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Saturday, 4 March 2006, 19:21 GMT

In pictures: Bush plays cricket

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US President George W Bush meets Pakistani cricketers Inzamam-ul-Haq (left) and Salman Butt in the grounds of the US embassy in Islamabad.

Bush warms up at crease

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After receiving instructions from the Pakistani captain, the president takes to the crease with a cricket bat.

Bush faces bouncer

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A high delivery strikes the president on his shoulder.

Bush strikes ball

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The president starts to get the hang of things, hitting the ball high and hard.

Bush gets ready to bowl

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He then tries his hand at bowling.

Bush throws ball

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The president is better acquainted with baseball techniques than cricket.

Bush with president of Pakistani cricket board

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President Bush later admits he still has some way to go before becoming a capable cricketer.

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