You won't hear the Aussies complaining about fatigue or having had to play in an Ashes series before this WC despite the face that eight of this side were fixtures in both.
Indian cricket fans are amongst the most arrogant of any sport in the world so them getting pumped in their own home world cup final is beautiful
I so whole heartedly agree I've thoroughly enjoyed the Aussies dominance. Such joy to stick it to them and Kohli. It's extremely rare if ever I've wanted Australia to win a game of cricket.
Let's also not forget, as Ponting is intimating, the Indians had a wicket prepared to suit their bowling attack. Losing the toss, in this instance, meant that the odds went against them given how much easier it was to bat in the final couple of hours.
For what it's worth (and it really is worth absolutely nothing) below is my Team of the Tournament. No doubt that there will be arguments about some of the selections but many pick themselves by weight of runs and/or wickets or simply because of their match winning performances. There also, of course, has to be a balance to the side but the only one that really caused me a headache was a toss up between Jansen and Coetzee - I opted for the better batsman and new ball bowler in the end:
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47-3 off 7
137 needed off 30
167-3 off 30. Just 74 needed off 20 overs.
Think we are seeing why Australia were so keen to wait for him and not bring in a replacement
49 off 15 overs required
Aus are akin to Germany at football.
Nerves of steel, never give up & will fight to the bitter end.
I thought they may have been heading home after a few games and yet they come through and win. Thoroughly deserved, great cricket & great guts.
Such joy to stick it to them and Kohli.
It's extremely rare if ever I've wanted Australia to win a game of cricket.
Love India and Indian people in general, but Indian cricketers, pundits and fans are utterly obnoxious. Aussies can at least have a laugh.
Indian commentators already making excuses. Pricks.
Rohit (India)
De Kock (SA)
Ravindra (NZ)
Kohli (India)
Head (Australia)
Maxwell (Australia)
Jansen (SA)
Jadeja (India)
Shami (India)
Zampa (Australia)
Bumrah (India)