Adrian, I do agree with you. Only words are a bit different. Those who played did play very seriously. What I meant was most weren't sure how important this tournament is. Ponting said so himself and boards dropped many senior players. Also, one of the reasons why the big 3 in Indian team dropped is because they thought of preserving thhemselves for bigger tests ahead (while also recognizing their unsuitability). Surely, if they gave this the same kind of importance as the 50 over world cup, they would have made themselves available for selection.
Other than that, 2 wrongs don't make right. So we must celebrate well. But I am not sure this is as big an achievement as is made out. I don't think anybody would have cared, even a 100th of what they cared for the 50 over world cup, if India didn't win.
