On her last fatal run Miss Cavagnoud was travelling at such a speed that she just could not avoid a crash.

ECONOMIST: R��gine Cavagnoud

Conversely, when you drop catches, miss run-out opportunities, do not capitalise on good starts with the bat and then take only five wickets in an innings you cannot expect to be the team drinking champagne afterwards.

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My only complaint is on behalf of would-be visitors who will miss it because its run is so short.

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