Jonathan Agnew, the BBC cricket correspondent and former England bowler, described New Zealand as "disciplined, energized and confident". Tom Latham holds the trophy as the Black Caps celebrate their series win over England. The Guardian's Ali Martin wrote about "the guffaws…as the final wicket of a sorry England batting performance fell". In reference to the world final, Bull said "England find themselves in the awkward position of being the third-best team in their own country." Play straight, play late, understand who you are and what you're trying to do, worry about the game in front of you.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 13, 2021 20:15 UTC