We are coming out of the wilderness and marching towards the green pastures of resuscitation in international cricket.

In cricket and in life, the golden rule is to be the best on the day it matters the most and Australia did just that.

It is a serious ‘mouka’ for the Australians to lift the World Cup trophy for a record five times.

They are in the final now. One last hurdle awaits, one last war remains and one last push forward is required off them

Muhammad Irfan is out but we have Rahat, Wahab and Sohail hitting the deck with pace and bounce.

It was his craftsmanship that led him to score the fastest 20 ODI centuries against Ireland in the 2015 World Cup.

A cricketing prodigy, the hard work shown by this fledgling yet talented all-rounder should not be denied.

At the peak of his form, there is no doubt that all eyes will be set on this sensational willow-wielder during the WC

They have the false impression that they can veto decisions and complain about anything that does not favour them.

With his flamboyant technique and impulsive shot making, he was meant for things greater than he had already achieved.