Bridgetown, Barbados:Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya never doubted he would reach another World Cup final despite having to wait 11 years for the privilege.
More imagesSt John's, Antigua:Glenn McGrath believes Australia are a class apart as they chase an unprecedented third successive World Cup title.
Port of Spain:Former India coach John Wright believes Rahul Dravid's 2007 team are better prepared for a World Cup title assault than they were four years ago when they reached the final.
Dubai:Playing down the damage to the World Cup trophy, the ICC has allayed fears, saying that the prized silverware is only a replica which has been insured and asked everyone not to create a mountain out of a molehill.
Team RecordsHighest score: Sri Lanka 398 for five (50 overs) v Kenya at Kandy in 1996Lowest score: Canada 36 all out (18.
India's Zaheer Khan will get an opportunity to go from World Cup villain to hero after the 2003 campaign ended in a nightmare for him and the team.
Many believed Inzamam-ul-Haq's career was over in 2003, but now he is not only leading Pakistan's challenge in the Caribbean but also seeks a Steve Waugh-style Cup swansong.
The 2003 World Cup was not only about Australia's triumph over adversity, but also about a drug-ban, boycotts, protests and some prominent cricketers' farewell.
More imagesNairobi:Kenya, World Cup semi-finalists in 2003, believe they are ready to return to the world stage after their success in the ICC World Cricket League tournament they hosted in January and February.
Melbourne:Despite a world record performance against England, Australia's senior cricketers are divided on the merits of international Twenty20 cricket.
