Cricbuzz at the World Cup

Cricket South Africa has denied that the selection of Vernon Philander for the Cricket World Cup 2015 semifinal match against New Zealand was racially motivated as reported by the Sunday Times.

The sea of blue, Boult and Starc breathing fire, South Africa's missed chance and Clarke's fairy-tale farewell are the author's moments to remember from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

They lost the big prize, but Brendon McCullum's team captured hearts and imaginations as they worked up a sandstorm.

Clarke said aggression was always been a part of the Australian teams he had been involved in.

Not only does Clarke walk away from ODI cricket with 7981 runs against his name, he leaves a great legacy and a team that can be called the World Champion one more time.

There were many defining moments in the ICC Cricket World Cup final, but the top three featured Australian left-arm pace bowlers, Mitchell Starc and James Faulkner.

An articulate and classy Brendon McCullum thanked his fellow New Zealanders for their support during the ICC Cricket World Cup after losing to Australia in the final.

"We played this tournament with 16 players and we dedicate it to our little brother and our team mate Phillip Hughes," said Michael Clarke, after Australia won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

The road was there to be driven on, but New Zealand skidded, careened and crashed on Sunday at the Cricket World Cup 2015.

A blow-by-blow account of the 2015 World Cup final, from the ground as it unfolded.