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"He was as good as Bradman"
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"He was as good as Bradman"
Ain’t nothing like the real thing, sang Marvin Gaye. Try telling this lot
"A true measurement of W.G.’s unique stature is that he is instantly identifiable"
"Very tall, 6ft 3in, broad shouldered, but unusually lean and sinewy and carrying very little weight"
"Myths, half-truths and factual errors have always enveloped Grace"
Only one man could captain this lot...
"Compton set in motion a phenomenon that would ultimately see its fullest expression in the modern franchised freelancer: the cricketer-as-brand"
"It may interest you to learn that I have a younger son who will in time be a much better…
‘Colman's Mustard Heads the Field.'
Ten tales of heroism...