Tendulkar consoles Kohli & Rohit after India’s heartbreaking loss against Australia in the final | CWC2023

Xtra Time Web Desk: The Indian cricket team’s dream run in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 came crashing down on Sunday against Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. There were emotional scenes in the Indian camp as captain

Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli were visibly disappointed after the heart-wrenching defeat. Post the final, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was seen consoling the disheartened Indian players before the commencement of the post-match ceremony. The master blaster had a chat with both Rohit and Virat in the presence of BCCI honorary secretary Jay Shah.

Pat Cummins-led Australia delivered a comprehensive performance, ending the hosts’ impressive 10-match winning streak with a convincing 7-wicket victory. The loss was particularly hard on the Men in Blue, evident in the emotional scenes that unfolded on the field.

Despite being the favorites, Team India found themselves outplayed by Australia in all facets of the game. Batting first on a challenging pitch, the Indian team struggled, posting a total of 240 runs in 50 overs. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul contributed half-centuries, while Rohit Sharma played a brisk innings, scoring 47 off 31 balls. In response, Australia, despite losing three early wickets, comfortably reached the target, with Travis Head leading the charge with an impressive 147 off 120 balls. The defeat left Indian fans and players in disappointment, marking the end of their World Cup journey.