The 50-over game entered the World Cup in a state of serious decay, but six weeks later emerged with with it's reputation restored. Here's a pick of the ten moments which stood out.
Once a petulant character himself, Harbhajan has learnt to manage his own emotions, and also how to win over opposition supporters.
India may be a touch undercooked but it's still a mouthwatering clash that awaits this festive season between the world's two leading Test teams.
Zimbabwe may have been beaten convincingly over the weekend, but their series against South African has uncovered a gem in their midst.
Cricket is a great leveler and the England captain has a responsibility to maintain the spirit of the game before cricketing karma comes back to bite him.