England was crowned the new world champions after they won the Cricket World Cup 2019 final against New Zealand on Sunday. The match went to the Super Over which also ended in a tie but England was declared winners because the number of boundaries hit came into play.
There was delight for Eoin Morgan's men but heartbreak for Kane Williamson's side as the cricket fraternity erupted after having witnessed one of the most thrilling matches ever. The stakes were high as both England and New Zealand had an opportunity to become first-time winners but, in the end it was decided by the number of boundaries hit in a low-scoring thriller.
Here’s how few cricketers, Veterans, experts and fans reacted on this rule of ICC:
Sanjay Manjrekar: “Will remember the 2019 WC which had an England v New Zealand finals & had England & New Zealand as winners.#CricketWins.”
Scott Styris: “Nice work @ICC ... you are a joke!!!”
Gautam Gambhir: “Don't understand how the game of such proportions, the #CWC19Final, is finally decided on who scored the most boundaries. A ridiculous rule @ICC. Should have been a tie. I want to congratulate both @BLACKCAPS & @englandcricket on playing out a nail biting Final. Both winners imo.”
Yuvraj Singh: “I don’t agree with that rule ! But rules are rules congratulations to England on finally winning the World Cup , my heart goes out for the kiwis they fought till the end. Great game an epic final !!!! #CWC19Final.”
Rohit Sharma, “Some rules in cricket definitely needs a serious look in.”
Brett Lee: “Congratulations to England! Commiserations New Zealand. I’ve got to say that it’s a horrible way to decide the winner. This rule has to change.”