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

Bowlers: Andy Bichel, Glenn Mcgrath, Brett Lee

Andy Bichel, Glenn Mcgrath, Brett Lee

Andy Bichel was initially the fourth pace bowler and as a back up to Mcgrath, Gillespie and Brett Lee. However, with Gillespie’s injury forcing him out of the tournament, Bichel took his place as the third seam bowler of the squad. Bichel’s best figures in the world cup were against England where he took seven wickets conceding only twenty runs. He rescued his team with the bat as well as he and Bevan had important 7th wicket partnerships in two matches that made Australia go past England and New Zealand. Post-retirement, Bichel was the bowling coach of Chennai Super Kings.

One of the most iconic bowlers of his time, Glenn Mcgrath was phenomenal throughout the tournament. Bagging 21 wickets in 11 matches, Mcgrath proved why seam and length did matter in pace bowling. In an infamous match against Namibia, Mcgrath’s bowling records read 7-15-4-7. Till this date, this record holds as the best ever bowling figures in World Cup. Glen along with his wife Jane started Mcgrath foundation in 2002.

Brett Lee became the third and most important musketeer in forming one of the most lethal attacks. Having dismissed Ganguly and Srinath in the final, Lee ended the World Cup with 22 wickets. Lee also took his first career hattrick against Kenya in the last group stage match. Apart from cricket, Lee has tried his hand at commentary when he joined Channel Nine networks. Lee also owns a rock band along with his brother Shane named Six and Out. He also supports certain charities such as the Salvation Army and Makes a Wish.