'You Can't Carry Baggage With You' - Ben Stokes On England's Journey In The T20 World Cup

England suffered a few early blows but then Stokes came in the middle and batted under extreme pressure.

Ben Stokes in action.

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New Delhi: In the T20 World Cup final on Sunday, two champion teams faced each other at the  Melbourne Cricket Ground. England sealed the title and became the world champions in the shortest format for the second time.  The English all-rounder Ben Stokes single-handedly helped his side beat Pakistan by five wickets.  He played the match-winning knock of 52. 

England suffered a few early blows but then Stokes came in the middle and batted under extreme pressure.  He spoke about the match they lost against Ireland. 

"In tournaments like these you can't carry baggage with you, that was a little blip on the way, credit to Ireland for turning up and beating us, but the best teams learn from their mistakes and not let it affect them," said Stokes.

Jos Buttler became the white-ball skipper earlier this year and he praised his team that has performed brilliantly in limited-overs cricket.

"To win the T20 World Cup now, immensely proud of everyone here. It has been a long journey and few changes but we are reaping the rewards of how we have played in the last few years.

"It's been a fantastic tournament. We went to Pakistan before coming here, which was a valuable time for the group and this felt a long way after the Ireland match but the character we showed from thereon in must-win games is amazing. "He (coach Matty Motts) has fitted in really well. We have got a few Australians in the coaching staff with us in this tournament and he has led the coaching staff really well, gives the players great freedom."

Sam Curran won the Player of the tournament as he scalped 13 wickets in six matches.

"Huge swing in the game, that was a fantastic over from Adil. He has been outstanding for us in the last three games, just the guy who makes things happen and his performance was outstanding," the England captain said.

"And that man again, Ben Stokes is there at the end. He is the ultimate competitor in anything he does and has the experience to bank on as well. He timed it perfectly, the impetus that he and Moeen Ali had just took it away from Pakistan."