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ON THIS DAY: 2012

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1972: Off-spinner Pat Pocock had one of the most prolific spells in firstclass cricket while playing for Surrey against Sussex at Eastbourne. He took five wickets in six balls, six in nine and seven in 11.

1979: Sebastian Coe broke his third world record in six weeks at Zurich when he set a new best for the 1,500 metres. The other records broken during that span were the 800m and the mile.

2005: England drew the third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford en route to a series victory.

2006: West Ham striker Dean Ashton broke his ankle in training with England following his first call-up to the national squad. The injury eventually forced him to retire.

 ??  ?? England batsman Kevin Pietersen issued an apology for sending “provocativ­e” texts to South Africa players.
England batsman Kevin Pietersen issued an apology for sending “provocativ­e” texts to South Africa players.

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