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Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
In a statement, Cricket's family says he spent his last few days surrounded by love, laughter and songs.
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Jimmy Cricket, comedian known for his ‘And there’s more!’ catchphrase, dies aged 80
WorldPingHis family friendly style made the comedian a household name in the 80s and he was awarded a papal knighthood in 2015 for services to charity Jimmy Cricket, the northern Irish comic who became a regular fixture on British television throughout the 19…
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USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy given eight-year ban under anti-corruption code
USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years by the ICC after being found guilty of three counts of breaking anti-corruption rules by a tribunal.
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