Wasim and Gilchrist dish out compliments

Wasim Akram might have lost his World Cup wicket record but he couldn’t be happier that it was Glenn McGrath who broke it. "I consider McGrath and Malcolm Marshall as two all-time greats and I think they were a cut above the rest,” Wasim told AFP.

“McGrath is the complete bowler, physically and mentally. He has the cunning for all batsmen and the way he executes his plans is great. You become his fan once you see him bowl and I have had the privilege of playing alongside this great man."

Continuing the trend of praising in-form players, Adam Gilchrist said he was just happy to be part of Australia’s outstanding opening partnership with Matthew Hayden, who has 395 runs from five matches. "Matty has been the standout performer," Gilchrist said. “He's in really intimidating form at the moment and to be part of that partnership is really pleasing.”