No feeling beats winning 2015 World Cup, reveals James Faulkner

James Faulkner, who was at a point considered as the most feared finisher in the limited-overs cricket, is known for his iron will and ice-cold temperament that is seemingly impervious to extreme pressure. It was exactly why, when he suffered a side strain on the eve of the 2015 World Cup, Australia were more than happy to effectively be a player short as they nursed him back to fitness through the opening month of the tournament instead of calling for a fully-fit replacement. Faulkner shared his memories of the final in which, according to him, everyone was definitely a lot more nervous than other games. He stayed in the dining room a fair bit, a lot longer than usual, as he didn't really want to watch the start of the game.

Along with the joyous celebrations, Faulkner received a tap on the shoulder. His 3-36 had earned him membership of a very select club player of the match in a World Cup final. Faulkner said that he got told just a few minutes before the presentation, so had to quickly think of something to say for the interview. But winning the World Cup was ten times better than winning the player of the match, according to him.

Faulkner said that even though those times were a bit ago, with another World Cup after that, he doesn’t see many of his mates from that team as much but the energy and friendship are just the same. According to him, having had a success like that with the group made the bond just become a close one forever.

"I don't see too many of the other blokes from that squad too much (now), but when we do it's just like old times. Once you've had success like that with a group, you're going to be close, a tight unit forever. The 10-year reunion will be a good one. I'm looking forward to that one," added Faulkner.