81.   Asked about his goals, Le Roy would only say he wanted to win the opening match against favored Austria.

82.   As in the opening match, the emotional Roumain was frustrated early when his shots were being drilled back in his face.

83.   Arjuna Ranatunga became the third captain this century to win a three-Test rubber after losing the opening match.

84.   Australia and South Korea are strong contenders for the semifinal berth in pool B. Australia defeated South Africa, and South Korea defeated Poland in their opening matches.

85.   At two goals all around, Zimbabwe drew with Egypt and South Africa tied Zambia in the opening matches Wednesday of the friendly Simba Four Nations Cup.

86.   Australian captain Steve Waugh has asked cricket organizers to control crowds and improve security for players after losing the opening match of the limited over series against India Wednesday.

87.   Australia and South Korea are strong contenders for the semifinal berth in pool B after having won their opening matches against South Africa and Poland respectively.

88.   Australia had lost its opening match against South Africa by seven wickets on Saturday.

89.   Australia lost its opening World Cup match this year to South Africa before recording victories over Canada and Romania to reach the quarterfinals.

90.   Australia will play its opening matches of the tournament against the West Indies in Melbourne on Friday and Sydney on Sunday.