World Cup: 3 times when Player of the Tournament wasn't a part of the winning team

#1 Martin Crowe (456 runs in 1992)

Martin averaged 114 with the bat in WC 1992

One of the better known cricketing brains, Martin Crowe was one of the most iconic figures in the cricket during the early 90s. Known for his out of the box thinking, Crowe was instrumental in changing how the game was viewed traditionally. Leading co-hosts New Zealand in the World Cup in 1992, Black Caps were the underdogs only until they spring in a surprise by taking down defending Champions Australia in the opening fixture by 37 runs.

Crowe played a major role in how cricket transformed in New Zealand. He not only lead with his astute captaincy skills and such great understanding of the game, but also took the charge to the opposition with the bat.

For his 456 runs in the entire tournament - highest in the World Cup, Crowe was fittingly named as the man of the series. He was at the centre of the things for Kiwis' run in 1992 WC before they bowed down against Pakistan - who were eventually crowned as the champions.