Eoin Morgan backs Ben Stokes to get over T20 final defeat by West Indies - Cricket

48,000 neutrals here for the World Cup final delivery Twenty20 gorgeous scenery: a taut, volatile contest that was captivating. The two sides in the extreme elation and despair, which can simply be conjured through the chase and hit a large piece of skin can be rarely so stark.
England was forced to defend a total (155 for nine) Owen Morgan described as 40 runs short. However, it did so stubbornly that when Ben Stokes ran in another bowl the West Indies needed 19 runs to win. Carlos Brathwaiat hit the next four balls for six. It was more than a game. West Indies celebrated with vigor that any team on earth can match. It destroyed England.
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Stokes, a hero in the last two matches of England, was stuck on his haunches, staring at the grass in disbelief and despair at what had happened.
"Cricket can be a cruel game," admitted Morgan, as he tries to explain the results and torment Stokes. "I thought we did very well with the ball. Not in any phase of the West Indies get anywhere near where they want."
After the attack on Brathwaiat Stokes decided the game was Morgan, among many other tasks, to deal with the plight of the young all-rounder's.
"It's very simple from my point of view," said Morgan. He added, "[Stokes] will be destroyed. It will take its toll in the next couple of days. But we share the pain just as we share the success. I can tell you what you want him at the moment, but maybe I do not hear it."
He Stokes later expressed disappointment on Twitter, saying he was "overwhelmed by all the support from everyone after a disappointing last over ..... very proud of [sic] to represent my country in the World Cup final. Both gave us support Thanks you very much I have been awesome ... congratulations to the West Indies to win the great final. "