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"66 Off 107, It Was Not...": KL Rahul Slammed For World Cup Final Knock By Pakistan Great

Despite being the best team in the tournament, India suffered an embarrassing defeat to Australia in the final of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday. The Aussies completely outplayed the hosts, be it in bowling, batting, or fielding, with Tavis Head's ton sealing the team's fate in history. As pundits reflect on what went wrong for India in the title battle, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was quick to point a finger at KL Rahul. The wicket-keeper batter's poor strike rate in the middle-order, as per Malik, cost India the game.

Virat Kohli's Incredible Gesture For Glenn Maxwell Despite India's Defeat In World Cup Final

Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell embraced each other and India's stalwart batter gifted his jersey to the explosive all-rounder after Australia's victory in the World Cup final. Emotions were running high after Australia emerged victorious in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Baggy Greens were ecstatic after the victory sharing laughs and embracing each other. On the other hand, the Indian players were left with broken hearts, shattered dreams and a bit teary-eyed.

Video: PM Modi's Pep Talk In India Dressing Room After World Cup Final Loss

The Indian cricket team couldn't pass the final hurdle in the Cricket World Cup 2023, losing the title battle against Australia by 6 wickets on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. PM Modi was himself present at the stadium to watch the Indian team take on Australia in a bid to end the 12-year wait for the ODI World Cup. But, Pat Cummins's men got the better of Rohit Sharma's army, much to the disappointment of the host country. Seeing the likes of Rohit, Virat Kohli and others dejected, PM Modi joined them in Team India's dressing room and tried to lift their spirits.

Two Uncapped Payers In West Indies Squad To Face England

Uncapped all-rounders Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde were both named on Monday in the West Indies' 15-man squad to face England in a three-match one-day international series in December. The selectors also recalled experienced wicket-keeper/batsman Shane Dowrich, who played his only ODI in 2019, and opener Kjorn Ottley, who played two ODIs in January 2021. Shai Hope will again lead the team with Alzarri Joseph named as the new vice-captain.

"Dar Kar Khel Rahe...": Rahul Dravid Told After India's Cricket World Cup Final Loss. His Reply Is Gold

The star-studded Indian batting unit faltered on the biggest stage but head coach Rahul Dravid backed his players, saying they were not defensive and game circumstances dictated how the batters went about their job. India managed a below-par 240 against Australia in the World Cup final here on Sunday, and Pat Cummins' team gunned down the target in 43 overs to secure a record-extending sixth World Cup title.

Snubbed For Australia T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahal's Cryptic Post Goes Viral

Snubbed for India's Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign, there was no place for Yuzvendra Chahal in the team's 5-match T20I series against Australia too. With most of the senior players rested, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named a young squad for the series, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the troops. Fans expected the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Sanju Samson to return to the team for the bilateral series but there was no place for either of the three in the roster.

Snubbed For Australia T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahals Cryptic Post Goes Viral

Snubbed for India's Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign, there was no place for Yuzvendra Chahal in the team's 5-match T20I series against Australia too. With most of the senior players rested, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named a young squad for the series, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the troops. Fans expected the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Sanju Samson to return to the team for the bilateral series but there was no place for either of the three in the roster.

"Preparing A Pitch Like This...": Ricky Ponting, England Greats Call Out Final 'Blunder'

Well before the names of the two teams in the Cricket World Cup 2023 were final, the 'pitch talk' had taken over the chatter around the tournament. From the semi-final onwards, there were plenty of discussions around the nature of the pitch that will be seen in the knockout matches of the World Cup. Seeing India pay the price of a slow and sluggish wicket at Ahmedabad in the final against Australia, the great Ricky Ponting called out the hosts' 'tactical blunder' when it comes to preparation of the pitch for the final.

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"66 Off 107, It Was Not...": KL Rahul Slammed For World Cup Final Knock By Pakistan Great

Virat Kohli's Incredible Gesture For Glenn Maxwell Despite India's Defeat In World Cup Final

Video: PM Modi's Pep Talk In India Dressing Room After World Cup Final Loss

Two Uncapped Payers In West Indies Squad To Face England

"Dar Kar Khel Rahe...": Rahul Dravid Told After India's Cricket World Cup Final Loss. His Reply Is Gold

Snubbed For Australia T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahal's Cryptic Post Goes Viral

Snubbed For Australia T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahals Cryptic Post Goes Viral

"Preparing A Pitch Like This...": Ricky Ponting, England Greats Call Out Final 'Blunder'