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June 2025

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They also serve ...
Of Dave Brickett, et al
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Getting their ducks in a row
Some Nahid Rana appreciation
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It was the best of times, it was the best of times
Of Gawie, Omar, Kotie and The Long Snake
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The widest bowler in the world
Shortly before 14:30 BST on 17 August 2012, Jacques Kallis bowled the first ball of the 21st over of England’s first innings at Lord’s to James Taylor.
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May 2025

Who is the greatest?
A look at all-rounders
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Where there is a Will, there is a way
The art of tailender batting
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Oh my Barrow and my Rose long ago
Limited overs declarations
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The partnership breakers
There was a famous bit of commentary on Sky when Paul Collingwood came on to bowl in a Test match relatively early in his career and the commentator…
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April 2025

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