Not only did he surpass the great Allan Border but he also smashed his way to another double century against one of, if not the, best bowling attacks in world cricket.

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The game appeared delicately poised but helped by some tight bowling from Harmison, the required run-rate edged towards double figures.

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Players like Jayasuriya, Gilchrist, Lara and Tendulkar are so versatile that they have the patience to score a double or triple century in the five-day game, yet they can rip a bowling attack apart in the one-day format.

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