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After the World cup final, here is a Kane Williamson appreciation post

England may have won the trophy but this guy won hearts

15 Jul, 2019

The greatest World Cup final came down to the last ball of the Super Over as England edged over New Zealand by the virtue of having hit more boundaries to win their maiden title.

It was one riveting match, with all us starting the final rooting for New Zealand but then hoping the two could share the trophy.

New Zealand put a tough play on England and despite losing the World Cup, the team won our hearts with their amazing sportsmanship.

One man in particular became the star of the World Cup; Kane Williamson.

The man sealed the cricket series with 578 runs - fourth on the entire list - and took the Player of the Tournament award home. And his reaction to the victory was absolutely precious as he smiled and asked "Me?"

People may have been commenting on the match but just as many had taken to Twitter to pour out their love for the New Zealand captain and yeah, we get it.

You can say that again

Looks like only Kane didn't see it coming

Our hearts bleed

We've said it before, we'll say it again

Adding that to our wish list too

Comments

Ehsan Jul 15, 2019 06:33pm

What a gentleman

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N_Saq Jul 15, 2019 06:42pm

It is the country's culture and that is the reason it is one the most peaceful country in the world. The New Zealanders always take the high road. They compete but follow the rules, regulations and above all the law, no matter how much it hurts.

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani Jul 15, 2019 06:46pm

Based on the performance, I would say that New Zealand, who were regarded underdog played better cricket than any other competitors including Australia and India. So in my book, New Zealand is the winner, who played exiting and well practiced cricket during the 2019 ODI world cup. Well done New Zealand!

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Jay Jul 15, 2019 07:01pm

What a man. We need more people like him in world cricket today.

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Samar Jul 15, 2019 07:18pm

What a gentleman.He is most humble and down to earth .He is real champion and his team too.

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zane Jul 15, 2019 07:22pm

He is a champion in my book any day any time.

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Rashid Jul 15, 2019 07:36pm

No doubt Kane Williamson earns the deepest respect from all of us, we will remember 2019 WC as 2 winners England as well as NZ, with Kane Williamson one of the best captain, cricketer and human being.

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M. Saeed Jul 15, 2019 07:44pm

I know New Zealand is the topmost peaceful and genuinely honest country in the world. But since the Christchurch incident and very decent and positive reaction of the New Zealanders, my respect for the New Zealanders has doubled. And, this Cricket World Cup match, there is no doubt that, they are all much better people in every respect.

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Behram Narielwalla Jul 15, 2019 08:06pm

Well played Kane, New Zealand are the true world cup winners in our heart, spirited display by the Kiwis, bad umpiring decision and a few bad luck helped England win the WC19.

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Irfan ul Huq Jul 15, 2019 08:14pm

I have been to New Zealand. It is a wonderful peaceful country and mild mannered people. New Zealand cricket team is still a quite young team besides 1 or 2 players. In 4 years they will be more experienced wiser and well honed.They may still be playing with the New Zealand .my best wishes are with them.

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Sohail Ahmed Jul 15, 2019 08:33pm

This WC final will be remembered in centuries. No doubt, we found good role model Kane Williamson.

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Awaz.... Jul 15, 2019 08:59pm

You are a living example of decency ... I wish Pakistani cricketers follow you...

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jul 15, 2019 09:14pm

Kane Williamson is by far, the best skipper ever that led the New Zealand cricket team with courage, dedication, discipline, distinction and character, attributed to a true sportsman and a dynamic leader.

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Anil Jul 15, 2019 09:36pm

@Jay not just in cricket..

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JM Jul 16, 2019 01:50am

Salute to Kane Williamson!

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Ga Jul 16, 2019 02:03am

@M. Saeed - You stole my words. I have new respect for New Zealand since their amazing response to the attack.

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Pakistani Jul 16, 2019 02:54am

ICC rules won England World Cup. Tied matches both times somehow made England won WC.

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Awaz.... Jul 16, 2019 03:25am

Kane Stuart Williamson is born again Christian. As he mentioned in his recent interview to BBC that his faith is the most important thing in his life and it demonstrates every aspect of my life. He is humble and kind hearted man. He donated his entire match fee for all five ODIs to the victims of the 2014 Peshawar school massacre and that shows his character and personality. Also, few people know that he is still single but do have a Muslim girl friend Sarah Raheem. Sarah is a graduate of University of Bristol and a nurse by profession.

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Vijay B Jul 16, 2019 03:25am

Kane Williamson, what an exhilarating human. Not many like him on our planet, "Hazaron saal nargis apni benoori pe roti hai, Badi mushkil se hota hai chaman mein deedavar paida" हज़ारों साल नरगिस अपनी बेनूरी पे रोती है बड़ी मुश्किल से होता है चमन में दीदावर पैदा - इक़बाल ہزاروں سال نرگس اپنی بینوری پہ روتی ہے بڑی مشکل سے ہوتا ہے چمن میں دید اور پیدا -

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Imtiaz Ali Khan Jul 16, 2019 03:26am

Great Nation Multi Cultural nation of New Zealand and even great Captain Williamson and Honorable Leader Jacinda Ardern Prime Minister of New Zealand.

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KUNAL LAHOTI Jul 16, 2019 07:21am

Real leadership captain.... totally opposite of Virat Kohli.

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Dr Rajeev Arab Jul 16, 2019 09:10am

Scores tied,Super tied and England are winners!!!Partisan and Ignorant umpire Dharmasena and stupid rules saw to it that England got the World Cup,they don’t deserve it NZ are the true winners,congratulations

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Aabi Khanzada Jul 16, 2019 09:55am

He deserves more than that ordinary trophy and that is the defeat of whole cricket world. All so called branded Kohlis,Warners,Sharma and many more rude ones.@Kane is at his best. Love from Pakistan

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Imtiaz Ali Khan Jul 16, 2019 11:00am

@Vijay B Nice one brother. Love from Pakistan.

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Faisal Salman Jul 16, 2019 11:13am

The biggest victory is self-satisfaction which, I believe, New Zealand has deep in their hearts. Although trophy is with England but New Zealand won.

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Aftab Khan Jul 16, 2019 12:40pm

New Zealand are the true World Champions..... in my book :-)

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Ismailsyed Jul 16, 2019 02:05pm

Kane Williamson you are absolutely a role model. We in Pakistan deeply love you for what you are. Wishing you well!