Cricket: Windies at Ease in Cup Frame - Lara ; Cricket: Champions Trophy

Birmingham Post (November 04, 2006)

Author: Richard Gibson In Mumbai

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Brian Lara believes Champions Trophy holders West Indies would be comfortable to be tagged among the favourites for the World Cup. Although West Indies, who defend their crown against Australia at the Brabourne Stadium here tomorrow, came into this tournament ranked eighth and needing to qualify, they have belied their position.

With only four months to go until teams arrive in the Caribbean, the World Cup hosts appear to be peaking at the right time.

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Cricket: Windies at Ease in Cup Frame - Lara ; Cricket: Champions Trophy

Their comfortable six-wicket victory over South Africa in Thursday's second semi-final was the latest in a string of impressive results, including success o...

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