Among the tournament's few highlights was Sachin Tendulkar's virtuoso performance (141 and 4-38) as India beat Australia.

But they were then stunned by the West Indies in the semis, while Jacques Kallis hit a century as South Africa saw off world champions Sri Lanka to book a clash with the Caribbean men.

Although attendances were healthy, the lack of worldwide interest was summed up by the fact that neither finalist was represented by a single reporter.

As for the action itself, South Africa triumphed by four wickets over West Indies with man of the tournament Kallis taking 5-30.