I think it was one of the most controversial decisions of the cricket ever. At present time, I don't think anyone wants to run if he/ she is able to hit 4s and 6s comfortably. When I bats, I also tries to hit maximum 4s and 6s, even 6 in an over. When pitch is favourable there is certainly no problem as it reduces the burden of running risky singles but it can't decide the winner. If other team has made equal runs by running more singles and doesn't striking much then what is the difference between runs scored by boundaries and those scored by rotating the strike?
But one thing I liked is the sportsmanship of New Zealand cricket team. When they saw that their protest can't change the result, they simply accepted it. This is in true sense a gentleman's game. Every team should learn it from New Zealand. They are the true gentlemen. But these types of rules should be examined and nullified. We can't expect this type of behavior again. Also it would be unjust to the team who was equally deserving along with the champions.