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He doesn't enthral with his willow anymore, but Sachin Tendulkar got the loudest cheer at the presentation ceremony of the ICC World Cup final as he shared the dais with administrative bigwigs.
The Indian batting icon was the biggest names on dais during the presentations after Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets to win their fifth World Cup, this time under the retiring Michael Clarke.
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As the names of the on-stage dignitaries, including ICC chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan, were read out by presenter Mark Nicholas, the MCG let out a thunderous roar for Tendulkar even as he waved to the capacity crowd with a smile.
The 41-year-old former batsman, who was brand ambassador of the ICC showpiece event, handed out trophies to Man of the Match James Faulkner and Man of the Tournament Mitchell Starc.
Australia previously won the World Cup in 1987, 1999, 2003 and 2007.
No other country has won the tournament, which was first held in 1975, more than twice.