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Article: Q&A GRAEME HICK ENGLAND TEST STAR.(Sport)

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The Mirror (London, England)
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May 8, 1997
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Graeme Hick was heralded as the new Don Bradman - but England have dropped him six times in his Test career.

So what does the future hold? Mirror Sport's Chris Lander finds out.

Question: Did you miss not being part of the England cricket squad last winter?

Answer: I had no urge to pick up a cricket bat. Of course, there were times when I was watching the games on Sky when I felt left out. Don't get me wrong. I very much want to play for England again.

But I've got a young family and I don't fancy the idea of being away from them for ...

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