Ben Stokes took a cigarette break in World Cup 2019 final before the super over

Ben Stokes took a cigarette break in World Cup 2019

On this day in 2019, England won their first World Cup by defeating New Zealand. The breathtaking final played at Lord's was first missed on a tie and then a decision was not reached in the Super over as well, eventually, England was declared as the World Winner due to a peculiar rule of the ICC in this match of Thorns. Now a new aspect related to the match has emerged.

There has been a big reveal about England veteran Ben Stokes in the World Cup final. Ben Stokes went to the bathroom and smoked a cigarette before the super over.

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A book related to England's World Cup win reported that star all-rounder Ben Stokes took a 'cigarette break' to relieve himself before the super over in the final against New Zealand.

A book 'Morgan Men: The Inside Story of England's Rise of Cricket World Cup Humiliation to Glory', which marks a year of England's historic achievement, reveals that Ben Stokes was under great pressure that day at Lord's.

The book is written by Nick Halt and Steve James. According to this book, before the Super Over it was difficult to find a secluded place in the stadium filled with 27,000 thousand spectators amidst the eyes of the cameras.

The book states that Ben Stokes had played at Lord's many times and was familiar with it. Stokes devised a new way to get some moments of peace when Ian Morgan was trying to reduce tension in England's dressing room and devise strategy.

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Ben Stokes was soaked with dust and sweat. He batted for two hours and 27 minutes in tense moments. Before the Super Over he went to the dressing room in England and went to the bathroom to take a bath. There Stokes lit a cigarette and spent a few minutes in peace.

It is to be noted that Ben Stokes was adjudged 'Man of the Match' for his unbeaten 84-run knock. He also scored eight runs in the super over, helping England to a memorable win.