Al-Hilal’s management proposes rebrand of club’s badge and identity
If approved, the changes, as well as release of new kit, will arrive in early 2022
Updated 07 June 2021
Arab News
DUBAI: The management of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal is set to propose the launching of a new club badge and the rebrand of the club’s identity, Arabic sports daily Arriyadiyah has reported.
Sources close to the club have indicated that Al-Hilal’s management has largely agreed on the new logo, which it intends to launch after consultation with senior figures connected to the 17-time Saudi league champion, with the aim of presenting a choice that reflects its history at domestic and international levels.
If the proposals are ratified, Jan. 1, 2022 has been suggested as a possible date for the launch of the rebrand.
Al-Hilal is expected to start the new season sporting the same kit worn in the 2020-21 campaign, with the next change of uniform coinciding with the unveiling of the new logo.
Oman fields first against co-host Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka will be without Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a hamstring injury during the first game against Ireland
Sri Lanka has brought in leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha as his replacement. Oman is in last place in the group after a heavy loss to Zimbabwe
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AP
PALLEKELE: Oman won the toss and elected to field against co-host Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup Group B game on Thursday. Sri Lanka will be without its premier T20 bowler Wanindu Hasaranga, who was ruled out of the rest of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury during the home team’s win over Ireland in the opening group game. Oman is at the bottom of the table after a heavy loss to Zimbabwe but captain Jatinder Singh said “one game doesn’t define” how his team plays in the tournament. “Hardly anything to pick from the first game,” Singh said at the toss. “We don’t get opportunity to play with test-playing nations, so this is a golden opportunity.” Sri Lanka brought in leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha in place of Hasaranga and captain Dasun Shanaka said he hoped the pitch will play quicker in the day game and suit his fast bowlers Dushmantha Chameera and Matheesha Pathirana. Later Thursday Nepal, which nearly pulled off an upset victory against England in its opening Group C game, will take on Italy at Mumbai. Co-host India, which recovered well through captain Suryakumar Yadav’s half century to beat the United States in Group A game, will play Namibia at New Delhi. Lineups: Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana. Oman: Jatinder Singh (captain), Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Mohammad Nadeem, Jiten Ramanandi, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Mehmood, Nadeem Khan, Shah Faisal, Jay Odedra
