Stan

I know. He said 'it's more like Pakistan countries that follow it'. But the countries I mentioned also have a huge following in it. One of the teams even got to the final ffs. It's why no one can take him seriously these days. Always looking for bites or 'trolling' even in football discussion. Goes in to threads even though he doesn't even have any interest in them i.e the tennis thread and this thread

Agreed. Said on Twitter to someone it's an absolute must the Ashes, at the very least, becomes free to air. How can the next generation be inspired by it if it's not as easily accessible? A kid watching today whether at the ground or watching on TV would have been so sucked in to the emotion even before winning it. More tournaments need to be on free to air TV. Especially when it culminates in a game like today.

When you look at the crowd and reaction from this game it's hardly the case. Wait til the Ashes comes around then we'll see if you think if cricket isn't taken seriously here. The other comment is just bizarre. As if Australia, New Zealand or South Africa have no interest in cricket either. Weird.

You're a joke.

It's a football forum though?

You just can't not love cricket. What a finish to the game. What a day.

Yeah I don't agree with the booing either.

What a fucking game. For the love of cricket my friend.

How fucking lucky can you get Stokes

This is so tense. Amazing to watch.

Hope @Eco is watching this belter of a game.

Yep. Apart from 2nd set it's been superb and very balanced.

Why are you watching it then

Stupid from Woakes. Give Stokes the strike.

There's a game changer! Buttler out! He and Stokes were superb together.

This is brilliant. What a final.

There is when it gets to 12-12

Federer breaks back! Get in!

Djokovic has the fitness. Federer has the sheer experience. Come on Roger!

Yep. Stokes and Buttler have stabilised the innings which was key before the started smacking the ball out the ground to chase the game. One wicket changes everything though!

Going to 5 sets this. Lovely

Great catch from Ferguson though. NZ fielding has been very good this tournament. As has England's to be fair. This is so similar to the semi final for NZ. India lost very early quick wickets I know but NZ bowling is so tight and the wickets taken at regular points, not letting batsmen get too set in. Now they're in a position where England's tail could be exposed unless Stokes and Buttler can do an innings like Dhoni and Jadeja and give them some more hope to save the match. England on the way to bottling it though. Can't underestimate NZ bowling!

Thought Federer was good for the 3rd set too. Gotta dig deep now! Could be a thrilling 5-setter...

My word they really are spiteful and petty aren't they?? Churlish and childish behaviour.

England in a decent position. Wickets in the bag, ticking along with a bit of luck along the way. 242 in sight with how deep they bat.