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'Possibly our young cricketers ponder the theory of the game more than is good for them. Only think long enough about the mysteries of spin and swerve and you will discover a dubious problem in every ball sent to you by the bowler.'

'The fact is that the burden of championship ambitions is heavy; it can be borne tolerably only by cricketers rich in skill, art and spirit.'

'Find out the batsman's poorest stroke and spin the ball against its direction.'