Australia unveiled their captain for the opening match and probably the whole of the Champions Trophy yesterday. The name of George Bailey was hitherto more widely known as the everyday hero at the end of his tether played by James Stewart in It’s A Wonderful Life. A guardian angel changed everything for him and Bailey may feel, as he takes over from the injured Michael Clarke against England today, that he needs similar assistance. Bailey is an affable chap, born in the same Tasmanian town as Ricky Ponting, who did not play international cricket until he was nearly 30. He has played in only 21 one-day internationals, a mere soupçon. But here he is, now,...
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