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August 8, 2002

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1984: England's Ian Botham became the first Test all-rounder to complete a triple of 3000 runs and 300 wickets, in the Oval Test match against the West Indies.

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August 9, 2002

Ganguly shines on wet day
When bad light forced an early end to play on day 2, India were 302 for 8 in the second Test against England.

Gough ruled out of India series
The England fast bowler, now, faces a battle to be fit for the Ashes.

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has said he is not surprised Australia are worried about touring Pakistan. more...

Images of the second day's play from the second Test between India and England.
	Ind vs Eng - 2nd Test Aug 8-12, 1530 IST Trent Bridge - End of day 2 Download scorecard Detailed Scorecards

The 1983 team was the best team, says Yashpal Sharma

Indians in Wisden
Vijay Merchant

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Testing time for young Isa Guha
The first cricketer of Indian origin to be part of the England women's team had her Test debut delayed because of rain.

'I call myself a wicketkeeper-batsman'
Young wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel reflects on his selection to the Indian Test team.

Australia cancels Pakistan tour
The decision follows an attack on a school for children of foreign missionaries when gunmen killed six people.

Morocco Cup not just a game for hosts
Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka will take part in the $250,000 triangular tournament tournament from August 12-21 in Tangiers.

Statistical highlights
India vs England, 2nd Test, day 1, at Nottingham.

Too short
Wisden 20:20 stats - How England let Sehwag get away to a century.

The perfect field for Harbhajan
The field India captain Sourav Ganguly should set for the off-spinner when he bowls.

Reader Responses
Which do you think was the better team: that of '83 or '85?

Ask Mohandas Menon
August 7: The BCCI statistician replies to readers' queries.

Home and Away
Mohandas Menon presents a statistical comparison of Tendulkar with Gavaskar, Viswanath and Vengsarkar.

Who is India's greatest?
Hear it from Indians in different walks of life...

Are you a cricket buff or a bluff?
Can you tell 'Big Bird' from 'Big Ship'? Test your knowledge of the cricketers' nicknames.

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Yesterday's issue

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"My friends call me from abroad and ask about my welfare because the picture they get is very dangerous and fearful. So I realise the Australians are not making lame excuses." ---------------------------- - Imran Khan, after Mark Waugh expressed his unwillingness to tour Pakistan.

letter of the day

August 9, 2002

We can learn from the Poms
They very well realize that they don't have a Akhtar or Lee that can blast the batsman with sheer speed, neither they have a spinner in the class of Warne, Saqlain or even Kumble. Yet, their bowlers are able to take that 20 wickets to win Test matches for their team consistently.

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