The ICC Men바카라s Cricket World Cup 2019 captured the imagination and the key players were never shy to share their perspective on the drama as it unfolded. Whether it was Kane Williamson바카라s one-liners, Chris Gayle바카라s braggadocio or Eoin Morgan바카라s touching tributes, everyone that mattered had their say on the tournament바카라s twists and turns.
Here바카라s a look back at some of the memorable quotes from an unforgettable Cricket World Cup.
바카라I remember in 2007 we went to New Zealand for an U19 Test match. Kane played a back foot shot off one of our fast bowlers, who was quick, and I remember standing in slips and telling guys, 'I have never seen anyone play a shot like that.' He was special.바카라
Just because he바카라s Virat Kohli, don바카라t think the India captain doesn바카라t swoon over a Kane Williamson cut as much as the rest of us.
바카라Imran is hands down our best celebrator ever and that inspires kids, you know?바카라
Imran Tahir has played his final ODI for South Africa but according to captain Faf Du Plessis, his legacy will live on.
"From the first match, I had a feeling that something good would happen.바카라
Shakib Al Hasan always had an inkling the 2019 Cricket World Cup would be one of his best, but 606 runs and 11 wickets exceeded even his wildest dreams.
바카라Jofra바카라s got a pretty good bumper and a few stitches is nothing to worry about.바카라
Alex Carey was surprisingly chipper hours after being pinned by a Jofra Archer bouncer in their World Cup semi-final.
바카라They're young cricketers. When they have a poor performance, they read everything you guys say. Sometimes I tell them not to because it kills them. They read everything. They need your guys' support. In order for Pakistan to improve, we're all in it together, guys.바카라
Mickey Arthur launched an impassioned plea for patience as Pakistan바카라s young players forge their path on the world stage.
바카라Whatever dog we are, it바카라s just important that we focus on the cricket that we want to play. We have seen over the years that anybody can beat anybody, regardless of breed of dog.바카라
Kane Williamson pawsed for thought ahead of the Cricket World Cup final.
바카라The thing I바카라ll miss most about Chris? Probably the sunglasses.바카라
Shai Hope revealed the West Indies dressing-room didn바카라t shed a tear over Chris Gayle바카라s departure 바카라 maybe this is why바카라
"I'm definitely up there with the greats, without a doubt.바카라
Chris Gayle gives an honest assessment of his international career as he bowed out of the World Cup aged 39.
바카라That바카라s the first ball I바카라ve bowled in eight months. I바카라m pretty happy with that.바카라
It바카라s fair to say Sri Lanka바카라s Angelo Mathews was a tad rusty when he ran up to bowl to Nicholas Pooran. He took the West Indian star바카라s wicket.
바카라It brings people together and gives hope to the people. We have peace in Afghanistan now and cricket is a huge part of that.바카라
Gulbadin Naib gave voice to the power of cricket in his native Afghanistan as they embarked on a second Cricket World Cup campaign.
바카라It probably would have been a regular catch if I was in the right place!바카라
Ben Stokes doesn바카라t do things the easy way and that started from his incredible catch in England바카라s opening win over South Africa
바카라He's pretty determined not to get it out there, so if you guys could write 'FLOAT', that'd be great.바카라
No stranger to an unwanted moniker, Australia바카라s Nathan Lyon enjoyed best mate Mitchell Starc바카라s squirms at the label of the Fastest Left-Armer Of All Time.
바카라It was a pleasant surprise. I바카라m sure the guys felt her presence in the stands and she came down to the dressing room to meet quite a few of the players which was really refreshing. It can바카라t be easy for a celebrity.바카라
Jason Holder as good as suggested Rihanna take a bow after the pop star cheered on West Indies in their defeat to Sri Lanka in Durham
바카라Jasprit learned everything quickly 바카라 be it the slower ball, in-swinger or out-swinger. He has that confidence and that바카라s why he is number one now. I hope in the next year he improves on how to analyse a game. Then, nobody can beat him. Trust me on that.바카라
The changing of the guard is complete as Sri Lanka바카라s Lasith Malinga labels India바카라s Jasprit Bumrah the finest exponent of white-ball bowling in the world
바카라I spoke to Adil and he said, 바카라Allah was definitely with us바카라. I said we had the run of the green. Our team is one with quite diverse backgrounds, cultures and people growing up in different countries. It epitomises us.바카라
Last word to Eoin Morgan, who encapsulated just why England were taken to the nation바카라s hearts.
(Inputs from ICC)
