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The England selectors have named a surprising 30-man provisional squad for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in June, including veteran off-spinner Shaun Udal, who returns to the international stage at the age of 40. Udal was part of the England team that beat India in the Third Test in Mumbai
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The Indian Premier League, a lucrative new cricket tournament, has been forced to relocate due to security concerns surrounding the upcoming national elections in India. The tournament, which was scheduled to start in less than three weeks, has been plagued by concerns over terrorism in the region. The government'
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India's cricket authorities have made the critical decision to hold the lucrative India Premier League (IPL) outside the country due to security fears. This move has sparked widespread criticism from opposition politicians, who argue that it reflects poorly on the country's ability to manage a major
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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
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Pakistan's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the terror attack on the Sri Lankan Cricket Team in Lahore, describing the perpetrators as "enemies of Pakistan-Sri Lanka friendship." The attack, which injured at least five policemen, two other individuals, and six Sri Lankan cricket players, has been described as
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A devastating terrorist attack in Lahore has put Pakistan's cricket future in peril, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other cricketing nations reevaluating the safety of playing in the country. The attack, which killed five policemen and injured eight Sri Lankan cricketers, has led to fears that
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The England and Wales Cricket Board is considering taking legal action against the Professional Cricketers' Association over allegations that the board's chief executive, David Collier, attempted to pressure the England captain, Andrew Strauss, and his players to sign a revised deal with Stanford. The controversy stems from
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For 250 years, cricket was a paragon of English gentility, a sport that embodied refinement, tradition, and a lack of commercialism. However, the tide turned with the advent of live television coverage and globalized tastes, leading to empty grandstands and meager salaries for top players. The introduction of the Indian
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The England and Wales Cricket Board suspended talks with Sir Allen Stanford, a Texas billionaire, after he was charged with orchestrating a multi-billion dollar investment scheme. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint against Stanford and three of his companies, alleging fraud of a "shocking magnitude&
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Gympie's skipper Tim McIntosh delivered an unbeaten 184, leading his team to a commanding 6-351 against Tewantin-Noosa in the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association division-one fixtures. Meanwhile, Glasshouse showcased their credentials for a finals berth with a 68-run demolition of the Hinterland Hawks. The Maroochydore-Caboolture clash saw the Swans
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England captain Andrew Strauss is facing a key decision on whether to recall Steve Harmison to the Test side for the upcoming Ashes series. Harmison, a fast bowler from Durham, has been a source of frustration for both himself and the team, but his previous performance at Sabina Park in
