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Home | World Cup | Gallery	March 22, 2003

			Preparing for the finals
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Sachin Tendulkar walks to a red carpet welcome as the Indian cricket team arrives at the Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday.

India captain Sourav Ganguly (left) and Sachin Tendulkar warm up during the Indian nets session ahead of the World Cup final against Australia at The Wanderers ground, Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday.

The Indian team loosens up during net practice.

Tendulkar (centre) gives fast bowlers Javagal Srinath (left) and Zaheer Khan (right) some valuable tips.

Tendulkar (left) talks to coach John Wright during net practice.

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh does some stretching exercises.

The Indian team in the customary huddle gets some tips from Wright.

Damien Martyn and the Australian team's fitness advisor Jock Campbell run on the beach in Port Elizabeth.

The Aussies get together in their nets to plan out strategy.

Andy Bichel sprints as he races along with other team mates.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has a lighter moment with Andrew Symonds.

Fast bowler Glenn McGrath practices at the nets.

Andy Bichel (centre) celebrates after running out Aravinda De Silva for 11 runs.