new responsibilities, while the coach Greg Shipperd struggled to adjust to the new ways of Australian cricket, where national selection took precedence over trophies. As 2014-15 dawned, both Fawad and Victoria were under the radar, and the lack of scrutiny helped them to build a successful and ultimately Shield-winning season while also demonstrating the sorts of qualities desired by the selectors, namely strong batting and quality spin bowling.”At that time, it was a lot of things happening off the field, and this time things are happening off the field but on the cricket ground I’m performing well, so it’s a completely different thing”•Getty Images”All the Victorian boys helped me, especially the coach Greg Shipperd and Matthew Wade he’s been a really improved captain this year,” Fawad said of Shipperd and Wade. “He really supported me behind the wicket and at training as well this year we’ve worked together. I got close to him this year. Last year was a terrible year for us and not good for me as well. But it’s been great to be a good friend with the captain so he can support you and he really trusted me throughout the season He really helps me to bowl well and gives me confidence.”We have a great system in this country, it’s amazing, and this is such an amazing country. Everyone has an opportunity. If you work hard and you perform well there will be opportunities for you, it could be anyone and before starting this season I really worked hard and it was my aim to play more games for Victoria, and being a bowler to create more opportunities rather than take wickets. I bowled well, so I’m excited and looking forward to it.”Marsh summed up Fawad’s attributes as a spin bowler capable of both attack and defence, while also possessing enough variety to outfox batsmen of all varieties. Googly, rushing top-spin, and ripping leg-break were all in evidence during his striking 8 for 89 against Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield final, and the national selectors could not help but take notice.”He doesn’t bowl too much rubbish, and he creates a lot of pressure,” Marsh said. “He’s able to have men around the bat in most instances and he keeps asking the batsmen questions. That’s what most good spinners do, you need to be able to remain on as a legspinner. It is all very well ripping the ball, but if you bowl two full tosses, two long hops, it’s very hard for the captain to keep you on. He maintains good economy and he asks many questions of both left and right-handed batsmen.”The sponsor’s product has been in the news once more over the past 48 hours, as Australia’s World Cup celebrations have been overflowing with the stuff – not to mention plenty of loud, even loutish pronouncements about its effects. But it all sat comfortably with Fawad, who noted that on this year’s tours he will have a teetotal team-mate in his fellow Victorian Peter Siddle.”I’ve been around in the system for five years,” Fawad said. “Peter Siddle is not drinking either, so you can say he’s my partner now and I’m really glad he’s on the tour as well. We have some good spells on the field as well, so I’m happy to have him as well, hopefully we can win more games and enjoy them. That’s their culture and their tradition, I knew that when I was coming to Australia and I’m comfortable with that. It’s good the way they’re enjoying it and celebrating.”Gloucestershire’s chill wind has thus been replaced by the warm glow of Ashes selection. If two years ago was too soon for Fawad, then now seems precisely the right time.

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has described Japan team-mate Takehiro Tomiyasu as having a 'glass heart'.

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Endo and Tomiyasu are team-mates for JapanTomiyasu is a perfectionistArsenal defender has rediscovered best form(C)Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?

At the press release of his book Duel, which includes the tagline: "30 ways of thinking that don’t need correct answers", Endo had been asked which teammate would benefit the most from reading it. The Liverpool midfielder replied, saying that he would like to give the book to the Arsenal defender Tomiyasu because he has a 'glass heart'.

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Questioned what he meant by Endo explained Tomiyasu's perfectionist nature forces him to look for answers to questions that cannot be answered. He said: "Tomiyasu, he is sometimes thinking too much. Like when he gets an injury — it is because he has eaten something, or it’s his car. He always tries to change something. Like superstition.

“I understand that reaction but, actually, don’t think too much. That’s what I always told him: don’t think too much. I think he has the book — but I don’t know if he read it.”

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Tomiyasu, after a bright debut season in north London, struggled with injuries and consistency in his second season as he was dislodged at right-back by Benjamin White.

However, perhaps even after reading Endo's book, he has been reinvigorated this season – impressing at both left and right back. The defender earned an assist in the Gunners' win over Wolves, backing up a spectacular cross-field-switch assist for Gabriel Martinelli against RC Lens in midweek. He has impressed so much that he is expected to be offered an improved contract by Arsenal to ward off any potential suitors.

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Endo and Tomiyasu have not only played together for Japan, but they were teammates for a season in Belgium for Sint-Truidense. The pair helped their country upset the odds at the 2022 World Cup, earning wins over Spain and Germany to progress from the 'Group of Death'.

The league leaders once again lead the way as the two forward each got on the scoresheet and added an assist against West Ham

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Getty Images4​Christian Eriksen | TottenhamChristian Eriksen created seven chances against Chelsea – the most of any player in a PL game against the Blues since Philippe Coutinho in April 2014 (also seven).

Grant Luden, Pakistan fielding coach, was reportedly about to quit after a dispute with the players. But the PCB denied those allegations and confirmed that Luden will continue in his role until his contract ends in May 2016

Umar Farooq18-Feb-2015Grant Luden, Pakistan fielding coach, will remain in his role despite reports of his resignation, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said. Reports suggested Luden was contemplating quitting his job after a dispute with the players but the PCB denied that and confirmed that Luden will continue until his contract ends in May 2016.ESPNcricinfo understands Luden was unhappy with the attitude of some players during drills. The players had also appeared upset and were seen exchanging harsh words with the coach, apparently questioning his lack of a high-profile record as a player. Luden has not played first-class cricket, but worked with the Bangladesh team as a coach from June 2008 before joining Pakistan in May last year.After the argument, Luden had wanted to resign but PCB director of operations Zakir Khan intervened, resolved his concerns and requested him to stay on.”The Pakistan Cricket Board and the team management as well as the boys hold the job he is doing in high esteem, and are keen that he continues to serve in his present role,” said a PCB spokesperson, “The entire team trained together Tuesday afternoon, in a spirit of camaraderie, under the supervision of head coach Waqar Younis with each of the other coaches and assistant manager Shahid Aslam actively involved throughout the extended four-hour session. Ditto for Wednesday, where some players were put through their paces by all coaches, with Mr Luden putting in an extra hour on both days with a select group of players”Luden had previously spoken with the PCB about parting ways after the World Cup due to personal reasons, but subsequently reversed his decision after further discussions.

Adil Rashid produced the best figures of his career in limited overs matches as Yorkshire made sure of a home tie in the quarter finals of the Royal London One-Day Cup with a six-wicket win over Hampshire

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ScorecardAdil Rashid ensured Yorkshire were at home in the quarter-finals•Getty ImagesAdil Rashid produced the best figures of his career in limited overs matches as Yorkshire made sure of a home tie in the quarter finals of the Royal London One-Day Cup with a six-wicket win over an under-strength Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl.Legspinner Rashid finished with 5 for 33, the last four coming in 15 balls, as Hampshire were bowled out for 172 in 39 overs.Yorkshire made no mistake in their run-chase, reaching their target in the 29th over and with a mammoth 127 balls to spare to finish top of Group A and set up a quarter-final clash with Durham at Headingley.Yorkshire were fortunate that Hampshire rested James Vince, Chris Wood, Adam Wheater and Sean Ervine with the NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day on Saturday clearly a priority. Michael Carberry was made captain for the first time but after losing the toss, the left-hander edged Tim Bresnan’s second ball of the match to wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.Carberry’s opening partner Sean Terry went in the same manner in the next over from Jack Brooks and from that moment, Yorkshire never relaxed their grip. Only Jimmy Adams, coming in at the fall of Carberry’s wicket, offered any prolonged resistance, batting through the innings for his 91 not out, the one knock of substance and one of just four batsmen to reach double figures.Adams shared in stands of 45 for the fourth with Joe Gatting and 46 for the fifth with Matt Coles, but Hampshire never looked like posting a total to test their opponents.Rashid first intervened to send back Gatting leg before but with Michael Bates offering some support, Hampshire reached 161 for 5 until Rashid returned to the attack and, making use of a little turn, ran through the Hampshire tail. He had Danny Briggs, Tom Barber and James Tomlinson all leg before and bowled Basil Akram.Brooks took 3 for 30 only to be upstaged by Rashid, who never before in 178 limited overs appearances had been able to claim five wickets in an innings.Yorkshire needed a bright start to their innings and got it as Adam Lyth and Alex Lees put on 31 inside six overs for the first wicket, Lyth the first to go when he lofted Tomlinson to Carberry, but it was only a temporary setback.At tea, Yorkshire were 79 for 1, requiring only another 94 only for them to suffer an unexpected double setback in the first over after the resumption.Barber, making his first Hampshire senior appearance, marked his first over at this level by having Kane Williamson caught behind for 33 and then Andrew Gale went the same way next ball. At 81 for 3 there might have been a glimmer of hope for the home side but this was soon extinguished by a stand of 78 for the fourth wicket between the patient Lees and Bairstow, taking the score to within 14 of victory before being parted. Lees hit six fours in his 76-ball innings of 61 but provided Tomlinson with his second wicket of the innings before Bairstow and Jack Leaning knocked off the runs to complete the formality.Bairstow, unbeaten with 45 at the close, said: “To win six out of eight group matches is a great achievement and it will be a huge game against Durham in the quarter-final. We want to keep the momentum going in the Championship as well.”Throughout the group stages we played good, consistent cricket and we lost only once. We feel we can beat anyone now that we have reached the sudden death part of the competition.”Adil bowled a terrific spell when it mattered and left us with the sort of target where we just needed to pace ourselves.”Adams said: “We left out one or two for the Twenty20 finals day. Having won only one match in this competition, we knew where our priorities lay. We got off to a bad start and we were always struggling after both openers fell in the first two overs, so we cannot complain about the outcome.”We were able to give some of more inexperienced players a chance so this would have been part of their learning process.”