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May 27, 2008 Associates

Mahaboob Alam takes ten wickets in a one-day match

Mahaboob Alam plays for Nepal. He took 10-12 from 7.5 overs against Mozambique. Mozambique made 19, so Mahaboob Alam was quite expensive. Still, on balance, well bowled Mahaboob Alam.

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