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Warne: England deserved to win, but ...

Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne has insisted England deserved to win the World Cup, but New Zealand were the better team in the final.

Botham wants Roy in Test squad

Former England captain Ian Botham has implored England to name opening batsman Jason Roy in the squad for the Ashes series later this year.

Archer welcomes England's trust

Fast bowler Jofra Archer relished the support of teammates after playing a key role in England’s victory over New Zealand in Sunday’s World Cup final at Lord’s in London.

Close shave: Boult's boundary blunder

For all the other ifs and buts weathered during the closing throes of Sunday’s tense World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord’s, midwicket fielder Trent Boult’s mishap on the boundary can’t be overlooked.

Taufel reveals 'clear mistake' in Stokes decision

Former international umpire Simon Taufel has conceded England should have been awarded five runs, not six, after the ball ricocheted off all-rounder Ben Stokes’ bat – and to the boundary – during Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord’s in London.

Morgan: This means the world to us

Captain Eoin Morgan emerged patriotic and proud after England beat New Zealand in World Cup’s final at Lord’s on Sunday.

Williamson doesn't want to nitpick Stokes ricochet

Captain Kane Williamson humbly accepted the peculiar circumstances of Sunday’s defeat by England in the World Cup final at Lord’s in London.

Five talking points from final

Trent Boult’s predictable lengths, Ben Stokes’ redemption and other points after England’s World Cup final win over New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday.

Highlights: England vs New Zealand

Look back on the dramatic moments that saw England crowned Cricket World Cup champions at Lord’s on Sunday.

2019 World Cup: Team of the Tournament

Three New Zealanders and as many Australians, two Indians, a pair of Englishmen and a Bangladeshi complete SACricketMag.com‘s Team of the 2019 World Cup.