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CricInfo's been running a "Greatest World Cup Moments" series in the run-up to the World Cup, and Zimbabwe feature in today's piece - although not for their playing prowess. The occasion: Zimbabwe vs Namibia, and the black armband protest by Andy Flower and Henry Olonga:

The relative peace was shattered when, shortly before the start of Zimbabwe's opening match against Namibia, the press were handed a statement from Andy Flower and Henry Olonga in which they announced they would be wearing black armbands to "mourn the death of democracy in Zimbabwe". They stressed their desire to make a silent and dignified gesture. None of their team-mates, with the exception of Flower's brother, Grant, had any inkling of what was about to happen. The public were also unaware until in the 22nd over, Flower, batting at No. 3, walked to the middle wearing a makeshift black armband. Olonga was photographed on the players' balcony sporting his. The point had been made and the Zimbabwe authorities, used to clamping down on such signs of dissent brutally and immediately, had little response given the global spotlight on the event.

Full article here.