51.   With as many as nine players nursing injuries, Chelsea manager Glenn Hoddle had trouble assembling a full lineup for the game.

52.   Zahid and Nazir are reported to be nursing back injuries, which compelled Pakistan to rely on Salim Malik and Ijaz Ahamed in using the new ball.

53.   A young US team, with Dominique Dawes and a few other top gymnasts nursing injuries at home, ended up with the bronze medal.

54.   Australia, who had Paul Agostino, Goran Lozanovski and Ante Moric nursing injuries earlier this week, will not name a team until Saturday afternoon.

55.   Both Koga and Yoshida nurse injuries and face depth of tough rivals.

56.   Burrell, preparing for the Goodwill Games, and Christie, nursing an injury, did not race.

57.   Star batsmen Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, who are nursing injuries, have not been picked for the one-day matches against Zimbabwe.