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Rollercoaster ride for McGrath
Promotion in the NatWest Pro40 and survival in Division One of the LV County Championship gave some gloss to a Yorkshire season which suffered its fair share of ups and downs.
Ireland discover potential final venue
Two-time defending ICC Intercontinental Cup champions Ireland will play Namibia at St George?s Park, Port Elizabeth, from October 30 to November 3 - should they qualify for this year?s final.
Afghanistan dent Jersey hopes
Jersey?s hopes of promotion from ICC World Cricket League Division Four suffered a second blow as they lost by 124 runs to Afghanistan in Dar Es Salaam.
Murtagh leads the way for Middlesex
The responsibility of leading the attack paid dividends for Tim Murtagh and Middlesex as the seamer ended the 2008 season with more wickets than anyone else in county cricket.
Rankin back with a bang
Ireland fast bowler Boyd Rankin was told he could be out for the rest of the year as he prepared to go under the knife to remedy a serious shoulder injury, but he has just taken seven wickets.
Malik refutes captaincy rift
Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has brushed off calls for him to be sacked, saying he is confident he has the support of his players.
Ponting guides Australia to draw
Ricky Ponting hit a half-century and Michael Clarke got in some valuable batting practice as Australia drew their warm-up game against the India Board President's XI.
Goodwin adds shine to Sussex
Murray Goodwin had a golden summer for Sussex with the bat, but admits he would gladly swap some of his personal runs for more team success.
Jersey bid scuppered by hosts
Jersey slipped to a 34-run defeat at the hands of host nation Tanzania in the opening round of ICC World Cricket League Division Four, while favourites Hong Kong began with a win.
Italy up for global challenge
When Fabio Cannavaro lifted the football World Cup after Italy?s victory over France on penalties in Germany in 2006 it might seem strange that cricket played a small role in the Azzurri?s triumph.

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