/* ==========================================================================
   Dream Again Cricket League — Public Frontend Theme
   Palette: Deep Navy + Cricket Red (dark, sporty, scoreboard-inspired)
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --navy-950:#0a1240;
  --navy-900:#0f1c5c;
  --navy-800:#17277a;
  --navy-700:#24388f;
  --navy-600:#3a4fae;
  --steel-100:#eaedfb;
  --steel-300:#c4ccd9;
  --steel-500:#8b96a8;
  --red-600:#e81820;
  --red-500:#ff3a3f;
  --red-glow:rgba(232,24,32,.4);
  --white:#f6f7ff;

  --font-display:'Oswald', sans-serif;
  --font-body:'Inter', sans-serif;

  --radius:6px;
  --container:1180px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:#111111;
  background:var(--white);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;}
ul{margin:0;padding:0;}
.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
  margin:0 0 16px;
  color:#111111;
}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.6rem);line-height:1.08;}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem);line-height:1.15;}
h3{font-size:1.3rem;}
p{margin:0 0 16px;color:#2b2b2b;}
.section-tag{
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:.8rem;
  color:var(--red-600);
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:13px 26px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;
  border:2px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.btn-red{background:var(--red-600);color:#fff;}
.btn-red:hover{background:var(--red-500);box-shadow:0 8px 20px var(--red-glow);transform:translateY(-1px);}
.btn-outline{border-color:rgba(247,248,250,.4);color:var(--white);}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--white);}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy-900);color:#fff;}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-800);}

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;
  background:var(--navy-950);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.navbar{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:14px 0;
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:#fff;}
.brand img{height:40px;width:auto;}
.brand span{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;}
.brand span b{color:var(--red-500);}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;}
.nav-links a{
  color:var(--steel-300);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;
  padding:6px 2px;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transition:.15s;
}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:#fff;border-color:var(--red-600);}
.nav-cta{margin-left:6px;}
.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem;cursor:pointer;}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .nav-toggle{display:block;}
  .nav-links{
    position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;background:var(--navy-950);
    flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:0;
    max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .25s ease;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  .nav-links.open{max-height:420px;}
  .nav-links a{width:100%;padding:14px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);}
  .nav-cta{padding:14px 24px;width:100%;}
  .nav-cta .btn{width:100%;}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 80% -10%, rgba(216,31,42,.18), transparent 45%), var(--navy-950);
  color:#fff;padding:90px 0 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-10%;bottom:-30%;width:60%;height:140%;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 0 2px, transparent 2px 26px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;padding-bottom:60px;}
.hero-eyebrow{color:var(--red-500);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:14px;}
.hero h1{color:#fff;}
.hero p.lead{color:var(--steel-300);font-size:1.08rem;max-width:520px;}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:26px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.hero-art{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-900));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:10px;min-height:320px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:var(--steel-500);font-family:var(--font-display);
}
@media (max-width:900px){.hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.hero-art{min-height:200px;order:-1;}}

/* Scoreboard strip */
.scoreboard{
  background:var(--navy-900);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.scoreboard .container{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
}
.scoreboard .stat{
  padding:22px 10px;text-align:center;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.scoreboard .stat:first-child{border-left:0;}
.scoreboard .stat b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--red-500);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.scoreboard .stat small{color:var(--steel-500);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.3px;}
@media (max-width:700px){.scoreboard .container{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}.scoreboard .stat{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);}}

/* ---------- Generic sections ---------- */
.section{padding:80px 0;}
.section-dark{background:var(--navy-950);color:#fff;}
.section-dark p{color:var(--steel-300);}
.section-dark h2{color:#fff;}
.section-alt{background:var(--steel-100);}

.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;}
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;}
@media (max-width:860px){.grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid #e6e9ef;border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px;
}
.card-dark{background:var(--navy-900);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;}
.card-dark p{color:var(--steel-300);}

/* Page hero (sub-pages) */
.page-hero{
  background:var(--navy-950);color:#fff;padding:64px 0;
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--red-600);
}
.page-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,2.6rem);}
.page-hero .crumb{color:var(--steel-500);font-size:.85rem;}
.page-hero .crumb b{color:var(--red-500);}

/* ---------- Player performance filter ---------- */
.filter-bar{
  background:var(--navy-900);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:22px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:-46px;position:relative;z-index:5;
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(10,18,64,.25);
}
@media (max-width:960px){.filter-bar{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin-top:24px;}}
.filter-bar label{display:block;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--steel-500);margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:.3px;}
.filter-bar select,.filter-bar input{
  width:100%;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--navy-700);
  background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.9rem;
}
.filter-bar .filter-submit{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;}
.filter-bar .filter-submit button{width:100%;}

.stats-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:40px;}
.stats-table thead th{
  text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.4px;
  color:var(--steel-500);border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy-900);padding:12px 14px;
}
.stats-table tbody td{padding:14px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e9ef;font-size:.92rem;}
.stats-table tbody tr:hover{background:var(--steel-100);}
.player-name{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:600;color:#111111;}
.player-avatar{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:.8rem;
}
.badge-role{
  font-size:.72rem;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--red-600);color:#fff;
  font-weight:600;
}
.empty-state{text-align:center;padding:60px 20px;color:var(--steel-500);}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonial-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid #e6e9ef;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;position:relative;
}
.testimonial-card .quote-mark{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:2.6rem;color:var(--red-600);line-height:1;margin-bottom:8px;display:block;
}
.testimonial-person{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:18px;}
.testimonial-person .player-avatar{background:var(--red-600);}
.testimonial-person small{color:var(--steel-500);display:block;}

/* ---------- Legal pages ---------- */
.legal-content h2{margin-top:36px;font-size:1.3rem;}
.legal-content{max-width:760px;}
.legal-content p, .legal-content li{color:#2b2b2b;}
.legal-updated{color:var(--steel-500);font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:30px;}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-form .form-group{margin-bottom:18px;}
.contact-form label{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px;color:#111111;}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{
  width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #d7dbe3;border-radius:4px;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.95rem;
}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--red-500);border-color:var(--red-500);}
.contact-info-item{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:22px;}
.contact-info-item .ic{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy-900);color:var(--red-500);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy-950);color:var(--steel-300);padding:60px 0 26px;}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:40px;}
.footer-grid h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:16px;}
.footer-grid a{display:block;color:var(--steel-500);margin-bottom:10px;font-size:.9rem;}
.footer-grid a:hover{color:var(--red-500);}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:22px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--steel-500);
}
@media (max-width:860px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}

/* Utility */
.text-center{text-align:center;}
.mt-0{margin-top:0;}
.visually-hidden{position:absolute;left:-9999px;}
.brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand-logo {
    height: 90px !important;      /* header pramane 40-70px kara */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}
/* ===== Testimonials slider ===== */
.t-slider{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.t-viewport{overflow:hidden;flex:1;padding:14px 0}
.t-track{display:flex;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1)}
.t-slide{flex:0 0 100%;padding:0 12px;box-sizing:border-box}
@media (min-width:640px){.t-slide{flex-basis:50%}}
@media (min-width:992px){.t-slide{flex-basis:33.3333%}}

.t-card{height:100%;margin:0;transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease}
.t-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.14)}

.t-arrow{flex:0 0 auto;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:0;cursor:pointer;
	background:var(--navy-700,#0b2a4a);color:#fff;font-size:16px;line-height:1;
	box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);transition:background .25s, transform .25s}
.t-arrow:hover{background:#e81820;transform:scale(1.08)}

.t-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:22px}
.t-dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:0;padding:0;cursor:pointer;
	background:#c5cbd3;transition:all .3s}
.t-dot.active{width:28px;border-radius:10px;background:#e81820}

@media (max-width:639px){
	.t-arrow{width:36px;height:36px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DACL Homepage — photo hero, motion & "Selection & Tournament Process"
   Homepage sections (hero photo, process). Classes are homepage-only.
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --pitch-clay:#c9a36a;
  --pitch-clay-dark:#a9844e;
  --turf-900:#0c1748;
  --turf-800:#14236e;
  --gold-400:#f8d098;
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- HERO with background photo ---------- */
.hero.hero--photo{
  background:var(--navy-950);
  min-height:min(88vh, 860px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  padding:70px 0 40px;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.hero.hero--photo::after{display:none;}

.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:-4%;z-index:-3;
  background-image:
    var(--hero-photo, none),
    url('../img/groundbg1.jpg');
  background-size:cover, cover;
  background-position:center 40%, center;
  animation:heroZoom 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change:transform;
}
/* legibility overlay: dark on the text side, lighter toward the photo side */
.hero-shade{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,18,64,.94) 0%, rgba(10,18,64,.78) 42%, rgba(10,18,64,.35) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,18,64,.95) 0%, rgba(10,18,64,0) 38%);
}
@keyframes heroZoom{
  from{transform:scale(1) translate3d(0,0,0);}
  to  {transform:scale(1.09) translate3d(-1.5%,-1%,0);}
}

/* floodlight beams that slowly sweep */
.hero-beams{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-beams span{
  position:absolute;top:-20%;width:26vw;height:140%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(214,230,255,.20), rgba(214,230,255,0) 70%);
  filter:blur(6px);
  transform-origin:50% 0;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  animation:beamSweep 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-beams span:nth-child(1){left:48%;animation-delay:-2s;}
.hero-beams span:nth-child(2){left:66%;animation-duration:11s;}
.hero-beams span:nth-child(3){left:84%;animation-delay:-5s;animation-duration:13s;}
@keyframes beamSweep{
  from{transform:rotate(14deg);opacity:.55;}
  to  {transform:rotate(-12deg);opacity:1;}
}

.hero--photo .hero-inner{padding-bottom:40px;}
.hero--photo h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.6rem);
  line-height:1.02;
  text-shadow:0 6px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.hero--photo p.lead{color:#d7deea;}

/* page-load sequence: children rise in one after another */
.hero-seq > *{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);
  animation:riseIn .9s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-seq > *:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.15s;}
.hero-seq > *:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.3s;}
.hero-seq > *:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.5s;}
.hero-seq > *:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.68s;}
@keyframes riseIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}

/* logo emblem with rotating seam ring */
.hero--photo .hero-art{
  background:none;border:0;min-height:380px;position:relative;
  opacity:0;animation:emblemIn 1.1s .35s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-emblem{position:relative;width:min(380px,80%);aspect-ratio:1;display:grid;place-items:center;}
.hero-emblem::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(239,45,56,.35) 0%, rgba(239,45,56,0) 65%);
  animation:pulseGlow 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-emblem .seam-ring{
  position:absolute;inset:4%;border-radius:50%;
  border:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  animation:spin 38s linear infinite;
}
.hero-emblem .seam-ring.two{inset:12%;border-style:dotted;border-color:rgba(239,45,56,.55);animation-duration:24s;animation-direction:reverse;}
.hero-emblem img{
  position:relative;width:78%;height:auto;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55));
  animation:floaty 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-emblem .emblem-fallback{font-family:var(--font-display);color:var(--steel-300);}
@keyframes emblemIn{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.86) rotate(-6deg);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(-14px);}}
@keyframes pulseGlow{0%,100%{transform:scale(.92);opacity:.7;}50%{transform:scale(1.05);opacity:1;}}

/* scroll cue */
.hero-scroll{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:18px;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:26px;height:42px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);border-radius:14px;
  display:flex;justify-content:center;padding-top:7px;
}
.hero-scroll::before{
  content:"";width:4px;height:8px;border-radius:2px;background:#fff;
  animation:scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-scroll:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--red-500);outline-offset:4px;}
@keyframes scrollDot{0%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;}70%{transform:translateY(14px);opacity:0;}100%{opacity:0;}}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero.hero--photo{min-height:auto;padding:40px 0 60px;}
  .hero--photo .hero-art{min-height:240px;order:-1;}
  .hero-emblem{width:min(250px,70%);}
  .hero-shade{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,18,64,.96) 10%, rgba(10,18,64,.6) 100%);}
  .hero-scroll{display:none;}
}

/* scoreboard numbers tick up */
.scoreboard .stat b.is-counting{color:#fff;}

/* ---------- Generic scroll reveal (homepage) ---------- */
/* Content is hidden ONLY after script.js has started (html.js-reveal).
   If JS fails or is cached, everything stays visible. */
.js-reveal [data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-out);}
.js-reveal [data-reveal="left"]{transform:translateX(-50px);}
.js-reveal [data-reveal="right"]{transform:translateX(50px);}
.js-reveal [data-reveal].in{opacity:1;transform:none;}

/* ==========================================================================
   SELECTION & TOURNAMENT PROCESS — "the 22-yard journey"
   A pitch runs down the section; the ball travels along it as you scroll
   and lights up each stage it reaches.
   ========================================================================== */
.process{
  scroll-margin-top:110px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  padding:100px 0 110px;color:#fff;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.022) 0 90px, transparent 90px 180px),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, #1a2b7d 0%, var(--turf-900) 60%);
}
.process-head{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 70px;text-align:center;}
.process-head .section-tag{color:var(--gold-400);}
.process-head h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:18px;}
.process-head p{color:var(--steel-300);font-size:1.05rem;}

.process-track{position:relative;--p:0;}

/* the pitch strip */
.pitch{
  position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;width:78px;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.18), transparent 20%, transparent 80%, rgba(0,0,0,.18)),
    repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0 38px, rgba(90,60,25,.12) 38px 40px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pitch-clay), var(--pitch-clay-dark));
  border-radius:4px;opacity:.9;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.06), 0 0 60px rgba(201,163,106,.12);
}
/* return creases at both ends */
.pitch::before,.pitch::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:-18px;right:-18px;height:3px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.pitch::before{top:26px;}
.pitch::after{bottom:26px;}
/* the part of the pitch already covered glows */
.pitch-progress{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:calc(var(--p) * 100%);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(239,45,56,0), rgba(239,45,56,.35));
  border-radius:4px;
}

/* the ball */
.ball{
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:calc(var(--p) * 100%);z-index:4;
  width:34px;height:34px;margin:-17px 0 0 -17px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 32% 30%, #ff6b6b 0%, var(--red-600) 45%, #7d0d14 100%);
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.5), 0 0 26px rgba(239,45,56,.6);
  transform:rotate(calc(var(--p) * 1440deg));
}
.ball::before{ /* seam */
  content:"";position:absolute;top:2px;bottom:2px;left:50%;width:6px;margin-left:-3px;
  border-left:1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.85);border-right:1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

/* phase banners sit across the pitch */
.phase{
  position:relative;z-index:3;display:flex;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 50px;
}
.phase + .stage{margin-top:0;}
.phase-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  background:var(--turf-800);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  padding:10px 22px 10px 12px;border-radius:40px;
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:.3px;
}
.phase-chip i{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--gold-400);color:var(--turf-900);font-size:.9rem;
}
.phase-chip small{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--steel-500);margin-left:4px;}
.phase--mid{margin:10px 0 60px;}
.phase--mid::before{ /* popping crease across the whole field */
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:50%;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 80%, transparent);
}

/* a stage row: card | marker | empty (alternates) */
.stage{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 150px 1fr;align-items:center;
  margin-bottom:64px;
}
.stage-marker{
  grid-column:2;grid-row:1;justify-self:center;position:relative;z-index:3;
  width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--turf-900);border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--steel-300);
  transition:background .4s, border-color .4s, color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s;
}
.stage.is-lit .stage-marker{
  background:var(--red-600);border-color:#fff;color:#fff;transform:scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(239,45,56,.18);
}
.stage-card{grid-row:1;}
.stage--l .stage-card{grid-column:1;}
.stage--r .stage-card{grid-column:3;}

/* connector from card to marker */
.stage-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;width:44px;height:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);transition:background .4s;
}
.stage--l .stage-card::after{right:-44px;}
.stage--r .stage-card::after{left:-44px;}
.stage.is-lit .stage-card::after{background:var(--red-500);}

.stage-card{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.07), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:14px 14px 14px 2px;
  overflow:visible;
  transition:border-color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.stage--r .stage-card{border-radius:14px 14px 2px 14px;}
.stage.is-lit .stage-card{border-color:rgba(239,45,56,.55);}
.stage-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}

/* photo slot with icon fallback */
.stage-media{
  position:relative;border-radius:13px 0 0 1px;overflow:hidden;min-height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-700), var(--turf-800));
  display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.stage-media > i{font-size:2.4rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
.stage-media img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transform:scale(1.12);transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}
.stage.is-lit .stage-media img{transform:scale(1);}
.stage-media::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 50%, rgba(7,22,26,.55));
}

.stage-body{padding:22px 24px;}
.stage-body h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.45rem;margin-bottom:8px;}
.stage-body p{color:var(--steel-300);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:14px;}
.stage-facts{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.stage-facts li{
  font-size:.78rem;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#e7ecf3;
}
.stage-facts li i{color:var(--gold-400);margin-right:5px;}

/* trial outcome strip inside the selection step */
.outcomes{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.outcomes span{
  flex:1;white-space:nowrap;text-align:center;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;padding:7px 4px;border-radius:6px;
}
.outcomes .o-sel{background:rgba(46,178,110,.18);color:#7ee2ab;}
.outcomes .o-wait{background:rgba(243,197,91,.15);color:var(--gold-400);}
.outcomes .o-short{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:var(--steel-300);}

/* the finish: stumps + prize */
.finish{
  position:relative;z-index:3;margin:96px auto 0;max-width:640px;text-align:center;
  padding:44px 30px 38px;border-radius:18px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(243,197,91,.22), transparent 60%), var(--turf-800);
  border:1px solid rgba(243,197,91,.35);
}
.finish .stumps{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:9px;height:70px;margin:-84px auto 18px;}
.finish .stumps span{
  width:9px;border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff7e6,#e6cf9e);
  box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.4);transform-origin:50% 100%;
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease-out);
}
.finish.is-hit .stumps span:nth-child(1){transform:rotate(-24deg);}
.finish.is-hit .stumps span:nth-child(3){transform:rotate(22deg) translateY(-4px);}
.finish .prize{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,3.8rem);line-height:1;color:var(--gold-400);
  margin:6px 0 10px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.finish h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:6px;}
.finish p{color:var(--steel-300);max-width:460px;margin:0 auto 22px;}
.finish .btn + .btn{margin-left:10px;}

/* ---------- responsive: pitch moves to the left edge ---------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .process{padding:70px 0 80px;}
  .process-head{margin-bottom:50px;}
  .pitch{left:36px;width:40px;}
  .pitch::before,.pitch::after{left:-10px;right:-10px;}
  .ball{left:36px;width:28px;height:28px;margin:-14px 0 0 -14px;}
  .phase{justify-content:flex-start;padding-left:0;}
  .phase--mid::before{display:none;}
  .stage{grid-template-columns:72px 1fr;margin-bottom:40px;}
  .stage-marker{grid-column:1;width:48px;height:48px;font-size:1.1rem;}
  .stage--l .stage-card,
  .stage--r .stage-card{grid-column:2;border-radius:14px;}
  .stage--l .stage-card::after,
  .stage--r .stage-card::after{display:none;}
  .stage-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .stage-media{height:150px;border-radius:13px 13px 0 0;}
  .finish{margin:90px 0 0;}
  .finish .btn + .btn{margin:10px 0 0;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .stage-body{padding:18px;}
}

/* ---------- reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .hero-bg,.hero-beams span,.hero-emblem::before,.hero-emblem .seam-ring,.hero-emblem img,.hero-scroll::before{animation:none !important;}
  .hero-seq > *, .hero--photo .hero-art{animation:none !important;opacity:1;transform:none;}
  .js-reveal [data-reveal]{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none;}
  .ball{transform:none;}
  .stage-media img{transform:none;}
}

/* small fix: dark card heading was rendering navy-on-navy */
.card-dark h3{color:#fff;}

/* ===== Logo-colour refresh: royal blue #0f1c5c, red #e81820, bat cream #f8d098 ===== */
:root{--brand-blue:#0f1c5c;--brand-red:#e81820;--brand-cream:#f8d098;}
body{background:#f6f7ff;}
.site-header{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0a1240,#17277a);box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(10,18,64,.35);}
.brand-logo{height:64px!important;transition:transform .4s var(--ease-out);filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.35));}
.brand:hover .brand-logo{transform:rotate(-4deg) scale(1.08);}
.nav-links a{position:relative;border-bottom:0!important;}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-2px;height:3px;width:0;background:var(--brand-red);border-radius:3px;transition:width .3s;}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{width:100%;}
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-70%;width:50%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.45),transparent);transform:skewX(-20deg);}
.btn:hover::after{left:130%;transition:left .7s;}
.btn-red{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e81820,#ff4a3d);}
.btn-navy{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f1c5c,#24388f);}
.hero,.hero.hero--photo{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1240,#17277a 55%,#24388f);background-size:200% 200%;animation:gradShift 14s ease infinite;}
.hero-shade{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,18,64,.88),rgba(15,28,92,.45) 60%,rgba(15,28,92,.15)),linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(10,18,64,.8),transparent 35%)!important;}
@keyframes gradShift{50%{background-position:100% 50%;}}
.page-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0a1240,#17277a 60%,#24388f);background-size:200% 200%;animation:gradShift 14s ease infinite;border-bottom:4px solid var(--brand-cream);}
.page-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:260px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,18,64,.65),rgba(10,18,64,.25)),url('../img/bg.png') center center/cover no-repeat;border-bottom:4px solid var(--brand-red);}.page-hero .container{position:relative;}
.page-hero h1{animation:riseIn .9s var(--ease-out) both;}
@keyframes drift{to{transform:translateX(-30px) scale(1.05);}}
.section-alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eaedfb,#fff4e3);}
.section-dark{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f1c5c,#24388f);}
.card,.testimonial-card{transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out),box-shadow .35s;border-top:4px solid var(--brand-red);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(15,28,92,.08);}
.card:hover,.testimonial-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(15,28,92,.2);}
.card-dark{border-top-color:var(--brand-cream);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.section-tag{background:rgba(232,24,32,.1);padding:5px 14px;border-radius:30px;letter-spacing:1.5px;}
.section-dark .section-tag,.process .section-tag{background:rgba(248,208,152,.15);color:var(--brand-cream);}
.site-footer{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0a1240,#17277a);border-top:5px solid var(--brand-red);}
.footer-grid a{transition:.25s;}.footer-grid a:hover{color:var(--brand-cream);transform:translateX(5px);}
.filter-bar{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f1c5c,#24388f);}
.stats-table tbody tr{transition:.25s;}.stats-table tbody tr:hover{transform:scale(1.01);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,28,92,.12);}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(232,24,32,.15);}
.contact-info-item{transition:.3s;}.contact-info-item:hover{transform:translateX(8px);}
.contact-info-item .ic{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f1c5c,#24388f);}
/* images */
.pic{border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(15,28,92,.28);position:relative;}
.pic img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease-out);}
.pic:hover img{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(.6deg);}
.pic::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border:3px solid rgba(248,208,152,.55);border-radius:18px;margin:10px;pointer-events:none;}
/* ticker */
.ticker{background:var(--brand-red);color:#fff;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;padding:12px 0;font-family:var(--font-display);letter-spacing:1.5px;}
.ticker div{display:inline-block;animation:tick 28s linear infinite;}
.ticker span{margin:0 28px;}.ticker i{color:var(--brand-cream);margin-right:10px;}
@keyframes tick{to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
/* progress bar, loader, top button */
#scrollBar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:4px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#e81820,#f8d098);z-index:3000;}
/* #pageLoader base styles + hide logic are inline in frontend/partials/header.blade.php */
#pageLoader img{animation:floaty 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;}
#toTop{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;border:0;background:var(--brand-red);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;z-index:2000;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(232,24,32,.5);opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:.35s;}
#toTop.show{opacity:1;transform:none;}#toTop:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}
.js-reveal [data-reveal="zoom"]{transform:scale(.88);}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero,.page-hero,.page-hero::before,.ticker div,#pageLoader img{animation:none!important;}}
/* Selection & Tournament Process: photo/ground background (replaces blue) */
.process{
  isolation:isolate;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,8,24,.78) 0%, rgba(18,8,24,.50) 22%, rgba(18,8,24,.50) 70%, rgba(12,20,12,.82) 100%),
    url('../img/stadium2.jpg') center / cover no-repeat,
    url('../img/process-bg.svg') center / cover no-repeat;
  background-attachment:scroll, fixed, fixed;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .process{ background-attachment:scroll, scroll, scroll; } }
.process-head h2{text-shadow:0 3px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.55);}
.process-head p{color:#fff3dc;text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
.process .stage-card{box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4);}