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- ↑ "Wishart inspires Zimbabwe victory". The Daily Telegraph . 10 February 2003.
- ↑ "Wishart quits as problems grow". Cricinfo. 30 September 2005.
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Alistair Campbell and Stuart Matsikenyeri were named in the original squad but withdrew from the tournament | ||