Australia's Shane Watson was presented with the World Twenty20 player of the tournament award after dominating the event with bat and ball.
The opener topped the run-scoring list with 249 at an average of 49.80, including three half-centuries.
Watson also claimed 11 wickets at 16.00, second on the bowling list behind Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis (15 victims at 9.80).
"Although we didn't quite reach our team goal of winning this tournament, on a personal note it's an honour to be named as the player of the tournament," Watson said.
"To be recognised for your achievements is always a nice feeling but I certainly know it would have felt a lot better if we had also been able to lift the trophy."
The star all-rounder's form tapered off in Australia's last two games of the tournament, scoring 15 runs and taking only one wicket.
Australia lost to eventual champions West Indies in the semi-finals.
AAP
Tags: sport, cricket, twenty20, australia First posted October 08, 2012 08:04:04
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