Captain's Log - Jan. 29-Feb. 5

"The organising committee shares the disappointment of the Kenyan cricketers and their supporters. We must however, respect the autonomy of the New Zealand Cricket Council and its judgment in making this decision." Dr Ali Bacher, on New Zealand's refusal to play in Kenya
Source: Gulf Daily News, Bahrain

"It is safe to play cricket in Kenya. The safety in Kenya is secured. There have been no incidences for the past three, four months." Kenyan captain Steve Tikolo
Source: Gulf Daily News, Bahrain

"I'm sure some of the other sides do fear us a little because we're No 1, but we don't think about that. We just go about our business, working hard, training hard and trying to improve ourselves all the time." Australian captain Ricky Ponting, on their tag of favourites
Source: Maitland Mercury, Australia

"I think the pressure's going to be on the South African side. They're playing at home and everybody's expecting a victory from them. It won't be an easy game, but we're ready for it." West Indian captain Carl Hooper, on his side's game against South Africa
Source: Independent Online, South Africa

"Not only do we eagerly await the match, but millions of fans all over the world are looking forward to it. I think it will be a classic encounter." Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis, on the India-Pakistan encounter in the upcoming World Cup
Source: FoxSports.com

"This World Cup is not about Carl Hooper. It is about West Indies cricket. We have slowly but surely turned the corner. This is going to be a good launch-pad to say 'Look, West Indies cricket is back and a force to be reckoned with'." West Indies captain Carl Hooper
Source: The Jamaica Gleaner

"The players are trying to take in as much as possible and keep themselves informed about the situation. But it's not fair that players should have to voice their opinions in any way." New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming, on playing in Kenya
Source: The New Zealand Herald

"I've just answered that question." Nasser Hussain, after the 10th question from the press on England playing their World Cup game in Zimbabwe
Source: The Guardian, UK