In the future, software for voice and facial recognition will surpass all the current biometric tests in terms of accuracy and ease of use.

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That, along with his 48 County Championship wickets in his first season for Surrey, has brought the player who took 13 wickets in three Tests against India in 2007 recognition from Miller.

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Even then, the error rate for facial-recognition software has proved to be as high as 10% in tests.

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