The Nathan Hauritz tapes

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On days like today it can seem a mystery how Nathan Hauritz came to be Australia’s number one spinner. Fortunately, a leaked transcript has enabled The Corridor to reveal all… A newly-goateed Ricky Ponting is reclining in his office. He picks up the phone and dials a number. Ricky Ponting: Hi Jason? Aw, we’re gonna [...]   See the complete post here

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