
Lakshmipathy Balaji was clean bowled and Australia had won the VB Series in thumping fashion, Australia v India, VB Series, 2nd final, Sydney, February 8, 2004© AFP

The Australians came together repeatedly to celebrate the regular fall of India wickets, Australia v India, VB Series, 2nd final, Sydney, February 8, 2004© AFP

Sourav Ganguly tried to hit out, but the target was an impossible one, Australia v India, VB Series, 2nd final, Sydney, February 8, 2004© AFP