Smith seeks happy ending as one-day skipper

CHENNAI, India (AP) — Graeme Smith hopes to bow out as South Africa's one-day captain by winning the World Cup for the first time.

The Proteas have never won the tournament and have gained a reputation for choking at the crucial moment, but Smith said his team is confident ahead of the start of the Feb. 19-April 2 event in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

"It will be an exciting and tense tournament and we need to peak at the right time if we have to go all the way," Smith said Thursday. "We have come here with lot of confidence and good preparation and hope to play to potential.

"The youngsters in the team are excited about the opportunity to play in such a big event. …