India’s Virat Kohli fields throughout the ICC Cricket World Cup ultimate in opposition to Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023
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Stalwart batter Virat Kohli was topped 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 up India’s World Cup journey.
India’s fielding coach T. Dilip every time got here up with new methods to make the award much more particular. But this time, it was a moving speech that noticed Kohli win the medal. The skilled batter produced an inspiring knock with the bat however was much more sensational on the discipline.
Dilip hailed Kohli for his on-field magic and mentioned in a video posted by the BCCI: “During the course of the tournament I think we took some brilliant catches but what I really liked is the brotherhood we shared on the field. The way each one supported each other the way everyone was backing that’s outstanding to see and I see only growing up as a team on the field and today’s winner he’s been a terrific player. He sets himself up great standards and every time he goes on the field he does magic and the best part is that he not only does his job so well but his actions inspire so many people and it is none other than Virat Kohli.”
Dilip additionally praised the workforce for his or her efficiency all through the match, saying they need to be proud of themselves.
“Guys, I know it is tough and we all feel the pain but that’s what it is. We did everything possibly right and still the result is not in our favour. But I think Rahul (Dravid) bhai said we can all be proud of ourselves. I appreciate and thank every player in this group who have committed in the practice sessions. The way you put yourself on the line, you put intent and energy. I couldn’t ask more than this. Well done,” Dilip added.
India was bundled out for 240 in the ultimate in opposition to Australia. On a tricky batting floor, skipper Rohit Sharma (47 in 31 balls, with 4 boundaries and three sixes), Virat Kohli (54 in 63 balls, with 4 boundaries) and KL Rahul (66 in 107 balls, with one 4) posted necessary knocks.
Mitchell Starc (3/55) was the choose of the bowlers for Australia. Skipper Pat Cummins (2/34) and Josh Hazlewood (2/60) additionally bowled nicely. Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell acquired a wicket every.
While chasing 241, India had the Aussies down at 47/3. Knocks from Travis Head (137 in 120 balls, with 15 fours and 4 sixes) and Marnus Labuschagne (58 in 110 balls, with 4 boundaries) left the Indian workforce with out solutions and guided the guests to a six-wicket win.
The World Cup finalists will now compete in a five-match T20I sequence which can start on Thursday in Visakhapatnam.
