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If Broad does play Strauss and Flower would have to choose between Jimmy Anderson and Ajmal Shahzad, who hit that brilliant first-ball six on Sunday, just to remind us that he may be naïve but he is also game.

England need to disturb the peace in World Cup tie against Ireland 2011

Sharma was the shining light in an India innings which faltered early with Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir bagging first-ball ducks to leave the hosts rocking on eight for two.

West Indies 260-5, India 244 | Third ODI match report 2011

At the 2003 World Cup, in only his 12th game, he took the wickets of Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf, bowling the last with a peach of a first-ball yorker.

How Jimmy Anderson went from water carrier to leader of the pack | Rob Bagchi 2011

Remember that sizzling first-ball yorker to Adam Gilchrist?

Australia v England - live! | Rob Smyth 2011

Tendulkar, the most worshipped batsman in the world, has provided one half-century in five goes and the longed-for return of Virender Sehwag brought a first-ball duck.

Tim Bresnan delivers so-so verdict and makes India coach think again 2011

It had been 36 years since a president had first-ball honors at RFK Stadium.

USATODAY.com - D.C. celebrates victory as baseball returns 2005

Krueger was talking about Deivi Cruz, who was swinging at pitches over his head that night, and Pedro Feliz, a notorious first-ball hitter (or misser, more accurately).

Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » A (Partial) Defense of Larry Krueger 2005

Before his first-ball duties, Bush walked into the Nats 'clubhouse.

USATODAY.com - D.C. celebrates victory as baseball returns 2005

No one was making a mockery of the game with all first-ball swinging.

National League Baseball - Dodgers vs. Giants 2001

If you're a first-ball hitter, swing at it if you like it. '

USATODAY.com - Shoot, little brother can hit 2001