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Australia great champions: Ganguly
March 23, 2003 22:18 IST
India captain Saurav Ganguly paid tribute to Australia after his side were crushed by 125 runs in the World Cup final on Sunday. Ganguly said: "Hats off to them. They played like great champions. "Australia were a better team than us but we can go back home with our heads held high." Australia, unbeaten throughout the tournament, became the first side to win the trophy three times as they cruised home with 10.4 overs to spare at The Wanderers. They scored 359 for two from their 50 overs, the best score ever recorded in a World Cup final, before dismissing India for 234. Ganguly said India's pace attack, after a fine tournament, had failed to fire. "It was one of those bad days for them. I think they bowled too short." Sachin Tendulkar, named man of the tournament, was India's only real hope of a miracle fightback but he fell for just four in Glenn McGrath's opening over. Tendulkar, presented with his award by West Indian great Gary Sobers, said: "It didn't happen. The bowlers found it tough to put the ball in the right areas. It was just one of those days." © Copyright 2003 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
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Sub: good going guys.....no need for disappointment
Ganguly and team.........All I wanna say is that u r really the best team i have seen ever since i knew cricket. U guys have ...
Posted by Ameena
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Sub: One has to lose
no regrets indian team, we r proud of u. u played really great cricket to reach upto the finals. in the finals two great teams ...
Posted by PARESH JAIN
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Sub: RE:Gangully's post-match comments
: In short, sachin is NOT the greatest batsman as many think, infact he is not even Gavaskar. I think what was needed was an ...
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Sub: WC 2003
i have no regrets with sourav's man losing the cup. i think india played really great cricket throughout the tournament and there is no wise ...
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Sub: aussies great side
I think there is a tremendous difference between Aussies and the rest of the world. But still we have played a great world cup.I did ...
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