India’s adventure in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 came to a devastating end in the final against Australia. Despite their amazing run in the tournament, major players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were in tears following their defeat. Ravichandran Ashwin, the senior Indian spinner, provided profound observations, expressing his grief at seeing the emotional situations.
India’s Remarkable Journey and Final Defeat: Led by captain Rohit Sharma, India’s dream of securing the ICC championship was shattered when they couldn’t defend their total of 240, resulting in a six-wicket defeat to Australia. The loss marked the end of a remarkable journey that saw India winning 10 consecutive matches to reach the final but falling short at the last hurdle.
Emotional Moments Revealed by R Ashwin: Reflecting on the aftermath, Ashwin disclosed the emotional scenes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in tears. The images and videos circulating online captured the heartbreak of the players, portraying the emotional toll of the defeat.
Rohit Sharma’s Leadership Prowess: Ashwin commended Rohit Sharma’s awareness of each squad member while recognising his leadership abilities. He emphasised Rohit’s commitment to comprehending and delivering tactical plans in a personalised manner, demonstrating his great leadership abilities in Indian cricket.
Ashwin stated, “Yes, we felt the pain. Rohit and Virat were crying. Seeing that, it felt bad. Anyway, it was not meant to be. This team was an experienced one. Everybody knew what to do. And then, it was professional. Everybody knew their routines and warm-ups.”
Ashwin’s Admiration for Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy: Ashwin went on to praise Rohit Sharma’s leadership, comparing him to the legendary MS Dhoni. He praised Rohit’s efforts to get to know each squad member on a personal basis, praising his advanced level of leadership in Indian cricket.
