You helped england love cricket again: theresa may to wc winners
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Football remains the most popular sport in England, while rugby has a loyal following in New Zealand but cricketers in both the countries have caught the public imagination following the
pulsating World Cup summit clash. In what is being hailed as the greatest World Cup final at Lord's on 14 July, England were adjudged winners on the basis of their superior boundary
count – 22 fours – to New Zealand's 17 after the epic final, and the ensuing super over, ended in a tie. May added, "It was a fitting end to what has been a great tournament – and
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in once again making our country a sporting showcase for the world."