Quotes Log - Feb. 4 - Feb. 10

Friday, February 7, 2003:::

"I have seen a lot of them recently, and if they can get their confidence back after playing on the poor New Zealand pitches, they will be dangerous." Mike Procter, on India being one of the favourites in the World Cup
Source: The New Indian Express, India

"A cricketer delivering a sermon attracts a lot of people and since cricketers are most sought after, people take a lot of notice of the religious things." Saeed Anwar, on his recent sermon at a local mosque in Johannesburg
Source: The Daily Times, Pakistan

"It does not bother me that we are not 100% at the moment, as long as we build and peak at the right time." Mark Boucher, about South Africa's build-up to the World Cup
Source: Cricket365.com

posted at 11:48 a.m. IST

Tuesday, February 4, 2003:::

"I am just going to bowl and try and put up with the pain and hopefully not break down. If I do break down, so be it. I will give it everything to play in the World Cup." Craig White, on his injury status
Source: Mid-Day, India

"As a true Muslim, I am convinced that hard work doesn't go waste. The boys are training religiously with a purpose and we are optimistic that results will be favourable." Shahid Afridi, on Pakistan's chances in the World Cup
Source: Iafrica.com

"I urge them (Pakistani fans) to take cricket as a sport. It is not a matter of life and death, and there is going to just one winner at the end of the day." Younis Khan, on the expectations on his team at the World Cup
Source: Daily Times, Pakistan

posted at 1:09 p.m. IST