August 25, 2011, 07:43 PM
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Biroti...hapaye gesi....it's impossible to post 2000 posts....
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7th Test:
- Bannerman-McDonnel puts up a good stand to ensure 6 wicket victory for Australia.
Scorecard:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/62402.html
More on Bannerman:
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....... It was said that the Sydney public had become tired of his super-caution when Lord Sheffield's eleven were out in Australia in 1891-92, and were inclined to barrack him, but that everyone spoke of him as Good old Alec, when he took seven hours and a half to score 91 in the match that gave the Australians the rubber against the Englishmen. In that innings of 91 -- spread over three days -- he scored from only five of the 204 balls bowled to him by Attewell. Still, though such a slow run-getter, he made many big scores, and as a partner to great hitters like Percy McDonnell, Bonnor and JJ Lyons he was invaluable......
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http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/4089.html
Last edited by Zeeshan; August 25, 2011 at 08:37 PM..
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