Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi was brought on as the World XI's super sub for Muralitharan but he was out for two.

BBC: We had a big point to prove today

Strauss brought up the fifty in the 14th over with a pull for four, but with his confidence increasing he attempted a reverse sweep off super sub Brad Hogg and was expertly caught by Gilchrist.

BBC: SPORT | Cricket | England in easy win over Aussies

Super-sub George Ndah made sure of Wolves' victory over visitors Grimsby with a goal within 60 seconds of coming on.

BBC: Wolves 4-1 Grimsby

Wales certainly did it the hard way but super-sub Vokes at least earned Wales boss Toshack three points against a side they dared not lose to.

BBC: Wales 1-0 Azerbaijan

Fleming, the super-sub on his return to the side after surgery, chased a wide Nathan Bracken delivery while Cairns nicked Lewis behind before Oram and McCullum came together.

BBC: SPORT | Cricket | New Zealand pull off record chase

First prop Luke Felsch carved out an opening for winger Matt Daylight and Sammut was in support to claim his second try and then "super-sub" Wayne McDonald crashed through for his eighth touchdown of the season, with Sammut kicking his fourth goal.

BBC: Wolves fall prey to Tigers

With Christoph Waltz, who tries and fails to find a light, sub-ironic tone as a super-villain, and Cameron Diaz, who acts cheerful.

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