Hosts India dominate World Cup team of the tournament
Six players from finalists India and two from champions Australia were selected in the World Cup team of the tournament announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
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Watch: Another Brainfade? Steve Smith's Mistake That Almost Became Costly For Australia In Cricket World Cup 2023 Final
Steve Smith made a huge mistake by not taking a crucial review despite being not-out during the Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. During the seventh over of the Australian innings, a slower delivery from Jasprit Bumrah crashed into Smith's pads and the entire India team went up in appeal. The umpire gave him out and although Smith was a bit interested, he was advised by Travis Head to not go for a review. However, replays showed that the impact of the ball was outside the off-stump and the decision would have been reversed.
"One Of The Best All-Format Players": Ricky Ponting Raves About Travis Head
Australia's 2003 World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting was impressed with Travis Head's sensational display and called him one of the best all-format players in the world. Australia's left-handed opener took the fight to Indian bowlers, kept the run flow above the asking rate and produced an exhilarating knock of 137. Ponting hailed Travis for his performance and told Sky Sports, "Travis is emerging as one of the three or four best all-format players in the world. His Test record is outstanding. He is unorthodox at times [in one-day cricket] and you wonder how he will get past the new ball, but he does and scores big runs."
Video: Inside India's Devastated Dressing Room, How Final 'Best Fielder' Medal Was Awarded
Stalwart batter Virat Kohli was crowned with the 'Fielder of the Match' award after India missed out on the World Cup title at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video that summed and made the viewers relive the World Cup journey which lasted for the past one and a half months. India's fielding coach T Dilip each time came up with new ways to make the award even more special. But this time it was a simple conversation that saw Kohli bag the medal.
India coach lauds 'exceptional leader' Rohit Sharma after Cricket World Cup final loss
India coached Rahul Dravid lauded captain Rohit Sharma as "an exceptional leader" after the hosts lost out on a first Cricket World Cup in 12 years with defeat to Australia in Sunday's final.
"Thank You Everyone": Team India's Heartfelt Post For Fans After World Cup Loss
Billions of hearts broke on Sunday when Team India lost the title clash of ODI World Cup 2023. Playing at the jam-packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the hosts faced a six-wicket defeat as Australia chased down the target of 241 in just 43 overs. Travis Head's magnificent century played a key role in Australia's record-extending sixth title win. India, who had a dream run in the entire tournament with 10 win on-the-trot, will continue waiting for their next ICC trophy, which they last won a decade ago.
"Feel Sad And Empty": Fans React As Australia End India's World Cup 2023 Title Dream
India's six-wicket loss to Australia in the final of the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday left tens of thousands of fans heartbroken and in frantic search of a new plan for the night ahead. Having braved the long, colourful and festive queues for hours early Sunday to get into the ground, many started leaving the stadium in droves by the 35th over of Australia's chase as the result became obvious. The grand 132,000-seat arena is the world's biggest cricket ground and named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma Scripts Huge World Cup Record With Brisk Knock In Final
India captain Rohit Sharma got the team off to another quick start, this time in the Cricket World Cup final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Rohit breezed his way to a 31-ball 47, smashing four fours and three sixes. He was dismissed by Glenn Maxwell in the 10th over. With his knock, Rohit took his tally of runs in the tournament to 597 in 11 matches., thus becoming the highest-scoring skipper in a single edition of the World Cup.