The Australia team celebrate under a shower of confetti, Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne, March 29, 2015

Michael Clarke walks back after playing his last ODI innings, Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne, March 29, 2015

Grant Elliott and Tim Southee reflect on what could have been, Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne, March 29, 2015

A jubilant Australia team after lifting the World Cup, Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne, March 29, 2015

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