No gain, no pain

Jun 6, 2009: Why didn't the English groan, curse and burn down buildings following their humiliating defeat?

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England produce the perfect capitulation

Jun 6, 2009: England got exactly what they deserved against Netherlands, as they dared to treat a global tournament as a side-show

Train to Trent Bridge

Jun 6, 2009: Explaining cricket to the English and other delights

The IPL and the art of management

Jun 6, 2009: Empowered CEOs, messianic evangelists, all-powerful coaches - the IPL threw up a number of leadership styles

Guest appearances

Jun 6, 2009: Eleven things Shoaib Akhtar can do to liven up the World Twenty20, now that he's not going to be playing in it

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No jacket required

Jun 6, 2009: A Dutch supporter and former player loses his orange coat, but his team makes up for it with their biggest win ever

Pavilion to Crease… and Back

Non-U but first-class

Jun 6, 2009: A season's diary that will challenge anyone who thought county cricket was a stroll in the park

Pakistan had no answer to Symonds' onslaught

Jun 6, 2009: Pakistan blew away a golden opportunity to topple the world champions and claim four valuable points at The Wanderers on Tuesday

Ricky Ponting

All bets are off

Jun 5, 2009: Will the one-time gambler, all-time champion, sometime goatee-wearer ever stop spitting into his palms? No one's holding their breath

Allrounder's future

Symonds waits to decide on future

Jun 5, 2009: Andrew Symonds delayed a possible retirement announcement after touching down in Brisbane

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'Biggest day in Dutch cricket'

Jun 5, 2009: As if to rub it in, Netherlands celebrated their astonishing four-wicket victory at Lord's in the home dressing room as a little part of the home of cricket became forever Dutch

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Dutch courage spares organisers' blushes

Jun 5, 2009: Nagraj Gollapudi watches Netherlands' shock win paper over what was a damp squib of an opening day in the ICC World Twenty20

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Netherlands' glorious final over

Jun 5, 2009: Netherlands held their nerve to record a sensational upset in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20, beating England by four wickets. With seven needed from the final over, here's what happened

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Wonderful cricket, how I love thee

Jun 5, 2009: Andrew Miller with the Plays of the Day from Netherlands remarkable win over England in the opening game of the ICC World Twenty20

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'We've got the ability to push anyone' - Siddons

Jun 5, 2009: Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons believes his team is ready to perform with the consistency befitting a top side

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de Grooth leads Netherlands to famous win

Jun 5, 2009: Cricket's rich history of thrilling upsets was given another chapter as Netherlands sensationally beat England by four wickets in the opening match of the World Twenty20 at Lord's

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Australia ready for life without Symonds

Jun 5, 2009: The sending back of Andrew Symonds draws parallels with Shane Warne's shock exit at the 2003 World Cup

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Pietersen ruled out of opening match

Jun 5, 2009: The batsman was ruled out of England's opening World Twenty20 match against Netherlands with a recurrence of the Achilles injury

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Accusations have motivated us further - Kirsten

Jun 5, 2009: Gary Kirsten has defended his team's show of unity to deny claims of an alleged rift between Dhoni and Sehwag

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Styris confident of strong showing

Jun 5, 2009: Scott Styris isn't worried about the 'dark horse' tag his team often carries going into a major tournament