Wellington: The homecoming ceremony for New Zealand's World Cup squad has been put on hold due to some "logistical complications".
On Sunday, Kane Williamson's men lost an opportunity to win their first World Cup after they suffered a defeat to England on the count of boundaries in the summit clash at Lord's. Both the teams could not be separated after 100 overs and also tied the Super Over, but England lifted the trophy after winning on boundary countback.
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On Tuesday, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White said while the team appreciated the enthusiasm from supporters to arrange a parade or function upon their arrival back into the country, the players will not be travelling together as some of them would be remaining in the UK for holidays.
"We've been in conversations with the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Grant Robertson, and are mindful of the Prime Minister's (Jacinda Ardern) enthusiasm for a welcome-home celebration," stuff.co.nz quoted White as saying.
"At the moment, however, with some players arriving back at different times, some not arriving back at all, and others having alternative playing commitments, it's just not practical.
"Hopefully, given the interest surrounding this, we can organise something appropriate in the weeks to come," he added.
Earlier, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern promised to give the Black Caps a heroes' welcome back into the country, after a "remarkable game" despite losing the World Cup final.
The Black Caps lost to England on boundary count after scores were tied in the match and in the Super Over.
Despite the loss, Ardern congratulated the team on their efforts and said she would look into hosting an event to welcome them home.
The team was due back to Auckland International Airport at 5 am on Thursday.
Ardern is in talks with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff about a potential welcome home event.
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Goff said he was on board to throw the Black Caps a big celebration.
In the final at the Lord's, New Zealand batting first scored 241 for 8 in stipulated 50 overs. England, in reply, finished with exactly the same total but were all out in their quota of 50 overs after Mark Wood was run out by Trent Boult in the final delivery of their innings.
In the Super Over, both teams scored 15 each in 6 balls. However, England were crowned champions for hitting 26 boundaries to New Zealand's 17 in the entire match.
