Cricket World Cup History: Australia's XI in 2003 World Cup final - Where are they now?

Middle Order: Darren Lehman and Michael Bevan

Darren Lehman and Michael Bevan

Australia’s middle order was something that other test playing nations boasted off. At first, we talk about Darren Lehman. Lehman was not an all-important figure due to fitness and fielding being the weakest aspects of his game. He missed the first part of the tournament but made a heroic comeback and took the winning catch of Zaheer Khan. Lehman also struck in time as he claimed the run out of Virender Sehwag who was looking to threaten Australia’s mega total. Post-retirement, Lehman took the role of coaching as he debuted with IPL side, Deccan Chargers as he won them the tournament in 2009. Lehman also coached the Australian cricket team from 2013-18. Under him, Australia had regained some of the lost pride. Earlier this year, Lehman was instilled as the coach of Big Bash team, Sydney Heat.

Michael Bevan was the last dependable batsman Australia had when it came to chasing runs. In the final group stage match against England, Bevan came in at 48-4 and scored an unbeaten 74 to secure a win. In the super six stages against New Zealand, Bevan came at 84-7 and made another half-century to keep Australia’s unbeaten streak intact. Known for his hitting power at the latter end of the innings he hi often regarded as the 'Best Finisher of All Time'. Post-retirement, Bevan has focused on coaching. He has been the coach of IPL side, Kings XI Punjab as well as with Eastern Suburbs, a club in Sydney’s Premier Cricket Competition. However, Bevan has now specialized on the role of a specialist batting coach.