Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Team India for playing brilliantly throughout the 2023 World Cup despite the heart-breaking defeat against Australia in the final in Ahmedabad. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian team won 10 consecutive games until their “one bad day” cost them in the summit clash as well.

Speaking to Star Sports after the final, Gavaskar added, “This time a couple of things that could have gone their way, which didn’t happen, so that’s fine. That is how luck can go against you. But like I said there’s no shame in losing to a better team. A team that was better on the day, just like India was better on the day of the first match. There’s no shame in losing to the five-time champions. They know how to win the finals. Very proud of all the effort that they’ve done, very proud of the joy that they have given millions who have been following them.”

Team India had beaten Australia in their tournament opener by six wickets but Australia won the final successfully. With this, Australia won their six ODI World Cup titles. And, Sunil Gavaskar further urged Indian supporters to back the team for their terrific run as well.

“I’m sad. This team played such terrific cricket for ten games but just wasn’t able to take that one step that could have got them the trophy,” Gavaskar added. “But with that said I think all of us have to be mighty proud of them. This team has played superb cricket and yes it happens sometimes the final doesn’t go your way. But this team has been sensational in all aspects for 10 matches,” Sunil Gavaskar concluded.