Drama at Lord´s as Stokes leads: England to sensational World Cup triumph
(WorldNews Pakistan)

LONDON: Ben Stokes became the toast of England here on Sunday as he shepherded them to a stunning title-winning triumph in a World Cup final for the ages at the Home of Cricket. The home team edged gritty New Zealand on a Super Over – the first in World Cup history – as drama unfolded at Lord’s in the dying stages of what is easily the most exciting final in the tournament’s history. New Zealand were unlucky losers as they came agaonisingly close to defending their total of 241-8 after having brought England to their feet earlier in the final. And it was all Stokes. The all-rounder brought England back from the dead against New Zealand, hitting an unbeaten 84 to take...