Mohammed Siraj had tears in his eyes. KL Rahul sunk down on his knees. Rohit Sharma’s eyes appeared pink as he walked off the bottom. Virat Kohli put his cap on to cowl his face. Faces of the Indian gamers after the 2023 ODI World Cup closing in opposition to Australia confirmed the merciless facet of sport.
A crew that gained all 9 of their league stage video games earlier than rising victorious within the semifinal in opposition to New Zealand misplaced within the closing match of the event, prolonging India’s await a primary ICC title since 2013. Taking to Twitter, Ravichandran Ashwin was one of many first to sum up the feelings within the dressing room after the grueling loss in opposition to the six-time world champions.
“Mighty mighty heartbreak final evening . Everybody within the crew had a number of days to recollect throughout this marketing campaign and particular mentions to Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma, and, Jasprit Bumrah. Nonetheless I can’t assist however applaud the giants of recent day cricket “Australia”. What they did on the sphere yesterday was simply unbelievable . Congrats on their sixth World Cup win,” Ashwin wrote.
India batter Shreyas Iyer, who had back-to-back centuries beneath his belt, wrote, “We’re heartbroken, it nonetheless hasn’t sunk in and it gained’t for some time. My first World Cup was an expertise that has taught me a lot and made me grateful for the whole lot that’s come my manner. Thanks to the BCCI, crew administration, help workers, my teammates and also you the followers for backing us from the start proper up till the top. And congratulations to your entire Australian crew on a wonderful marketing campaign.”
Sadly yesterday was not our day. I wish to thank all Indians for supporting our crew and me all through the event. Grateful to PM @narendramodi for specifically coming to the dressing room and elevating our spirits. We are going to bounce again! pic.twitter.com/Aev27mzni5
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) November 20, 2023
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami additionally shared a photograph with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his go to of the Indian dressing room following the ultimate. “Sadly yesterday was not our day. I wish to thank all Indians for supporting our crew and me all through the event. Grateful to PM Narendra Modi for specifically coming to the dressing room and elevating our spirits. We are going to bounce again!” wrote Shami, who was India’s main wicket taker within the World Cup.
Having been put in to bat first by Pat Cummins and Co, India had been bundled out for 240. A goal Australia managed to chase inside 43 overs with six wickets in hand.
It was India’s second defeat to Australia in an ODI World Cup closing. Coincidentally, the lads in blue had additionally gained all of their video games within the lead as much as the ultimate in 2003, which they misplaced to the Aussies.