Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath said there were no regrets or second thoughts about his decision to retire despite his triumphant performance at the World Cup. The lanky paceman ended his 14-year international career on an extraordinary high when he was officially named as the best player of the tournament after capturing 22 wickets at an average of 13.73. McGrath's amazing performances showed he still has plenty to offer in international cricket, but the 37-year-old said he was happy to bow out.

"I haven't had much time to reflect after 14 years or so, but I've been so lucky to be involved in era of Australian cricket that is so strong," McGrath told reporters after the team arrived home on Thursday with the World Cup in their hands. "You look around at your team mates, and you think, 'Every one of these guys is big game player'. "Being around this group of guys has been sensational, and heading to a World Cup is always special anyway, but this being my last, I was just determined to enjoy and love every minute of it, and I did."

McGrath announced his plans to retire during the recent Ashes series win against England but his fairytale finish was one of the few feelgood stories of a World Cup overshadowed by the murder of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.

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