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While this Cup Match will be remembered as an exciting draw, many fans will feel deprived of a victory. After Somerset's first innings, St. George's fans were sure they would see a victory in their favour.
However, how quickly the game turned! And af...
DATE: Aug 07, 2009
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Let the show begin!
This Cup Match classic is shaping up to be a fascinating one. There were some outstanding performances during the final trials at both ends of the Island, which bodes well for the game.
Who will walk away with the most prestigious...
DATE: Jul 29, 2009
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Cup Match fever is in the air and not long from now we will know both the teams.
Tomorrow is the final trial games where several players will try to make their mark to leave an impression on the selectors. This year's trial games will be extremely in...
DATE: Jul 24, 2009
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As Cup Match approaches, one topic that will surely surface is what can be done to ensure that there is an outright winner in the Classic every year.
In the past there have been two main ideas offered in an effort to assure a winner.
Many avid cricke...
DATE: Jul 17, 2009
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It is the month of Cup Match and already you can feel the vibe in the air.
This is the month when all cricketers aim to be at their best and try to impress.
For the first time in 22 years I will be witnessing Cup Match in a different light. Having re...
DATE: Jul 10, 2009
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Last week I touched on the fact that Twenty20 cricket is merely for entertaining purposes and does the game no good and that Test cricket is the real deal, backed by 50 overs cricket which is the neutraliser.
While this topic remains a hot debate amo...
DATE: Jul 03, 2009
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Cricket throughout the world has evolved into different styles of games that it is now necessary for countries to have more than one international team.
Test match cricket for years has been the pinnacle of cricket, but fifty overs cricket has slowly...
DATE: Jun 26, 2009
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County, Cup Match, and International cricket – how do they compare? Recently, I talked with two players who are, or have been, involved at all three levels to discuss this matter.
First, let's take a look at the County game and what it means to playe...
DATE: Jun 19, 2009
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Growing up as an aspiring cricketer there was one team that I really admired. At the time I couldn't figure out why I admired them so. Many of you will be surprised to know that team was Willow Cuts.
St. George's people often talk about St. David's b...
DATE: Jun 12, 2009
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Sports in Bermuda must be used as a tool to assist us to help save our next generation of children. In today's society many children turn to sports as an avenue for fun or as a means for their future. It is important that we as a country keep setting...
DATE: Jun 05, 2009
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