On-field action battles valiantly to eclipse off-field problems

REVIEW OF 2022 - NICK HOWSON: The line that divides sport and politics was again blurred to the point of becoming indiscernible. Quality cricket strives to rise above, but it's coming under pressure to remain at the fulcrum

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