This time Woolf took his comments personally and drafted a lengthy, rebarbative reply, in which she turned Nicolson's attack on Fry and herself back on him.

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In reply, Bangladesh initially struggled against the Board XI seam attack of Pedro Collins, Jermaine Lawson, Dwight Washington and Wavell Hinds.

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Facing a tough target, Northants could not afford to hang about at the start of their reply and Afzaal and Lance Klusener were immediately on the attack against Caddick and new ball partner Gareth Andrew.

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The latest witness was asked if the attack had caused discomfort and uttered the word "much" in reply, before breaking down in tears.

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Kent's bowling attack ripped out both Warwickshire openers as the visitors closed on 29 for two in reply.

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