Player of the tournament Mitchell Starc: "It was an amazing tournament, with some outstanding performances. New Zealand set the benchmark with some amazing performances.

"I've worked really hard with Craig McDermott, we worked out a plan and to see it come to fruition tonight and throughout the tournament was amazing. Craig and I had a little plan for McCullum so I was pleased to get that one. The support through the tournament's been great."

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Step forward Australia's Mitchell Starc, he of the left-arm spearing yorkers. He took 22 wickets at an average of 10.18, tilting the balance in his team's favour throughout the tournament.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum: "It's been one hell of a ride for us. We played some outstanding cricket, but we ran into an outstanding Australia team tonight who continue to set the way in world cricket. Michael Clarke deserves to bow out as world champion.

"[On the Mitchell Starc delivery that dismissed him] It was a quick one. It all unfolded not as we planned. I thought we got ourselves back in the game at 150-3, but Australia as they do put us back under pressure. We were the second-best team.

"We've got no regrets - as a cricketer this is the greatest stage you can ask for. We've forged memories and friendships that will last forever. The brand of cricket we've is something we're immensely proud of. It is the greatest time of our lives and that's the way we've tried to play the game. I'm immensely proud of all the guys."

Man of the match James Faulkner, who took 3-36: "It's an amazing feeling being in front of 90,000 fans at the MCG and winning a World Cup. It's been an amazing couple of years and we brought our 'A' game today. Normally I get tossed the ball in the powerplay, today it worked out. The physio staff have looked after me tremendously."

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James Faulkner is named man of the match. And it's hard to disagree, New Zealand had laid a solid platform when they reached 150-3, but Faulkner took two wickets in the first over of the powerplay and precipitated a collapse that saw seven wickets fall for 38.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is gracious in defeat, heaping praise on Australia and admitting his team were second-best. He might be aggressive and like a bulldozer with bat in hand, but he's measured, humble and very likeable when speaking to the media.

Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match Special

"I understand that Cricket Australia are going to announce a squad for the West Indies series and the Ashes on Tuesday."

Ben Stephens: The biggest letdown at this World Cup hasn't been England at all it's been Chris Gayle, he hit one big score and then nothing.

Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

"Captains are only as good as their bowling attacks - this one will be remembered for all those left-arm pace bowlers - Starc, Johnson, Boult and Wahab Riaz. England don't have any at the moment."

The glum-looking New Zealand players collect their runners-up medals. Let's not forget how they have lit up this tournament. The good news is that they are heading to England in a month or so. That should be some series.

Alison Mitchell
BBC Test Match Special

On Twitter:, external A summer which started with the tragedy of Phillip Hughes ends with the triumph of a World Cup win. Well played Aussies.

The dignitaries are introduced to the crowd and ICC chairman N. Srinivasan is booed by some inside the MCG. The man to his right, Sachin Tendulkar, is warmly applauded.

Jim Maxwell
BBC Test Match Special

"There are also about seven or eight spectators who'll be getting a split of half a million dollars from a certain brewery for the one-handed crowd catch competition in New Zealand."

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport in Melbourne

"There's a long old wait for the trophy to be presented, not that Australia mind. They are laughing and joking, I think I even saw an imaginary golf swing. For New Zealand, this is a horrible wait. Those glum faces want to be out of this cauldron."

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The presentation is upon us. Just a few thank-yous first from Mark Nicholas, the master of ceremonies.

England pace bowler Stuart Broad:, external Australia coped with the pressure very impressively. Deserved to win in front of their own record crowd, congrats!

England women's vice-captain Heather Knight:, external Best team won, simples. Congrats Aussies!

Andrew Samson
BBC Test Match Special statistician

"Daniel Vettori is the first New Zealander to have an ODI career lasting more than 18 years. His career is 18 yrs, three days. Richard Hadlee (17 yrs, 103 days) has the second longest ODI career for NZ."

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham on Twitter: "It seems strange to say this in the face of a loss but I've never been prouder to be a New Zealander and a New Zealand cricketer."

Neesham was not included in the World Cup squad.

Darren Lehmann looked proud as punch with his players. Never mind a pint, his boys can probably shake him down for a bag of roasted peanuts too tonight.

More from Australia coach Darren Lehmann: "These players just keep fronting up for you day in day out. The support we've had has been unbelievable. The Anzac spirit lives on."