REACTION TO AUSTRALIA’S WIN OVER INDIA IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL
*ON TRIUMPHING IN TOUGH CONDITIONS
“I think that’s the pinnacle of international cricket, winning a one-day World Cup, especially over here in India in front of a crowd like this. That’s huge” – Pat Cummins
“(It was) a wicket preparation that’s probably ended up backfiring on India to be totally fair. It’s one thing to see those conditions, it’s another to play in them and Australia have not put a foot wrong again in a World Cup final …The attitude that we’ve seen on display is typical of Australian teams in big games .” – Ricky Ponting
“So proud of this Australian team and crew. So much goes into achieving what they have. To win another World Cup in the manner and circumstance they have is one of the finest victories in our sporting history I reckon. Time to celebrate.” – Adam Gilchrist
“So bloody happy for the guys! A tag of underdog in the final and a tough start to the WC losing the first 2 games! Was concerned then, but didn’t need to be. These guys know what it takes to turn it around & have made all Australians proud. Enjoy the celebrations guys.” – Lisa Sthalekar
“Belief and focus ingrained as habit is a key part of the Australian winning mindset. Great organized work by the team, captain, H coach and support coaches.” – Kumar Sangakkara
*ON TRAVIS HEAD’S GAME-DEFINING CENTURY
“What an amazing day. Just thrilled to have been a part of it … It’s a lot better than sitting on the couch at home. I’m very lucky that everything went well and I was able to get back here” – Travis Head
“Add it to the list of his ridiculous innings the past three years. There was lots of criticism of taking an injured Travis Head to a World Cup, picking Marnus and only one spinner. This group getting lots of those gut feel calls right.” – Trent Copeland
*ON AUSTRALIA’S COMEBACK FROM A 0-2 START TO THE TOURNAMENT
“To sort of be knocking on wood the whole tournament basically, we just got on a run and I think tonight, we had our perfect game just about. We put it together when it counts.” – Josh Hazlewood
*ON INDIA’S PERFORMANCE
“Tough one for us Indians to swallow this setback.. we are proud of our boys in blue .. we love you Team India” – Harbhajan Singh
“Australia outplayed India today. Congratulations on lifting the World Cup. Team India should be proud of their run in the tournament.” – Anil Kumble
“Heartbreak for India but Rohit (Sharma) and his men must hold their heads high for a memorable run at the World Cup. One defeat does not define this team. Congrats to Australia for being crowned World Cup champions for a sixth time, and to Travis Head for a blistering century.” – VVS Laxman
“Many Congratulations Australia on winning the World Cup. They were the best side on the day of the finals. Travis Head was simply unbelievable, was the POTM in WTC finals, won the semis for Aus and played one of the best ever innings in a WC Final.” – Virender Sehwag
Jasper Bruce
(Australian Associated Press)
