Melbourne: Electing to bat first, New Zealand were dismissed for 183 in 45 overs against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup finals at MCG on Sunday. The Australian players rush onto the field to join Smith and Watson in their celebrations. The MCG goes berserk. The New Zealand players shake hands.
McCullum hugs Vettori, who is retiring from international cricket. The Australians congratulate and hug each other. Coach Darren Lehmann is elated and is seen hugging every single player of the Australian team.
Michael Clarke says, obviously I am over the moon. What a tournament Firstly, to Brendon and his New Zealand team, congratulations on a wonderful tournament.
To the Australian fans and all fans, the support we’ve had is amazing. Then to the team, including the support staff, we have a wonderful bunch of guys. The guys played really well once again. I might give it back to Warnie.
It’s been an honour and previlage to represent my country in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. The blackband is, you can see PH written on it. I will wear it every game I play for Australia.
It’s certainly dedicated to Phil Hughes. Hughesy used to party as good as any of them. It’s a great thing to be making the final and to win it in front of your home fans is special.”
Bureau Report
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