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The Spin | ‘I wanted the ball to be hit at me’: life in cricket’s most dangerous fielding position

The Guardian · Nov 4, 2026, 5:33 AM EST. Summary only. Full copy stays with the publisher.

The Spin | ‘I wanted the ball to be hit at me’: life in cricket’s most dangerous fielding position — The Guardian
The Spin | ‘I wanted the ball to be hit at me’: life in cricket’s most dangerous fielding position — The Guardian

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