Aaron and I have had many conversations about what happened, so I feel confident in speaking for him about what contributed to his actions.

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Indeed, so confident was Jayasuriya in de Silva's bowling ability he introduced him in the 10th over at Centurion.

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Luxuriating again in the warmth of his people's support, and in being once more at the centre of affairs, Mr Arafat is said to be confident that Israel will not act on its decision to remove him, so long as America says no.

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Jones, however, is confident he can put his problems behind him and is grateful for the support he has received so far.

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Although Rees does not have the international experience of his Wales team-mates, he is confident that will not be a drawback on Saturday as the Ireland players are so well known to him.

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