Australia captain Michael Clarke has dedicated his side's World Cup victory to the late Phil Hughes, who passed away after being struck by a cricket ball late last year. Clarke, 33, hit 74 in his final one-day international as Australia swept to a dominant seven-wicket over New Zealand in Sunday's final, wearing a black armband to commemorate his lost team-mate.
"I'm sure everybody standing on this stage will say we played this World Cup with 16 players," said a clearly emotional Clarke. "This victory is dedicated to our little brother Phillip Hughes.
"Hughesy used to party as good as any of them so I guarantee we'll celebrate hard tonight.
"The armband has got PH on it. I will wear it every game I play for Australia. It's been a really tough few months.
"Thanks to all the supporters out there, and most importantly, thanks to our amazing team - the way they've stood up and played tonight, they deserve to be here.
"We played really well, the guys were ready. It has been an honour and a privilege to represent my country in both Test and ODI cricket but the time is right for me to step down from ODI cricket."
Clarke was given a standing ovation as he left the field having been dismissed late in the Australia innings by Matt Henry, but the departing captain also took the time to pay tribute to his opposite number, the Kiwis' Brendon McCullum.
"The New Zealand team deserve a lot of credit - they're always a tough team to beat," Clarke continued. "In any sporting event, Australia versus New Zealand is always an exciting contest and tonight was no different.
"Congratulations to Brendon personally - throughout the tournament you've been outstanding - and to your team, well done."