Australian cricketer Dean Jones scores 210 v India at Madras
Even in this sweltering environment, with the sun beating down mercilessly, Dean Jones persevered for 503 minutes, scoring 210 off 330 balls. A courageous performance can take many forms. A batsman may continue to bat despite a fractured thumb, a broken rib, or a fever.
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