By Daniel Brettig
November 11th 2009 @ 2:40am


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Australians in ominous shape for 2011 World Cup

Australia’s bid to retain the World Cup in India in 2011 was in strong shape even before the announcement of a favourable draw, according to captain Ricky Ponting.
Although planning for the tournament has already started, the welcome side-effect of an injury-riddled limited overs tour of India has been the number of options for the selectors [...]

 

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  •   Boo Cheers

    Chris said  | November 11th 2009 @ 8:25am | Report comment

    This is very off topic – and for that I apologise – but I have a question for the cricket buffs on here. Can a player legally bowl a ball with arm and then, in the same match, innings or over, bowl from the other arm?

    •   Boo Cheers

      dasilva said  | November 11th 2009 @ 3:45pm | Report comment

      Yes but I think they have to notify the umpire. It can’t be used as a trick delivery. It’s a batsman game after all.

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