Steven Smith soaks in the glory, Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne, March 29, 2015

Congrats to Australia Team

Michael Clarke 'I think I'll leave the one-day game for the Australian team in a better place than when I took over the captaincy' Getty Images

Michael Clarke acknowledges the crowd's cheers, Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne, March 29, 2015

Brendon McCullum congratulates Michael Clarke after his innings, Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne, March 29, 2015

Steven Smith and Shane Watson take off after the winning runs, Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne, March 29, 2015

Dejected New Zealand players look on during the presentation ceremony.

Australia's players give Michael Clarke a guard of honour

Captain Michael Clarke farewells ODI cricket as a World Champion

Just like in 1992, a left-arm quick came back into the attack to take two wickets in an over and become the Man of the Match in an MCG World Cup final