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Surfboard June 18, 1999 Australians rule the world Wasim sticks to the wrong script Australians excel at mind games Carnival gives way to sound of silence South Africans lament what might have been Six of the best June 18, 1999 Waugh: last man out of kitchen when the heat is on Fixing bayonets for great Waugh Shoaib in a hurry to impress Triumph of mind game Australia set fair for final push World's best go head to head in carnival finale June 18, 1999 Klusener's rush of blood ruins three years' work 'Unbelievable. We just feel numb' Irrepressible Warne triumphant Kiwi post mortem begins Vengeful cricketing gods cut Klusener down to size Titanic tie sinks South Africa Don't blame the last pair - Cronje Warne reaches new high Fleming a last over specialist How we burst South Africa's bubble June 17, 1999 Vanquished Fleming's warning to cricket chiefs They'll be loving all this in Lahore 'Rocket' launches Pakistan on power path to Lord's Stampede mars Pakistan delight The showbiz of Shoaib delights his audience June 16, 1999 Moin keeps his finger on pulse Now it's South Africans feeling the heat, claims McGrath Memories of '96 spur Aussies Now that was a win! - Adam Gilchrist Warne has last laugh over Gibbs `no-catch' 'I wasnt showing off', says Gibbs June 15, 1999 Bring on the bounces: Ponting Woolmer's delay may be costly Fleming plans to unsettle Pakistan Waugh revels as the going gets tougher Klusener tops for all-round performance A tale of two champions Aussies need Dizzy - Thomson Gibbs hero and villain June 14, 1999 Jadeja in line to take over captaincy 120 Waugh wounds with 'bottle' Dropped dolly to haunt Gibbs Australia zero in on cup Waugh's masterful display Gibbs' horror opens door to great escape Hussain breaks with tradition June 13, 1999 Klusener prefers the smell of a goat to a dollar Anything but Moody Think orange and clean up dirty tricks Gravy train for fat potato South Africa to shade it by a cool head- Ramprakash A genuine hero out of Africa Final week will test the toughest England turn to captain Hussain Allott is cashing in on his fortune Warne facing moment of truth June 12, 1999 Dravid bows out at the top Wasim crowns Saqlain the king of spin Benaud still plays straight Anwar shows timing to recover touch Dravid top of the hit parade India blame downfall on points system Waugh puts his faith in the intensity factor The art of peaking at the right time June 11, 1999 Happy Cronje puts anguish behind him Heavenly bodies hold key to tipster's success World Cup Diary Botham backs Fletcher Bowlers feel the heat at last as batsmen stage World Cup coup Fleming hoping for a miracle Cape crusader finds his touch South Africa ease into top gear June 10, 1999 Australia keep battle wide open Pakistan facing crunch clash McGrath shoulders heavy burden Klusener sounds his battle cry Waugh dedicates ton to grandfather Asians give tournament life June 9, 1999 Pakistan fall dormant Wasim must act quickly to raise Pakistan morale Noisy fans paper over the cracks ACB talks on exodus Fans bring a flavour of Calcutta Police praise India, Pakistan fans Klusener 'man for all occassions' June 8, 1999 Wasim furious as hospitality hits Pakistan practice Woolmer still top of England short-list Zimbabwe bid to revive spirit of 1983 'Zulu' Klusener mixes World Cup timidity with brutality June 7, 1999 Bats replace guns in war for heart of Asian sub-continent The game neither side dare lose Injury knocks Waugh's bowling for six McGrath sets Lillee-like pace Zulu the spirit of South Africa Cronje not satisfied with winning ways June 6, 1999 India v Pakistan: rather more than a cricket game Cool Klusener the kingpin Steward hell at Trent Bridge Moin proves Pakistan are far from out Barry Richards says it is time for Daryll Cullinan to stand up and be counted Losing the toss pays off -Adam Gilchrist Pakistan wounded by a running sore Waugh's debt to the talisman June 5, 1999 McGrath's grace is devastating Defeat leaves Indian hopes fading fast Cameramen should focus on game Gavaskar slur creates a stir The incredible hulk Zimbabwe switch pays off for Johnson June 4, 1999 Dravid relishes driving on the right side of Indian selectors Old Trafford plan kept under wraps Houghton has his eye on a bright future Graveney blames pay dispute for exit Super Sixes explained Clash of heavyweights for Woolmer to relish Cronje gives team tongue-lashing Ranatunga under growing pressure to quit June 3, 1999 Simpson defends batting from both ends Shane vs Sachin Pybus says his heart is with SA Frosty reception a turn-off for Lankans Pressure to bolster bowling stocks June 2, 1999 World Cup survivors: the Super Six sides left to battle it out Wasim wins honours at battle of midway Woolmer unsure of future Donald rocket for England 'blunder' Pakistan can flourish by applying flair Greenidge accused of obstructing Bangladesh's progress Aussie statistics tell a dismal story Jenner leg-spin lecture casts Warne-like spell June 1, 1999 Magnificent Zim... Bangladesh beat the odds to embarrass Pakistan Wasim predicts Test status for Bangladesh Lloyd urges 'buy British' policy Hussain can usher in new attitude Man-for-man: England's world cup Poetic justice as Kiwis thump Scotland May 31, 1999 Angry Lara denies collusion over result Ranatunga: we never did ourselves justice England pay the penalty for poor planning Organiser confident of lasting interest Faltering under pressure has cost us a Super Sixes place- Lloyd Pakistan shrug off World Cup ball-tampering slur May 30, 1999 Stewart under the weather after World Cup exit Mark Ramprakash - Wasim's boys, Hansie's men We have a lot of explaining to do says Ranatunga Tough task to turn the tide The solid centre of Pakistan Bad, bad, bad ... but better now than later: Woolmer Sports psychologist for Aussie rescue May 29, 1999 Pakistan fuse discipline with talent Bluff your way through the Super Six Wasim's men ease through to super sixes Richards to provide fire and inspiration Whole of Bangladesh celebrates momentous win Do or die as fans buoy us- Gilchrist May 28, 1999 Maths needed to get Australia through in World Cup Tendulkar genius threatens England Ganguly, Dravid hailed as Cup heroes Mullally: I'm ready for India's big hitters Not much of a laugh for Lara and company in long run Gambling on team selection May 27, 1999 England go mental for success Time for some fun : Neil Manthrop Ganguly- Dravid show destroy Sri Lanka The bluffer's guide to group qualification Bluff your way through the Super Six Only Pakistan can beat South Africa: Houghton May 26, 1999 This the real Windies - Lara Cut the rabbit and the coach says Dickie Bird Inzamam a running joke Aussies set to fire in must-win game Kiwis lose, but can still smile Imran-Wasim combination may prove lethal for opponents May 25, 1999 Anger over unruly fans India hails Tendulkar's heroics Waugh rouses Australia for fightback Top groundsman may answer Lanka prayers Needed: leaders, another bowler Mike Atherton on Flintoff Hollioake: 'I'm peaking for the world cup' May 24, 1999 Woolmer plans changes for South African team Pakistan bribe claim Great monument of a batsman of genius Wasim's wickets tilt the balance England must up the tempo warns Gower Stewart prefers to look ahead rather then dwell May 22, 1999 Lloyd and Woolmer do it their way West Indies get the hump Sorry, but England have no chance Klusener the quiet hurricane blows in Warming up nicely May 21, 1999 Radio activity not an option for complete captain says Ranatunga Nasser is open to persuasion Donald test for England Super Shoaib still not at full belt Hollioake set for recall May 20, 1999 Olonga gives inspiration to Zimbabwe. Complaints follow Tamil banners Olonga comes good in the end India reeling after double blow Cronje: Team spirit is pulling us through. Olonga destroys Indian dreams Gordon gloomy about Windies prospects India bettors spend millions May 19, 1999 The jury's out on the earpieces A word in your ear. Kallis lines up for another Murali contest. Wide concern over cup balls. May 18, 1999 England to heed Lara's Kenya slip. King Willow loses his crown. Kent squad to stop streakers. May 17, 1999 India still dangerous says Shastri. Geig lashes out at English cricket. Wasim punishes West Indies' timidity. Australians sloppy in field in win over Scotland. Warne loses cool as Scots take kudos. May 17, 1999 Rainbow coalition. Batsmen to suffer with seamers in heaven. The fastest man on earth. Cabbie won't stop for Aussies. South Africa make waves. May 16, 1999 Spinners trap batsmen in corridor of uncertainty. Tendulkar's genius inspires awe. Stewart leads England cruise. Stewart revival sparks England. England off to a flier. England could get stuck in back-yard jam says Mark Waugh ICC leaves players feeling blue May 15, 1999 A job too far for Stewart. Inflexible England's last shot to rekindle old glory. Five balls of fame with big Courtney. Duckworth and Lewis just want to be understood. Method takes madness out of a rain-hit match. Flexibility key to success as formats alter. Tendulkar is not lone Indian star warns Cronje. May 14, 1999 'Bully' the secret weapon. The seamer-time blues. Pollock relishes conditions to enhance classic pedigree. Chaos and a spirit of adventure that changed the game forever. World Cup to help shed staid image. Bowlers command new respect. May 13, 1999 How England can do it. Gavaskar cast his eyes on contenders. Bevan quite happy not to bat. Gilchrist faces the moment of truth. May 12, 1999 Geoffrey Boycott-caught and bowled Walsh's demeanour was so rubbery he appeared to have been de-boned. Fairbrother still leading manoeuvres. S Africa's time has come ... maybe. Woolmer obsession must stop. Clampdown on sledging riles McGrath. Time to hang out the 'welcome' banners as cricket comes home. May 11, 1999 Mark Taylor quits first-class cricket. Fraser thinks bowlers set to play a big part Wickets in hand worth more than early runs says Mike Atherton Honor restored. Sri's the one. Whisper it softly, the Cup is nigh. May 8, 1999 Princes of the pitch Put simply, not enough spots to go all-round No cause for concern, insists Stewart The Super Natural Inside Cricket: Mihir Bose Waugh likes a gambol May 7, 1999 Ranatunga's rallying call. Jacques of all trades. Lee tide runs hot. Donald caught in covers Long days, long nights... May 6, 1999 Australia start with winning friends. Corinthian lurks within Stewart. S Africa take the two-way option. Death haunts Hansie. The day I wanted to KO Hookes May 5, 1999 Cricket's salesmen run out before a ball is fired. How Jonty Does It. Harmony as captains have code spelt out May 4, 1999 Ebullient keeper with eternal charm Lancashire mourn all-time great Washbrook Embers'spin on World Cup bowlers I'm still learning, says Flintoff. Cricket a test of endurance. May 3, 1999 PCB to probe into Sarfraz's outburst against Miandad Born-again Warne Waugh cops a writ over security April 28, 1999 Windies' day of disgrace Pakistan cup bid on in limbo April 27, 1999 Waugh says Australia team feared for lives Court lifts restriction on Sri Lanka board April 24, 1999 Lanka battles low morale in World Cup Security to be tightened for Bridgetown games April 22, 1999 Waugh feared for his life Pakistan still upbeat after Miandad quits April 21, 1999 McGrath all but out of series Woolmer and co are Reeve's World cup tip April 17, 1999 Lewis and Brown drop England reminders Warne returns with wicked flipper McGrath linked with move to England West Indies will not tour Pakistan, says official April 16, 1999 Harris to be sent off in style Akhtar fined for comments Warne returns with wicked flipper McGrath linked with move to England West Indies will not tour Pakistan, says official April 15, 1999 Hardest decision: Marsh Stewart's men state case for more cash Illness forces World Cup rethink April 9, 1999 England boss fears Grave future Lillee says McGrath already one of the greats Flintoff blooded too late - Wasim Waugh says McGrath may be rested Woolmer to have two helpers Chanderpaul named to West Indies World Cup squad Bangladesh sees little chance in winning World Cup match Kenya keeps nucleus intact of previous Cup squad World Cup squad play for Kirsten April 2, 1999 Hart sorry for unwanted brother Larsen optimistic of kiwi chances Kiwis will have to improve: Dykes Lara ousts Waugh as number one Knives out for Warne Hinds named in Windies squad Muralitharan among Wisden's best Hussain to replace injured Atherton Reborn Lara gets upper hand Bradman and Co defer in the grand order of innings Simply the best innings I've seen Ken Jones-Lara justifies use of overused superlatives Little old ladies show why small is big in cricket Benaud: we must play two spinners March 26, 1999 Caprice and madness on the loose as the World Cup goes for a song Mike Selvey on the illusion of the Lara-led rebirth of the West Indies Manly McGrath's baiting backfires March 25, 1999 Paul Reiffel's last grab for glory Aust a favourite for cricket world cup: Fleming March 24, 1999 Now the camera should never lie March 23, 1999 A fit Thorpe talks to Derek Pringle Calcutta - The city paying for its passion Cricket feels pain more Miller's case has Warne exit left March 21, 1999 Zimbabwe post massive win Aminul wants to play the final Kenya takes on Bangladesh in tough cricket tie Warne mentor raises doubts Windies call in doctor for a dose of self-esteem A lack of common sense PCB announce cash award for team March 20, 1999 It's clear to see boy Brian has become man Herschelle's determination March 18, 1999 I've not misled anyone by accusing Wasim of match-fixing: Ata Jeers greet Waugh's end Windies expose batting defects Nehemiah offers hope to miserable spinners Boon lands position with close ties to cricket Lords admit women after two century wait March 13, 1999 Pity has been profuse...the virus has spread too far Local anaesthetics thin on the ground in the Port of Pain March 12, 1999 Umpires to write, not call, Murali Mystery surrounds Windies' team Cricket's Boon time comes to an end March 11, 1999 Warne talk reflects Aussie strength: Taylor Meet Aamir Sohail... March 10, 1999 Pakistan board denies Sohail's World Cup claims Speed of the essence for rotten apples One-day snub a modern mystery March 5, 1999 Frayed tempers mark 3-hour selection meeting: 18 named from which final 15 for World Cup will be picked Doig scoffs at English comments on NZ team Fame fickle in the life of Brian February 28, 1999 Scotland appoint Dilley as coach Muralitharan gets Lancashire green light It's just not cricket, Woolmer tells politicians February 25, 1999 England must grab opportunities, Hussain claims Pick a googly? No problem, says World Cup's action girl Lloyd has a shot at `targets' Zimbabwe 's player-coach scents success in World Cup '99 Lip-pouting, liberty-taking, non-quenching, non-motivating: let me introduce the captain Australian Board is Condemned February 22, 1999 Lara verdict looms Its noteasy being Dean (Meet the youngest Waugh) February 21, 1999 Graveney calls for drug testing Blewett aims for a flying start Better test for SA cricket Sack Lara as captain: Tony Cozier February 15, 1999 Thorpe's World Cup hopes brighten -- and so does England's prospects The Age celebrates Australia's won-day wonders Mark Nicholas reviews the England disaster Down Under February 14, 1999 Sydney Morning Herald profiles the man who is the Aussie King The Independent gets up close and personal
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