- Martin Gough
- 1 Apr 07, 06:55 PM
Guyana - Getting out of the taxi this morning just as the downpour was starting and walking the 200 or so yards to the ground felt like being stuck under a hosepipe.
After a pretty soggy start of his own, Sri Lanka’s Sanath Jayasuriya put on yet another batting masterclass for his 25th century in his 384th one-day international.
But for the fans who almost filled the Guyana National Stadium for the West Indies’ first and only appearance of the World Cup at this venue the entertainment looked like being cold comfort as their side lurched towards elimination.
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- Adam Mountford
- 1 Apr 07, 08:13 AM
Whilst waiting for the Sri Lankan and West Indian press conferences to begin at the Guyana National Stadium, the BBC team got involved in some typically idle conversation.
Among the ludicrous topics of discussion raised was that the 2007 ICC World Cup is proving a very good tournament for "the gingers".
Now you've probably noticed that some players are perhaps prouder of their "red heads" than others. Irish all-rounder Kevin O'Brien is about as "carrot topped" as a man could be. In fact his father , one of Ireland's most famous cricketers , is even called Ginger.
Others, who I won't name, would probably say their hair is more strawberry blond. They are fooling no-one.
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