World Cup final: Australia vs New Zealand

Australian captain Michael Clarke gestures to the crowd as he celebrates their seven wicket victory over New Zealand to win the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

Australian captain Michael Clarke, right, is congratulated by teammate Steve Smith after scoring 50 runs while batting against New Zealand during the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

Australian players celebrate after they defeated New Zealand by seven wickets to win the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

Australia's James Faulkner is congratulated by his teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Corey Anderson during the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

New Zealand’s Grant Elliott, left, chats with Australian players Brad Haddin, second left, and James Faulkner as Pat Cummins, right, celebrates after he was dismissed for 83 runs during the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

Australian players celebrate after bowling New Zealand out for 183 runs during the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

Australia's Steve Smith, left, and teammate Shane Watson celebrate after defeating New Zealand by seven wickets to win the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, left, congratulates Australian captain Michael Clarke as he leaves the field after he was dismissed for 74 runs during the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

New Zealand’s Ross Taylor plays a shot while batting against Australia during the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson walks from the field after he was dismissed by Australia's Mitchell Johnson during the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne, Australia