So there we have it. On a sunny April Sunday at Christchurch Meg Lanning’s Australia were formally named the best one-day international team in the world, taking the crown from the reigning champions, England, by 71 runs.
If we are honest, we already knew Australia were the best team in the world. It is just that now – with the 20‑over title, the Ashes and the 50-over World Cup all sitting pretty in their trophy cabinet – they have made it official.
