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Amid the worry and whispering that has followed the tragic death of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer there has been plenty of talk about the security surrounding World Cup teams.

In the stadium it is pretty high. For instance, one veteran broadcaster who forgot his accreditation on Wednesday was prevented from entering the ground to interview .

Bracewell came to the broadcaster instead, then jogged back to the team hotel unaccompanied, while the rest of the team waited for the out-riders and the ambulance.

Despite some speculation, security has not been stepped up around the England team's hotels at least. Doing so would be difficult as the teams share their hotel with holidaymakers.

England take with them the same security retinue that they used during this winter鈥檚 Ashes tour.

Players and coaches are never seen alone in public so there are clearly guidelines in place but day-to-day arrangements make the pre-match parade look even more over the top.

Another sparse crowd has gathered at the , with the early excitement centring around New Zealand opening batsman Lou Vincent getting off the mark for the tournament at the third attempt.

This is the only meaningless match in Group C, with most thoughts already on Saturday鈥檚 knockout match between England and Kenya.

The tournament has not seen a match go to a reserve day yet but the regular rain here has left some checking the small print for tiebreakers.

If it pours all weekend and 20 overs a side are not possible, both teams will finish on three points.

The decider would be net run rate in completed matches and, as England have an advantage there at the moment, that would be enough for them to progress.

Meanwhile, was the man in front of the microphones at England鈥檚 morning news conference.

Asked about the challenge Kenya鈥檚 attack would pose he described their pace bowlers as 鈥渄ibbly-dobblers鈥� then checked himself.

鈥淭hat鈥檚 a bit extreme 鈥� that鈥檚 what I get called myself.鈥�