Fri, Jan 14, 2005 - Page 24 News List

Strauss hits third century of series

MAN OF THE MOMENT Johannesburg-born Andrew Strauss stood his ground yesterday with a majestic century for England against South Africa at Wanderers

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Captain Habibul Bashar was confident his team will win the series.

"We realize our job is only half done and the boys are keen to wrap up the series," said Bashar, who top-scored in both innings of the first Test with knocks of 94 and 55.

Zimbabwe's West Indian coach Phil Simmons felt his inexperienced team, deprived of leading stars like Heath Streak and Grant Flower because of a players' revolt against the establishment, was capable of providing stiffer resistance in the second Test.

"I thought our players fought it out in the first Test and I am not disappointed at the loss," Simmons said. "Experience made the difference as our side is a young one."

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