India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about the loss in the final of the <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/cricketworldcup" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/cricketworldcup">ICC World Cup 2023</a> against Australia. He said that after the loss he had no idea what happened with him and even asked his wife if he watched the bad dream about losing the game.?



One of the most disappointing losses for the Indian cricket team came during the final of the ICC World Cup 2023 against Australia. The match between the two teams took place on 19th November at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and it was expected that it would be a happy ending for India.&nbsp;



However, that wasn?t the case as Australia broke the hearts of many Indian fans and cliched their 6th World Cup title. Team India under the leadership of Rohit Sharma was exceptional throughout the entire tournament as they looked like red hot favourites to win the game.?



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India had a sensational outing in the league stage of the World Cup. They won 9 out of their 9 games in the tournament and in the semi-final they thrashed New Zealand. With the way they played, they looked clear favourites to win the final.&nbsp;



But it wasn?t meant to be as it was another ICC title loss for them. The efforts of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and others all went in vain as Australia emerged victorious on the big day.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When I woke up the next day after the World Cup Final, I had no idea what happened last night - Rohit Sharma&nbsp;</h2>



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Months after the World Cup final loss, Rohit Sharma opened up about the defeat. He stated that he had no idea about what happened on the night of the final. He added that it took him 2-3 days to realise that they lost the game and it will take them 4 more years for another chance. Speaking about the same to Adidas, he explained:?



?When I woke up the next day after the World Cup Final, I had no idea what happened last night. I was discussing it with my wife &amp; told 'Whatever happened last night was a bad dream, right? I think the final is tomorrow. It took me 2,3 days to realise that we lost. Another 4 years for another chance".



Rohit Sharma is currently leading India's team in the T20 World Cup 2024 and will be having another opportunity to have his hands on the World Cup.&nbsp;

?Asked my wife, was it a bad dream?? Rohit Sharma breaks silence on ICC World Cup 2023 final loss against Australia?

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Rohit+Sharma" rel="nofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> Retirement Plans, Drops Hints When he Will Retire from Cricket? Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma is playing exceptional cricket these days but after the loss of the ODI World Cup 2023, many questions arose on Rohit, primarily whether he will play another ODI World Cup for Team India or not. But, Now Rohit himself shed light on his retirement plans in the latest interview with??Breakfast with Champions '.



Currently, Rohit Sharma is playing for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 but he is not leading the team as Hardik Pandya replaces him as new captain. This helps Rohit a lot to focus on his game and if we look at all the matches so far, Rohit Sharma is playing fantastic cricket in TATA IPL 2024.



However, Rohit Sharma will be leading the Indian Team in the ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to start on June 02, 2024. Rohit Sharma with Indian Team management will be looking to have a strong squad in the tournament to replicate the same performance as they did in the ODI World Cup 2023.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">?I Really Want to Win ODI World Cup?, Rohit Sharma While Giving Interview:</h2>



In the latest interview with Breakfast with Champions, Rohit Sharma expressed a strong desire to win the ODI World Cup for the Indian Team. Rohit said, that, the<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/cricketworldcup"> ODI World Cup </a>is everything, he really wants to win the trophy for the Indian Team. As of now, Rohit is playing good cricket and he thinks he can continue for a few years if his performance remains the same.?



?I am still playing well at this point in time, so I am thinking I am going to continue for a few more years. I really want to win the World Cup, there is a WTC Final in 2025, hopefully, India makes it,?&nbsp;said Rohit Sharma in an interview with Breakfast with Champions.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Team India?s preparation for ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2024:</h2>



As of now, Most of the players are playing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and it will end two weeks before the ICC Men?s T20 World Cup 2024. Therefore, Teams didn?t have enough time to prepare for the tournament which is why players will be looking to have a good performance in the TATA IPL 2024.



However, The Selection of the Indian Team will be primarily based on their past and recent performances but TATA IPL 2204 will play a crucial role. If we look at the performances of key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Rishabh Pant, they are playing exceptional cricket.



However, some of the youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jitesh Sharma aren?t playing good cricket but the players like Riyan Parag and Ishan Kisan are showing their class in the TATA IPL 2024 with the bat.?



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Rohit Sharma Retirement Plans, Drops Hints When he Will Retire from Cricket?

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Team India coach blames Ahmedabad pitch for World Cup 2023 Loss: After nearly a fortnight of Team India's painful ICC ODI World Cup 2023 loss to Australia in Ahmedabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to seek accountability for the loss from the Indian management. The reports assert that head coach Rahul Dravid along with captain Rohit Sharma was subjected to questioning from the BCCI officials for the team's abysmal show in the Final on November 19.



As reported by Dainik Jagran, the BCCI during its selection meeting in Delhi for India's all-format squads for the South Africa series, hurled questions at Indian management. The meeting was attended by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, Treasurer Ashish Shelar, Vice-President Rajiv Shulka, head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma.



Rahul Dravid, who has been reportedly provided with an extension until the next T20 World Cup, reportedly blamed the pitch used at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as one of the reasons why Team India couldn't defeat Australia in the World Cup 2023 Final on November 19. He added that the team didn't expect the surface to remain dull and it didn't turn as much as they had anticipated. 



The curators had prepared a used surface for the IND vs AUS WC Final. It was the same pitch in which India defeated Pakistan during the league stages. The Men in Blue defeated Pakistan in that fixture quite comfortably, and one of the reasons for that victory was the toss going in favour of the hosts.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AUS: Australia had better plans to counter India in World Cup 2023 Final</h2>



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However, during the India vs Australia fixture, the rub of the green was with Pat Cummins who won the toss and decided to do exactly what India did against Pakistan in the league stages. Although Indian captain Rohit Sharma during the toss asserted that his team was anyway looking to bat first, the decision turned out to be poor.



Australia tangled India with their precise strategies and smart moves. Despite the brisk start provided by the Indian captain, the surface had enough for the bowlers to keep India's scoring rate low throughout the contest. Team India could only manage 240 runs in the ICC World Cup 2023 Final in 50 overs.



In the batting department, Australia knew that they had a below-par total to chase and the pressure was always going to be on the opposition. Though the hosts managed to pick a few initial breakthroughs, the partnership between Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne did the trick for Australia as they defeated India by six wickets to clinch yet another World Cup title.



The report also added that on the advice of a local curator a used pitch was prepared. There is no specific rule that the knockout matches must only have a fresh pitch, but usually, fresh pitches are used for the crucial games. But for some strange reasons, in India, all the knockout games of the World Cup 2023 were held on the used surfaces.



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IND vs AUS: Team India coach BLAMES Ahmedabad pitch for World Cup 2023 Loss after BCCI asks accountability: Reports

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Australia's quest for a record-extending sixth Cricket World Cup title faces an unexpected obstacle ? not from their opponents, but from the looming threat of adverse weather conditions in the sub-continent. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about a developing cyclonic circulation in the south Andaman Sea, originating from the Gulf of Thailand that is set to hit the shores of India in midweek.



The semi-final clash between South Hemisphere rivals The Proteas and The Aussies is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday morning. However, the cyclonic conditions are expected to develop in the lead-up to the much-anticipated clash and have raised concerns about the impact of the weather system on this blockbuster World Cup encounter. The current forecast indicates a 60% chance of rain on Thursday, but perhaps more worryingly, this is expected to increase further to 90% on Friday.



As it stands, the ICC have set Friday aside as a reserve day in the event the match is washed out the day before. However, if rain disrupts the match on Thursday, Friday is unlikely to be any better, with conditions expected to worsen at the end of the week. If a result cannot be recorded in the match, South Africa will advance to the finals due to their superior net run during the group stage. As it stands, Australia are the current favourites according to the most updated odds by the bookmakers, and cricket lovers can keep on top of all the developments leading up to the semi-finals, as well as the final, thanks to the <a href="https://www.sportytrader.com/en/betting-sites/">best 2024 approved betting sites by Sportytrader</a>. You will also be able to keep up to date with ball-by-ball live coverage and expert predictions for all the upcoming cricket action leading up to the New Year, including England?s tour to the West Indies, the Big Bash League and the SA20, 2024.



The IMD further reports that a low-pressure system is expected to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal by Tuesday, and the latest IMD-GFS model forecasts the formation of a cyclone by November 15, with North Odisha and West Bengal potentially in its path. As a result, the match in Kolkata?s iconic Eden Gardens on November 16 faces a significant risk of being washed out.



South Africa, therefore, could find themselves on the cusp of history this week as they aim for their first-ever Cricket World Cup final appearance. The Proteas have faced heartbreak in the semi-finals on four previous occasions, ironically including rain denying them a chance to chase down England's total in 1992 while they lost to Australia in 1999 and 2007. The match's reserve day on November 17 provides a potential backup option if the game is not played on the scheduled date, while the Duckworth-Lewis method will be utilised to determine the winner if there is sufficient play on either day. In the event of both semi-finals facing washouts, teams advancing to the final will be decided based on their higher standing in the group stage points table.

Cyclone Threatens Australia's Bid for a Sixth ODI World Title

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'Sudhar Jao Yaar,' Said Shami To Ex-Pakistani Players For Ball-Changing Controversy: India hosted the 2023 World Cup, and it was an incredible month and a half of cricket. India did a great job hosting the World Cup. The Indian squad emerged as the most impressive team in this World Cup, which some ex-Pakistani players could not comprehend. Mohammed Shami has slammed former Pakistani cricketer Hasan Raza for bizarre remarks against the Indian cricket team.



Hasan Raza and a few other former Pakistani cricket players were discovered asserting that the Indian team has been receiving favors from the ICC. Speaking on a Pakistani show, he asserted that the ICC gave the Indian team a separate set of balls that is doing more in the air and that the BCCI enabled the Indian team to do better with the ball than the other teams competing in the ODI World Cup 2023.



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Raza was found quoting, "We are seeing that when they are batting, they bat really well, and suddenly the ball starts doing things when India bowls. There have been 7-8 close DRS calls that have gone in their favor.?



?The way Siraj and Shami were swinging the ball, it seemed like the ICC or the BCCI were giving them different and suspicious balls in the second innings. There needs to be an inspection done on the ball. There could also be an extra layer of coating on the ball for swing," he added.



Many in the cricket community found Raza's remarks "ridiculous," while most were just surprised by them. Wasim Akram, a former fast bowler for Pakistan, refuted the claims and went to great lengths to explain how teams are assigned match balls and how bowlers may select balls from a predetermined set that match officials bring onto the fields.



Reacting to Raza's remark, Shami wrote a post on the social media platform Instagram in the middle of the season and said that Raza should have some shame. Now, after the conclusion of the World Cup 2023, an exclusive show with Shami is out on PUMA's official YouTube channel where he spoke about the matter.



He said, "I never get jealous. If you learn to enjoy the success of others, you will become an even better player. I pray that all the players come and perform well. The one almighty is the giver."



"When I was playing in the World Cup, I took 5 wickets in the first match, then 4 wickets and again 5 wickets. Some Pakistani players are not able to digest this, so what should I do? Because in their mind they are the best. Brother, the best is the one who performs on time for the team."



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You are creating controversies with that you are getting a ball of some other color, from some other company, and ICC has given you some other ball. (Sudhar Jao yaar) Get better man,? Shami said.



"In an interview, Wasim bhai (Wasim Akram) explained it, and helped them understand clearly how the balls are being allocated, and how bowlers can choose them. Even after that? I can understand if someone who has not played the game at the level talks like this. But you are an ex-player and if you talk like this, I don't think people will do anything other than laugh it off," he concluded.



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'Sudhar Jao Yaar,' Said Shami To Ex-Pakistani Players For Ball-Changing Controversy

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The ICC World Cup 2023 fever is over and it?s time for the IND vs AUS series. The two teams will clash with each other in the five-match T20I series, starting on 23rd November. The second match will take place on 26th November in Thiruvananthapuram. The third match will be played on 28th November in Guwahati. The last two games will be on December 1st in Nagpur and December 3rd in Bengaluru.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AUS: David Warners pulls out of T20I series against India; Australia names replacement&nbsp;</h2>



With the IND vs AUS series just a couple of days away, Australia have faced a blow. Opener David Warner has pulled out of the series and has been rested for the entire T20I series against India. He was rested, considering his workload.&nbsp;



David Warner played a huge role for Australia in the <a href="https://sportzwiki.com/wiki/icc-world-cup-2023/" data-type="link" data-id="https://sportzwiki.com/wiki/icc-world-cup-2023/">ICC World Cup 2023</a>. He was one of the main reasons why Australia won the tournament. He was amongst the leading run-getters in the event with over 530 runs for his name in the 11 games he played.?



David Warner is expected to be part of the Test series against Pakistan and West Indies and therefore it was expected that he would not play the IND vs AUS T20I series. Australia will have a relatively young team along with some experienced players, who were part of the World Cup 2023.?



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Australia will be high on confidence as they thumped India in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023. It?ll be a completely different series as both the teams will be having relatively young teams and it?ll mark the preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.&nbsp;



In place of David Warner, Australia has called up Aaron Hardie as his replacement. Apart from him, they also included Kane Richardson in the team as a replacement for Spencer Johnson who has a hamstring injury. Hardie made his debut for Australia in the T20I series against South Africa.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AUS: Revised Australian squad for the T20I series against India&nbsp;</h2>



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Here?s the revised Australian squad for the T20I series against India?



Matthew Wade (capt), Travis Head, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha

IND vs AUS: David Warners pulls out of T20I series against India; Australia names replacement?

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ICC's World Cup 2023 Team of the Tournament: The International Cricket Council has released the team of the tournament just after the conclusion of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 where Australia defeated India by 6 wickets and lifted the title for 6th time. Rohit Sharma leads the ICC Team of the Tournament following his most impactful knocks at the top and quality leadership. We present you the ICC's World Cup 2023 Team of the Tournament in this post.



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So close, yet so far! That's the story of team India in this tournament. India emerged as the strongest team in this tournament and won straight 9 matches in the group stage and then also won the semifinals, but one bad day on the field led them to end at the losing corner. They were better as a team than Australia any day but it was Australia who managed to make it their day. 



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Team India's flamboyant character and field presence were totally deserving but Pat Cummins and co. stole the show with an incredible performance. Pat Cummins has now entered the elite list of captains for winning both the T20I as well as ODI World Cups and the WTC title as well. 



Team India were the favorites for the tournament as they were the only undefeated side till the semifinals. This domination by the team resulted in as many as six Indian players getting picked in the ICC's team of the tournament of the World Cup 2023. Besides, the ICC's playing 11 includes two Australian players, one Sri Lankan, one South African, and one player from New Zealand.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ic-cs-world-cup-2023-team-of-the-tournament">ICC's World Cup 2023 Team of the Tournament</h2>



The team starts with the proteas opener Quinton de Kock. This left-handed hitter had a fine tournament as he scored as many as 594 runs in 10 innings. He is the third-highest run scorer in the tournament after the incredible Indian pair of present skipper and former skipper.



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Next is Rohit Sharma and he is also the captain of the side. Arguably the most impactful player of the tournament who has the best strike rate in the first 10 overs than any other team. His compatriot and his very good friend Virat Kohli in at 3. Virat has been the top scorer of the tournament, player of the tournament and has to be there in any playing 11 of the tournament.



Mitchell bats at number four. In his first 50-over World Cup competition, he scored two hundreds&nbsp;against India. With a brilliant 130 in the round-robin&nbsp;against the Men in Blue and a brilliant 134 in the semi-final, the prolific Kiwi amassed an overall total of 552 runs.



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Following numerous significant knocks during the tournament including a century in a comfortable victory against the Netherlands, Rahul of India stands at No. 5. Rahul led India in hitting?66 in the final, but it was in vain as a determined Australian team denied the hosts.



Next, there are two all-rounders on the team- Glenn Maxwell and Ravindra Jadeja. Maxwell smashed his first ODI Double-century in this World Cup and won an almost-defeated match against Afghanistan. Ravindra Jadeja was handy and most flexible at any stage of the game.



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Another Australian on the list is Adam Zampa. Zampa was exceptional with his leg spinner and added variations this season in the World Cup 2023. He took as many as 23 wickets and just behind an Indian bowler in the most wickets tally.



Jasprit Bumrah is the fifth Indian on the list. He sits at the top 5 of the most wicket-takers' list but his impact on the bowling is the reason why he is there on the list. He is followed by Dilshan Madhusanka of Sri Lanka. This left-handed fast bowler was the only good present by the Lankan team and he is there on this list.



Mohammed Shami, the leading wicket-taker in the competition, was exceptionally impressive considering that he didn't even play for the team earlier in the season.



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After missing his team's first four games, Shami emerged as a star, claiming 24 wickets at an average of only 5.26 and 10.70. He took the first wicket in the final game and seven wickets in the semifinal of the ODI World Cup 2023.



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World Cup 2023: ICC's Team of the Tournament Out! Six Indian Players Were Included In Playing 11.

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India's team were at the receiving end of a heartbreaking loss in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. They faced a seven-wicket thrashing at the hands of Australia at the Narendra Modi International Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;



The Rohit Sharma-led side arguably was one of the best teams in the tournament and it?s fair to say that they deserved to win the ICC World Cup 2023 more than anyone else. The Men in Blue dominated the entire tournament but fell short in the final when it mattered the most.&nbsp;



India won 9 out of their 9 league games in the ICC World Cup 2023. If this was not enough, they also thumped New Zealand by a big margin in the semi-final and paved their way into the final. But they couldn?t handle the pressure in the biggest clash and suffered disappointing losses.?



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India were asked to bat first and conditions also didn?t favour them. The pitch was slow and the batters found it hard to score runs. Skipper <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/576/rohit-sharma" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/576/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> (47) gave his team a vital start but perished as he was approaching his half-century. Virat Kohli (51) and KL Rahul (66) tried their best and slammed vital half-centuries.?



Their effort powered India to a total of 240 runs. Many were optimistic that they would defend the target because of the kind of bowling lineup they had. The bowlers were right on the money in the start as they picked three early wickets and left Australia tottering at 47/3.&nbsp;



It seemed that it would be a close match but after that Australia took the game away from India. Travis Head (137) and Marnus Labuschagne (58*) played magnificently well and added 192 runs partnership to take the team home and win their 6th World Cup of all time.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023: Watch: Rohit Sharma walks off the field in utter disbelief after final loss against Australia&nbsp;</h2>



After India lost the final of the ICC World Cup 2023, players were shattered and quite emotional. Almost everyone was in tears and to witness that was a tough sight for India fans. One of the players that looked completely down was skipper Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;



The captain gave his everything and led from the front. He scored 597 runs in the tournament and was spot-on with his leadership. His staggering performances deserved the World Cup more than anyone else. &nbsp; As he left the field, he was in utter disbelief and was seen crying.&nbsp;



The video of that went viral on the internet and here?s the clip:?



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ICC World Cup 2023: Watch: Rohit Sharma walks off the field in utter disbelief after final loss against Australia?

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IND vs AUS: : The wait continues for the Indian team as they lost the World Cup 2023 Final to Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19. The setting was perfect for the Indian team to get their hands on the illustrations World Cup title, but it was just not meant to be India's day in the business.



India's perfect run in the World Cup 2023 didn't turn out to be a memorable memory for the Men in Blue as they crumbled against Australia in the Final when it mattered the most. India faced a six-wicket defeat against Australia, who became the World Champions for the record sixth time.



Although India had their moments in the game, all those were short-lived as the Aussies completely outplayed the hosts. Travis Head scored a match-winning century in the chase against India's 240-run total and that really sealed the game for Australia, while Marnus Labuschagne played a gritty unbeaten knock of 58 runs to take his side home.



The scenes after India's loss were certainly not something which any true Indian would have liked. Emotions from all the faces present in the venue were on display, most of them having a feeling of disappointment, while only a handful cheered and celebrated.



Indian coach Rahul Dravid said it was tough for him to see his boys emotional after such a rigorous show all over the last few weeks. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul couldn't believe what they suffered. Mohammad Siraj was in tears as he was consoled by Jasprit Bumrah on his way back to the dressing room.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AUS: It's tough to see boys emotional: Rahul Dravid</h2>



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?Yeah, of course, he's (Rohit Sharma) disappointed, as are many boys in the dressing room," said Rahul Dravid after India's six-wicket loss to Australia. "It wasn't, yeah, there were a lot of emotions in that dressing room. It was tough to see as a coach because I know how hard these guys have worked, what they've put in, the sacrifices they've made. So, it's tough."



"I mean, it's tough to see that as a coach, because you get to know these boys personally. You get to see the effort they put in, the hard work that we've put in over the last month, the kind of cricket we've played. But yeah, but that's sport. That happens. It can happen. And the better team won on the day," he added.



Dravid further said that the team will reflect back on their journey in the World Cup 2023 and certainly learn from their mistakes. Wins and losses are part and parcel of the game.



"And I'm sure that the sun will come up tomorrow morning. We'll learn from it. We'll reflect. And we'll move on, as will everyone else. I mean, that's what you do as a sportsman. You have some great highs in sports, and you have some lows in sports. And you keep moving on. You don't stop. Because if you don't put yourself on the line, you don't put yourself in games like these, you don't experience the great highs. And neither do you experience the great lows. And if you don't do that, you don't learn," said Dravid.



"That's sport, it happens. It can happen and the better team wins on the day. And I'm sure the sun will come up tomorrow morning. We'll learn from it, we'll reflect. And we'll move on. As will everyone else. That's what we do as sportsmen. You have some great highs and lows in sports but you don't stop because if you don't put yourself on the line, don't put yourself in situations like these, you don't experience it, you don't learn," he said.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">We are proud of you TEAM INDIA</h2>



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Although you couldn't get the desired result in the World Cup 2023 Final, the journey certainly reflects that you have gone miles in terms of your approach. You were bang-on in your commitment, resolve and determination right from the day the run began. The energy you put on in game one against Australia was something special and it only got better and better in the days to come as the 1.4 billion people across the territory of India marched forward with the 15 designated Men in Blue.



There were so many highs throughout the campaign and even more memorable moments from the boys. The gameplay was right on the money, the leadership didn't look any less and, of course, the fielding, never have I seen this kind of passion in fielding as I saw in this edition. These things might look insignificant if things don't pan out well in the end, also there is no denying the fact that nothing is more beautiful than the prestigious cup in the hands, but I assure you, Team India, you have got a special place in every single heart that stood up and sang the national anthem with you over the course of the showpiece event.



Your efforts might not have produced the intended result, but we still believe in you - Team India. Unfortunately, things weren't meant to be ours on the given day, and not to take anything away from Australia, we still think and will continue to do so until our last breath, there will time when we will end up on the right side of the block and feel the goosebumps as you lift the glorious World Cup title. Until then, don't let the defeat bog you down ~ from the heart of millions of cricket fans.



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IND vs AUS: Can't see Indian boys go emotional: Rahul Dravid after India losing World Cup 2023 Final to Australia

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The 5th &amp; Final Test-Match in Sydney between Fierce-Rivals Australia and India ended today and the home team secured an easy six-wicket win and this win allowed them to secure the series by 3-1.This win of the Aussies has also made some significant changes in the overall standings of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. 
Talking about the contest, the Jasprit Bumrah-led team were at 124-4 in their 2nd inning and they were looking set to set a big target for the Pat Cummins-led team. However, the Australian bowlers were in deadly mood as their perfect bowling display led to Team India suffering a batting collapse and they lost wickets in quick succession and eventually got bundled out for a mere score of 157 runs. 
Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant fought the lone warrior's battle as he played an impressive inning of 61 runs in just 33 deliveries but he didn't get any kind of support from his fellow batters at the other end and the Kangaroos took full advantage of this and eventually the game turned in the favour of the Defending Champions. 
For the Australian team, Scott Boland took 6 wickets while giving away 45 runs while skipper Pat Cummins also played a good hand with figures of 3-44 next to his name. 
The Aussies were given a target of 162 runs to win the Sydney Test-Match but they lost wickets unnecessarily as Sam Konstas (22 runs in 17 deliveries), Marnus Labuschagne (6 runs in 20 deliveries), and Steve Smith (4 runs in 9 balls) went back to the pavilion cheaply, leaving the Australian team suddenly in a dire position of 58/3.
Next, opening batter Usman Khawaja played a good knock of 41 runs in 45 deliveries which allowed his team to initiate a comeback in the contest. If Bumrah wouldn't have got injured, then Khawaja wouldn't even get the chance to go past the 10 runs mark. 
Without the availability of Bumrah, the Aussie batters started to play their shots freely and theu began creating a lot of pressure on the Indian bowling unit. While Prasidh Krishna did his best to help his team stay alive in the contest, he began to falter and this worked in the favour of the Australians. 
As a result, the duo of Beau Webster &amp; Travis Head got involved in a strong partnership for thethe fifth wicket and added 58 runs in just 53 balls and this turned out to be winning factor. They helped their team reach a score of 162-4 and the Kangaroos won the encounter by a margin of six wickets.
<h2>WTC Final Chance:</h2>
Pat Cummins-led Aussies have successfully qualified for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) Final after securing the BGT series 3-1. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa have already secured their tickets for the Final after defeating Pakistan in the first Test-Match. 
Keeping the statistics in mind, Team India have failed to qualify for the WTC Final for the first time since 2021. They are ranked third in the overall Standings with a PCT of 50. South Africa are the table toppers with a PCT of 66.67 while the Kangaroos are ranked 2nd with 63.73 PCT next to their name. They are followed by the likes of New Zealand (48.21) and Sri Lanka (45.45) respectively.
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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma couldn't really have a say in the way things panned out in the Sydney Test-Match| Image: Getty Images

Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final after suffering an embarrassing defeat in the Sydney Test-Match Or have they been eliminated completely?

Team India lost the Sydney Test Match, do they have any chances of qualifying for the WTC Final? Explained!

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Day 3 of the fifth and final test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground ended India's one-and-a-half-month-long tour of Australia. With that, Australia also ended their long wait to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and won it with a margin of 3-1.
Apart from the first test, Australia dominated India throughout the series, including the third day at SCG. As a result, the Australian crowd was also animated and tried to put pressure on Team India. But Virat Kohli, who is known for his passionate persona, came up with his own way to answer.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli mocks Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3</h2>
The Australian crowd has a history of involvement with visiting teams time and time again, and this BGT 2024-25 was not new. There were many instances during the series when they targeted Indian players. Especially when it comes to Virat Kohli, the Australian crowd often welcomes him or reacts to his actions with boos. But Virat has always been the approach of giving it back.
Something similar happened on Sunday as well. Notably, Virat was the stand-in captain in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Responding to Australian crowds, Virat gestures with his "empty pocket." This incident happened just when Steve Smith got out on Day 3. Smith was part of the infamous "Sandpapergate" incident during a Cape Town test against South Africa in 2018.
Australia used sandpaper in order to tamper with the cricket ball to get more reverse swing from the ball. Unfortunately for them, it was caught on camera, and players involved in it, Smith, along with David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, faced bans. As a result, Virat was seen doing the "sandpapar" gesture after Smith's wickets to provoke the Australian fans.
As soon as it happened, the video of the incident went viral, and everyone was talking about it on social media. Speaking of the game, India started Day 3 at 142/6 and were bowled out for 157 runs, setting a target of 161 to win. Australia reached the target with six wickets in hand and registered the 3-1 series win. It was their first BGT win since 2014-15. With this, they also qualified for the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25.
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Virat Kohli was the Stand-in captain for Team India in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

Watch: Virat Kohli teases the over-aggressive Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3

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The Australian Cricket Team, under the leadership of Pat Cummins successfully defeated Team India in the Sydney Test-Match by a margin of six wickets and this wicket helped them to seal the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series by 3-1.
While the Aussie players are going to be really happy with this series win, the Indians on the other hand, are facing a lot of criticism following the series defeat especially the Indian batters. Senior players like Virat Kohli are the main targets of the critics. 
In the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Kohli got dismissed on the outside off-stump line eight times and versus the Aussie bowlers, the former Indian skipper looked helpless &amp; cluseless versus the them. Now, AB De Villiers, the South African legend has made a huge revelation regarding how the former Indian and RCB skipper can tackle the outside off-stump deliveries.
<h2>'Every Batsman in the world struggles with some weakness'</h2>
AB De Villiers said, "He (Virat) can definitely find a solution to the the outside off-stump deliveries. Every batsman out there has a weakness and if I talk about myself, then the deliveries which used to come towards the pads in a straight line used to trouble me a lot. But I learnt from it and scored a lot of runs in the remainder of my career. 
I still remember the Test-Series versus England (ENG). The series kicked off on a positive note and I scored good amount of runs in the Durban Test-Match and everything was going smoothly. But, then the duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson started dismissing me on a successive note and especially, with the new ball, I got out constantly".
<h2>What's the solution to the problem of Virat Kohli? </h2>
AB de Villiers believes that old balls keep running in the mind of the 36-year-old, which automatically affects the next forthcoming delivery. What happened before on the previous ball doesn't matter... He (Virat) should play every ball like a new and fresh one, he should just forget thinking about the previous deliveries. If finds success in doing this properly, then he can play the outside off-stump deliveries in a much better way.
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Scott Boland got the better of Virat Kohli for the fourth time in the BGT 2024-25 series | Image: Getty Images

Virat Kohli has struggled a lot with the outside off-stump deliveries in the ongoing BGT Series

Will Virat Kohli stop getting dismissed on the outside off stump line now? AB De Villiers gives a solution

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India batter Virat Kohli has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism after his failures in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The batter looked torrid with the bat in the majority of the series and there have been calls related to his retirement as well. 
Virat Kohli, who hit a century in the first Test, looked absolutely torrid with the bat in the rest of the games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter was troubled by the balls outside off stump as it brought his downfall in almost every match of the five-match Test series. 
When Virat Kohli hit a century in Perth, it was expected that he would have a breakthrough series and would be setting the stage on fire. But that wasn't the case, as, after the ton in the opening match, he failed in the entire series and ended up getting just around 90 runs in the rest of the games. 
Since 2020, Virat Kohli has looked extremely torrid with the bat and has been averaging just in the 20s. This has seen him getting a lot of criticism for his poor outings. Many fans and experts have lashed out at him for his poor performances and hence they want him to make way for youngster. 
One of the heavy criticism came from Irfan Pathan, who pointed out the batter's poor average, saying that Virat Kohli averaged just 15 in the first innings of the Test. He said that the players with these low averages don't deserve a place in the Indian Team. 
<h2>He has made a lot of runs, but in 2024, batting in the first innings where you set up the match, Kohli averages just 15 - Irfan Pathan</h2>
Irfan Pathan added that it's time for Virat Kohli to make way for youngsters and that even young players will maintain a batting average of 25-30. Speaking to Star Sports, he explained: 
"He has made a lot of runs, but in 2024, batting in the first innings where you set up the match, Kohli averages just 15. If we take out his stats for the last five years, he barely averages 30. Does the Indian team deserve that from its senior player? It's better to give a youngster a long run, tell him to get ready; even that guy will maintain a batting average of 25-30." 
India's next Test series will be against England. It remains to be seen if he will be part of the series or not.
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India batter Virat Kohli has been at the receiving end of heavy criticism after his failures in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

"Youngster will maintain a batting average of 25-30"- Virat Kohli asked to leave Team India

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Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and Australia at SCG brought the end to a long one and a half months of your. Australia's one-decade-long wait to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has finally ended as they have beaten India in the final test by six wickets to clinch the BGT trophy 3-1. With this, they also qualified for the World Test Championship final.
On the other hand, India have been humiliated on Australian soil and also lost the chance to play the WTC final. The last couple of months have been horrible for Team India as they have lost a home test series against New Zealand, and now they have also lost the all-important BGT trophy. But there were few positives as well. Here we will talk about three positives for India from the BGT series defeat.
<h2>Three Positives for India to take forward after 1-3 Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat</h2>
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal - The Trusted Opener
It was a tough series for all the batters because bowlers dominated these conditions throughout. But there were some good batting performances as well. Yashasvi Jaiswal was India's best batter in this series. It was his first time in Australia, and he showed that he has it all to perform in tough conditions.
Jaiswal finished with the second-most runs after Travis Head and scored 391 runs at an average of 43.44 with one hundred and two half-centuries. He has been in good form, and India can look to cash in on his form in the coming Champions Trophy 2025.
2. Evolution of Nitish Kumar Reddy 
Another man who impressed everyone was young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Though his five wickets at an average of 38 don't do justice for him, it was his first tour, too, his debut series. He showed great maturity with his bat and scored 298 runs at an average of 37.25.
Nitish played some good innings under pressure. India can groom him to become a match-winning all-rounder, and in white-ball cricket, he can be very handy. Certainly, he has given selectors an option for the Champions Trophy 2025, along with Hardik Pandya.
3. Identification of Problem 
India's poor batting form became the reason of consecutive test series defeat. Especially, the form of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill became the taking points.
But in some ways it is good sign that the problems have been identify and now the management can work with these guys to regain their form. Because these are part of India's core batting unit for the Champions Trophy 2025.
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Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 after winning the final test at SCG by six wickets.