I highly considered going freelance in order to play in the IPL, admits Michael Lumb

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Lumb is convinced more county players will become freelancers if they continue to be banned from the IPL

England and Nottinghamshire batsman Michael Lumb admitted that he highly considered going freelance in order to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and decide which other domestic Twenty20 tournaments he would have liked to participate in.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Tom Maynard under influence of alcohol and drugs prior to time of death

Maynard was three times over the legal limit and had been a habitual drug user

Former Surrey batsman Tom Maynard, who tragically passed away inĀ an incident on the London Underground last year, was found to have been under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs at the time of his death, an inquest heard.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Surrey bolster roster by signing Ricky Ponting

Ponting will captain Surrey in Smith’s absence

Surrey may have considered themselves lucky after South African captain Graeme Smith agreed to sign a three-year deal with the club, but they may now be seen as real contenders to win the county league this year after reaching an agreement with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting.

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