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October 8th 2008 @ 2:46am
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Warne says captain Pietersen still to prove himself
Shane Warne has warned Kevin Pietersen, his friend and former Hampshire teammate, that he still has everything to prove as England captain.
England’s hopes of reclaiming the Ashes next year have risen following Pietersen’s successful introduction to the captaincy after replacing Michael Vaughan.
Warne believes his pal will continue to impress in the role but stressed it [...]
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