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Aussie Invaders - This Years County Invasion

They’re back! After dominating the English county scene last year the Australian’s have returned more determined than ever and with the Ashes series looming most see it as a final opportunity to show the selectors their wares on English soil. While some like Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and Simon…

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Hope Floats

The storm has subsided. Yes, India's heartbreaking defeat inside three days at home blew up a storm in every supporter's mind. A storm of annoyance, frustration and disillusionment. The spontaneous reaction to the defeat was to make each one of us doubtful, skeptical of our team's abilities. Statements like, "We're…

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" You Bat First, Steve . "

We're almost there. The first test is now only a few days away. With the pre-match drama being so exciting, one can only wonder what the series has in store for us. It is going to be one great series, with some very intense cricket to be played. Behind every move, behind every step there is going to be a specific…

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Questionable heroes

They're calling it the beautiful summer. Australian commentators are running out of superlatives in their attempts to describe the recently completed test and one day series. The Australians reinvented the concept of success as they thrashed all comers. In beating a lack luster West Indies 5 - 0 in…

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No National Anthems at World Cup

London, England (Cricmania) - Teams competing in the World Cup, will not have their national anthem played before the games, said organizers. ``This is a carnival of cricket and we are trying to get away from our old ways,'' said event manager Michael Browning. ``National anthems are very well for other events, but…