It was an anticlimactic finish to the 2023 World Cup for arguably the largest cricketing fanbase -- India fans -- as they saw the best team on paper tumbling at the final hurdle only for Australia to clinch their sixth title last week.
ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said the one-day international (ODI) tournament had been a "great success."
Cricket Australia took a deep dive into Australia’s World Cup campaign in India and pointed out the five biggest risks the world champions took in the tournament-
“It's a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home,” said Travis Head as a smile crept across his face.
All Australia did was remind India that for once, not everything is about them.
"I think that's been almost faultless, to be honest,” Ponting told Sky Sports after the match.
Leading run scorer Virat Kohli — who was named player of the tournament — captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and top wicket-taker Mohammed Shami were all included in the team.
“It’s tough to watch boys like this,” Dravid told the media after his team’s heartbreaking six-wicket loss to Australia in the final.
Rahul was India’s top scorer in the final with 67 runs but it took the batter 107 balls to score those runs.
It was an anticlimactic finish to the 2023 World Cup for arguably the largest cricketing fanbase -- India fans -- as they saw the best team on paper tumbling at the final hurdle only for Australia to clinch their sixth title last week.
ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said the one-day international (ODI) tournament had been a "great success."
Cricket Australia took a deep dive into Australia’s World Cup campaign in India and pointed out the five biggest risks the world champions took in the tournament-
“It's a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home,” said Travis Head as a smile crept across his face.
All Australia did was remind India that for once, not everything is about them.
"I think that's been almost faultless, to be honest,” Ponting told Sky Sports after the match.
Leading run scorer Virat Kohli — who was named player of the tournament — captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and top wicket-taker Mohammed Shami were all included in the team.
“It’s tough to watch boys like this,” Dravid told the media after his team’s heartbreaking six-wicket loss to Australia in the final.
Rahul was India’s top scorer in the final with 67 runs but it took the batter 107 balls to score those runs.
Pat Cummins' men stunned the nearly 100,000 crowd in Ahmedabad on Sunday for a six-wicket victory over previously unbeaten India, breaking home hearts.
