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Once again the toss will be crucial. Better we bat first.... Catches still win matches as Afghanistan found again to their cost. Crazy match. I really do hope you get the bag back.

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Neil, please please take some photos from the sandwich shop.

I am just dying to know the difference between a 'Cheese Chocolate' and an 'American Chees Chocolate' :))

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I hope you get your luggage back, although it appears unlikely.... Looking forward to the match on friday.

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David, I am trying hard not to share your pessimism. I want my bag back! I, too, am looking forward to the game against Afghanistan on Friday. Not so sure we could fight back from 91-7 to reach 292-7 as Australia did against them yesterday...

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I'll drink a toast to your benefactor on your behalf. I'd forgotten about 'dry' Gujarat despite reporting on successive matches in Baroda and Ahmedabad in '96. I've done budget hotels in India - though not quite as downmarket as that one appeared to be - and I've done luxury (fortunately not at my own expense). Luxury is better.

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That butter cheese jumbo masala is looking good..

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Thanks for vivid recollection of your days. I am enjoying every column, even if it has to come at your misfortune. Hope your travels are less eventful going forward. Also, I believe...

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