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Old 20-03-2005, 07:35 PM
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Will This Idea Find A New Devon Malcolm?.>

Interesting link fron the BBC, not sure what to make of it really,sort ao a cricket talent contest, aimed at finding future England stars like Devon Malcolm, yes Devon Malcolm.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/4361999.stm

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I'm really hoping we can identify some more Devon Malcolms as a result of running this programme


LCCC chief exec Neil Burns
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Devon is a great success story of English cricket in the last 25 years," Burns said.
I can live with this, I doubt some others can.

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Originally Posted by Neil Burns
We want to encourage people who come from ethnic backgrounds and disadvantaged communities within the UK.
Good idea I agree!
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Originally Posted by Neul Burns
Anyone who thinks they are good enough to be a professional, and think they can help put England on the map and beat Australia one day, we want to see them.
Err um Neil, we just be quite good enough now you know.

I think your founder might just agree!.Is this a good idea guys/girls?.