People love this Kiwi cricketer’s tweet after their heart-breaking World Cup final defeat to England
One of the many, many reasons why England’s cricket World Cup final win was so special was the response of the New Zealand players and the great spirit in which the whole game was played.
One of the New Zealand players, Jimmy Neesham, who came so close to giving his team victory in the deciding Super Over, took this spirit with him into Twitter and people loved him for it.
Kids, don’t take up sport. Take up baking or something. Die at 60 really fat and happy.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) July 15, 2019
He doesn’t mean it. At least, we don’t think so. Here are 8 of our favourite things people said in response.
1.
As tweets from beaten sportsmen go, this is up there with the best I've ever seen. https://t.co/li1SZeT5eC
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) July 15, 2019
2.
Sir that Six you hit of Archer in the Super over, will be a postal stamp.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) July 15, 2019
3.
You guys inspired a lot of kids today and every day of this WC. It must really suck and be scant consolation but you won a lot of hearts.
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) July 15, 2019
4.
No mate no!! You have no idea what you and your teammates have done today! In the old country you have provided a breath of fresh air.. a new energy and yes while the cup isn’t going to NZ – a billion and more cheers and wishes are.. so no please don’t say that! U were fabulous!
— PRAKASH WAKANKAR (@pakwakankar) July 15, 2019
5.
So many reasons to love New Zealand (even more) apart from Jacinda Ardern! You guys are champions! Kids, take up sports, it builds character, and a sense of humour too ! #NewZealandVsEngland #CWC19Final https://t.co/7kozhe1OPO
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) July 15, 2019
6.
You are literally one of the best things about watching and covering cricket. If kids take cues from you, the game’s future is in such good hands. Keep doing you 🙌🏿
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) July 15, 2019
7.
I shouted my lungs off when you hit that 6 in the super over. You did everything right , you played like champs , you are my champions 🏆
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRai) July 15, 2019
8.
I would rather die at young age by heart attack watching that six you hit off Archer in super over! 😍🔥It's worth
— VK (@Chainakya) July 15, 2019
And it’s not all Jimmy Neesham had to say.
That hurts. Hopefully there’s a day or two over the next decade where I don’t think about that last half hour. Congratulations @ECB_cricket , well deserved.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) July 14, 2019
Thank you to all the supporters that came out today. We could hear you the whole way. Sorry we couldn’t deliver what you so badly wanted.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) July 15, 2019
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