If someone agrees to make an introduction for you but does not do it right away, feel free to send a friendly reminder.

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It has been a series that, at times, has tested the patience of those both playing and watching it because of the batsman-friendly pitches that yielded 17 centuries in all, but the climax was another reminder of what is truly great about Test cricket.

BBC: Jonathan Agnew column

Championship top scorer Bothroyd raised his goal tally for the season to 15 in 16 games, handing Fabio Capello a timely reminder of his quality just hours before the England coach names his final squad for Wednesday's friendly against France.

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