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John Howard, the Australian Prime Minister and an avid cricket fan, declined to have a bat against some of India's most promising fast bowlers during his visit to Dennis Lillee's MRF Pace Academy in India. Judging by the way he bowls, it comes as no surprise.

"But I look with some trepidation at this new coming breed of Indian fast bowlers."

After seeing the young men go through their paces, Mr Howard said the Australian team would have to redouble their efforts.

"(But) I am sure that we will be equal to the task, don't get too complacent," he said.

A few days ago, the American President George Bush had a net with Inzamam-ul-Haq and Salman Butt. George 1 John 0.