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/ 10 February 2003

Meet Pakistan

When Pakistan came to South Africa at the end of last year they were on the back of an immensely successful tour of Zimbabwe, who they’d thrashed in both Tests and ODI’s (5-0). Their batsmen made a lot of runs, and much was expected of their tour here.

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/ 10 February 2003

Uniting for a common goal

When the Canadian national team’s coach calls a practice session, most of the team has to book a flight to attend the practice. One player has to fly all the way from New Zealand to be there. The team is a walking advertisement for how different cultures can unite for a common goal.

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/ 10 February 2003

Lara lifts Windies to 278

Brian Lara, whose century in Karachi seven years ago ended South Africa’s 1996 World Cup dream, returned to international cricket at Newlands on Sunday to lift the West Indies to an impressive 278 for five against South Africa as the 2003 World Cup got underway.

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/ 10 February 2003

Windies win may haunt SA

It wasn’t the script South Africa wanted, but the 2003 World Cup started in the most dramatic fashion at Newlands on Sunday as the West Indies upset the odds to snatch a three-run victory over the host team in the opening game of the tournament.

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/ 10 February 2003

England cricket match chaos

England’s World Cup plans descended into chaos yesterday as the England and Wales cricket board launched a last-minute legal bid to have the controversial fixture in Zimbabwe called off without penalty, amid concerns over death threats against the players.