Thieves and prisoners??!! Read your history my friend and you will see how incorrect (and offensive) your statement is.
Now getting onto that 1981 WSC game - yep, that was a disgrace - ask any Australian and thay will agree. Their response may enlighten you regarding the average Australian's belief in fair play. If you read the full history of this incident, you will note that the underarm bowl was ordered by the Captain of the team at the time - the same person hired by India to coach the 2007 world cup team. He's having a bad run over the last few decades apparently.