Quotes Log - Feb. 18 - Feb. 24

"Sunil Gavaskar was almost shaking with anger - he went out on all the news channels that day." Producer Jim Ribbans, after India's debacle against Australia
Source: The Independent Online, South Africa

"Once you're playing on this stage, you're going to be pelted if you don't perform. I am not making excuses, I've been below par. In your home country at a World Cup you want to perform and take wickets. Thus far I've only got one stick in two games and plenty of stick to go with that. It's so frustrating, but there's no place to hide." South African fast bowler Allan Donald
Source: The Star, South Africa

"We don't even have five per cent chance of winning (the World Cup. Our sight should be on the Cup, whereas we are just thinking of qualifying for the Super Six." Bishan Singh Bedi, on the Indian team
Source: Press Trust of India

"It was the worst Eid in my life. We did not even feel like talking to each other, let alone eat a plate of sweets. Still being a professional cricketer one must accept the criticism." Bangladesh batsman Al Sahariar, after his side's losses to Canada and Sri Lanka
Source: The Daily Star, Bangladesh

"I know how much they wanted to win and how important the game was. They've really been up against it, and it was about time they had a break or two." Pauline Fleming, Stephen Fleming's mother, on New Zealand's win against South Africa
Source: The Christchurch Press, New Zealand

"I haven't played against him before, but there's still a lot you can do to prepare in the nets. However, until you get out there against him and get a good look at both him and the pitch, it's all pretty much guess work. It's definitely a challenge, and it's one of the reasons why you play the game." Canadian batsman Ian Billcliff, on playing Muttiah Muralitharan on Wednesday
Source: The Gulf News, United Arab Emirates