MELBOURNE: Australia captain Michael Clarke has dedicated World Cup final triumph to his late team mate Phillip Hughes who died last year.
Michael Clack speaking at presentation ceremony, described Hughes as the squad’s 16th man at the six-week tournament.
“I’m sure everybody standing on this stage will say we played this World Cup with 16 players,” said Clarke.
“This victory is dedicated to our little brother Phillip Hughes. Hughesy used to party as good as any of them so I guarantee we’ll celebrate hard tonight.”
Clarke has retired from One Day format and this was his last appearance in Australia colours. He made outstanding 74 to guide his team towards 7 wicket win over New Zealand.
The batsman will continue to play Test cricket and vowed to keep wearing a black armband in honour of his close friend.
“The band has got PH on it. I will wear it every game I play for Australia. It’s been a really tough few months.”
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