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Thursday, June 24, 1999 Published at 17:08 GMT 18:08 UK   
Steve and Mark Waugh's moment of glory was hit by tragedy when they learnt of the death of their grandfather shortly after helping Australia become Cricket World Champions. World Cup glory for Australia Australia have won the Cricket World Cup, with a thumping eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final at Lord's. Waugh hails team effort Victorious captain Steve Waugh is full of pride as Australia execute their gameplan to win the World Cup for the second time. Pakistan fireworks fizzle out BBC cricket commentator Ralph Dellor sees Pakistan's passionate band of supporters suffer the agony of World Cup final defeat by Australia. Key moments from the final News Online looks back on the key moments in a one-sided World Cup final between Australia and Pakistan. Australia's route to glory News Online looks back at Australia's route to glory in the Cricket World Cup. Klusener is player of tournament South African all-rounder Lance Klusener has been named the Player of the World Cup, for his lower-order fireworks with the bat and 17 wickets. Australia: Victory in pictures Images from Australia's comprehensive eight wicket victory in the World Cup final at Lord's. World Cup Highs and Lows BBC News Online's selections of highs and lows of the Cricket World Cup Super Shane is back Cricket fans are beginning to believe that Shane Warne is back to his best after his figures of four for 29 against South Africa during the World Cup semi-final. Cronje refuses to blame final pair South African captain Hansie Cronje has refused to put the blame on last men Allan Donald and Lance Klusener after their incredible exit from the World Cup. Aussies through after thrilling tie Australia will play Pakistan in Sunday's World Cup final after one of the most amazing tied finishes in cricket history against South Africa at Edgbaston. Waugh: My greatest game Australian captain Steve Waugh hailed Thursday's dramatic World Cup semi-final with South Africa as the best game he had played in. A quite extraordinary match Like everyone at Edgbaston, BBC Radio 5 Live's Ralph Dellor watched each thrilling episode of the Australia versus South Africa semi-final with wide-eyed amazement. Openers send Pakistan into final A brilliant partnership from Pakistan's opening batsmen enable Wasim Akram's side to beat New Zealand at Old Trafford and send them into the World Cup final. Dickie Bird's guide to the semi-finals BBC News Online's expert analyst, former umpire Dickie Bird, checks out the contenders in the semi-final stage of the Cricket World Cup. Waugh saves Aussies A century by Steve Waugh books Australia a place in cricket's World Cup semi-finals after a thrilling victory over South Africa. Waugh leads by example Steve Waugh may not be the most popular of cricketers, but his unbeaten 120 against South Africa has certainly added to his reputation as one of the most feared batsmen on the planet. No decision on Stewart Chairman of selectors David Graveney says England will have further discussions with Alec Stewart before making any decision about his future as captain. India's post mortem begins India's exit from the Cricket World Cup has sparked a furious debate back home, with captain Mohammad Azharuddin facing a fight for his job. Kiwis charge into semi-finals New Zealand take their place in the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup, with a nail-biting Super Six victory over India at Trent Bridge. Waugh: Leave Shane alone Australian captain, Steve Waugh, has warned that spinner Shane Warne could be forced to quit the game because of constant criticism from the media. Allott of wickets for surprise star New Zealand's Geoff Allott has taken more wickets in a World Cup than any other bowler - not a bad achievement for a player who was overlooked going into the competition. Saqlain hat-trick takes Pakistan through Saqlain Mushtaq takes only the second hat-trick in Cricket World Cup history to secure a crushing victory over Zimbabwe and take Pakistan into the semi-finals. Klusener: The one-day wrecker South Africa's Lance Klusener has set a new world record for one-day international run-making. But the modest all-rounder is taking his achievements in his stride. Calculator anyone? BBC News Online's man on the ground, Ralph Dellor, offers his verdict on Pakistan's victory over Zimbabwe at The Oval. SA book semi-final slot South Africa become the first side to reach the World Cup semi-finals with a comprehensive 74 run victory over New Zealand. Aussies win in Lord's run-fest Australia have beaten Zimbabwe by 44 runs in a high scoring match at Lords featuring centuries from Mark Waugh and Neil Johnson. Aussies coming nicely to the boil Ralph Dellor reports for News Online on the thrilling match at Lord's between the rapidly improving Australians and the tournament's surprise package Zimbabwe. |
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