1.   Steven is one of several players who miss out because of lack of match practice following injuries.

2.   A lack of match practice cost the Queensland paceman a place on the tour of the West Indies and the World Cup squad.

3.   Agassi is playing the two Challenger events to get match practice, something he feels he desperately needs in order to compete with the top players.

4.   Another problem for the Romanians is that they are short on match practice.

5.   But Monday gave the tourists a chance to get meaningful match practice as they took on a UWI side made up primarily of young Jamaican players.

6.   But the sudden resignation of coach Javed Miandad before the tournament and a lack of match practice must be taking its toll.

7.   Despite initial worry about their lack of match practice, the Englishmen have surprised their rivals and critics with their professional attitude.

8.   Despite initial concerns about their lack of match practice, the Englishmen have surprised their rivals and critics with their professional attitude.

9.   Djorkaeff was left out of the French team to face Romania on Wednesday and needs match practice to earn a place on the World Cup squad.