"DEVASTATED BY DEFEAT!!! BUT WATCH HOW HE STILL SMILES... WHAT A MAN!" STAR CRICKETERS PRAISE "CAPTAIN COOL"!

ICC World Cup 2019 finals was an intense match with both the teams - the hosts, England and New Zealand - trying to win the trophy for the first time.

As a result, this finals became the only finals in the history to be headed into a Super Over to break the tie in the 100-over game. However, both the teams scored 15 runs and tied up Super Over as well.

England were declared the winners of the match and the tournament following ICC's rule as they have scored more boundaries than the Kiwis.

While people were not happy with the rules, the Kiwis looked terribly sad after losing the match this way. However, Kane Williamson, captain of the New Zealand team, though was visibly sad, put up a smile and gave the address.

His spirit was applauded by many famous cricketers, of which some are given below.

"We're gutted that it's not us but England had a very good campaign and they deserve the victory." #NZvENG | #CWC19 | #CWC19Final pic.twitter.com/yYrz4hC8Jb

— ICC (@ICC) July 15, 2019

Kane Williamson on England's fortunate four runs: "That was a little bit of shame, wasn't it? Unfortunately, that's the game we play, and that sort of thing happens from time to time."

What a gent 👏#BackTheBlackCaps | #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/4aQLW3Xgbg

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 14, 2019

Terrific knock & excellent effort by @benstokes38, especially given the pressures of the World Cup Final.

Special talent!#KaneWilliamson continues to impress. Loved the way he played & carried himself & his team right through the #CWC19.#ManOfTheMatch #ManOfTheTournament pic.twitter.com/LtXvkg3hCT

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 14, 2019

#ICCRules England won by poor ICC rules and luck. New Zealand won billion Hearts. pic.twitter.com/zct9mDDQwb

— prabhuGanesan (@prabhuitb) July 15, 2019

The guy should be the world's president and CEO. https://t.co/iwLPvvv8Co

— Rahul Desai (@ReelReptile) July 14, 2019

My heart goes out to Kane Williamson and @BLACKCAPS. But congratulations for playing with dignity and class. You made a lot more friends and did your country proud.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 14, 2019