Relive the Cricket World Cup 2015 in these iconic images

The 44-day extravaganza is finally over and we have a familiar Champion! Australia beat New Zealandcomfortably in the finals by 7 Wickets to win their 5thWorld Cup. This is the 4thtime they have won the title in the last 5 editions which further demonstrates their prowess in the ODI arena.Over the course of the tournament, we have come across some memorable moments which will stay in our minds forever and here, we bring you 12 of the best moments in the form of pictures.

#1 A surprise supporter

Ahead of India’s opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, Tennis ace Roger Federer posted this picture on his Facebook page lending his support to the men in blue.

#2 The celebration of the tournament

It was a battle of two nations which had never won a World Cup game, and in the end it was the spirited Afghans who kept their nerve to cross the line against Scotland which was followed by a crazy celebration.

#3 The \'Gayle stare\'

We have all heard about the ‘Gayle Storm’, but how about the ‘Gayle Stare’? This moment was captured when he was completely beaten by a Mohammed Shami bouncer.

#4 Mr.360 degree

Perhaps, we are used to it by now from AB. He put on a stunning display when he broke all records including the fastest 150 in ODIs when he smashed 162 off just 66 balls against the West Indies.

#5 Another victim

MSD and winning sixes go hand-in-hand. And this time, his victim were the Zimbabweans!

#6 The Wahab-Watson show

We were treated to one of the best spells ever in recent times by Wahab Riaz and boy didn’t he trouble Watson that night?

#7 36 and still flying

He may be 36 years old, he may be playing his last tournament for New Zealand, but that didn’t stop Dan the man from taking what probably is the best catch of the tournament!

#8 Sometimes, respect is all you need

This probably was the moment of the World Cup. Elliot after crushing South Africa’s hopes immediately rushed to pick up a crestfallen Dale Steyn.

#9 The sad side of Sport

A teary Morne Morkel appears inconsolable after New Zealand ended South Africa’s World Cup campaign in a closely fought semi-final.

#10 Phil Hughes moment still haunts everyone

Australian players rushing to Umesh Yadav to check if he was alright after he was hit by a bouncer. Ironically, it was the same ground (SCG) where the late Phil Hughes got hit last year.