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March 23, 2011 - Powerplay concepts that didn't make it

Think the batting and bowling Powerplays aren't doing enough to spice up the game? Blame the ICC - they rejected many other possible ideas for Powerplays, as revealed in the daring exposé that is the second installment of Secret Files

The reason for England's loss? T20, of course
The Long Handle: In this day and age no one appreciates the art of ducking against a short ball

No Ishant jokes for a month
Fan Following: After his match-winning performance at Lord's, India fans can't complain. Or can they?

Jadeja gets booed, hydration gets a plug
Fan Following: Day three of a Test is always exciting, and even more so if you manage to get autographs from several players

The ECB needs you (or maybe not)
The Long Handle: The English cricket board is hiring. Here are the leading contenders so far

Vintage ties and selfies at Lord's
Fan Following: Great weather, good pitch, strong start from the home side, superb fightback from the visitors. Lord's. The perfect day

Northline Oval scrapped due to poor pitch

Rahane the stand-out player - Swann

First playing contracts for NZ women cricketers

Williamson banned from bowling due to illegal action

Gloucestershire wilt after Mitchell exhibition

'The guy you want to go to war with'
My XI: Martin Crowe on the gritty approach that turned Allan Border into a run-machine

What good is a nightwatchman?
Rob Steen: In modern times, a few tailenders have thrived higher up the order, but the psychological advantage it gives the opposition can't be discounted

Together they fall
Jarrod Kimber: England rose to No. 1 with a machine-like efficiency but the signs of an impending breakdown were quickly apparent

Four in four, and stands by Nos. 10 and 11
Ask Steven: Also, most balls faced in a T20, highest limited-overs score at Lord's, and long lives after Test debut

England seem to have forgotten about personality
Mark Nicholas: They have to see a glass that is half-full, and play the game as if it is just that, a game; and an opportunity

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