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In the world of cricket, inches can mean the difference between success and failure. During the first Ashes Test at the Gabba, Australian batsman Mike Hussey and England captain Andrew Strauss narrowly escaped career-altering disasters due to tiny margins. Hussey's edge on the first ball of his innings
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Australia's determination and authority were evident during a brief meeting between Ricky Ponting and the English media, highlighting the intense pressure on the Australian captain. Ponting, 36, is acutely aware that losing three Ashes series, one on home soil, will severely compromise his standing as one of the
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Australia's Mitchell Johnson will specifically target England captain Andrew Strauss and star batsman Kevin Pietersen in the upcoming Ashes series, which begins at the Gabba on Thursday. Johnson believes that if he can get Strauss, who is highly respected by his team, to crumble, the rest of the
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Kevin Pietersen's enforced absence from the remainder of the Ashes series has sparked controversy after it emerged that he may have aggravated his Achilles tendon by flouting a prescribed training programme while playing in the Indian Premier League in South Africa in April. According to Evan Speechly, Bangalore&
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As the npower Ashes Series gears up to arrive at Edgbaston, businesses in the West Midlands are being encouraged to save energy while letting their staff enjoy the action. Our research reveals that one in 16 UK employees are allowed by their bosses to follow the cricket during work hours,
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As the highly anticipated Ashes series approaches, Paramount Office Interiors has completed a major refurbishment of the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff, transforming it into a world-class venue capable of hosting international cricket matches, conferences, and other non-cricket related events. The project, led by managing director Nigel Roberts, has seen the
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As the chairman of the BritainAustralia Society, I was thrilled to launch the first Wales branch earlier this year, marking a significant milestone in fostering stronger ties between Wales and Australia. This momentous occasion was attended by the Rt Hon Lord ElisThomas, Presiding Officer for the National Assembly for Wales,
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has addressed concerns about drainage failures after the recent abandonment of the first one-day international between England and the West Indies at Headingley. ECB's head of venue partnerships, Gordon Hollins, stated that the new drainage systems installed at Headingley, Cardiff, and
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Ricky Ponting, the Australian captain, has asserted that Test cricket remains the ultimate form of the game, despite the popularity of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking after the Australian team selected its 16-man squad for the Ashes series, Ponting emphasized that playing Test cricket is the ultimate achievement for
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Glamorgan Cricket chairman Paul Russell yesterday highlighted the county's impressive financial results for 2008, which saw a pre-tax profit of £992,879, a 128% increase from the previous year's £434,355. The club's turnover also surged to £6.7m, a 115% increase from £3.
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Glamorgan Cricket Club has announced record profits of £992,879 in 2008, attributing the success to its focus on increasing commercial and sponsorship opportunities and hosting England internationals at the Swalec Stadium. The club, which has invested £14m in the redevelopment of the stadium, is now looking to capitalize on
