"I faced him two years ago and at the moment he really is at the top of his game," noted the experienced defender.

“两年前我曾和他交过手，现在他成为了顶尖球员”这位经验丰富的后卫指出。

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I stiffened my back and faced him.

我挺直了腰杆面对着他。

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I must praise him for his intellectual integrity, for he faced the challenge of atheism head-on and honestly.

我必须赞扬他理智上的诚实一致，因为他正面并且诚实地面对无神论的挑战。

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Just like the first time I faced him for Middlesex against Durham, 'Harmy' bounded in and bowled at a consistent pace with his trademark steep bounce and aggression.

BBC: Justin Langer column

When he faced his career ending neck surgery, I was rooting hard for him to make it back to the game.

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"I want people to support him and the Association, " said Delaney, who has also faced calls to quit his role.

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