But anyone who wants to know about the pressures that international coaches are under, just look at three of the last four countries. The NatWest Series pits Australia, England and Pakistan together in a feast of 50-over cricket.
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Supergrass Grass court specialists Tim Henman and Pete Sampras started brightly at Queens Club. Lions roar The Lions are in fine form ahead of the Australia Test's hammering local sides on their tour.