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Watch: As A Dejected Rohit Sharma Walked Away After World Cup Final, Crowd Shouted...

India was sad on Sunday. The nation could not be faulted as its dream had come crashing down. The country had pinned their hopes on the Indian cricket team to bring home the World Cup with a win over Australia in the final in Ahmedabad, but it was the visitors who were the better team on the day and deservedly took the title. But the most dejected lot of them all were the Indian cricket team players, who played a fearless brand of cricket over the last month-and-half. But one bad day in office ruined their dreams.

Who Was The Fan To Breach Security In World Cup Final, Meet Virat Kohli?

In the Cricket World Cup 2023 final, a fan breached a tight security cordon to enter the field of play in a desperate attempt to hug Virat Kohli in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The incident created plenty of ruckus in the stadium, prompting the security officals to spring into action. The man has since been booked, and identified as Wen Johnson. Johnson wore a face mask bearing the design of a Palestine flag and a T-shirt with slogans- 'Stop bombing Palestine' and 'Save Palestine'- written on the front and back sides, respectively. He was initially taken to Chandkheda police station but has now been handed over to the crime branch.

"Half A Chance Of...": Pat Cummins On Reason Behind Cricket World Cup 2023 Final Toss Decision

Australian cricket team skipper Pat Cummins surprised a lot of experts and fans with his decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. However, his choice was proven to be the right one as the Aussies went on to win the match and claim a record-extending sixth World Cup title. While the conventional thinking dictates that teams prefer to set the target in crucial matches, Cummins decided to follow the trend of results at the venue where three out of the last fours times the game was won by the side batting second.

"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.

"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.

"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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Watch: As A Dejected Rohit Sharma Walked Away After World Cup Final, Crowd Shouted...

Who Was The Fan To Breach Security In World Cup Final, Meet Virat Kohli?

"Half A Chance Of...": Pat Cummins On Reason Behind Cricket World Cup 2023 Final Toss Decision

"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

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

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