The 2023 ODI World Cup journey for the Indian men’s cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, ended with a bittersweet note as they reached the final only to face defeat. Despite their impressive run throughout the tournament, the ultimate loss left players and fans heartbroken.
A recently surfaced unseen video from the final match has gone viral on social media, offering a glimpse into the raw emotions of the Indian players, notably featuring a poignant moment with Virat Kohli. In the clip, Kohli is seen dislodging the bails with his cap in frustration as Australian players celebrate their title win. This heart-wrenching moment occurred just before Kohli approached his teammates for the customary post-match handshake.
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The video vividly captures Kohli’s feelings, emphasizing the disappointment of the Indian batting icon who exhibited top-notch form throughout the campaign but fell short of clinching the coveted title.
UNSEEN VIDEO OF KOHLI 💔 pic.twitter.com/o4ZkZhf3zh
— cricket videos (@RizwanStum60450) January 1, 2024
Fans flooded the comment section of the post, reminiscing about the summit clash and expressing sentiments that the Rohit Sharma-led side deserved the World Cup.
This Indian team might be the greatest team to not win a wc 😢
— Nub (@notamythanymore) January 1, 2024
Literally this team deserved a world cup 🥹
— Prakhar Patwardhan 🇮🇳 (@PrakharPatward1) January 1, 2024
Heartbreaking to see Kohli like that 💔 No one in the Indian team deserved the world cup more than him. Carried the team on numerous occasions in ICC events since 2014 🙃
— Vivek._.M (@Viv666viV) January 1, 2024
One bad day couldn’t tell the whole story, they played well
— Bilal Ahmad Bhat (@DrBilal_06) January 1, 2024
Kohli’s batting prowess was a highlight of the 2023 ODI World Cup. He featured in all 11 games for India, finishing as the tournament’s top run-scorer and earning the player-of-the-tournament title. His remarkable contribution included a total of 765 runs, featuring three centuries and six half-centuries.
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Currently, Virat Kohli is in South Africa for a two-match Test series, marking his first assignment after the ODI World Cup. In the opening Test, where South Africa secured a dominant victory by an innings and 32 runs, Kohli showcased his resilience by scoring a gritty 82 during India’s second innings. While most Indian batters struggled against the Proteas’ pace attack, Kohli’s performance stood out as a testament to his enduring batting prowess.
