'A knighthood please' - John Cleese thanks Brendon McCullum

English comedian John Cleese has asked for Brendon McCullum to be knighted. Photo / AP.

Can we play you every week?

That's what England fans have been shouting after New Zealand's tour ended with a resounding 56 run defeat in the T20 match at Old Trafford.

This suggests the Black Caps were steamrolled by England but the truth is far from it. The cricket has simply been a joy to watch with momentum constantly swinging from one side to the other.

Thank you,Brendon McCullum,for all that you have done for Cricket in the past few weeks !
A knighthood please...

— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) June 23, 2015

England's resurgence has seen the public fall back in love with cricket again after an abysmal World Cup showing and they owe many thanks to the touring Black Caps.

The timing couldn't have been better for England, with the Ashes series fast approaching, and their fans will be counting down the days before the first test at Cardiff.

England are massively underdogs for the Ashes...But Playing with the same spirit as the last 2 weeks they could cause a shock...

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 23, 2015

New Zealand have received nothing but praise from English fans and media during the tour. The Black Caps played with the same positive attacking style which saw them reach the World Cup final and it brought the best out of a rejuvenated England.

The thrilling two match test series ended all square and with the ODI series locked at 2-2, England hit form at the right time to win the fifth and deciding game and finish with another victory in the one T20 fixture.

The whole tour has been a fantastic advert for international cricket and it's left fans wanting more of the same please.

Engaging, competitive and fun, fun cricket. New Zealand, it's been a pleasure. Don't leave. #ENGvNZ

— Amy Lofthouse (@amy_cricket) June 23, 2015