Mark Waugh

"You know what, I've got a rule change in all cricket: No leg-byes, especially in T20s," Waugh said while commentating for Fox Cricket during a Big Bash League encounter between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder on Thursday

The Australians came to South Africa as the team to beat. They leave undefeated, with a record of 17 straight wins and two straight World Cup titles.

For Ponting, it was a defining moment. A 140 in a World Cup match is always special, the final makes it more so.

Barring those glorious uncertainties, a duel between Lightning Lee and a rampant Sachin will provide the grand finale to this Cup.

Sachin can fire in any match, and the Australians will be hoping that it won't be against them. India are the biggest challenge to Ponting's men now.

When I saw Wasim Akram cross 500 wickets, I was wondering what was going through Shane's mind. He was approaching 500 wickets in Tests.

Sehwag is an excellent player once he gets going, and it is important for him to get going in the next couple of games if India are to restore some lost pride.

It must have been a tough time for the rest of the players to see their key bowler leave under such circumstances, and just hours before their opening game. But it must be said that they handled the situation extremely well.

As an observer of cricket, Waugh shows the same depth that made him one of the finest batsmen. He will cover the World Cup exclusively for Outlook.

As an observer of cricket, Waugh shows the same depth that made him one of the finest batsmen. He will cover the World Cup exclusively for Outlook.