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Brazilian midfielder Lima ‘closer’ to World Cup
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 4 (IANS) Lucas Lima said his move to Palmeiras will improve his chances of a recall to Brazil’s national team ahead of this year’s World Cup.
Lima fronted the media for the first time since joining the Sao Paulo club from rivals Santos on a five-year contract last month, reports Xinhua news agency.
“I know it was the right move and I’m very happy,” the 27-year-old said on Wednesday.
“It’s a World Cup year and I think coming to Palmeiras will bring me closer to (the World Cup). But irrespective of what I do individually, I think that winning titles can also help my chances,” he added.
The last of Lima’s 14 appearances for Brazil came almost a year ago in the team’s 1-0 friendly victory over Colombia at the Maracana stadium.
He has not played a competitive fixture for the Selecao since their 0-2 defeat of Peru in Lima in November 2016.
Lima insists that his allegiance is now with Palmeiras despite their traditional antagonism with Santos.
“My heart is now green. I came to Palmeiras for the club, for the fans, to play in front of a packed stadium, to be happy and to win titles,” he said.
“Some people might still doubt me but I hope to convince them with my form on the pitch,” he added.
The 2018 World Cup will be played in 11 Russian cities from June 14 to July 15.
–IANS
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The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.
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