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References
- ↑ "9th Super (D/N), ICC World Cup at Durban, Mar 15 2003 | Match Summary | ESPNCricinfo". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
- ↑ "2nd SF (D/N), ICC World Cup at Durban, Mar 20 2003 | Match Summary | ESPNCricinfo". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
- ↑ Davis Cup record
