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three in a row for aussies

Awesome Australia clinched a third straight World Cup triumph, beating Sri Lanka by 53 runs in a rain-affected final in Barbados.

speed sorry for world cup farce

ICC chief Malcolm Speed has insisted he will not "overreact" to the errors which led to the farcical World Cup conclusion.

ponting's positive spin

Ricky Ponting is confident Australia can overcome the gradual break-up of their great side and continue being a force.

farce robs glenn of final say

All-time great Glenn McGrath was denied a final 'over of honour', amid the shambolic scenes which closed the 2007 World Cup.

moody tips sri lanka for success

Tom Moody is confident Sri Lanka have the ability to win the next World Cup - with or without him as coach.

retiring glenn overjoyed

Post-match reaction to Australia's 53-run World Cup final win over Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

gilchrist celebrates victory

Adam Gilchrist hopes Australia's historic achievement is not overshadowed by the farcical scenes at the end of the World Cup Final.

crowe hopes to retain role

World Cup match referee Jeff Crowe hopes he can keep his job despite admitting the final farce was his fault.

punter backs golden oldies

Australia are banking on their big-game experience to guide them through Saturday's World Cup final against Sri Lanka.

jayawardene - we are ready

Mahela Jayawardene is promising the real Sri Lanka will turn up to try to win the World Cup at the Kensington Oval.

aussies set to be unchanged

Australia are set to name an unchanged side again in the World Cup final against Sri Lanka in Barbados on Saturday.

murali: this is my moment

Muttiah Muralitharan says winning Saturday's World Cup final would be the "biggest moment" in his glittering career.

punter hits perfect pitch

Australia believe the bouncy Kensington Oval pitch should help them in Saturday's World Cup final against Sri Lanka.

no foregone conclusion

Australia have looked unbeatable so far, but Nick Miller says there are reasons to believe Sri Lanka can floor them on Saturday.

fernando dropped

Sri Lanka's Ashantha de Mel has revealed that fast bowler Dilhara Fernando has been dropped for Saturday's World Cup Final.

dar and bucknor to officiate final

Steve Bucknor will umpire his fifth World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday, with Aleem Dar alongside him.

aussies well stocked - glenn

Glenn McGrath is confident Australia's seam bowling resources will be in good shape without him.

ponting: there's more to come

Ricky Ponting says Australia can still take it up a notch for Saturday's World Cup final against Sri Lanka.

2011 world cup to be shorter

ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed has admitted that the current World Cup tournament has been too long at 47 days.

woolmer body heading home

Bob Woolmer's body will be returned to his family with murder investigators set to travel to Cape Town early next month.

pakistan chiefs deny reports

The PCB has refuted reports that police have asked for players to appear before the coroner in the Bob Woolmer murder case.

smith: proteas can bounce back

Captain Graeme Smith is confident South Africa can emerge from another semi-final heartbreak to become a force on the world stage.

aussies go fourth to final

Australia reached their fourth consecutive World Cup final with a crushing seven-wicket semi-final victory over South Africa.

fleming proud of achievements

After stepping down as New Zealand's one-day captain, Stephen Fleming says he is "proud" of his achievements in charge.

arnold confirms retirement

Sri Lanka batsman Russel Arnold has announced he will retire from international cricket after this weekend's World Cup final.

jayawardene pushed to the limits

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has praised Tom Moody for his part in his improvement as a player.

sri lanka through to final

Mahela Jayawardene's first World Cup hundred carried Sri Lanka to the final in an 81-run victory over New Zealand.

fleming to stand down

Post-match reaction to Sri Lanka's 81-run semi-final victory over New Zealand at Sabina Park, Jamaica.

forget the past says ponting

Ricky Ponting has warned Australia that their imperious form in the tournament will have no bearing on the semi with South Africa.

same again for aussies

Australia have named an unchanged line-up for Wednesday's semi-final clash with South Africa in St Lucia.

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