Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia warmed up nicely for the test at Hoylake next week, with a 69 and a 68 respectively to finish in a tie for ninth spot with Raphael Jacquelin.

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Italy's Ansa news agency quoted Mr Frattini as saying the conflict was a test of Nato's "credibility" and that it was "clear that Italy must finish the job started with NATO and make a greater contribution if it is needed".

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Pace Bowler Jermaine Lawson celebrated his recall to the West Indies Test squad by having Ashraful caught by Smith and he also cleaned up Tapash Baisya for a duck to finish with figures of 3-42.

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