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Australia aiming for World Cup hat-trick: Ponting
"There is no reason why we cannot win again in four years," Ponting said at Perth airport.
We achieved all our targets, except win: Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly, said that his team had achieved all its targets in the World Cup except for winning in the finals.
Australia are trailblazers of the new century: Viv
Captains, coaches and administrators on World Cup.
'Ponting played better than Sachin'
Matthew Hayden believes "even Sachin Tendulkar at his best" could not have played a better innings than Ricky Ponting. 
Wright wants to continue as India coach
He took on the post in October 2000 and his contract ended with the World Cup 2003.
Can’t beat them? Join them!
The throbbing of a drum one floor below the press box at the Wanderers had even the stoic and staid journalists tapping their feet.
Brett Lee was the most exciting
Did Tendulkar deserve to be the Man of the Tournament, asks Barry Richards.

Warne to receive payment for Australia's World Cup win
Sydney: Shane Warne, suspended by the Australian Cricket Board over a positive drug test, will receive up to US$9,000 for Australia's World Cup win despite not bowling a ball in the tournament.
Aussies best from start to finish
The Indians, says Vivian Richards, did not shame themselves either.
Trinidad mourns India's final loss
Even the good luck wish from his rival-turned-friend and contemporary genius Brian Lara was not enough to help Sachin Tendulkar conquer the cocky Australians. 
Australia in a class of their own
The World champions can legitimately claim the same status as the New York Yankees and Real Madrid.
Australia not invincible: Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly said Australia were not invincible and contended that his team suffered as the 'excited Indian youngsters' probably could not handle the pressure
Big names forced to call time
The just-concluded World Cup saw many leading names depart much against their will.
Did the World Cup measure up?
Did the World Cup really rise to Olympian heights? The answer all around will be an emphatic no. 
Australia crush India in World Cup final
India, chasing 360 to win, were dismissed for 234 in the 40th over and lost by 125 runs.
- No joy for Tendulkar
- Statistical highlights
- Australia great champions: Ganguly
- Ponting pays tribute to team
A feeble bowling performance by India
Peter Roebuck says the Australian batsmen were assisted by an attack that failed to rise to the occasion.
'Indians bowled a lot of rubbish'
Australia proved conclusively that they are the best cricket team by hammering India in the final of the World Cup. 
Jayasuriya's resignation rejected
The 33-year-old left-hander had handed in a letter of resignation after Sri Lanka lost in the semi-finals.
Hold your nerve and win...
Reaching the World Cup final after 20 years is a proud moment for all of us. Though I was a young kid when India achieved that feat in 1983, I still remember every ball of that game.
Tendulkar named Man of the Tournament
Before Sunday's final, the ace batsman had built an unassailable lead over the other contenders.
The World Cup has been a huge success: Gray
ICC President Malcolm Gray spoke to Pradeep Magazine defending against charges that the council has handled the prickly issues badly. 
Beyond the boundaries
Harish Kotian looks at how runs have come for India and Australia in the World Cup.

Top performers

Top run-getters

Batsman

M

R

Ave

Tendulkar

11

673

61.2

S Ganguly

11

465

58.1

R Ponting

11

415

51.9

A Gilchrist

10

408

40.8

H Gibbs

6

384

96.0

Top wicket-takers

Bowler

M

W

ER

C Vaas

10

23

3.8

B Lee

10

22

4.7

G McGrath

11

21

3.6

Z Khan

11

18

4.2

S Bond

8

17

3.9