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The writer is author of two books, Not Quite Cricket and, more recently, Not Just Cricket, A Reporter’s Journey Through Modern India
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Wed, Jun 07, 2000Pak too good for Sri Lankan’sSubscriber Only
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Sun, Jun 04, 2000Journalist targeted after `fixing’ reportSubscriber Only
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Sun, Jun 04, 2000Pak fix record against BangladeshSubscriber Only
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Sat, Jun 03, 2000Deliver or get lost — Ganguly gets tough with seniorsSubscriber Only
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Sat, Jun 03, 2000If seniors fail on a placid wicket then they better …, says GangulySubscriber Only
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Dhaka, June 2: Even as India prepare for the vital clash with Pakistan on the morrow, the capitulation of their batsman against Sri Lanka ...
Sat, Jun 03, 2000Ganguly hits unbeaten 135 as India subdue BangladeshSubscriber Only
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Thu, Jun 01, 2000Limp attack gives India creased foreheadSubscriber Only
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Sat, May 20, 2000Messianic zeal and a coach’s dilemmaSubscriber Only
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Fri, May 05, 2000That the probe will go beyond fixing is welcome signSubscriber Only
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April 21,2000 00:00:00 AM
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