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No choke, Proteas chose wrong tactic

SOUTH Africa captain Graeme Smith is adamant his team is not a bunch of chokers, but a cynical cricket world thought otherwise after the Proteas were thrashed by Australia in the World Cup semi-final yesterday.

Pigeon soars to new heights

GLENN McGrath has proved a lot of us wrong. The final flight of the Pigeon may be remembered as the greatest achievement of his career.

Woolmer's body to be sent home

THE body of murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer is to be flown from Kingston to South Africa tomorrow, Jamaica government officials said.

McGrath legend grows

GLENN McGrath's hat-trick ball just missed off stump today but the retiring paceman ticked off two more milestones that will add to his legend in years to come.

South Africa laments 'stage fright'

THE latest chapter in South Africa's sorry Cricket World Cup history was put down to a case of stage fright by former stars today.

Can you hear the drums, Fernando?

DILHARA Fernando is likely to be axed from Sri Lanka's team to play Australia in the Cricket World Cup final on Sunday (AEST), paying the price for a poor performance in the semi-final win over New Zealand.

Murali admits tactical switch

SRI Lanka spin king Muttiah Muralitharan admits he has introduced changes into his game to keep batsmen under his spell.

Mahela inspiring Sri Lanka

SRI Lanka heads into the Cricket World Cup final against Australia with captain Mahela Jayawardene having matured into a captain and batsman worthy of being crowned a world champion.

Ponting lauds his strike weapons

AUSTRALIA captain Ricky Ponting has paid tribute to the continuing excellence of his bowlers, who routed South Africa for 149 in 43.5 overs to set up the Cricket World Cup semi-final victory in St Lucia today.

Australia is going to Barbados

AUSTRALIA has produced another brutal display at the Cricket World Cup, dismissing South Africa for 149 before coasting to a seven-wicket victory in the semi-final at Gros Islet, St Lucia, today.

Arnold to retire after final

SRI Lanka batsman Russel Arnold has announced he will retire from international cricket after the World Cup final against Australia.

Buchanan regrets worn relationships

RETIRING Australia coach John Buchanan considers his fractured relationships with Shane Warne and Stuart MacGill to be the greatest regret of his career.

Pup anointed next top dog

MATURING batsman Michael Clarke was last night anointed as Australia's captain-in-waiting, provided he makes the right choices off the field.

Time out for civil war

TAMIL Tiger rebels and Sri Lankan soldiers held a truce as their national side marched to the Cricket World Cup final, but sentries were forced to miss the match to keep a keen lookout.

Crowe not surprised by Kiwi flop

FORMER New Zealand captain Martin Crowe today branded the national side underperformers after they crashed out of the cricket World Cup at Kingston.

Earlier Reports

• Outclassed: Fleming quits as limited leader
• Sabina Park: Jayawardene jumps into final
• Out of form: Ntini could miss semi-final
• Confidence: Aussies name unchanged side
• Bring it on: Haydos relishing challenge
• Replacement: Pakistan advertises for coach
• Run-rate: Kallis has captain's support
• Dare: Ponting throws Pigeon bait
• Pause: Tamil Tigers cease fire for semis
• Impressive: Hard to go past Australia
• Revenge: Second chance for Gibbs
• Repatriate: Coroner to release Woolmer body
• Chappell shot: Gavskar at it again
• Sprained knee: Smith plays down injury worries
• Bennett King: Windies' Aussie coach quits
• Training mishap: Styris scare for Black Caps
• Dangerous: Skipper backs his specialists
• Semi-final: Bond key to Fleming theory
• New ball: We'll win if we get Kallis in early
• Delays: Luggage waits for players
• New tactics: Pollock develops Hayden defence
• Resignation: King quits as Windies coach
• Jamaica: Bucknor, Dar to umpire Aussie semi
• Raising bar: Fearful Lara praises Australia