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The captain allayed any fitness fears immediately after the match by saying he had stiffness in his back.

It took time for those fears to be allayed.

The 29-year-old's effort allayed any suggestion batting would be impossible on a pitch that was also used for England's innings victory on this ground last week.

Harris quickly allayed those concerns, at least among fellow Democrats.

He allayed fears about his Vice President – saying that Kamala Harris is ready to be president if something were to happen to him.