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In a pulsating encounter, England were adjudged the winners of the World Cup on the basis of their superior boundary count - 22 fours and two sixes -- to New Zealand’s 17 after the the match ended in a tie after regulation play and subsequent Super Over. (Photo:AFP/PTI)

Anil Kumble-led ICC Committee to review boundary count back rule in next meeting

Cricketers, current and former, shared New Zealand’s pain on losing the World Cup title to hosts England on boundary count back rule.

29 Jul 2019 2:25 PM

As England needed nine runs off three balls, Ben Stokes hit the ball into the deep off Trent Boult and ran for a double. New Zealand's Martin Guptill threw the ball in an attempt to run out Stokes but the ball bounced off Stokes' bat and reached the boundary and England were awarded six runs - two for a double and four for an overthrow. (Photo:AFP)

ICC backs Kumar Dharmasena’s ‘judgemental error’ in World Cup Final

Allardice supported the officiating umpires' decision for awarding six runs instead of five on the overthrow.

28 Jul 2019 11:52 AM


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