‘It’s crap!’: Darren Lehmann slams World Cup final result
England has claimed it’s first ever World Cup title by defeating New Zealand by count-back in what’s being hailed the greatest game of cricket ever seen.
How it unfolded:
- NZ sets 241
- England ties the 241 runs after 50 overs and a last-ball run out
- England scores 14 in Super Over
- NZ also scores 14, again with a last-ball wicket
- England wins as they scored more boundaries
Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann, fresh from the Macquarie Sports Radio commentary box, says the boundary count-back system had ruined a phenomenal game.
“It’s crap, we’ve got to move on from that,” he said.
“Play another Super Over, or share the trophy.
“There didn’t need to be a loser, that’s how good the game was.”
Despite the disappointing method of deciding the winner, Boof told Macquarie Radio the match was like nothing he had seen in a lifetime of cricket.
“I’ve just witnessed the best game of cricket I’ve ever seen,” he said.
“We were almost crying, calling the game. It was unbelievable.”
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