Johannesburg: Australian coach John Buchanan on Sunday threw up a challenge to all rival teams saying it was up to them to raise their bars and meet the standards set by his all-conquering side.
Sydney: Australians awoke on Monday to the news their cricketers had won a record third World Cup overnight in South Africa and quickly set their sites on victory later this year when their nation hosts the Rugby World Cup.
Kolkata: Rising pre-match expectations, gradual dismay, rain-induced hope and the final heartbreak -- this more or less sums up the mood of the city as India collapsed meekly to the Aussie might in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Kolkata: Rising pre-match expectations, gradual dismay, rain-induced hope and the final heartbreak -- this more or less sums up the mood of the city as India collapsed meekly to the Aussie might in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Johannesburg: Australian captain Ricky Ponting saluted his team for retaining the cricket World Cup on Sunday, saying the players stood up to be counted when it mattered most.
Johannesburg: Australia captain Ricky Ponting's 140 not out ensured the defending champion became the first team to win three World Cups when it beat India by 125 runs in a one-sided final at the Wanderers on Sunday.
Bangalore: Reigning champion Australia proved too good a team for India as it was thoroughly out done at the Wanderers on Sunday.
New Delhi: India came to a standstill on Sunday for the keenly awaited World Cup final between India and Australia, with police saying they are prepared for an outburst of revelry by fans should the men in blue lift the trophy for a second time.
New Delhi: India came to a standstill on Sunday for the keenly awaited World Cup final between India and Australia, with police saying they are prepared for an outburst of revelry by fans should the men in blue lift the trophy for a second time.
Johannesburg: India captain Saurav Ganguly won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the World Cup final at the Wanderers on Sunday.
