BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY BETTING ODDS: MONTY PANESAR

Following his excellent performance in the second test against Pakistan Monty Panesar has bowled himself into contention for the Sports Personality of the year 2006 with William Hill able to report significant support for Monty at odds of 12/1.

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Mon, July 31st, 2006

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