Wellington: The New Zealand team has been dubbed a "GOAT" but in an endearing way as the country celebrated their appearance in the World Cup final rather than mourned the loss yesterday.


Daniel Vettori hugs skipper Brendon McCullum after NZ's loss on Sunday. Pic/AFP 

"This New Zealand cricket team is our GOAT, the Greatest Of All Time," wrote the Herald on Sunday's Andrew Alderson.