Shane Warne attempted to devalue Englands epic World Cup triumph by claiming they didnt really beat New Zealand.
Eoin Morgans side were crowned champions following a nerve-shredding super over after Martin Guptil was run out off the final ball, searching for the run which would have won the contest for the Kiwis.
Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes combined to score 16 runs from their six deliveries, a total New Zealand matched, but England took the spoils given they scored more boundaries over the course of the match as a whole.
Warne agreed England were the best team throughout the competition in its entirety, but argued the nature of their victory in the final took some of the gloss off.
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England have been the best side through this tournament, I believe, but today, I think New Zealand were the best team. The rub of the green went to England.
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Just think about it for a second – everyone said it was overcast, bowl first, but Kane Williamson had the courage to bat first and trust his game plan.
They got a score and defended that score to a tie – a deflection off Stokes bat for four, they win the game if that doesnt happen.
Its very tough to take for NRead More – Source
Shane Warne attempted to devalue Englands epic World Cup triumph by claiming they didnt really beat New Zealand.
Eoin Morgans side were crowned champions following a nerve-shredding super over after Martin Guptil was run out off the final ball, searching for the run which would have won the contest for the Kiwis.
Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes combined to score 16 runs from their six deliveries, a total New Zealand matched, but England took the spoils given they scored more boundaries over the course of the match as a whole.
Warne agreed England were the best team throughout the competition in its entirety, but argued the nature of their victory in the final took some of the gloss off.
More: Cricket
England have been the best side through this tournament, I believe, but today, I think New Zealand were the best team. The rub of the green went to England.
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Just think about it for a second – everyone said it was overcast, bowl first, but Kane Williamson had the courage to bat first and trust his game plan.
They got a score and defended that score to a tie – a deflection off Stokes bat for four, they win the game if that doesnt happen.
Its very tough to take for NRead More – Source
