article_snippet: From the moment Mitchell Starc bowled New Zealand’s captain and talisman Brendon McCullum in the game’s first over, a sense of inevitability descended on the MCG like the evening shadows.
article_snippet: As Australia prepared to celebrate into the night and beyond, it was left to McCullum to confirm McCullum status as one of the World Cup
article_snippet: McCullum said: 'It's been one hell of a ride for us right the way through.
article_snippet: McCullum took time to reflect on the tournament as a whole and said McCullum was 'proud' of McCullum team's performances as They became the first New Zealand side to reach a this World Cup final.
article_snippet: McCullum added: 'We've forged some memories and friendships that will last forever.