7 players who have won the Man of the Tournament Award in World Cups

#2011- Yuvraj Singh ( India) All Rounder- Innings: 8| Runs: 362| Wickets: 15

India won the ICC World Cup 2011 on home soil as they beat Sri Lanka in the finals to lift the trophy after 28 years. Yuvraj Singh, who struggled with cancer fought the battle without knowing about it during the tournament, and won the award.

He has not had the best comebacks to the game after recovering from cancer. He was however a leading factor for India's victory in the World Cup.

Yuvraj Singh

He scored 362 runs in 8 innings including a crucial hundred against West Indies which enabled India to qualify for the knockouts. He scored four 50s as well. He had an average of 90 and a strike rate of 87. He was brilliant with the ball too and chipped in with crucial wickets at the right moments. He picked up 15 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 23 and an economy of 4.82. He was rightfully declared the Player of the Tournament.

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#2015- Mitchell Starc (Australia) Bowler- Matches: 8| Wickets: 22

Australia v New Zealand - 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup: Final

Mitchell Starc was a sensation for the Australian team in the 2015 World Cup. The left arm pacer was simply unplayable and struck fear in the hearts of batsman. Australia and New Zealand, the hosts, squared off in the final and Starc ripped the Kiwi batting order which had been batting so well apart. He finished off with figures off 6 wickets for 28 runs in that match.

Captain Michael Clarke was given a grand send-off as he capped off his international cricket career with a World Cup win. Starc picked up 22 wickets in just 8 matches averaging a simply outstanding 10.18 at an economy rate of 3.50 and a strike rate of 17.40.

He was rightfully adjudged as the Player of the Tournament for his phenomenal performances with the ball, giving Australia its fifth World Cup title, this time on home soil.