SMART BUYSAway from the high-profile and expensive purchases is a set of players who were sold for rather cheap despite their talent. Northern Ireland looks bound for the playoffs among the eight best group runners-up after winning 3-0 in San Marino. It was only the second time in the match that they had levelled the scoreline and they made it count. The veteran defender reminded the team of his scoring prowess by rising to meet a Toni Kroos free-kick and send a looping header beyond goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik. “All the participating nations will be there, so we will ensure our wrestlers get some good practice. “It was a tough match… I didn’t have many free points on my serve, there were a lot of rallies. His most successful spell was as a part of the FC Barcelona’s B Team, where he notched up seven goals in a single season while at the Catalan club. nil Kumble putting in his papers, the DDCA’s Cricket Affairs Committee did not consult any player before giving Bhaskar an extension. CMats Hummels was reminded of the responsibilities being a Germany international this week after his pool-jumping stunt. One year is not enough time to judge someone’s capability as a coach.