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The ICC Academy provides the ideal atmosphere for a first-class cricket match. Satish Kumar for The National
The ICC Academy provides the ideal atmosphere for a first-class cricket match. Satish Kumar for The National
MCC v Surrey: Sandstorm adds to charm of ICC Academy in English champion county match
ICC Academy GM Will Kitchen says fixture – hosted in Dubai for first time – meant to 'gauge interest in first-class cricket'