31.   China, playing in the tournament for the first time, lost all its group matches.

32.   Cronje was open about the tongue-lashing he gave his fellow players after the unexpected loss to Zimbabwe in the final group match.

33.   England won the toss and chose to bat first in a World Cup group B match against defending champions Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Sunday.

34.   France could avoid that fate if it causes an even bigger upset against Croatia in the last group match Wednesday.

35.   France could avoid that fate if it causes an even bigger upset by beating Croatia in the last group match Wednesday.

36.   Group matches resume Tuesday, when the United Arab Emirates entertains Bahrain at home.

37.   Germany, a three-time champion, will play its first-round group matches in Japan.

38.   Group matches begin at the end of June, with the final taking place in August.

39.   He missed the last two group matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh.

40.   He was victorious over Yong Hock Kin in the group match and again in the final last night.