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| There is a kind of hush. At present local cricket is in a lull, but is readily flexing their muscles to welcome their neighbours – Bangladesh for a six match series which comprise three tests and three one-day internationals. |
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| New coaches worldwide |
| Seven of the current test playing nations have either got new coaches or will be getting one very shortly. Only New Zealand and South Africa continue without a change. The new men in charge with England, West Indies and Australia have already commenced work. In the waiting list are the four sub-continent nations, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Within a month or so they will be equipped as well. |
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| Free-for-all as Trinity down Kingswood |
| A fresher-laden but tremendously courageous Trinity outfit turned tables on the powerful Kingswood side to defeat them by 23 points (1 goal, 2 tries, 2 penalties) to 18 (1 goal, a try, 2 penalties) at Pallekelle last evening. At lemons, it was the losers who led 15-10. |
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| Pace Factory |
| Over the years the Indian sub-continent has been better known for their wristy stroke players and wily spinners who have mesmerized their opponents. Out of the three giants it was only Pakistan who have had a history of producing fast bowlers of repute while India and Sri Lanka have banked mainly on spinners barring the one-off Kapil Devs that they produce. |
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