Fittingly, the 2007 Cricket World Cup ended in farce as SL and Australia finished the final three overs of the match in near darkness.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said there is no reason Australia shouldn’t continue its dominance in international cricket.

One of the greatest bowlers to have ever graced a cricket field – Glenn McGrath, bowed out of international cricket yesterday.

A farcical finish to the final could not dampen Australia’s celebration at it’s three-peat of World Cup triumphs in Barbados today.

England spinner Ashley Giles will miss most of the English County season recovering from a hip operation.

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene believes his team are capable of doing what has seemed impossible so far this tournament.

Mind games before the World Cup final have continued, with Ricky Ponting saying Australia will target Malinga and Sri Lanka’s spinners.

Steve Bucknor and Aleem Dar have been appointed the two on-field umpires for the World Cup final on Saturday in Barbados.

NZ coach John Bracewell will wait until the analysis and review of his side’s performance is complete before assessing his own future.

Tom Moody has called on the Australians to mind their own business after questioning SL’s decision to rest players in the Super 8s.