Warne and Co Banking On It Coming Up Roses ; the New Cricket Season

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THERE'S a strong case for nominating Shane Warne as Hampshire's most important signing of the last few years, though maybe the equally colourful Kevin Pietersen will become an even bigger favourite with the south coast county.

But while Hampshire prepare, amid mounting anticipation, for what could be the most exciting season in their 140-year history it is well worth remembering a bit of business done a few winters ago.

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Warne and Co Banking On It Coming Up Roses ; the New Cricket Season

Warne's return to the Rose Bowl, at least until Ashes duty calls in July, Pietersen's arrival as the hottest new property in world cricket, a First Division championship programme following last September's promotion and, above all perhaps, the hosting of England's maiden ...

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