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Near misses from the 1970s

A selection of dropped chances and near misses from test cricket in the 1970's.

Includes clips on Majid Khan Tony Greig Dennis Lillee and many more.

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1975 Prudential World Cup ...

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1975 ICC World Cup

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Knott, Alan Philip Eric Lloyd, Clive Hubert Boyce, Keith David Murray, Deryck Lance Lillee, Dennis K Marsh, Rodney W Fredericks, Roy Clifton Majid Jahangir Khan Gilmour, Gary J Kanhai, Rohan Bholalall Edwards, Ross Greig, Tony Hendrick, Michael

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