Days after India lost the final match of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, former Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq said it was great for cricket that the 'Men in Blue' lost.
Former Pakistani skipper Misbah-ul-Haq hit out at Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul following his 66-run knock against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final match on Sunday.
Following India's six-wicket loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final match on Sunday, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik said that KL Rahul was trying to bat through the 50 overs.
Actor Athiya, wife of wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, and a vocal cheerleader of the team, dropped a message and lauded the performance of the team through the tournament
Former England skipper Nasser Hussain said India's long tail restricted Virat Kohli and KL Rahul from going all out during their partnership in the World Cup final.
After a scintillating win over India in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Australian skipper Pat Cummins lauded Travis Head for his match-winning century, saying that backing the opener while he was injured paid off.
Another heartbreak was added to the list of Indian fans as Men in Blue succumbed to Australia, led by a masterclass from Travis Head, which helped the Aussies lift their sixth World Cup title.
Australia has now officially won a World Cup title in the decades of 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. For India, their decade-long wait for a major ICC Trophy continues as after overcoming the semifinal hurdle, they have lost in the final.
Meanwhile, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles reached Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium to attend the cricket World Cup final match between India and Australia and cheer for his team.