Star Retorts With 'Facts' After David Warner's 'Need To Perform' Remark For India After Cricket World Cup Final

24.11.2023 - 14:15 sports.ndtv.com

The war of words between former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif and David Warner fails to settle down. It all started with Mohammad Kaif calling India the "best team on paper" after the side's loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final.

The winning team opener David Warner reacted strongly to it, saying "you need to perform when it matters." Now, Kaif has replied to it, saying that "it was Australia's day in final" and restating that India were "the tournament's best team".

Australia defeated India by six wickets in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday for a record-extending sixth World Cup title triumph.

Kaif too was taken aback by India's loss to the Kangaroos and remarked on Star Sports that, "I can never accept that the best team has has won the World Cup.

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