Should England give the World Cup to New Zealand?

Australian umpire claims scoring error in the dramatic final over could have changed the outcome

Ben Stokes, England cricket world cup
Ben Stokes dives to make his ground in the Cricket World Cup final
(Image credit: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

England’s director of cricket Ashley Giles has brushed off claims that England’s stunning World Cup victory came from an umpiring error.

As BBC Sport reports, the hosts were awarded six vital runs in the 50th over when a throw from a Kiwi fielder hit the bat of Ben Stokes as he dived to complete a second run and went for four.

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