Exactly 19 years ago, Australia beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 at Lord’s, London. Having won their maiden title under Allan Border in 1987, this was their second World Cup title. Wasim Akram, the then Pakistani captain, had won the toss and chose to bat in […]

Exactly 19 years ago, the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 between Australia and South Africa at Birmingham took place. The tied encounter ended in Allan Donald’s infamous run-out which saw Australia qualifying for the final as they had defeated South Africa by 5 wickets at Leeds earlier in the tournament. Hansie […]