After 27 years of misery brought about by unrelenting cock‑ups whenever the cricketing nations of the world have come together, England now have another go at winning the one-day trophy that matters.
All was quiet here on the eve of the match except in the real tennis court behind the pavilion, which has been transformed into a press room. There was not a spare seat to be found as Eoin Morgan and Kane Williamson addressed the world’s media, both captains calm yet excited. Both sides lauded the qualities of their opponents. Morgan acknowledged the influence of Brendon McCullum, one of his best friends, in England’s resurgence. Given McCullum was also Williamson’s predecessor as Kiwi captain he is in the happy position of being able to claim some responsibility whichever side prevails, though he is too much of a gentleman to do that.
Written by Vic Marks at Lord’s
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/13/england-new-zealand-cricket-world-cup under the title “England and New Zealand battle to be Cricket World Cup trophy’s new name | Vic Marks”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
