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Who wore black armbands for their opening game, and issued a strong statement explaining that they were "mourning the death of democracy"

  1. Jacque kallis

  2. Andy flower

  3. Tatenda Taibu

  4. Hansie Cronje
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Andy Flower and Henry Olonga wore black armbands during Zimbabwe's opening game against Namibia in the 2003 World Cup. They issued a statement saying they were mourning the death of democracy in Zimbabwe, protesting Robert Mugabe's regime. This was a brave political statement during the tournament.

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