[ad_1] After an impressive streak of 10 consecutive victories in the World Cup 2023, Team India faced a tough defeat in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, losing by six wickets on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Among the fervent supporters present at the stadium were many Bollywood icons, including Shah … Read more
[ad_1] The 92,453-strong crowd had begun to file out of the massive stands. The predominant colour of the day, blue, gradually faded out, baring the empty fluorescent orange seats. A brooding silence descended on the largest cricket stadium in the world. The only sound was that of breaking hearts and the applause from Australia’s dug-out … Read more
[ad_1] FOR 40 nights since their first win against Australia in Chennai, India strode like the invincibles, but would stumble on the 41st night to a tame defeat. The defeat could be put down to Australianism that always prevails on big moments or just bad luck. There will be a billion post-mortems of the loss, … Read more
[ad_1] Pads on, a sheepish smile spread over his content face. Travis Head serenaded onto the pitch when Glenn Maxwell thumped the winning runs to secure Australia’s sixth ODI World Cup title. He sank onto the ground, kissed the grass and then walked as though he was in a state of intoxication, embracing anyone who … Read more
[ad_1] These apprehensions were guided by the so-called “law” of averages. Simply put, the contention was that since no team can continue to win forever, sooner or later India “had” to lose a match. As such, it would be best for India to lose a match during the league stage so that the dreaded law … Read more
[ad_1] As Australia broke the hearts of over a billion Indians after defeating India in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a message for the Men in Blue. “Dear Team India, Your talent and determination through the World Cup was noteworthy. You’ve played with great spirit and brought immense pride … Read more
[ad_1] Travis Head joined an elite group of cricketers when he won the Player of the Match award in both the semifinal and final, only the fourth cricketer ever in the history of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup to do so. Head hit a 120-ball 137 in the second innings to take the match … Read more
[ad_1] EMOTION ran high among the Indian players as they walked back to the dressing room after coming second-best by a distance to Australia in the World Cup final. It was a feeling of disappointment at not realising the dreams of more than a billion people. The trophy that had eluded them since 2011 remained … Read more
[ad_1] India’s wait for an ICC trophy continued on Sunday as they fell to Australia by 6 wickets in the World Cup final at the Narendra Modi stadium with opener Travis Head scoring a blistering century to guide the Aussies to their 6th title. Chasing 240, Australia openers went hell for leather getting 15 off … Read more
[ad_1] Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are gearing up for the highly anticipated World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. The duo, dressed in Team India jerseys and jackets, were spotted at the airport, making their way to the venue. Team India is set to face Australia in the grand finale of … Read more