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Aussie 1987 WC heroes awarded

Afp, Sydney

Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:00 AM Last update on: Mon Jan 23, 2017 04:21 PM

Australia won the fourth edition of the tournament staged in India and Pakistan beating England by seven runs in the final. Photo: ICC

The first Australia squad to win the World Cup in 1987 were presented with medals during the innings break at the fourth one-day international against Pakistan in Sydney on Sunday.

The side, captained by Allan Border and coached by Bob Simpson, beat England by seven runs in a tense final in Kolkata. Australia have since won four more World Cups.

The International Cricket Council last year decided to award medals to players and support staff of all World Cup-winning squads who did not receive them at the time of their successes.

The West Indies team from 1975 and Sri Lanka from 1996 will also receive medals.