eve
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Christchurch's Hagley Oval presented a green wicket on the eve of the Test Monday.
From Barron's
Whether Khawaja keeps his spot in the XI remains to be seen with Australia not expected to finalise their starting side until the eve of the clash.
From Barron's
The attack prompted the White House to briefly go into lockdown and a temporary flight stoppage at the city's main airport on the eve of Thanksgiving.
From BBC
Polls suggest about seven in 10 voters approve of her government, more than double the support enjoyed by her predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, on the eve of his resignation in September.
Khawaja came under fire for playing golf on the eve of the Test, although Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg stressed the back problem was pre-existing.
From Barron's
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