31.   Smith opted to play vice-captain Tim Horan out of position at fly-half rather than use Knox.

32.   Taylor, who opted to play himself ahead of Michael Di Venuto, dropped three catches at crucial stages of the innings.

33.   The team recently contacted journeyman Rony Seikaly about returning to the league, but he opted to play in Europe instead.

34.   He opted to play safe, chaining up a side of instinctive attackers.

35.   Instead, Turkish coach Senol Gunes opted to play Hakan Sukur, yet to score in the finals, alongside Ilhan Mansiz up front.

36.   India sprung a surprise Wednesday by opting to play on grass their Davis Cup world group play-off tie against South Africa.

37.   Ambrose and Richardson pulled out of the tour with injuries, while Haynes opted to play first-class cricket in South Africa instead.

38.   This time however, youths opted to play cricket in the nearly deserted streets and flew kites in playgrounds.

39.   Turkish coach Senol Gunes opted to play Hakan Sukur, previously goalless in the finals, alongside Ilhan Mansiz up front with Hasan Sas left on the bench.

40.   Turkish coach Senol Gunes opted to play Sukur, previously goalless in the finals, alongside Ilhan up front with Hasan Sas left on the bench.