Hundreds attend Sonn's funeral

Percy Sonn's funeral took place in Cape Town on Saturday, six days after the ICC president died from complications following colon surgery

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Jun 2, 2007, 12:15 PM

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Editorial Angle:Analysis of Hundreds attend Sonn's funeral: Percy Sonn's funeral took place in Cape Town on Saturday, six days after the ICC president died from complications following colon surgery — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Tactical Context:Graeme Smith was among those who attended the funeral © AFP Percy Sonn's funeral took place in Cape Town on Saturday, six days after the ICC president died from complications following colon surgery.
Tactical Context:Leading members of world cricket, including South African captain Graeme Smith, government figures and judiciary attended the service at St George's Cathedral.

Percy Sonn's funeral took place in Cape Town on Saturday, six days after the ICC president died from complications following colon surgery.

Leading members of world cricket, including South African captain Graeme Smith, government figures and judiciary attended the service at St George's Cathedral.

"It is amazing that Percy, the boy from Bellville Cricket Club, became the boss of world cricket," said ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed.

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