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An incorrect declaration and a Martin Donnelly masterclass

Mann issued an apology for his declaration

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Compton v Morris: When Test cricket witnessed a pair of twin centuries – Almanack

Both Compton and Morris achieved the rare feat of hitting two separate hundreds

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The peerless Darren Lehmann, a first-class cricket giant – Almanack

"Yorkshire simply wouldn't dream of being without him"

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Bob Simpson: Enterprising leader, first-rate batsman – Almanack

"Keith Miller was responsible for turning his attention to slip fielding"

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Hugh Tayfield: South Africa's greatest spinner

"He belongs to the breed of cricketers who compel the interest of spectators"

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Ken Higgs: A seam bowler who always commanded respect – Almanack

"Kenneth Higgs reached the top of the tree in cricket on natural ability"

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Martin Bicknell: The best bowler of his generation not to have had a decent go at Test cricket

"Both a stalwart and a stylist"

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The summer Alan Butcher reached his peak – Almanack

"Many thought he should've played for England more often than his solitary appearance in 1979"

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Kapil Dev's first majestic English summer – Almanack

"It was his batting which secured for him the player of the series award"