He has scored 550 runs in the tournament - including 354 in the first 10 overs of matches

Sachin Tendulkar was the game's premier batsman until he retired in 2013, and Kohli has inherited that mantle from his compatriot

His courage under fire and heroics with the bat have been vital in Australia’s revival following back-to-back defeats at the start of the campaign

They bowled out South Africa for a below-par 212 despite Miller's defiant 101

He removed his helmet and bowed towards the stands where his wife Anushka Sharma and Tendulkar stood and applauded

The Black Caps are bundled out for 327 with Daryl Mitchell's excellent innings of 134 proving to be in vain

The 37-year-old cited the example of players such as Brad Hogg and Chris Gayle who continued playing limited overs cricket into their 40s

The mercurial allrounder said the Aussies were well-placed to claim a record-extending sixth ODI World Cup title