Thoughts of Fairytale Comebacks Lead Romantics in a Merry Dance

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THE old adage used to be "they never come back". It's as true, or untrue, as most of such sayings. We can all think of some individuals, in a variety of sports, who have indeed made a successful return after retirement or long absence as a result of injury.

Romantics like the idea, and the notion of a former champion returning to show he is still capable of being the best is attractive. Even so and even given the troubles - until yesterday - of the present Australian cricket team, last week's suggestion that Shane Warne should return to rescue Australia's Ashes bid seemed far- fetched, wildly optimistic or plain stupid. Warne retired from Test cricket four years ago when he was still a great bowler. He subsequently played two seasons of county cricket for Hampshire, during which time he was only a very good one. Since then he has played only kids' cricket - the 20/20 game - in which he is never required to bowl more than four overs. Poor preparation for a Test match.

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Thoughts of Fairytale Comebacks Lead Romantics in a Merry Dance

Some who called for his return suggested that the sight of Warne with ball in hand would have English batsmen going weak at the knees. More likely they'd be licking their lips as they savou...

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