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Recent interest-rate shifts in the U.S. and other developed economies were bound to have consequences for emerging markets, and it looks like Turkey is first in the dock. The lira plunged about 14% versus the dollar Monday in an incipient crisis that is mostly but not entirely the fault of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

This weeks lira ruction was caused by Mr. Erdogans sacking on Saturday of the head of the central bank. The main sin of the deposed monetary maestro, Naci Agbal, was to wage an aggressive battle against inflation. He had raised the policy rate to 19% from 10.25% in an attempt to stabilize consumer prices that rose 15.6% year-on-year in February. Mr. Erdogan prefers to goose economic growth as much as possible no matter the inflationary consequences, and he seems to believe that higher interest rates cause higher prices.

Mr. Erdogans bad economic management isnt news. Turkey on his watch has suffered repeated crises of various sorts, most recently with another inflation spike that became a currency crash in 2018. But two differences are notable this time.

One is that investors had convinced themselves Mr. Erdogan had finally seen the light on economic policy, and now claim to be surprised that he hasnt. Mr. Agbals appointment in November, along with the resignation of Mr. Erdogans son-in-law who had been finance minister, was heralded as a sign that competent people would be in charge of macroeconomic policy. Yet Mr. Erdogan is Turkeys biggest economic problem and guess what, folks: Theres still gambling at Ricks.

The other new factor is the global economic environment, which is much less hospitable than during the last Turkish crisis two years ago. The pandemic is straining economies everywhere, and Turkey has been hit especially hard by the collapse of travel due to its reliance on tourism. With the summer vacation season in doubt, especially for Turkeys many European visitors, its not clear how the country can start earning its way out of the financial hole.

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MUSCAT: Shoaib Ismail and Adnan Ul Haqs magnificent all-round performances powered Maniz Azad International to a 46-run victory against Bank Muscat in a Senior Division Knockout Tournament game at Muscat Municipality ground 2 in Amerat on Friday.

Adnan struck a vital 51 while Shoaib contributed a breezy 34 as Maniz Azad posted 161 for 7 on the board in 20 overs. Muhammed Umar picked up 3 for 29. Shoaib was unplayable with the ball, taking 5 for 19 while Usman Asghar and Adnan claimed two wickets each as Bank Muscat was dismissed for 115 in 18.5 overs. Abbas Al Balushi topscored with a fine 44.

Brief Scores (Knockout - Senior): Maniz Azad International 161 for 7 in 20 overs (Adnan Haq 51- 6x4, Shoaib Ismail 34 6x4, 1x6, Muhammed Umar 3-29, Vinoth Thangavel 2-35) beat Bank Muscat 115 all out in 18.5 overs (Abbas Al Balushi 44 3x4, Shoaib Ismail 5-19, Usman Asgher 2-17, Adnan Haq 2-15) by 46 runs.

Nadeem helps Orient to victory

In another Senior Division Knockout match, Nadeem Karamat Ali excelled with the bat and ball to steer Orient Travels/Gitacs to an emphatic 6-wicket win over Khalsa United at the same venue in the afternoon.

Khalsa could not post an imposing total on the board as it was restricted to 127 for 9 due largely to Nadeems brilliant 3 for 31. Rafique and Umar Rahman bowled well too, taking two wickets each. Sushil Kadam scored 32.

Orient chased the total down in 16.1 overs, scoring 129 for 4 with Ibrar Hussain striking an elegant 55 not out and Nadeem Karamat contributing 39.

Brief Scores (Knockout - Senior): Khalsa United CT 127 for 9 in 20 overs (Sushil Kadam 32 2x4, Nadeem Karamat Ali 3-31, Rafque 2-18, Umar Rahman 2-13) lost to Orient Travels/Gitacs 129 for 4 in 16.1 overs (Ibrar Hussain 55 6x4, Nadeem Karamat Ali 39 5x4, Muhammad Parvez 2-29) by 6 wickets.

Waleed bats OHI to easy win

Waleed Rahims splendid 65 not out was the highlight of Douglas OHIs exciting 34-run victory against Ideal International in a Senior Division Knockout Tournament match at Muscat Municipality ground 1.

Waleed topscored while Ismail Al Balushi made 32 as OHI compiled 167 for 8. Salman Khan bagged 2 for 27.

Ideal failed to bat with the same flourish and was bundled out for 133 in 18.4 overs despite Salman Khans fluent 38. Viplav Kumar claimed 3 for 37 while Rajender Kumar and Mohsin Alimamad took two wickets each.

Brief Scores (Knockout - Senior): Douglas OHI 167 for 8 in 20 overs (Waleed Rahim 65 5x4, Ismail Al Balushi 32 5x4, Salman Khan 2-27) beat Ideal International 133 all out in 18.4 overs (Salman Khan 38 5x4, Wasim Jamadar 32 4x4, 1x6. Viplav Kumar 3-37, Rajender Kumar 2-22, Mohsin Alimamad 2-24) by 34 runs.

Abdul Jalil stars in Al Hail A win

In another Senior Knockout game, Abdul Jalils superb 62 helped OCT Al Hail A to a thumping 59-run win over Zubair CT at Muscat Municipality ground 1. Abduls brilliant batting led Al Hail side to 165 for 8 in 20 overs. Arif Khan and Ruwan Rupa picked up three wickets each.

Zubairs chase was over quickly as it was bowled out for a dismal 106 in 15.5 overs. Abdul Ghani was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 18 whereas Suhaib Abdul and Hisham Shafi bagged two wickets each.

Brief Scores (Knockout - Senior): Oct Al Hail 'A' 165 for 8 in 20 overs (Abdul Jalil 62 6x4, 3x6, Arif Khan 3-17, Ruwan Rupa 3-27) beat Zubair 106 all out in 15.5 overs (Fazal Khan 24 2x4, Parthiban Mohan 23 1x4, 1x6, Abdul Ghani 3-18, Suhaib Abdul 2-15, Hisham Shafi 2-24, Ismail Al Balushi 2-27) by 59 runs.

Brief Scores (Knockout - Junior): Sam Royals 149 for 8 in 20 overs (Shaji Shanu 43 4x4, 2x6, Mohammed Arif 2-27) lost to Aflag Group CT 153 for 4 in 18.1 overs (Haris Alam 58 9x4, Junaid Iqbal 51 11x4, Vijith Ravi 3-19) by 6 wickets.

Brief Scores (Knockout - Junior): Israr Ghala 226 for 6 in 20 overs (Sagheer Muhammad 72 6x4, 4x6, Wajid Mohammed 39 7x4, Ahmed Tahir 36 5x4, Sooraj A Raj 3-42, Arun Kumar 2-45) Ideal Technology 155 all out in 19.5 overs (Vijesh Vijayakumaran 38 54, 1x6, Yasir Jamal 4-22, Amir Munir 3-20) by 71 runs.

Brief Scores (Knockout - Junior): Pitspot 153 for 9 in 20 overs (Wajid Ali 27 4x4, Mushir Nazir 34 2x4) beat Safara International 117 all out in 19.1 overs (Hardik Toprani 22, Mohazin Moosa 2-21, Anzil Nazumudeen 2-17) by 36 runs.

Brief Scores (Knockout - Junior): Vanderlande 189 for 7 in 20 overs (Vignesh Kumar 36 5x4, Prasanth Reddy 30 3x4, 1x6, Washil 4-31, Yesupaul Martin 2- 39) beat Sketch International 96 all out in 18.2 overs (Manish Bhatia 38 5x4, Vignesh Kumar 3-17, Aasim Mohammed 2-18) by 93 runs.

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Maniz Azad, Orient, OHI and Al Hail A march on in Senior Knockout tourney - Times of Oman

Bath Rugby head to London Irish on Saturday in Round 15 of the Gallagher Premiership down to their third choice fly-half following an injury to Rhys Priestland .

Blue, Black and White director of rugby Stuart Hooper confirmed on Thursday that first choice stand-off Priestland will miss the game after suffering a hamstring injury on Saturday in the victory over Worcester Warriors

With South African Tian Schoeman ruled out for the rest of the season after injuring his knee in the victory away at Newcastle Falcons earlier this month that once again leaves Hooper stretched in the vital fly half position

Earlier in the day Hooper and Bath confirmed the signing of former England international fly-half Danny Cipriani was a free agent having parted company with Gloucester in December.

However Cipriani, 33, will not arrive at Bath until May leaving Hooper relying on Academy product Orlando Bailey this weekend having finished last weekend's 47-22 win over Worcester at 10, or playing centre Josh Matavesi out of position once again having started there twice last season and been moved over later in games on several occasions.

Centre Cam Redpath is making positive progress towards a return from his neck injury and could also be an option over the coming weeks having played very well there in the 33-17 victory against Worcester back in December following injuries to both Priestland and Matavesi inside eight minutes of the game.

Hooper said: "Rhys won't be available this weekend.

"We are awaiting some more scan results for him but he is going to be a few weeks out of the game. "

"The injury is the back of his knee/hamstring, it is soft tissue but we are getting it scanned and making sure we get the right treatment for him and he is not going to be available this week.

That means Bath will also be without their two senior fly-halves for their European Challenge Cup last 16 knockout game away at Zebre on Good Friday, with the club targeting the competition as a chance for silverware.

Young full back Tom de Granville also looks unlikely to feature this weekend at the Brentford Community Stadium having picked up another injury in the victory over Worcester

Hooper would not be drawn on the extent of the de Glanville injury when speaking to the press on Thursday saying that he still needed an assessment on the player however at this stage in the week he has likely named his his team internally and knows whether he will play or not.

He said: "He has got a bit of a leg injury and we are not sure whether it is one we can turn around this week or not."

With Anthony Watson back from England Six Nations duty, Hooper has a prime full back replacement ready in waiting while Ruaridh McConnochie is also another able option in the 15 shirt.

Bath have been bolstered in the forwards but the return of internationals Beno Obano, Will Stuart and Charlie Ewels from England, prop Jamie Bhatti from Scotland and number eight Taulupe Faletau from Wales with the Six Nations finished, all but the rearranged France v Scotland game on Friday night.

Looking ahead to the closing stage of the season Hooper feels his side are well placed to kick on and climb the table and achieve their target of making the four four.

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He said: "I think if I reflect on where we have been over the last few weeks and more importantly the energy and the work the lads are doing in the week, I feel like were in a strong position.

"Were in seventh place with some good games to come.

"Most of our squad are back on deck now and pretty healthy so I think were in a good position to go week to week.

"The players massively respond to a week-to-week focus. This week is London Irish and well do everything we can to win that game. If we win that game, well be one step closer, but I believe we can push on and I believe we can make the top four.

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Injury latest: Bath Rugby down to third choice fly-half as Rhys Priestland is ruled out - Somerset Live

Picture an alternative scene in May. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is lifting the FA Cup at Wembley having narrowly finished fifth in the Premier League. Does he keep his job?

Louis van Gaal can answer that one.

So, when it comes to scrutinising Solskjaers selection for the quarter-final against Leicester, context is required. Manchester Uniteds manager said he had no regrets about his line-up afterwards, and while that may strike as obduracy amid the wreckage of a disastrous display, it also points to a clarity of thought in the practicalities of life at Old Trafford.

United supporters are perfectly entitled to think a club with the biggest revenue in England should be able to battle to the end in all competitions, and certainly put up a better fight in a knockout game against a squad built at a fraction of the cost.

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Solskjaer has every right to rotate but Manchester United's FA Cup exit was a disastrous display - The Athletic

David H. Gans, Opinion contributor Published 7:44 p.m. ET March 22, 2021

The footprint of American policing is vast.

And policeofficersrespond toa host ofproblems that have nothing to do with catchingpeople suspected of crimes. Fundamental questions about just how far police power should extendare at the core of acritically important case,Caniglia v. Strom, thatthe Supreme Court is slated to hear Wednesday.

This case has gone unnoticed so far among a Supreme Court docket loaded with important cases concerning everything fromhealth care, voting rightsandreligious exemptionsto anti-discrimination laws.But the issue inCaniglia whether policeofficersmayinvadea personshomewithout a warrantor without suspicionof criminal activity,simply becausetheyare pursuing a community caretakingfunction could notbe more important.

The questionthe justices must answeris far reaching:Is our home still our castle?

The Supreme Court(Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

"When it comes to the Fourth Amendment,the home is first among equals,as Justice Antonin Scaliaput itin a2013 ruling. If police canentera persons home without any suspicion of criminal wrongdoingsimply because they claim to be taking care of the community,the Fourth Amendment would be close to a dead letter.Ourright to be securewould existonly at the whim of the police.

The police officerswho broke into the home of Edward Canigliaareurging the court, with therather surprisingsupport of the Biden administration,tobless a massive expansion in the power of policeto enter the home.They claim that police officers may invade the hometo protect thepurportedsafetyofthecommunityifthe police actedreasonably. As a fallback, they argue that the police officersareprotected by qualifiedimmunity, a doctrine that prevents holding police officers and otherslegallyaccountable.

Embracingsuch an open-ended formulawould grant police officers theunbridleddiscretion the Fourth Amendment was designed to prevent.The Fourth Amendment promised to end indiscriminate searches and seizures of the home.Canigliatests whether the justices are willing to enforce the central idea at the heart of the Fourth Amendment: the need for strict limits on excessive police discretion.

In theory,communitycaretakingsoundslike areasonablejustification.But the difficulty is that it lacks any coherent limiting principleand wouldallow the police to invade the privacy and sanctity of the homein a startling array of circumstances. Expanding the power of the police to break into a persons home particularlyforpetty matterssuch asinvestigatingnoise complaints opensthe door tohorrificpoliceabuse andviolence.These fears are hardly theoretical.In recent years,police have killeda number ofinnocent Black people in their homes. Expanding opportunities forwarrantlesspolice entryinto the homehas the potential to end in even moreloss of life.

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, who died after an officer put a kneeon the unarmed Black man's neck,Americans have been reckoning with the scourge of police violence that has resulted in the taking of so many innocent lives in communities of color.One of the most important lessons we have learnedin the past yearisthatthepolice are engaged in many tasks that have little to do with crime fighting and do not require the use of force. We need to findways to limit the circumstances in which we rely on the police, who are given immense powers by the state touse force and inflictharm.

Sanctioning a massive expansion in the power of the policeto invadethe homebasedona nebulous interest in "community caretaking" would move the law in the exact opposite direction. It would place the Supreme Courts imprimatur on the broadest possible conception of the power of the police toviolateour security and privacy in the home.To be sure, such unbridled police authority would fall hardest on the poorest and most marginalized communities, but the threat cuts across ideological linesin unexpected ways.Amicus briefsfiled in support of Canigliarangefrom Gun Owners of America, the Second Amendment Law Center, Institute for Justiceand the Cato Instituteto the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersand my organization,theConstitutional Accountability Center.

TheFounding generation considered the hometo bea place of perfect security.Thequestion now is whether the Supreme Court will respect the text and history of the Fourth Amendment, or invent a new exception that would open the floodgates to police entry of the home.

Thejusticesshould make clear that policeneed a warrant and probable cause of criminal wrongdoing or emergency circumstances before theyentera personshome.

DavidH.Gans is civil rights director at Constitutional Accountability Center, a public interest law firm and think tank dedicated to promoting the progressive promise of the Constitutions text, history and values.

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