Keeping the hackathon unique in a way that only New Orleans could celebrate, Laurendine was able to secure multiple bands to play live sets on location with his father providing the programmers and spectators with warm Jambalaya, a local culinary staple.

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Nixon's opportunities in Pakistan and Sri Lanka are likely to be limited to warm-up games with Alec Stewart certain to play in all six Test, providing he remains fit.

BBC: Nixon ready for anything