ICC Cricket World Cup official Twitter page has courted controversy by posting Sachin Tendulkar's picture with Ben Stokes, where they captioned it as "The greatest cricketer of all time — and Sachin Tendulkar." ICC tweeted this post after England won against New Zealand in ICC CWC 2019 final. Twitterati made a point to troll ICC to the extreme limit. Ben Stokes was awarded player of the match for his match-winning knock of unbeaten 84 runs from 98 balls during NZ vs ENG ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 final. Little Master Sachin Tendulkar was there at Lord's Cricket Ground during CWC 2019 final as he was part of the commentator team. New Zealand vs England, ICC CWC 2019 Stat Highlights: ENG Becomes Third Host Nation to Win the Cricket World Cup, Beats NZ on Boundary Count.
Yesterday (July 14, 2019) the contest between New Zealand and England was a super-thriller involving high voltage drama. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson elected to bat first after winning the toss and posted a total of 241/8 in 50 overs. In reply, England got all out on 241 runs in 50 overs which resulted in a tie. This lead to super-over, which resulted in both teams scoring 15 runs, however, England was awarded victory for scoring more boundaries than New Zealand. Meanwhile, let us see how Twitter reacted on ICC declaring Ben Stokes as greatest cricketers of all time and making fun of Sachin Tendulkar. England Beat New Zealand by Super Over on a Boundary Count to Win CWC 2019; Netizens Hails the First Time WC Winners.
ICC Must Have Been Unconscious Before Posting This!!
— Pradeep Gowda (@Pradeepmandya86) July 15, 2019
Sachin is Incomparable!!
Shame on you 😡... Sachin is incomparable... he is a legend .... you people could achieve anything but attitude kahan se laoge
— Priyanka sharma 🇮🇳 (@Aadishakti_101) July 15, 2019
ICC Better Delete That Post!!
Take that back pic.twitter.com/sVIjr4iRs5
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) July 14, 2019
Ben Stokes Can't Be Greatest Player of All Time!!
Ab ye zyada ho Gaya!
Mana career defining innings thi but don't compare him to the legend!
— Syed Shah (@syedshahhashmi) July 14, 2019
Admin Should Be Beaten Up!!
Admin i am coming : pic.twitter.com/eKI0IiMRdn
— Jitesh Rochlani (@jiteshrochlani) July 14, 2019
Kane Williamson's New Zealand side was an inch closer to lifting the coveted prize of cricket for the first time ever. Fortune did not favour them, however, which helped Eoin Morgan create history in the final of ICC CWC 2019. Williamson was awarded player of the series for scoring 578 runs and his for great captaincy.
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