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Shane Watson reflects on Australia's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy

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The player of the final talks about his own success in South Africa and explains why it is time for the younger generation to step up

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat talks about the continuing importance of the elite eight-team tournament

Review of the sixth LG ICC Awards which were held in JohannesburgPodcast available for free download and editorial use from www.icc-cricket.com

On this week's special edition of ICC Cricket World radio show, Australia's Shane Watson reflects on his side's triumphant performance in the ICC Champions Trophy and on winning the player of the final award against New Zealand at Centurion.

The all-rounder said: "I suppose losing semi-legends within the last three or four years has forced younger guys or less experienced guys to put in very good performances for Australia."

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat also joins Watson on this week's show and discusses the success of the tournament which was held in South Africa from 22 September to 5 October: "In my view, I am comfortable that we have repositioned the ICC Champions Trophy.

"And it was very encouraging that players like Ricky Ponting and Daniel Vettori were pleased with the format of the tournament."

The show can be used in whole or part by radio stations that want cricket content, while the public can also download it straight from the ICC website at http://www.icc-cricket.com/media_interactive_zone/podcast.php.

This week's show also includes a special feature from the most glamorous night in cricket - the LG ICC Awards - which were held in Johannesburg on 1 October.

ICC Think Wise Global Ambassador and Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara also features in this week's show talking about the importance of increased HIV and AIDS awareness, especially after his recent social responsibility visit whilst in South Africa for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Sangakkara said: "The challenges children face and the courage with which they face their problems has inspired us a lot."

Apart from these interviews, this week's ICC Cricket World includes the latest news from around the world as well as updates on the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings.

The special edition of the ICC Cricket World audio show runs for 30 minutes and has been put together by the ICC's global broadcast partner ESPN STAR Sports.