There could not have been a worse anti-climax than what occurred with the high-flying Indian staff within the closing of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup as the one loss for the Men in Blue got here within the closing after profitable 10 matches in a row. An enormous event marked by the presence of assorted delegates from all walks of life, performances, air present amid enormous build-up and the strain of the large finale received to the Indian staff as they have been bowled out for 240 and Australia chased it with little or no downside with six wickets remaining.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi too was in attendance and though the match was virtually over when he graced his presence in Ahmedabad, he stayed until the end. PM Modi not solely introduced the trophy to Australian skipper Pat Cummins but additionally gave a comforting pep discuss to the Indian players put up the match, to console them after a heartbreaking loss to the now six-time champions.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been inconsolable however PM Modi requested the boys to chin up saying, “Aap log pura 10-10 game jeet ke aaye ho, ye to hota rehta hai (You have come to the final after winning 10 games, these things happen).”
PM Modi then shook palms with all of the players and coach Rahul Dravid whereas hugging Mohammed Shami, praising him for his efficiency within the event. “Chin up. All of you make sure that you lift the spirits of each other,” Modi additional added whereas inviting the entire staff to Delhi at his residence for a extra detailed dialogue.
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India noticed a window of alternative once they had Australia 47/3 contained in the powerplay however Travis Head closed it with back-to-back Man of the Match efficiency as he grew to become the third Australian to smash a ton within the closing.