Despite India's economic dominance in cricket, its success on the international stage has been limited.
India lost to Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 final.
The Indian team's strategy didn't adapt well to the slower and drier pitch in Ahmedabad.
India's journey in the ICC World Cup 2023 ended in disappointment as the team lost to Australia in the final. Despite entering the final unbeaten and being favorites to win a third title, the Indian team could only set a below-par target of 241 for Australia to chase. The loss was met with mixed emotions, with many fans expressing heartbreak and disappointment.
Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary cricketer, expressed mixed emotions after the loss. He stated that there's no shame in losing to a better team and that the Indian team has been sensational in all aspects for 10 matches. He also pointed out that luck plays a significant role in sports.
The match was played on a pitch in Ahmedabad that was slower and drier than expected. The Indian team's strategy didn't adapt well to the changing conditions. The team struggled to find boundaries and build substantial partnerships, with key players like Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav unable to contribute significantly. The dew factor also played a significant role, hindering the effectiveness of Indian spinners.
Many fans started leaving the stadium by the 35th over of Australia's chase as the result became obvious. The mood outside the stadium was sombre, a stark contrast to the excitement before the match.
Despite India's economic dominance in cricket, with 80% of global cricket revenues coming from the country, its success on the international stage has been limited. The World Cup planning by India drew complaints due to its late announcement of dates and tickets, making it difficult for overseas fans to participate.
Despite India's economic dominance in cricket, with 80% of global cricket revenues coming from the country, its success on the international stage has been limited.
The World Cup planning by India drew complaints due to its late announcement of dates and tickets, making it difficult for overseas fans to participate.
The pitch in Ahmedabad was slower and drier than expected, and India's strategy didn't adapt well to the changing conditions.
The Indian team struggled to find boundaries and build substantial partnerships, with key players like Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav unable to contribute significantly.
The dew factor also played a significant role, hindering the effectiveness of Indian spinners.