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World Cup Blogs: My heart tells me it's NZ's turn to win but...

March 28, 2015 11:50 IST

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup

Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum of New Zealand spins a cricket ball on his finger during a New Zealand nets session at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

My heart says it is New Zealand to win this World Cup final but in my head I have to go for Australia, although not by a wide margin.

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The important thing for the event as a whole is that it has got the right final, involving the two best sides. I thought India were the one team who might just have a say but Australia were too strong —both these sides fully deserve to be here.

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Brendon McCullum of New Zealand

Brendon McCullum of New Zealand reacts. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Baz[ooka]: Turbo-aggressive and fearless, whether it comes to captaincy or batting, Brendon McCullum has been at the forefront of New Zealand's success.

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