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Dafter than he looks Boring batsman, boring bloke. Can Gary Kirsten really be as dull in real life as he is at the crease. Indian government amended law for Sachin's Ferrari Those who think that the Indian government did something illegal by waiving the import duty on Sachin Tendulkar's Ferrari are mistaken they did not break the law, they simply changed it. Tone-setter Rhodes the fielder of dreams Jonty Rhodes may be 34 but he is the best fielder playing in England, which made Worcestershire's 41st run yesterday quite remarkable. Masakadza sacrifices brilliant cricket career It was on a windswept July day in 2001 when a 17-year-old Zimbabwean boy blasted his way into the history books of international cricket. Thorpe's final opportunity As somebody who has led the selectors a merry dance over the last few years, Graham Thorpe knew he may have shot his bolt with the England hierarchy. England stronger with Thorpe You would be excused, after just one cursory glance at this squad, for wondering why it took so long to come up with this list of 13 names. Thorpe solves a problem but there are too many others It was not only the selection of their team that England postponed at the 11th hour on Friday. There was the unmistakeable sense that they were also delaying the inevitable. Double century puts Kallis in mood for more As if England weren't already aware of his talents, Jacques Kallis sounded a warning to them with the first double- century of his career in South Africa's final game before the Fifth Test at The Oval. England fans face hotel shortage England cricket fans face a struggle to find accommodation in Sri Lanka this winter as demand looks certain to exceed supply. England play the waiting game As England go toe-to-toe with South Africa again, indecision and injuries could scupper their chances, says Vic Marks. Inside edge Hissy fits, tax returns, a sort-of Billy Elliot and a non-magic bat - behold, the weird and wonderful world of cricket. Is this the end for Gloucestershire? There was a sense as Gloucestershire cruised to victory in the C&G Trophy final that the top one-day side of the new millennium had reached the end of an era. Moody set for new deal Worcestershire director of cricket Tom Moody is poised to sign a 12-month extension to his current contract which will keep him at New Road until the end of the 2005 season. A pitch for cricket Lauderhill may not seem the most likely place for a World Cup cricket match. But local cricket enthusiasts say this bedroom community has a good shot at luring such a match in 2007.
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