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The 100-Ball Gamble - A Gimmick Too Far?
English cricket's latest innovation, BBC icons Arlott and Swanton, plus epic train rides.
Can a 100-ball format bring a whole new audience to the game, or is it an insult to the intelligence of the very supporters it is trying to attract?
The iconic BBC commentators who battled for the soul of English cricket.
And can you imagine making a 52-hour round-trip to watch your team play one match? We speak to a Chennai Super Kings fan who did just that.
Photo: Fireworks at a Twenty20 international at The Oval (Getty Images)
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Stumped
The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani.




