But I can't help but think it is easier for pundits to pontificate about Christie's weight than to examine his record in Trenton.

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"I don't think I need a rest but it will help my individual preparation that I can concentrate a little bit more on the five-day stuff rather than Twenty20, " he added.

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Still, as the foreigners turn in their donations for Salaam Baalak Trust, I can't help but think about the day for what it was: a tour of poverty.

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