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Michael Hussey's nickname is 'Mr. Cricket,' earned through his exceptional batting technique and consistent performances across all formats. Hussey was known for his classical batting style and ability to perform under pressure, making him one of Australia's most reliable batsmen.

Suresh Raina is commonly called 'Sanu' by his teammates, friends, and fans in Indian cricket. This nickname has been used throughout his career and is well-known in cricket circles.

Makhaya Ntini's nickname is 'George' - this was given to him due to being born on Washington's birthday. The South African fast bowler was known by this nickname throughout his career.

Lakshmipathy Balaji is nicknamed 'Naidu' - this is a common surname in South India and refers to his community. Balaji was a key member of India's bowling attack in the early 2000s.

George Bailey is nicknamed 'Hector' by his Australian teammates - a classic example of cricket's tradition of distinctive, often unrelated nicknames. Bailey captained Australia in limited-overs cricket.

Sourav Ganguly scored 3 centuries in the 2003 World Cup, showcasing his exceptional form throughout the tournament. His consistent batting was instrumental in India's successful run to the final.

India lost to Australia twice during the 2003 World Cup - once in the group stage and again in the final. Australia was the dominant team of that era and went on to win the tournament undefeated.

Australia achieved this remarkable feat in the early 2000s during their golden era under captains Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting. They became the first team to win test series against all test-playing nations both at home and away.