Published: Apr 04, 2016, 02:32 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 04, 2016, 02:46 PM (IST)
Melbourne: The cricketing world has united in giving its overwhelming support to shattered England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who was hit for four consecutive sixes by Carlos Brathwaite in a thrilling finale to steer West Indies to their second World Twenty20 title. A devastated Stokes was left squatting on the ground after he failed to replicate his death-bowling heroics, displayed during clashes against Sri Lanka and New Zealand, in the high-octane finale. England captain Eoin Morgan was the first one to console his star all-rounder. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: England vs West Indies, ICC World T20 2016, Final at Kolkata
“It is not Ben’s fault. We’re all in this together as we have been from the start. I can’t fault anything we did with the ball and in the field, on the whole I’m very proud of my players. It is a cruel game,” said Morgan after the crushing four-wicket loss at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Subsequently, former England cricketers and other international stars took to microblogging site Twitter to extend their support to the devastated star, news.com.au reported. Eoin Morgan: Ben Stokes devastated after hammering by Carlos Brathwaite in T20 World Cup 2016; England share his pain
“@benstokes38 is still my hero !! @englandcricket,” tweeted former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. “Just a hiccup, @benstokes38! Happens to all great players who put their hands up under pressure! You are a STAR! Braithwaite take a bow!,” said former England batsman Kevin Pietersen. Meanwhile, former South African opener Herschelle Gibbs said: “Part of the learning curve @benstokes38 ..you’ll still go on and become a great of the game in all formats #classispermanent.”
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— andrew flintoff (@flintoff11) April 3, 2016
Part of the learning curve @benstokes38 ..you’ll still go on and become a great of the game in all formats #classispermanent
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) April 3, 2016
Overwhelmed by the support, a classy Stokes then thanked everyone who supported England in the tournament and also wished West Indies for winning the coveted prize.
