KENT are unlikely to strengthen their squad with any domestic signings before the start of the season, chief executive Jamie...

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An elephant got tired of being photographed and attacked a camera trap set to capture wildlife in its natural habitat in Kaziranga National Park, northeast India.

KENT are unlikely to strengthen their squad with any domestic signings before the start of the season, chief executive Jamie...

KENT are unlikely to strengthen their squad with any domestic signings before the start of the season, chief executive Jamie...

Dale Benkenstein will captain MCC in the Champion County fixture against Warwickshire in Abu Dhabi

Durham skipper Dale Benkenstein is named as captain of the MCC squad to play Warwickshire in the Champion County match.

Dale Benkenstein will captain MCC in the Champion County fixture against Warwickshire in Abu Dhabi

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