some distance, thus ending the match with the scores level. However, a tie meant that Australia progressed to the final since they had beaten South Africa in the group stages of the tournament. As commentator Bill Lawry put it during the final ball: "...this will be out surely – oh it's out, it's gonna be run out...oh, that is South Africa out – Donald did not run, I cannot believe it. Australia go into the World Cup Final – ridiculous running with two balls to go. Donald did not go, Klusener came – what a disappointing end for South Africa." Australia went on to win the tournament; although Klusener's heroics weren't in vain, as he was voted the Player of the Series. In 2014, Klusener stated in an interview that Donald was not to blame for what happened. Klusener stated that he became impatient and, although he made it to the bowler's end, there was genuinely no run. After the match, he was cross at himself and regretted making that run. Post 1999 World Cup After a breakthrough World Cup tournament, many expected him to continue the good work from him for South Africa. He was named in South African squad for the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy. However, he couldn't deliver the level of expectations as he struggled for consistency in the tours of West Indies in 2000/01 and Australia in 2001/02 which forced him out of the team for a while. He then got a recall to the South African team for both the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy and 2003 World Cup. He did a decent job despite South Africa's group stage exit from the 2003 World Cup tournament. He was subsequently snubbed from the side for the tour of England in 2003 which raised eyebrows over the future of him. His omission from the English test tour of 2003 was nothing short of controversy as he took legal action against United Cricket Board of South Africa for loss of earnings as he turned down the County cricket offers after being assured of a spot in the test side. Later, United Cricket Board of South Africa and Klusener both swept the legal battle under the carpet and ended their differences. He was again available for selection following the end of disputes and was picked for the ODI series against the West Indies in 2003/04. He also received a test