We review the World Test Championship final between Australia and India at The Oval - which ended with a 209-run win and the Test mace for Australia. It was India's second consecutive loss in the WTC final - and offered hints that a terrific side is likely past its peak. 
Talking Points:

Australia's greater depth in bowling
Yet another missed opportunity for this Indian side to win a world title
The height advantage - how the 'release points' could have made a difference
The magnificent Mr Smith
Did India misread the conditions on Day 1?
Gill and Pujara leaving balls that hit the stumps
Ashwin v Jadeja; Ashwin v Shardul; Ashwin v Umesh - the selection riddle
Lyon's craft to get Jadeja and Rohit out
Rahane's joyous return to Tests
What next for this Indian bowling attack?
The Rahul Dravid question

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Related:

The story of the WTC final - Kartikeya Date - Cricketingview
Boland and Cummins unleash on India - Osman Samiuddin - ESPNcricinfo
Beware, England: Steve Smith looks like a batting immortal again - Geoff Lemon - Guardian
Ajinkya Rahane, India's quiet hero - Nagraj Gollapudi - ESPNcricinfo
Ashwin's preparation list for the WTC final - Venkata Krishna - Indian Express