Superstitious England cricketers avoiding certain foods including duck on Ashes tour as they hope to rack up the runs

Superstitious England cricketers avoiding certain foods including duck on Ashes tour as they hope to rack up the runs

ENGLAND Ashes cricketers are avoiding eating duck Down Under — fearing it will mean they score nothing. Superstitious stars also shun onion rings, Polos or anything shaped like the dreaded nought. Players such as skipper Ben Stokes, 34, and celebrated batsman Joe Root, 34, will hope steering clear of duck — cricket-speak for zero —… Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]

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