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Mitchell Starc wins Player of the Tournament award

A return of 22 wickets earns Australia bowler Mitchell Starc the Player of the Tournament award at the World Cup.

Mitchell Starc's performances at the World Cup have won the Australian bowler the Player of the Tournament award.

The left-arm seamer claimed 22 wickets in total, including that of New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum for a duck during the Aussies' final victory earlier today.

Speaking during the post-match celebrations, the 25-year-old said: "I've worked really hard with [bowling coach] Craig McDermott. We worked out a plan and to see it come to fruition tonight and throughout the tournament was amazing.

"Craig and I had a little plan for McCullum so I was pleased to get that one. The support through the tournament's been great."

Starc took his wickets at an average of 10.18.

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