Seven students of Sher-e-Kashmir University in India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested and booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), said officials on Monday (November 27). They were arrested after they allegedly raised objectionable slogans and celebrated Indian cricket team's loss in recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup.

The arrests were made after police investigated a complaint made by a student who accused his collegemates of harassing him and raising objectionable slogans after India's defeat in the final match. The student who lodged the complaint was not a local, as reported by Press Trust of India.

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PTI cited officials who said that the students were booked under various UAPA sections and the IPC (Indian Penal Code).

"A student from Punjab has complained about the seven final year students of SKUAST - K (Shuhama campus) that he was threatened with dire consequences after Australia defeated India in the men's cricket World Cup 2023 final on November 19," a senior police official said as quoted by ETV Bharat.

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"An FIR (317/2023) has been registered on the basis of a written complaint by Sachin Bains, a resident of Punjab and a student of the university, against seven final year students of the SKUAST - K (Shuhama campus). The Kashmiri students named by the complainant have been identified as Umer, Asif, Mohsin, Tauqeer, Khalid, Sameer and Ubaid. Further investigation in the case is currently underway," the official told ETV Bharat.

<h2>Student received death threats, say reports</h2>

Media reports say that the student who filed police complaint is from Punjab and the arrested students allegedly threatened to shoot him as he supported India during the world cup final.

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The complainant has reportedly said that the accused raised pro-Pakistan slogans after the match and this "created fear among the students from outside the Union territory of J&amp;K"

Such disputes and even clashes between local and non-local students have occurred before in Kashmiri educational institutes, said ETV Bharat.

(With inputs from agencies)

Seven students of Sher-e-Kashmir University in India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested and booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), said officials on Monday (November 27).

Seven students of Sher-e-Kashmir University in India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested and booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), said officials on Monday (November 27). They were arrested after they allegedly raised objectionable slogans and celebrated Indian cricket team's loss in recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup. The arrests were made after police investigated a complaint made by a student who accused his collegemates of harassing him and raising objectionable slogans after India's defeat in the final match. The student who lodged the complaint was not a local, as reported by Press Trust of India. Watch | Over 500 properties seized in Jammu and Kashmir × PTI cited officials who said that the students were booked under various UAPA sections and the IPC (Indian Penal Code). "A student from Punjab has complained about the seven final year students of SKUAST - K (Shuhama campus) that he was threatened with dire consequences after Australia defeated India in the men's cricket World Cup 2023 final on November 19," a senior police official said as quoted by ETV Bharat. Also Read | India: Delhi woman bites off husband's ear during verbal fight "An FIR (317/2023) has been registered on the basis of a written complaint by Sachin Bains, a resident of Punjab and a student of the university, against seven final year students of the SKUAST - K (Shuhama campus). The Kashmiri students named by the complainant have been identified as Umer, Asif, Mohsin, Tauqeer, Khalid, Sameer and Ubaid. Further investigation in the case is currently underway," the official told ETV Bharat. Student received death threats, say reports Media reports say that the student who filed police complaint is from Punjab and the arrested students allegedly threatened to shoot him as he supported India during the world cup final. Also Read | India: Gurez Valley in Kashmir gets connected to electricity grid for the first time after independence The complainant has reportedly said that the accused raised pro-Pakistan slogans after the match and this "created fear among the students from outside the Union territory of J&K" Such disputes and even clashes between local and non-local students have occurred before in Kashmiri educational institutes, said ETV Bharat. (With inputs from agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir: Seven university students booked under UAPA over 'pro-Pakistan' slogans

Australia romped to a five-wicket win against India in the third T20I match in Guwahati, chasing a mammoth 223-run target. Riding on a brilliant century from Glenn Maxwell (104*) and an enterprising cameo from Matthew Wade (28*), the Australians thumped India in a convincing manner. The T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup champions showed once again&nbsp;that they are a side not to be trifled with&nbsp;despite missing some key names.&nbsp;

Maxwell equalled Josh Inglis' record of the fastest century by an Australian batter in T20Is, achieving the feat in only 47 balls. The innings came just at the perfect time for Maxwell who heads home after a highly successful campaign on the Indian soil in the last few weeks.&nbsp;

India were in the contest, right up until the last few overs. Despite Travis Head providing a blistering start to the visitors, India pulled things back by picking three wickets within the first seven overs.&nbsp;

While Head departed for a crafty 35, Aaron Hardie and Inglis could not do much damage, with the duo returning to the pavilion&nbsp;on 10.

Maxwell came in at no. 4 and started in his characteristic style and immediately put pressure on Indian bowlers who had to manufacture something to get the dasher out.&nbsp;

The 'Big Show' picked his bowlers with ease, took his chances throughout the middle overs, and while he seemed to slow down towards the latter stages - turned the momentum right back up when Australia needed him to in the final over.&nbsp;

The win means Australia keep the series alive and head into the fourth match&nbsp;high on confidence.&nbsp;

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<h2>India's batting&nbsp;</h2>

Batting first, India were off to a sluggish start as Yashasvi Jasiwal and Ishan Kishan departed without contributing much. Jason Behrendorff and Kane Richardson got the white ball to tail around which made stroke-making difficult for the Indians.&nbsp;

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav walked in at no. 4 and attempted to steer the ship. Ruturaj Gaikwad struggled on the other end and at one time was 22 off 22 balls, attempting to muscle the ball. However, once the stylish batter got hang of the pitch, he started trusting his timing and effortlessly upped the scoring rate.&nbsp;

The pair added 57 runs before the captain departed but not before adding 39 in 29 deliveries. Shortly after, Ruturaj took complete control of the action. The elegant opener shifted gears drastically after notching up his fifty and got to the three-digit score (his maiden T20I ton) in a canter.

Hardie went for 25 runs in the 18th over, while Maxwell conceded 30 runs in the final over. It was absolute carnage by Ruturaj which eventually went in vain as Maxwell's hundred overshadowed his equally brilliant innings.&nbsp;

Australia romped to a five-wicket win against India in the third T20I match in Guwahati, chasing a mammoth 223-run target. Riding on a brilliant century from Glenn Maxwell (104*) and an enterprising cameo from Matthew Wade (28*), the Australians thumped India in a convincing manner.

Australia romped to a five-wicket win against India in the third T20I match in Guwahati, chasing a mammoth 223-run target. Riding on a brilliant century from Glenn Maxwell (104*) and an enterprising cameo from Matthew Wade (28*), the Australians thumped India in a convincing manner. The T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup champions showed once again that they are a side not to be trifled with despite missing some key names. Maxwell equalled Josh Inglis' record of the fastest century by an Australian batter in T20Is, achieving the feat in only 47 balls. The innings came just at the perfect time for Maxwell who heads home after a highly successful campaign on the Indian soil in the last few weeks. India were in the contest, right up until the last few overs. Despite Travis Head providing a blistering start to the visitors, India pulled things back by picking three wickets within the first seven overs. While Head departed for a crafty 35, Aaron Hardie and Inglis could not do much damage, with the duo returning to the pavilion on 10. Maxwell came in at no. 4 and started in his characteristic style and immediately put pressure on Indian bowlers who had to manufacture something to get the dasher out. The 'Big Show' picked his bowlers with ease, took his chances throughout the middle overs, and while he seemed to slow down towards the latter stages - turned the momentum right back up when Australia needed him to in the final over. The win means Australia keep the series alive and head into the fourth match high on confidence. Also read | Ind vs Aus, 3rd T20I: 'Are Australia here to win? They are...' - Former Indian opener on visitors' struggles India's batting Batting first, India were off to a sluggish start as Yashasvi Jasiwal and Ishan Kishan departed without contributing much. Jason Behrendorff and Kane Richardson got the white ball to tail around which made stroke-making difficult for the Indians. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav walked in at no. 4 and attempted to steer the ship. Ruturaj Gaikwad struggled on the other end and at one time was 22 off 22 balls, attempting to muscle the ball. However, once the stylish batter got hang of the pitch, he started trusting his timing and effortlessly upped the scoring rate. The pair added 57 runs before the captain departed but not before adding 39 in 29 deliveries. Shortly after, Ruturaj took complete control of the action. The elegant opener shifted gears drastically after notching up his fifty and got to the three-digit score (his maiden T20I ton) in a canter. Hardie went for 25 runs in the 18th over, while Maxwell conceded 30 runs in the final over. It was absolute carnage by Ruturaj which eventually went in vain as Maxwell's hundred overshadowed his equally brilliant innings.

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Nearly 10 days after Australia scripted history by beating India in the ODI World Cup final, captain Pat Cummins has revealed the underlying motivation that guided his team to upstage India on the ultimate stage.&nbsp;

Cummins said it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that his side wanted to take on by silencing the 130,000-strong Indian crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So, whatever happens today, it’s a special day. We tried to soak it all in. It was a sea of blue, it’s not like people were wearing casuals, and everyone was wearing the blue Indian jersey," Cummins was quoted as saying by ABC News.&nbsp;

“I was just thinking it would be satisfying if we shut them all up basically, we could hear a silence, that’s going to be satisfying. The enormity of it sunk in when we were in that cauldron,” he added.

<h2>Cummins' tactical masterclass</h2>

Right from winning the toss to apply the&nbsp;finishing touches to the game, Australia managed to silence the Indian crowd. Cummins was instrumental in making it happen as his field placements and bowling changes worked like a charm on the big day.&nbsp;

After India lost Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer within the powerplay overs, Cummins utilised the inability of Indian batters to seize the moment and bowled his fifth bowling option out.

Such was the squeeze applied by Cummins that after Sharma's dismissal in the 11th over, India only managed four boundaries throughout the innings, with three coming off the bat of tailenders.&nbsp;

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Apart from his tactical acumen, Cummins turned up with the ball as well, finishing with figures reading&nbsp;10-0-34-2. He got the wickets of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Kohli's wicket proved to be another turning point in the match as India never recovered from thereon and finished with a below-par total that was chased with relative ease by the likes of Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Nearly 10 days after Australia scripted history by beating India in the ODI World Cup final, captain Pat Cummins has revealed the underlying motivation that guided his team to upstage India on the ultimate stage.

Nearly 10 days after Australia scripted history by beating India in the ODI World Cup final, captain Pat Cummins has revealed the underlying motivation that guided his team to upstage India on the ultimate stage. Cummins said it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that his side wanted to take on by silencing the 130,000-strong Indian crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So, whatever happens today, it’s a special day. We tried to soak it all in. It was a sea of blue, it’s not like people were wearing casuals, and everyone was wearing the blue Indian jersey," Cummins was quoted as saying by ABC News. “I was just thinking it would be satisfying if we shut them all up basically, we could hear a silence, that’s going to be satisfying. The enormity of it sunk in when we were in that cauldron,” he added. Cummins' tactical masterclass Right from winning the toss to apply the finishing touches to the game, Australia managed to silence the Indian crowd. Cummins was instrumental in making it happen as his field placements and bowling changes worked like a charm on the big day. After India lost Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer within the powerplay overs, Cummins utilised the inability of Indian batters to seize the moment and bowled his fifth bowling option out. Such was the squeeze applied by Cummins that after Sharma's dismissal in the 11th over, India only managed four boundaries throughout the innings, with three coming off the bat of tailenders. Also read | World Cup 2023: Breaking 1.4bn Indian hearts, Australia win final to become six-time world champions Apart from his tactical acumen, Cummins turned up with the ball as well, finishing with figures reading 10-0-34-2. He got the wickets of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Kohli's wicket proved to be another turning point in the match as India never recovered from thereon and finished with a below-par total that was chased with relative ease by the likes of Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne. (With inputs from agencies)

'Shut them all up': Pat Cummins reveals underlying motivation to beat India in World Cup final

IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Playing XI: India and Australia will clash in the third T20I IND vs AUS match on Tuesday (Nov 28) at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. While the 1st T20I against Australia was a last-ball win for the Men in Blue, the second T20I was one-sided as Suryakumar Yadav-led India secured a 44-run win.

IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Playing XI: India and Australia will clash in the third T20I IND vs AUS match on Tuesday (Nov 28) at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. While the 1st T20I against Australia was a last-ball win for the Men in Blue, the second T20I was one-sided as Suryakumar Yadav-led India secured a 44-run win. After suffering two consecutive losses, Australia may make slight changes to their team to avoid another defeat in the IND vs AUS T20I series. Here's all you need to know about India and Australia Playing XI in the third T20I match. IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: India's Probable Playing XI Team India's playing XI in the second T20I at Thiruvananthapuram ticked all the boxes. Although Ravi Bishnoi did not perform well in the first match, he restored the management's faith in him in the second T20I with a three-wicket haul. Axar Patel also had a disappointing outing in the 1st T20I, but the all-rounder made a comeback with an economical spell in the second game. Bishnoi and Patel are likely to be there for the third T20I as well. Ishan Kishan cemented his place in the third T20I after he smashed a second-half-century in the previous match. Here's India's probable playing XI for the IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Ruturaj Gaikwad Yashasvi Jaiswal Ishan Kishan (WK) Suryakumar Yadav (C) Tilak Varma Rinku Singh Axar Patel Ravi Bishnoi Arshdeep Singh Mukesh Kumar Prasidh Krishna IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Australia's Probable Playing XI After their defeat in the first T20I, Australia included all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa in the playing XI for the second match. However, the move did not yield a positive result. Jason Behrendorff might return to the playing XI, as other pacers did not perform well in the last match. While Steve Smith will continue to open, Travis Head can replace Matthew Short in Australia's playing XI for the third T20I. Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David are most likely to be in the batting order. Adam Zampa and Tanveer Sangha might be the only two spinners. Matthew Wade, Australia's captain, will continue to be the primary wicketkeeper for the team. Here's Australia's probable playing XI for the IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Steve Smith Travis Head Josh Inglis Marcus Stoinis Tim David Glenn Maxwell Matthew Wade (C, WK) Jason Behrendorff Nathan Ellis Adam Zampa Tanveer Sangha (With inputs from agencies)

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Australia head coach Andrew McDonald recently revealed how a team meeting turned things around for Pat Cummins &amp; Co. in their glorious run in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. In the mega event, the Men in Yellow started off on a poor note, losing their opening two games. However, the Aussies turned things around from there on and embarked on a eight-match winning streak to enter the final, where they beat India by six wickets in Ahmedabad on November 19.

McDonald&nbsp;revealed that after their loss to South Africa by 134 runs, in Lucknow&nbsp;in their second game, the team got together for a meeting to reinforce the idea that they were on the right track despite unfavourable results.

On the SEN Whateley podcast, McDonald said, "There was a get-together post-game (after the South Africa loss). But once again, that was really just to reinforce that we were on the right path. It was about, ‘Let's stick to it and believe in what we've set out to achieve’, and that it will come to fruition eventually, albeit it didn't in the first couple of games."

He stated, "It was really doubling down. I think we've had moments like that when we were 0-2 in India in the Test series as well and you bring the group together and it's really just reiterating what you set out in the first place."

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McDonald further added, “If you start to pivot at that point in time, I think that can create panic within a group. It also means that potentially your planning has been well off and at 0-2 in a nine-match World Cup and&nbsp;it’s not the time to start throwing the baby out with the bath water. It was just a time to say, ‘Ok, let's get moving’."

After the loss to India, in their tournament-opener, and South Africa, Australia roared back to beat Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, England, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, respectively,&nbsp;to enter the semi-finals where they edged past South Africa and eventually beat hosts India in the summit clash. There were many top-performers for Australia in the form of captain Cummins (15 wickets), Travis Head (who slammed a match-winning 137 in the final), David Warner (535 runs), Adam Zampa (23 scalps) Mitchell Starc and&nbsp;Josh Hazlewood (16 victims apiece), Glenn Maxwell (one&nbsp;hundred and a&nbsp;double ton), Mitchell Marsh (441 runs),&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;

Australia,&nbsp;thus, ended up&nbsp;lifting their sixth ODI WC title, most by any in men's cricket.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald recently revealed how a team meeting turned things around for Pat Cummins & Co. in their glorious run in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald recently revealed how a team meeting turned things around for Pat Cummins & Co. in their glorious run in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. In the mega event, the Men in Yellow started off on a poor note, losing their opening two games. However, the Aussies turned things around from there on and embarked on a eight-match winning streak to enter the final, where they beat India by six wickets in Ahmedabad on November 19. McDonald revealed that after their loss to South Africa by 134 runs, in Lucknow in their second game, the team got together for a meeting to reinforce the idea that they were on the right track despite unfavourable results. On the SEN Whateley podcast, McDonald said, "There was a get-together post-game (after the South Africa loss). But once again, that was really just to reinforce that we were on the right path. It was about, ‘Let's stick to it and believe in what we've set out to achieve’, and that it will come to fruition eventually, albeit it didn't in the first couple of games." He stated, "It was really doubling down. I think we've had moments like that when we were 0-2 in India in the Test series as well and you bring the group together and it's really just reiterating what you set out in the first place." Also read: CWC - Silencing 100,000 people after Kohli's wicket is the moment I will savour for long: Pat Cummins McDonald further added, “If you start to pivot at that point in time, I think that can create panic within a group. It also means that potentially your planning has been well off and at 0-2 in a nine-match World Cup and it’s not the time to start throwing the baby out with the bath water. It was just a time to say, ‘Ok, let's get moving’." After the loss to India, in their tournament-opener, and South Africa, Australia roared back to beat Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, England, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, respectively, to enter the semi-finals where they edged past South Africa and eventually beat hosts India in the summit clash. There were many top-performers for Australia in the form of captain Cummins (15 wickets), Travis Head (who slammed a match-winning 137 in the final), David Warner (535 runs), Adam Zampa (23 scalps) Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood (16 victims apiece), Glenn Maxwell (one hundred and a double ton), Mitchell Marsh (441 runs), etc. Australia, thus, ended up lifting their sixth ODI WC title, most by any in men's cricket.

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Not all promises are meant to be broken.&nbsp;

Ahead of the much-anticipated World Cup 2023 final against India in Ahmedabad, Pat Cummins vowed to silence the mega crowd with an Aussie win on D-Day, and he delivered. While a six-wicket win had every Australian fan scream at the top of their voice inside the stadium, Cummins cherished silencing over 90,000 spectators with Virat Kohli's wicket in the first innings.

"I think you've got to embrace it [large crowd]. The crowd's obviously going to be very one-sided, but in sports, there's nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent, and that's the aim for us tomorrow. Yeah, you've just got to embrace every part of it, every part of a final - even in the lead-up, there's going to be noise and more people and interest, and you just can't get overwhelmed," Cummins had said in the presser before the World Cup final.

Meanwhile, after Australia picked three wickets inside the first 10 overs, including that of India captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul built a stand to put the Men in Blue in the driver's seat. At a time when the pair looked like taking the momentum away from Australia, Cummins returned and bowled Kohli, stunning everyone.&nbsp;

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Speaking on the same lines, Cummins said right after Virat's wicket, Steve Smith asked everyone to listen to the silence that it brought. Admitting to have paused for a minute, Cummins revealed it was as quite as a library.

"We're in the huddle (after the Kohli wicket), and Steve Smith says, "Boys, listen to the crowd for a second." And we just took a moment of pause, and it was as quiet as a library; 1,00,000 Indians there, and it was so quiet. I'll savour that moment for a long time," Cummins was quoted as saying by Sydney Morning Herald.

<h2>Kohli's wicket broke India's back</h2>

After Kohli's dismissal, India found it hard to keep up with the momentum, as batters, including settled KL Rahul, went into defensive mode. Australia made the most of this moment and crawled their way back into the game, dismissing India on an under-par total of 240.

Even though Australia lost three wickets inside the Powerplay, with David Warner and Steve Smith back in the hut, Travis Head's second World Cup hundred helped them cross the winning line with relative ease.&nbsp;

With that win, Australia won their record sixth World Cup, the most by any team.&nbsp;

Not all promises are meant to be broken. Ahead of the much-anticipated World Cup 2023 final against India in Ahmedabad, Pat Cummins vowed to silence the mega crowd with an Aussie win on D-Day, and he delivered.

Not all promises are meant to be broken. Ahead of the much-anticipated World Cup 2023 final against India in Ahmedabad, Pat Cummins vowed to silence the mega crowd with an Aussie win on D-Day, and he delivered. While a six-wicket win had every Australian fan scream at the top of their voice inside the stadium, Cummins cherished silencing over 90,000 spectators with Virat Kohli's wicket in the first innings. "I think you've got to embrace it [large crowd]. The crowd's obviously going to be very one-sided, but in sports, there's nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent, and that's the aim for us tomorrow. Yeah, you've just got to embrace every part of it, every part of a final - even in the lead-up, there's going to be noise and more people and interest, and you just can't get overwhelmed," Cummins had said in the presser before the World Cup final. Meanwhile, after Australia picked three wickets inside the first 10 overs, including that of India captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul built a stand to put the Men in Blue in the driver's seat. At a time when the pair looked like taking the momentum away from Australia, Cummins returned and bowled Kohli, stunning everyone. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: 'He's ideal fit for us' - RCB's director of cricket on Cameron Green's trade Speaking on the same lines, Cummins said right after Virat's wicket, Steve Smith asked everyone to listen to the silence that it brought. Admitting to have paused for a minute, Cummins revealed it was as quite as a library. "We're in the huddle (after the Kohli wicket), and Steve Smith says, "Boys, listen to the crowd for a second." And we just took a moment of pause, and it was as quiet as a library; 1,00,000 Indians there, and it was so quiet. I'll savour that moment for a long time," Cummins was quoted as saying by Sydney Morning Herald. Kohli's wicket broke India's back After Kohli's dismissal, India found it hard to keep up with the momentum, as batters, including settled KL Rahul, went into defensive mode. Australia made the most of this moment and crawled their way back into the game, dismissing India on an under-par total of 240. Even though Australia lost three wickets inside the Powerplay, with David Warner and Steve Smith back in the hut, Travis Head's second World Cup hundred helped them cross the winning line with relative ease. With that win, Australia won their record sixth World Cup, the most by any team.

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India beat Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday (Nov 26) at the&nbsp;Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Matthew Wade-led Australia opted to bowl first as India rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 25-ball 53, Ishan Kishan's 32-ball 52, Ruturaj Gaikwad's 40-ball 58 and Rinku Singh's 9-ball 31 not out to take hosts to a solid 235 for 4. In reply, Australia's middle-order did put up a fight -- with Marcus Stoinis scoring a 25-ball 45 and captain Wade ending with 23-ball 42 -- but the visitors only managed 191 for 9.

After the game, many praised India's young guns such as Jaiswal, Kishan, Gaikwad, Rinku, Ravi Bishnoi (3 for 32) and Prasidh Krishna (3 for 41). Rinku, in particular, is slowly and steadily becoming one of the regulars for India in the format given his finishing skills. The left-hander has time and again proved that he is more than handy lower-order the down, in his brief career so far, and is undeterred even when the asking rate is high. Thus, stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) batter and hilariously recalled India great MS Dhoni, who was also known for his finishing abilities.

At the post-match presenation, SKY said, "When I saw Rinku came in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me of someone (laughs). Everyone knows the answer (laughs again)."

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He added, "The boys are not putting too much pressure on me. They are taking onus. I told them before, be prepared to bat first. There was a lot of dew. We talked to defend it later."

Rinku has raised his stakes and is surely in India's plans for the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA. On Sunday, Rinku was even retained by his IPL franchise for next year's IPL season.&nbsp;

The third T20I will be played on Tuesday (Nov 28) at the&nbsp;Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India will look to wrap up the series with an unassailable lead.&nbsp;

India beat Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday (Nov 26) at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Matthew Wade-led Australia opted to bowl first as India rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 25-ball 53, Ishan Kishan's 32-ball 52, Ruturaj Gaikwad's 40-ball 58 and Rinku Singh's 9-ball 31 not out to take hosts to a solid 235 for 4.

India beat Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday (Nov 26) at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Matthew Wade-led Australia opted to bowl first as India rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 25-ball 53, Ishan Kishan's 32-ball 52, Ruturaj Gaikwad's 40-ball 58 and Rinku Singh's 9-ball 31 not out to take hosts to a solid 235 for 4. In reply, Australia's middle-order did put up a fight -- with Marcus Stoinis scoring a 25-ball 45 and captain Wade ending with 23-ball 42 -- but the visitors only managed 191 for 9. After the game, many praised India's young guns such as Jaiswal, Kishan, Gaikwad, Rinku, Ravi Bishnoi (3 for 32) and Prasidh Krishna (3 for 41). Rinku, in particular, is slowly and steadily becoming one of the regulars for India in the format given his finishing skills. The left-hander has time and again proved that he is more than handy lower-order the down, in his brief career so far, and is undeterred even when the asking rate is high. Thus, stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) batter and hilariously recalled India great MS Dhoni, who was also known for his finishing abilities. At the post-match presenation, SKY said, "When I saw Rinku came in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me of someone (laughs). Everyone knows the answer (laughs again)." Also read: IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya traded to Mumbai Indians; Cameron Green joins RCB in all-cash deal He added, "The boys are not putting too much pressure on me. They are taking onus. I told them before, be prepared to bat first. There was a lot of dew. We talked to defend it later." Rinku has raised his stakes and is surely in India's plans for the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA. On Sunday, Rinku was even retained by his IPL franchise for next year's IPL season. The third T20I will be played on Tuesday (Nov 28) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India will look to wrap up the series with an unassailable lead.

Ind vs Aus: SKY hilariously recalls MS Dhoni after seeing Rinku Singh's finishing skills in 2nd T20I

The Indian Team has taken a 2-0 lead over Australia in the five-match series with a impressive 44-run win in the second T20I in the southern city of Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Top-order sparked the show with&nbsp;fifties as India registered the highest innings total against the Oz in the shortest format. Ravi Bishnoi and Prasidh Krishna starred with the ball in hand, picking three wickets each as India walked away with a dominant win.

Asked to bat first, the Indian openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, put the fifth gear immediately, with Jaiswal taking the lead. The young prodigy slammed his quickest fifty in T20Is inside the Powerplay before edging one to the short-third man on 25-ball 53, hitting nine fours and two sixes.

An 87-run stand for the second wicket between Gaikwad and keeper-batter Ishan Kishan propelled India to cross 150 inside the 15th over, with both completing their respective fifties. Two quick wickets couldn’t hamper India’s momentum, as last match hero Rinku Singh began from where he had left, slamming a nine-ball 31, hitting four fours and two sixes.

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India posted 235 for four in 20 overs, courtesy of an all-around show.

Matthew Short and Steve Smith provided a blistering start for the Aussies, but India picked three wickets inside the first six overs to curb their momentum, including the big one of the returning Glenn Maxwell. Another wicket shortly put Australia’s back against the wall.

That, however, motivated the hard hitters, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David, at the crease to go for the kill, and they did. The pair added 81 runs for the fifth wicket in just 31 balls, with both cracking towering sixes.&nbsp;

Wickets tumbled after that point, and despite Matthew Wade’s brave approach, Australia couldn’t get closer to the total and ended their innings on 191 for nine.&nbsp;

With this, they lost the second successive game in this series, falling on the brink of losing the five-match T20Is.

Guwahati will host the next game on Tuesday (Nov 28).&nbsp;

The Indian Team has taken a 2-0 lead over Australia in the five-match series with a impressive 44-run win in the second T20I in the southern city of Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

The Indian Team has taken a 2-0 lead over Australia in the five-match series with a impressive 44-run win in the second T20I in the southern city of Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Top-order sparked the show with fifties as India registered the highest innings total against the Oz in the shortest format. Ravi Bishnoi and Prasidh Krishna starred with the ball in hand, picking three wickets each as India walked away with a dominant win. Asked to bat first, the Indian openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, put the fifth gear immediately, with Jaiswal taking the lead. The young prodigy slammed his quickest fifty in T20Is inside the Powerplay before edging one to the short-third man on 25-ball 53, hitting nine fours and two sixes. An 87-run stand for the second wicket between Gaikwad and keeper-batter Ishan Kishan propelled India to cross 150 inside the 15th over, with both completing their respective fifties. Two quick wickets couldn’t hamper India’s momentum, as last match hero Rinku Singh began from where he had left, slamming a nine-ball 31, hitting four fours and two sixes. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya traded to Mumbai Indians; Cameron Green joins RCB in all-cash deal India posted 235 for four in 20 overs, courtesy of an all-around show. Matthew Short and Steve Smith provided a blistering start for the Aussies, but India picked three wickets inside the first six overs to curb their momentum, including the big one of the returning Glenn Maxwell. Another wicket shortly put Australia’s back against the wall. That, however, motivated the hard hitters, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David, at the crease to go for the kill, and they did. The pair added 81 runs for the fifth wicket in just 31 balls, with both cracking towering sixes. Wickets tumbled after that point, and despite Matthew Wade’s brave approach, Australia couldn’t get closer to the total and ended their innings on 191 for nine. With this, they lost the second successive game in this series, falling on the brink of losing the five-match T20Is. Guwahati will host the next game on Tuesday (Nov 28).

2nd T20I: India hammer Australia in Thiruvananthapuram to go 2-0 up in five-match series

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram thinks that India's middle order could have batted with a bit more aggression during the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Akram's remarks came as India managed only four boundaries from overs 11 to 50 in the final as they put up a modest 240 on the board. Australia chased the target with six wickets in hand despite some early jitters and won their sixth 50-over title.

Talking to Star Sports, Akram said: "If I have to pick any particular reason, I suppose the middle order should have played with a ‘do or die’ mindset."

KL Rahul was out in the middle for most part of the innings, scoring 66 off 107 balls. Akram said he understood why Rahul batted that way and pointed out that Hardik Pandya's presence could have helped the team.&nbsp;

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"I can understand what was going through Rahul’s mind, that there was no batting to come after Jadeja and that he had to bat deep, and batting deep meant he couldn’t take risks of getting out. If possibly Hardik was in the team, he probably would take that risk," added Akram.

Akram also defended skipper Rohit Sharma going for the big shot against Glenn Maxwell despite hitting a four and a six on the previously two balls before getting out.

"He’s played like that the entire World Cup, that’s his game. Nobody complained throughout the World Cup with the starts he’s giving or that he was constantly getting out in the 40’s, and now that he’s done the same in the finals people are finding a reason to complain," Akram said.

Rohit's 47 did give India initial impetus in the innings as they scored 76 runs for the loss of Shubman Gill's wicket after 9.3 overs. After Rohit and Shreyas Iyer's wickets, India's innings could never get going as their undefeated run came to an end with a heartbreaking loss.

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram thinks that India's middle order could have batted with a bit more aggression during the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia.

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram thinks that India's middle order could have batted with a bit more aggression during the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Akram's remarks came as India managed only four boundaries from overs 11 to 50 in the final as they put up a modest 240 on the board. Australia chased the target with six wickets in hand despite some early jitters and won their sixth 50-over title. Talking to Star Sports, Akram said: "If I have to pick any particular reason, I suppose the middle order should have played with a ‘do or die’ mindset." KL Rahul was out in the middle for most part of the innings, scoring 66 off 107 balls. Akram said he understood why Rahul batted that way and pointed out that Hardik Pandya's presence could have helped the team. Also Read: Mumbai Indians to release Green, Archer for possible Hardik Pandya trade – Reports "I can understand what was going through Rahul’s mind, that there was no batting to come after Jadeja and that he had to bat deep, and batting deep meant he couldn’t take risks of getting out. If possibly Hardik was in the team, he probably would take that risk," added Akram. Akram also defended skipper Rohit Sharma going for the big shot against Glenn Maxwell despite hitting a four and a six on the previously two balls before getting out. "He’s played like that the entire World Cup, that’s his game. Nobody complained throughout the World Cup with the starts he’s giving or that he was constantly getting out in the 40’s, and now that he’s done the same in the finals people are finding a reason to complain," Akram said. Rohit's 47 did give India initial impetus in the innings as they scored 76 runs for the loss of Shubman Gill's wicket after 9.3 overs. After Rohit and Shreyas Iyer's wickets, India's innings could never get going as their undefeated run came to an end with a heartbreaking loss.

Ex-Pak skipper Wasim Akram says India middle order 'should've played with do or die mindset' in ODI WC final

India batter Rinku Singh hit a last-ball six to help the team win first T20I against Australia by two wickets on November 23 in Visakhapatnam. The six, however, didn't count towards the score as the bowler, Sean Abbott, had bowled a no-ball, effectively making India win before the shot went for a six.

The shot, nonetheless, raised Rinku's growing stature as a finisher further who was there till the last as India chased down 209 - their highest successful chase in T20Is. Rinku remained not out on 22 off just 14 balls, hitting four fours. Have a look at the last six video below:

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Earlier, India had won the toss and skipper Suryakumar Yadav elected to field first. The recently crowned ODI World Cup winners scored a mammoth 208 for the loss of just three wickets, taking the Indian bowlers to the cleaners. For Australia, Josh Inglis hit a 50-ball 110 while Steve Smith scored a 41-ball 52.&nbsp;

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Only Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi were able to take a wicket each while one was a run-out among the three wickets which fell. Chasing the target, India had a terrible start, losing Ruturaj Gaikwad for a duck and Yashasvi Jaiswal soon after.

Ishan Kishan (58 off 39) and skipper Surya (80 off 42) then added 112 runs in 10 overs to get the chase on track. After Kishan's wicket, India lost a bit of steam as they lost Tilak Varma soon after, but Surya was there to keep the charge going.

By the time Player of the Match Suryakumar went back, India were just 15 runs short of the target with 14 balls and five wickets in hand. Needing seven off the last over, Rinku started with a four off Abbott before taking a single next ball but three wickets fell on the next three balls, giving a scare to the Indian fans. Rinku, however, kept calm and got the job done.

The next T20I of the five-match series will be played on November 26 in Thiruvananthapuram.

India batter Rinku Singh hit a last-ball six to help the team win first T20I against Australia by two wickets on November 23 in Visakhapatnam. The six, however, didn't count towards the score as the bowler, Sean Abbott, had bowled a no-ball, effectively making India win before the shot went for a six.

India batter Rinku Singh hit a last-ball six to help the team win first T20I against Australia by two wickets on November 23 in Visakhapatnam. The six, however, didn't count towards the score as the bowler, Sean Abbott, had bowled a no-ball, effectively making India win before the shot went for a six. The shot, nonetheless, raised Rinku's growing stature as a finisher further who was there till the last as India chased down 209 - their highest successful chase in T20Is. Rinku remained not out on 22 off just 14 balls, hitting four fours. Have a look at the last six video below: What A Game! What A Finish! What Drama! 1 run to win on the last ball and it's a NO BALL that seals #TeamIndia's win in the first #INDvAUS T20I! 👏 👏 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/T64UnGxiJU @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/J4hvk0bWGN — BCCI (@BCCI) November 23, 2023 × Earlier, India had won the toss and skipper Suryakumar Yadav elected to field first. The recently crowned ODI World Cup winners scored a mammoth 208 for the loss of just three wickets, taking the Indian bowlers to the cleaners. For Australia, Josh Inglis hit a 50-ball 110 while Steve Smith scored a 41-ball 52. Also Read: 'Usually tournament's best...' - Michael Vaughan trolls Mohammad Kaif over India's failed World Cup campaign Only Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi were able to take a wicket each while one was a run-out among the three wickets which fell. Chasing the target, India had a terrible start, losing Ruturaj Gaikwad for a duck and Yashasvi Jaiswal soon after. Ishan Kishan (58 off 39) and skipper Surya (80 off 42) then added 112 runs in 10 overs to get the chase on track. After Kishan's wicket, India lost a bit of steam as they lost Tilak Varma soon after, but Surya was there to keep the charge going. By the time Player of the Match Suryakumar went back, India were just 15 runs short of the target with 14 balls and five wickets in hand. Needing seven off the last over, Rinku started with a four off Abbott before taking a single next ball but three wickets fell on the next three balls, giving a scare to the Indian fans. Rinku, however, kept calm and got the job done. The next T20I of the five-match series will be played on November 26 in Thiruvananthapuram.

WATCH | Rinku Singh hits last-ball six vs Australia in 1st T20I as India chase down 209

India beat Australia by two wickets in the five-match T20I series opener at the&nbsp;Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on Thursday (Nov 23). Under Suryakumar Yadav, India opted to bowl first as Australia rode on Josh Inglis' 50-ball 110, laced with 11 fours and 8 sixes, to post 208 for 3. In reply, India were in a spot of bother at 22 for 2 before stand-in captain Suryakumar's 42-ball 80, Ishan Kishan's 39-ball 58 and Rinku Singh's 14-ball unbeaten 22 took India past the finish line. Thus, Surya's first-ever match as international captain ended with a win.

For his impressive and counter-attacking 80, Surya also ended with the Player-of-the-Match award. Thus, the Mumbai Indians (MI) star batter joined Jasprit Bumrah to become only the second Indian to win the POTM award on T20I captaincy debut. It is to be noted that Bumrah achieved the feat early this year, when he captained India for the first time in the shortest format during the three-match T20I series opener versus Ireland, in Dublin, in mid-August (which was also his return to international cricket after a long injury layoff).&nbsp;

Overall, SKY became the 13th Indian to lead in the shortest format of the game. So far, the likes of Virender Sehwag, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Bumrah, Ruturaj Gaikwad and SKY have led India in T20Is.

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At the post-match presentation, SKY stated, "Very happy with the way the boys played. Was very happy with their energy, we were put under pressure but the way everyone showed up was amazing. It’s a proud moment, very proud moment, everytime you play, you think about representing India but coming out here and captaining India is a big moment. Thought there will be a little bit of dew but there wasn’t. It isn’t a big ground and I knew batting will get easy. Thought they might get 230-235 but the bowlers did really well. Just enjoy and express yourself. We’ve been in such situations many times in franchise cricket, just told Ishan to enjoy himself. We knew what was going to happen."

He added, "I left the luggage of captaincy in the dressing room. I try to enjoy my batting. The atmosphere was amazing, thanks to the crowd. Was great to see how the boys kept their nerves. Was great to see Rinku, the situation was tailor-made for him. He was calm and collected, calmed me down a little bit. Incredible achievement from the bowlers to restrict them to this total after the 16th over."

The second T20I between both sides will now take place on Sunday (Nov 26)&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

India beat Australia by two wickets in the five-match T20I series opener at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on Thursday (Nov 23).

India beat Australia by two wickets in the five-match T20I series opener at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on Thursday (Nov 23). Under Suryakumar Yadav, India opted to bowl first as Australia rode on Josh Inglis' 50-ball 110, laced with 11 fours and 8 sixes, to post 208 for 3. In reply, India were in a spot of bother at 22 for 2 before stand-in captain Suryakumar's 42-ball 80, Ishan Kishan's 39-ball 58 and Rinku Singh's 14-ball unbeaten 22 took India past the finish line. Thus, Surya's first-ever match as international captain ended with a win. For his impressive and counter-attacking 80, Surya also ended with the Player-of-the-Match award. Thus, the Mumbai Indians (MI) star batter joined Jasprit Bumrah to become only the second Indian to win the POTM award on T20I captaincy debut. It is to be noted that Bumrah achieved the feat early this year, when he captained India for the first time in the shortest format during the three-match T20I series opener versus Ireland, in Dublin, in mid-August (which was also his return to international cricket after a long injury layoff). Overall, SKY became the 13th Indian to lead in the shortest format of the game. So far, the likes of Virender Sehwag, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Bumrah, Ruturaj Gaikwad and SKY have led India in T20Is. Also read: India attain SPECIAL feat after chasing 209 vs Australia in 1st T20I in Visakhapatnam At the post-match presentation, SKY stated, "Very happy with the way the boys played. Was very happy with their energy, we were put under pressure but the way everyone showed up was amazing. It’s a proud moment, very proud moment, everytime you play, you think about representing India but coming out here and captaining India is a big moment. Thought there will be a little bit of dew but there wasn’t. It isn’t a big ground and I knew batting will get easy. Thought they might get 230-235 but the bowlers did really well. Just enjoy and express yourself. We’ve been in such situations many times in franchise cricket, just told Ishan to enjoy himself. We knew what was going to happen." He added, "I left the luggage of captaincy in the dressing room. I try to enjoy my batting. The atmosphere was amazing, thanks to the crowd. Was great to see how the boys kept their nerves. Was great to see Rinku, the situation was tailor-made for him. He was calm and collected, calmed me down a little bit. Incredible achievement from the bowlers to restrict them to this total after the 16th over." The second T20I between both sides will now take place on Sunday (Nov 26) at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

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India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan scored an important fifty against Australia as India chased down 209 to win the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on November 23. Kishan's 58 off 39 balls and a 112-run partnership with skipper Suryakumar Yadav for the fourth-wicket kept India in hunt throughout the chase.

Kishan, who played in first two matches for India in the recently concluded ODI World Cup, spoke about his mindset during the match and said: "During the World Cup, when I wasn't playing, I asked myself before every practice session 'What is important for me now? What I could do?' I practiced a lot in nets. I was constantly talking to the coaches about the game, how to take the game deep. How to target certain bowlers."

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"Being a lefty against leg-spinner, I know how the wicket was as I had kept for 20 overs. When you are chasing 209, you need to target a bowler, who you can hit. The communication was very important in the middle. I had a chat with Surya bhai. 'I'm gonna take this guy ( spinner Tanveer Sangha down) wherever he bowls' because we needed the close the gap between runs and balls. You can't leave too many runs for the batters at the back. It won't be easy for them to play the big shots straight away. I had to take my chances and I believed in myself," he added.

Talking about his partnership with Surya, who played a Player of the Match innings of 42-ball 80, Kishan said that playing for the same IPL team with helped during the match.

"A partnership was very important as we had lost two early wickets. I've played with Surya bhai. We are in the same IPL team so I know how he bats. We were constantly communicating about which bowler to target or how we are going to rotate the strike. The way we executed our plans in the middle... That was the time when I thought we are in the game," Kishan added.

The two-wicket win was India's highest successful chase in T20Is and the team now leads the five-match series 1-0. The second match will be played on November 26 in Thiruvananthapuram.

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan scored an important fifty against Australia as India chased down 209 to win the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on November 23.

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan scored an important fifty against Australia as India chased down 209 to win the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on November 23. Kishan's 58 off 39 balls and a 112-run partnership with skipper Suryakumar Yadav for the fourth-wicket kept India in hunt throughout the chase. Kishan, who played in first two matches for India in the recently concluded ODI World Cup, spoke about his mindset during the match and said: "During the World Cup, when I wasn't playing, I asked myself before every practice session 'What is important for me now? What I could do?' I practiced a lot in nets. I was constantly talking to the coaches about the game, how to take the game deep. How to target certain bowlers." Also Watch: Rinku Singh hits last-ball six vs Australia in 1st T20I as India chase down 209 "Being a lefty against leg-spinner, I know how the wicket was as I had kept for 20 overs. When you are chasing 209, you need to target a bowler, who you can hit. The communication was very important in the middle. I had a chat with Surya bhai. 'I'm gonna take this guy ( spinner Tanveer Sangha down) wherever he bowls' because we needed the close the gap between runs and balls. You can't leave too many runs for the batters at the back. It won't be easy for them to play the big shots straight away. I had to take my chances and I believed in myself," he added. Talking about his partnership with Surya, who played a Player of the Match innings of 42-ball 80, Kishan said that playing for the same IPL team with helped during the match. "A partnership was very important as we had lost two early wickets. I've played with Surya bhai. We are in the same IPL team so I know how he bats. We were constantly communicating about which bowler to target or how we are going to rotate the strike. The way we executed our plans in the middle... That was the time when I thought we are in the game," Kishan added. The two-wicket win was India's highest successful chase in T20Is and the team now leads the five-match series 1-0. The second match will be played on November 26 in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Former India opener Aakash Chopra has hailed the impact of Suryakumar Yadav in the T20I format as he kick-started the nation’s resurgence after the ODI World Cup final defeat. Riding on his excellent show with the bat, Suryakumar scored 80 runs and laid the foundation for the two-wicket win against the Aussies on Thursday (Nov 23) in Visakhapatnam. According to Chopra, he is the perfect player for the format and excels while playing for India.

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"He is a 360-degree kind of player who comes in with a reputation that makes bowlers think differently. Plan differently, have rather strange field positions because he makes you do that. He plays with freedom in the shortest format and the pitch that was there was for him to exploit because this is the kind of surface you get 9 out of 10 times in T20Is," Aakash Chopra said while speaking to Jio Cinema.

Despite entering the final over with seven runs needed and five wickets in hand,&nbsp;a final ball finish led India home as Rinku Singh (22) did the trick. Sean Abbott bowled a decent over but his costly error on the last ball saw India home.&nbsp;

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"He comes into his own when he is batting in this format and therefore, you always saw that there was a deep fine leg in, there was a mid-on fielder inside the circle. You need those different field positions even though your plans are very different. You can think of bowling a back-of-the-hand slower one, but even while doing so, he can hit you over fine leg for a six. Then he hits you straight," Chopra added.

Earlier, Josh Inglis powered the Aussies to 208 in their 20 overs, having completed his ton in 47 balls. His contribution was vital, but ultimately went in vain as India won by two wickets in Vizag. The two teams now meet on Sunday in the second T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has hailed the impact of Suryakumar Yadav in the T20I format as he kick-started the nation’s resurgence after the ODI World Cup final defeat.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has hailed the impact of Suryakumar Yadav in the T20I format as he kick-started the nation’s resurgence after the ODI World Cup final defeat. Riding on his excellent show with the bat, Suryakumar scored 80 runs and laid the foundation for the two-wicket win against the Aussies on Thursday (Nov 23) in Visakhapatnam. According to Chopra, he is the perfect player for the format and excels while playing for India. Chopra heaps praise on SKY "He is a 360-degree kind of player who comes in with a reputation that makes bowlers think differently. Plan differently, have rather strange field positions because he makes you do that. He plays with freedom in the shortest format and the pitch that was there was for him to exploit because this is the kind of surface you get 9 out of 10 times in T20Is," Aakash Chopra said while speaking to Jio Cinema. Despite entering the final over with seven runs needed and five wickets in hand, a final ball finish led India home as Rinku Singh (22) did the trick. Sean Abbott bowled a decent over but his costly error on the last ball saw India home. ALSO READ | RECORD-BREAKING 300 million fans watched India vs Australia ODI World Cup final on TV, says Jay Shah "He comes into his own when he is batting in this format and therefore, you always saw that there was a deep fine leg in, there was a mid-on fielder inside the circle. You need those different field positions even though your plans are very different. You can think of bowling a back-of-the-hand slower one, but even while doing so, he can hit you over fine leg for a six. Then he hits you straight," Chopra added. Earlier, Josh Inglis powered the Aussies to 208 in their 20 overs, having completed his ton in 47 balls. His contribution was vital, but ultimately went in vain as India won by two wickets in Vizag. The two teams now meet on Sunday in the second T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Aakash Chopra in awe of new skipper Suryakumar Yadav after match-winning knock in Vizag

An Australian court on Wednesday agreed to hear a challenge to the country's controversial ban on citizens returning home from coronavirus-hit India.

A federal court said it would urgently hear a case brought by a 73-year-old man living in Bangalore who wishes to return.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week banned arrivals from India, which is recording hundreds of thousands of new coronavirus infections each day.

Under the measures, Australian citizens who return home face jail time and heavy fines.

The move has caused widespread outrage, with Morrison's own allies describing it as racist and an abandonment of vulnerable Australians overseas.

The conservative government has argued the ban is necessary to prevent&nbsp;Australia's quarantine facilities from being overwhelmed with Covid-positive arrivals.

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Christopher Ward, the lawyer representing the 73-year-old man, said his client was challenging the ban on several grounds of constitutionality, "proportionality and reasonableness".&nbsp;

Justice Stephen Burley ordered that a further hearing date would be set in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Australia&nbsp;has no widespread community transmission of COVID-19&nbsp;but has seen several outbreaks emerge from hotel quarantine facilities, causing disruptive city lockdowns.

There are estimated to be around 9,000 Australian citizens in India, including high-profile cricketers playing the now-suspended Indian Premier League.

Morrison on Tuesday refused to amend the ban but insisted it was "highly unlikely" the punishment would ever be meted out.&nbsp;

The ban is currently scheduled to run until May 15.

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Monash University constitutional law professor Luke Beck predicted it would be difficult for the challenge to succeed, and even a temporary injunction is unlikely.

"The Australian constitution doesn't set out very many rights that individuals have," he told AFP, adding that there is no explicit right to return home.

The challenge may be trying to convince the court that the measures are disproportionate to the threat, but "judges tend to side with the government's public health expert", he said.

"It's quite unlikely that this challenge will succeed."

An Australian court on Wednesday agreed to hear a challenge to the country's controversial ban on citizens returning home from coronavirus-hit India. A federal court said it would urgently hear a case brought by a 73-year-old man living in Bangalore who wishes to return.

An Australian court on Wednesday agreed to hear a challenge to the country's controversial ban on citizens returning home from coronavirus-hit India. A federal court said it would urgently hear a case brought by a 73-year-old man living in Bangalore who wishes to return. Also read | 73-yr-old Australian stuck in Bengaluru sues Morrison govt for ban on flights from India Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week banned arrivals from India, which is recording hundreds of thousands of new coronavirus infections each day. Under the measures, Australian citizens who return home face jail time and heavy fines. The move has caused widespread outrage, with Morrison's own allies describing it as racist and an abandonment of vulnerable Australians overseas. The conservative government has argued the ban is necessary to prevent Australia's quarantine facilities from being overwhelmed with Covid-positive arrivals. Christopher Ward, the lawyer representing the 73-year-old man, said his client was challenging the ban on several grounds of constitutionality, "proportionality and reasonableness". Justice Stephen Burley ordered that a further hearing date would be set in the next 24 to 48 hours. Australia has no widespread community transmission of COVID-19 but has seen several outbreaks emerge from hotel quarantine facilities, causing disruptive city lockdowns. There are estimated to be around 9,000 Australian citizens in India, including high-profile cricketers playing the now-suspended Indian Premier League. Morrison on Tuesday refused to amend the ban but insisted it was "highly unlikely" the punishment would ever be meted out. The ban is currently scheduled to run until May 15. Also read | UN accuses Australia of violating human rights over India travel ban Monash University constitutional law professor Luke Beck predicted it would be difficult for the challenge to succeed, and even a temporary injunction is unlikely. "The Australian constitution doesn't set out very many rights that individuals have," he told AFP, adding that there is no explicit right to return home. The challenge may be trying to convince the court that the measures are disproportionate to the threat, but "judges tend to side with the government's public health expert", he said. "It's quite unlikely that this challenge will succeed."

'Hard to fathom': ODI WC star Labuschagne on mind-boggling schedule as India-Aus kick off T20Is series

The ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad attracted record crowds both on and off the field, said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah.

The final played on Sunday (Nov 19) saw Australia clinch their sixth title after they got the better of hosts India in a one-sided contest. While there was record attendance on the digital platform, the TV audience also recorded a big jump for the mega contest.

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“A staggering 30 Crore fans watched the @cricketworldcup 2023 Final on TV making it the most watched event of any kind in Indian television history. Peak TV Concurrency also reached a historic high of 13 Crore (peak digital concurrency was 5.9 Crore, also a world record),” Shah posted on his X handle.

“We are again humbled by the love and passion Indian fans have for our sport. Thank you to all those who bleed blue,” added Shah.

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<h2>Australia outclass India in final</h2>

India were outclassed on all fronts in the final of the ODI World Cup after their impressive batting line-up managed to put on only 240 runs in their 50 overs.

KL Rahul was the top scorer for India with 66 runs while Virat Kohli scored his ninth fifty in the ODI World Cup on Sunday.

In a fitting reply, the Aussies weathered the early pressure to clinch their sixth ODI World Cup after Travis Head scored a 137-run knock while Marnus Labuschagne scored an unbeaten 58.

The pair stitched a partnership of 192 for the fourth wicket that laid the foundation for the win.

Australia won their sixth World Cup, adding to their success stories in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011.

In the last two years, they have won the T20 World Cup, and World Test Championship (WTC) and now rounded the success with the ODI World Cup in India.

The two teams will now play in a five-match T20I series which kickstarted on Thursday (Nov 23) in Visakhapatnam.

Australia were put into bat by India after new skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss for the first time of asking.

The ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad attracted record crowds both on and off the field, said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah.

The ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad attracted record crowds both on and off the field, said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah. The final played on Sunday (Nov 19) saw Australia clinch their sixth title after they got the better of hosts India in a one-sided contest. While there was record attendance on the digital platform, the TV audience also recorded a big jump for the mega contest. A staggering 30 Crore fans watched the @cricketworldcup 2023 Final on TV making it the most watched event of any kind in Indian television history. Peak TV Concurrency also reached a historic high of 13 Crore (peak digital concurrency was 5.9 Crore, also a world record). We are… pic.twitter.com/v5YCp0l04D — Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 23, 2023 × Jay Shah confirms record numbers “A staggering 30 Crore fans watched the @cricketworldcup 2023 Final on TV making it the most watched event of any kind in Indian television history. Peak TV Concurrency also reached a historic high of 13 Crore (peak digital concurrency was 5.9 Crore, also a world record),” Shah posted on his X handle. “We are again humbled by the love and passion Indian fans have for our sport. Thank you to all those who bleed blue,” added Shah. ALSO READ | 'Hard to fathom': ODI WC star Labuschagne on mind-boggling schedule as India-Aus kick off T20Is series Australia outclass India in final India were outclassed on all fronts in the final of the ODI World Cup after their impressive batting line-up managed to put on only 240 runs in their 50 overs. KL Rahul was the top scorer for India with 66 runs while Virat Kohli scored his ninth fifty in the ODI World Cup on Sunday. In a fitting reply, the Aussies weathered the early pressure to clinch their sixth ODI World Cup after Travis Head scored a 137-run knock while Marnus Labuschagne scored an unbeaten 58. The pair stitched a partnership of 192 for the fourth wicket that laid the foundation for the win. Australia won their sixth World Cup, adding to their success stories in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011. In the last two years, they have won the T20 World Cup, and World Test Championship (WTC) and now rounded the success with the ODI World Cup in India. The two teams will now play in a five-match T20I series which kickstarted on Thursday (Nov 23) in Visakhapatnam. Australia were put into bat by India after new skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss for the first time of asking.

RECORD-BREAKING 300 million fans watched India vs Australia ODI World Cup final on TV, says Jay Shah

Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to take the trophy home in the World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad. Cummins’ call to bowl first raised quite a few eyebrows. Everyone, including the pundits and commentators, questioned such tactics. Less did they know that decision would eventually silence the spectators. India’s Ravi Ashwin was one of them, admitting to have been deceived by the Australian tactics.

Australia bowled first and restricted India to an under-par total of 240, putting them on the backfoot straightaway. Although with Mohammad Shami and Jaspreet Bumrah picked three early wickets inside the Powerplay, Travis Head’s second World Cup hundred (137 off 120 balls) saw Australia through with six wickets in hand.

Days after the heartbreaking loss, Ravi Ashwin, on his YouTube channel, admitted to being stunned by Cummins’ call in the first place.

Upon getting an answer from Oz chief selector George Bailey during the mid-innings, he was left bamboozled.

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Despite knowing how well India defended totals, even relatively smaller ones (like against England) in the lead-up to the World Cup final, Australia took a brave call to bowl first on the day when it mattered the most.

That brought them laurels, considering their reading of the pitch and how batting would become easier in the second innings.

Speaking on those lines, Ashwin revealed, “Australia totally deceived me personally. I had a chat with George Bailey during the mid-innings, and I asked him why you guys didn’t bat first like you always do.&nbsp;

"He answered back, ‘We have played IPL &amp; bilateral series here a lot. Red soil disintegrates, but not the black soil &amp; it gets better under lights. There is no impact of dew on red soil, but black soil gives a good turn in the afternoon &amp; then it will become a concrete at night. This is our experience.”&nbsp;

<h2>Pat did a Dhoni in the World Cup final</h2>

Like how MS Dhoni turned the tables around in the 2011 World Cup final, delivering on the D-day despite not being in the best of runs in the lead-up, Australia captain Pat Cummins had an almost similar run.

His performance and leadership in the CWC final had Australia’s nose in the front throughout.&nbsp;

Applauding Cummins on his star-studded performance, Ashwin said, “Pat Cummins bowled a crucial spell. He got rid of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Cummins was not having a great World Cup but came back to form in the last four games. He bowled a lot of off-cutters. Even in the final, he didn’t pitch the ball up to rule out the possibility of drives.”

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Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to take the trophy home in the World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad. Cummins’ call to bowl first raised quite a few eyebrows. Everyone, including the pundits and commentators, questioned such tactics.

Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to take the trophy home in the World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad. Cummins’ call to bowl first raised quite a few eyebrows. Everyone, including the pundits and commentators, questioned such tactics. Less did they know that decision would eventually silence the spectators. India’s Ravi Ashwin was one of them, admitting to have been deceived by the Australian tactics. Australia bowled first and restricted India to an under-par total of 240, putting them on the backfoot straightaway. Although with Mohammad Shami and Jaspreet Bumrah picked three early wickets inside the Powerplay, Travis Head’s second World Cup hundred (137 off 120 balls) saw Australia through with six wickets in hand. Days after the heartbreaking loss, Ravi Ashwin, on his YouTube channel, admitted to being stunned by Cummins’ call in the first place. Upon getting an answer from Oz chief selector George Bailey during the mid-innings, he was left bamboozled. ALSO READ: ICC confirms suspension of West Indies' two-time T20 World Cup winner Marlon Samuels on corruption charges Despite knowing how well India defended totals, even relatively smaller ones (like against England) in the lead-up to the World Cup final, Australia took a brave call to bowl first on the day when it mattered the most. That brought them laurels, considering their reading of the pitch and how batting would become easier in the second innings. Speaking on those lines, Ashwin revealed, “Australia totally deceived me personally. I had a chat with George Bailey during the mid-innings, and I asked him why you guys didn’t bat first like you always do. "He answered back, ‘We have played IPL & bilateral series here a lot. Red soil disintegrates, but not the black soil & it gets better under lights. There is no impact of dew on red soil, but black soil gives a good turn in the afternoon & then it will become a concrete at night. This is our experience.” Pat did a Dhoni in the World Cup final Like how MS Dhoni turned the tables around in the 2011 World Cup final, delivering on the D-day despite not being in the best of runs in the lead-up, Australia captain Pat Cummins had an almost similar run. His performance and leadership in the CWC final had Australia’s nose in the front throughout. Applauding Cummins on his star-studded performance, Ashwin said, “Pat Cummins bowled a crucial spell. He got rid of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Cummins was not having a great World Cup but came back to form in the last four games. He bowled a lot of off-cutters. Even in the final, he didn’t pitch the ball up to rule out the possibility of drives.”

Here's how Australia's Pat Cummins' call to bowl first in World Cup final bamboozled Ravi Ashwin

India failed to win the World Cup 2023 final, and former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq seems elated about it. Having made headlines earlier for his uncalled-for&nbsp;remarks on Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, Razzaq has again hogged the limelight for his take on how cricket benefited from India’s loss in the World Cup 2023 final to Australia.

Upon entering the World Cup final with a 10-match unbeaten streak, including beating most teams in one-sided affairs, India failed to get past the Aussies on the day it matters the most. Batting first after losing the toss, India managed an under-par score of 240 on the board. Though they had Australia on the backfoot with three quick wickets inside the first Powerplay, Travis Head’s second World Cup hundred helped Australia cross the winning line with six wickets remaining.

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Razzaq, present as a guest on a TV show, shared his views on the unpredictable World Cup outcome.

Asked by the anchor what he felt about the result, Razzaq said, "Cricket won, and India lost. Had India won the World Cup, it would have been a very sad moment for the game. They used conditions to their advantage, and I have never seen such a bad pitch for any ICC final before. It's great for cricket that India lost."

Razzaq accused the BCCI of influencing the playing conditions in the World Cup final, citing references from how good pitches were on offer in the semis related to the one India and Australia played in the final.

The former T20 World Cup winner with Pakistan, Razzaq said that had India won the title, Pakistan would have felt bad.

"Had India won, we would have felt very bad, because they were utilising the conditions, one semi-final they scored 400, and the other team scored 350. In the other semi-final, 220-230 runs were scored. Then in the final 240 runs were scored. That means there is something wrong (with the conditions).&nbsp;

"There should be fair pitches and a fair atmosphere, both teams should have balance. Today, also India took advantage. Had (Virat) Kohli scored 100, then India would have won the World Cup."

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<h2>Nonsensical remarks from ex-cricketers</h2>

Not only Abdul Razzaq, but former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza, in a TV chat, also accused the Indian board of tampering with the new balls.

Such remarks came on the back of Mohammed Shami’s whirlwind spells in his first few matches, wherein he returned with four wickets in almost every outing.&nbsp;

While Shami ended the tournament as the highest wicket-taker with 24 scalps from seven matches, Virat Kohli registered the most runs for a batter, hitting 765 from 11 outings, including three hundreds and six fifties.

India failed to win the World Cup 2023 final, and former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq seems elated about it. Having made headlines earlier for his uncalled-for remarks on Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, Razzaq has again hogged the limelight for his take on how cricket benefited from India’s loss in the World Cup 2023 final to Australia.

India failed to win the World Cup 2023 final, and former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq seems elated about it. Having made headlines earlier for his uncalled-for remarks on Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, Razzaq has again hogged the limelight for his take on how cricket benefited from India’s loss in the World Cup 2023 final to Australia. Upon entering the World Cup final with a 10-match unbeaten streak, including beating most teams in one-sided affairs, India failed to get past the Aussies on the day it matters the most. Batting first after losing the toss, India managed an under-par score of 240 on the board. Though they had Australia on the backfoot with three quick wickets inside the first Powerplay, Travis Head’s second World Cup hundred helped Australia cross the winning line with six wickets remaining. ALSO READ: Here's how Australia's Pat Cummins' call to bowl first in World Cup final bamboozled Ravi Ashwin Razzaq, present as a guest on a TV show, shared his views on the unpredictable World Cup outcome. Asked by the anchor what he felt about the result, Razzaq said, "Cricket won, and India lost. Had India won the World Cup, it would have been a very sad moment for the game. They used conditions to their advantage, and I have never seen such a bad pitch for any ICC final before. It's great for cricket that India lost." Razzaq accused the BCCI of influencing the playing conditions in the World Cup final, citing references from how good pitches were on offer in the semis related to the one India and Australia played in the final. The former T20 World Cup winner with Pakistan, Razzaq said that had India won the title, Pakistan would have felt bad. "Had India won, we would have felt very bad, because they were utilising the conditions, one semi-final they scored 400, and the other team scored 350. In the other semi-final, 220-230 runs were scored. Then in the final 240 runs were scored. That means there is something wrong (with the conditions). "There should be fair pitches and a fair atmosphere, both teams should have balance. Today, also India took advantage. Had (Virat) Kohli scored 100, then India would have won the World Cup." You can watch the video here – Abdul Razzaq forgot to tell India have also won 8 WC games vs PAK across conditions by cheating. #INDvAUSFinal @GeoTvNews #CricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/1I8QpGeg0l — 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚 (@kirikraja) November 23, 2023 × Nonsensical remarks from ex-cricketers Not only Abdul Razzaq, but former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza, in a TV chat, also accused the Indian board of tampering with the new balls. Such remarks came on the back of Mohammed Shami’s whirlwind spells in his first few matches, wherein he returned with four wickets in almost every outing. While Shami ended the tournament as the highest wicket-taker with 24 scalps from seven matches, Virat Kohli registered the most runs for a batter, hitting 765 from 11 outings, including three hundreds and six fifties.

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India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has penned an emotional note to the fans after the Men in Blue finished runners-up against Australia in the ODI World Cup final. Rahul, named in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Team of the Tournament, saw the Indian team outclassed left, right and centre as they lost by six wickets in the final of the ODI World Cup on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Four days after the painful defeat, Rahul took to his X handle and posted&nbsp;‘it hurts’ with pictures of him and the rest of the Indian side.

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<h2>Rahul feels the pain</h2>

India, unbeaten in the entire tournament before the World Cup final, were restricted to 240 runs in their 50 overs which turned out to be an easy chase for the Aussies. Rahul was India’s top scorer in the final with 66 but never got going as India lost wickets at consistent intervals. Virat Kohli scored 54 runs in the final while Rohit Sharma made 47 before he was scalped.

In reply, despite having the Aussies at 47/3,&nbsp;the match-winning innings from Travis Head saw the Aussies through. Head scored 137 runs before he was scalped in the penultimate over of the World Cup.

Earlier, star spinner Kuldeep Yadav also opened up on the painful defeat. Kuldeep stated he and Team India have taken pride despite the defeat that saw India remain the second-best side in the World Cup.

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"Our journey from Chennai to Ahmedabad ended in a disappointing result, but we take pride in our achievements over the six weeks. Despite the pain, we're determined to work harder for the next opportunity," Kuldeep said.

"While the pain of defeat lingers, we must move forward; life continues, and healing takes time. The Cup was beautiful, but it seems God had other plans. Navigating this moment, it's time to switch off and recharge. Dealing with this setback is tough, but we hold onto faith, believing in the journey ahead," he said.

The Indian team will now face Australia in a five-match T20I series with a fresh vein of blood as Suryakumar Yadav takes guard as skipper. The series will see big guns like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rahul rested with an eye on the South Africa tour in December.

India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has penned an emotional note to the fans after the Men in Blue finished runners-up against Australia in the ODI World Cup final.

India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has penned an emotional note to the fans after the Men in Blue finished runners-up against Australia in the ODI World Cup final. Rahul, named in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Team of the Tournament, saw the Indian team outclassed left, right and centre as they lost by six wickets in the final of the ODI World Cup on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Four days after the painful defeat, Rahul took to his X handle and posted ‘it hurts’ with pictures of him and the rest of the Indian side. Keep believing 🇮🇳🩵 pic.twitter.com/oizJU6ugDC — K L Rahul (@klrahul) November 15, 2023 × Rahul feels the pain India, unbeaten in the entire tournament before the World Cup final, were restricted to 240 runs in their 50 overs which turned out to be an easy chase for the Aussies. Rahul was India’s top scorer in the final with 66 but never got going as India lost wickets at consistent intervals. Virat Kohli scored 54 runs in the final while Rohit Sharma made 47 before he was scalped. In reply, despite having the Aussies at 47/3, the match-winning innings from Travis Head saw the Aussies through. Head scored 137 runs before he was scalped in the penultimate over of the World Cup. Earlier, star spinner Kuldeep Yadav also opened up on the painful defeat. Kuldeep stated he and Team India have taken pride despite the defeat that saw India remain the second-best side in the World Cup. ALSO READ | 'Hard to fathom': ODI WC star Labuschagne on mind-boggling schedule as India-Aus kick off T20Is series "Our journey from Chennai to Ahmedabad ended in a disappointing result, but we take pride in our achievements over the six weeks. Despite the pain, we're determined to work harder for the next opportunity," Kuldeep said. "While the pain of defeat lingers, we must move forward; life continues, and healing takes time. The Cup was beautiful, but it seems God had other plans. Navigating this moment, it's time to switch off and recharge. Dealing with this setback is tough, but we hold onto faith, believing in the journey ahead," he said. The Indian team will now face Australia in a five-match T20I series with a fresh vein of blood as Suryakumar Yadav takes guard as skipper. The series will see big guns like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rahul rested with an eye on the South Africa tour in December.

KL Rahul pens emotional note after ODI World Cup final disappointment vs Australia, posts 'it hurts'

India lost to Australia by six wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup final on Nov 19 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, Team India was on a roll and won ten games on the trot before losing the finale after managing only 240 in 50 overs. In reply, Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58 not out sealed the deal for the Aussies, who&nbsp;won their sixth ODI WC title overall.

Thus, India missed a golden opportunity to win another ODI WC, which would have been their third overall, at home. After the heartbreaking loss, players are slowly and steadily trying to move on from the heavy defeat. Kuldeep Yadav, one of India's key players in the 2023 edition, also shared a heartfelt post for fans following India's unfulfilled campaign. He thanked&nbsp;the Indian fans for their constant support and revealed that it was time to switch off and recharge as the team members are&nbsp;trying to move on.

Kuldeep took to his official account on X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "Our journey from Chennai to Ahmedabad ended in a disappointing result, but we take pride in our achievements over the six weeks. Despite the pain, we're determined to work harder for the next opportunity. Thanks to our dedicated support staff, we were fully prepared for every opponent, and their commitment reassured us as players."

"The love from fans at each of the 9 venues touched our hearts and motivated us to exceed our limits. We're grateful to passionate fans worldwide and in every Indian Household for their support.

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"While the pain of defeat lingers, we must move forward; life continues, and healing takes time. The Cup was beautiful, but it seems God had other plans. Navigating this moment, it's time to switch off and recharge. Dealing with this setback is tough, but we hold onto faith, believing in the journey ahead," he further added.

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Talking about Kuldeep's performance in the CWC 2023 edition, the ace spinner ended with 15 wickets in 11 games, at an average of&nbsp;28.26 and an economy rate of 4.45. In the final, he went wicketless for 56 runs in his full quota of overs.&nbsp;

Kuldeep is currently away from cricketing action and, thus, not part of the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team for the five T20Is versus Australia at home. He is expected to be part of India's tour of South Africa, starting next month.

India lost to Australia by six wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup final on Nov 19 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, Team India was on a roll and won ten games on the trot before losing the finale after managing only 240 in 50 overs.

India lost to Australia by six wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup final on Nov 19 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, Team India was on a roll and won ten games on the trot before losing the finale after managing only 240 in 50 overs. In reply, Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58 not out sealed the deal for the Aussies, who won their sixth ODI WC title overall. Thus, India missed a golden opportunity to win another ODI WC, which would have been their third overall, at home. After the heartbreaking loss, players are slowly and steadily trying to move on from the heavy defeat. Kuldeep Yadav, one of India's key players in the 2023 edition, also shared a heartfelt post for fans following India's unfulfilled campaign. He thanked the Indian fans for their constant support and revealed that it was time to switch off and recharge as the team members are trying to move on. Kuldeep took to his official account on X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "Our journey from Chennai to Ahmedabad ended in a disappointing result, but we take pride in our achievements over the six weeks. Despite the pain, we're determined to work harder for the next opportunity. Thanks to our dedicated support staff, we were fully prepared for every opponent, and their commitment reassured us as players." "The love from fans at each of the 9 venues touched our hearts and motivated us to exceed our limits. We're grateful to passionate fans worldwide and in every Indian Household for their support. Also read: 'Hard to fathom': ODI WC star Labuschagne on mind-boggling schedule as India-Aus kick off T20Is series "While the pain of defeat lingers, we must move forward; life continues, and healing takes time. The Cup was beautiful, but it seems God had other plans. Navigating this moment, it's time to switch off and recharge. Dealing with this setback is tough, but we hold onto faith, believing in the journey ahead," he further added. Our journey from Chennai to Ahmedabad ended in a disappointing result, but we take pride in our achievements over the six weeks. Despite the pain, we're determined to work harder for the next opportunity. Thanks to our dedicated support staff, we were fully prepared for every… pic.twitter.com/kz3ZdH0B3j — Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) November 22, 2023 × Talking about Kuldeep's performance in the CWC 2023 edition, the ace spinner ended with 15 wickets in 11 games, at an average of 28.26 and an economy rate of 4.45. In the final, he went wicketless for 56 runs in his full quota of overs. Kuldeep is currently away from cricketing action and, thus, not part of the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team for the five T20Is versus Australia at home. He is expected to be part of India's tour of South Africa, starting next month.

While the pain of defeat lingers...: Kuldeep Yadav reacts, pens heartfelt note after India's ODI WC final loss

Former India player and 2011 World Cup winner Suresh Raina says that Pat Cummins' captaincy is something which worked in favour of Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final vs India. Raina shared his thoughts in his column for the ICC two days after Australia won its sixth 50-over World Cup title.

"What swung the game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy," wrote Raina in his column.

"I think Cummins showed real temperament in his captaincy. He changed his bowlers knowing he could put pressure on each India batter even though they were all in such good form. His tactics made all the difference, and his planning and execution were perfect," he added.

Explaining the reasons behind his observation, Raina said: "The way he brought Glenn Maxwell into the attack to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma with a brilliant catch from Travis Head was very smart.&nbsp;

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"Adam Zampa was great too, as was Cummins himself in dismissing Virat Kohli.

"They outplayed India and were very solid in their planning."

Raina, who was a gun fielder during his playing days, also appreciated Australia's fielding and said that it made a difference of 30-40 runs.

"Another big factor was Australia’s fielding, I think they saved 30 to 40 runs," Raina noted.

"From ball one, they were saving a lot of singles and boundaries. There was Travis’ catch and some excellent work in the deep from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne," he added.

The former India player, however, was confident of the team bouncing back and doing well in the future.

"We will see the Indian team doing well again because they know how to reach the latter stages of tournaments now," Raina said.

"It just takes a bit of time to understand how to manage those pressure situations, especially when you’re at home.&nbsp;

"Sometimes when there’s a lot of pressure you can lose your focus, and I think that’s a lesson they will learn from this."

India's next assignment is a five-T20I series against Australia which starts from November 23.

Former India player and 2011 World Cup winner Suresh Raina says that Pat Cummins' captaincy is something which worked in favour of Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final vs India.

Former India player and 2011 World Cup winner Suresh Raina says that Pat Cummins' captaincy is something which worked in favour of Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final vs India. Raina shared his thoughts in his column for the ICC two days after Australia won its sixth 50-over World Cup title. "What swung the game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy," wrote Raina in his column. "I think Cummins showed real temperament in his captaincy. He changed his bowlers knowing he could put pressure on each India batter even though they were all in such good form. His tactics made all the difference, and his planning and execution were perfect," he added. Explaining the reasons behind his observation, Raina said: "The way he brought Glenn Maxwell into the attack to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma with a brilliant catch from Travis Head was very smart. Also Watch: Brazil police beat Argentina fans with batons during World Cup qualifiers "Adam Zampa was great too, as was Cummins himself in dismissing Virat Kohli. "They outplayed India and were very solid in their planning." Raina, who was a gun fielder during his playing days, also appreciated Australia's fielding and said that it made a difference of 30-40 runs. "Another big factor was Australia’s fielding, I think they saved 30 to 40 runs," Raina noted. "From ball one, they were saving a lot of singles and boundaries. There was Travis’ catch and some excellent work in the deep from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne," he added. The former India player, however, was confident of the team bouncing back and doing well in the future. "We will see the Indian team doing well again because they know how to reach the latter stages of tournaments now," Raina said. "It just takes a bit of time to understand how to manage those pressure situations, especially when you’re at home. "Sometimes when there’s a lot of pressure you can lose your focus, and I think that’s a lesson they will learn from this." India's next assignment is a five-T20I series against Australia which starts from November 23.

Former India player Suresh Raina shares TWO REASONS for India's defeat in ODI WC final vs Australia

Team India’s new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to make his debut on Thursday (Nov 23) as the hosts look to put behind their disappointing ODI World Cup final loss against Australia. A young Indian side led by Suryakumar is aiming to play free-flowing cricket despite the team’s recent hangover against the Aussies. Australia beat India by six wickets in the ODI World Cup final to clinch their sixth title.

<h2>Surya ready for fearless cricket</h2>

“Keeping the T20 World Cup in mind, the games which we are going to play until then are very important. My message to them is very clear, and do whatever it takes to help the team and they have been doing that in the IPL, they have played a lot of domestic cricket as well recently,” Suryakumar said in the pre-match press conference.

“So, they are in good form, which I heard from our support staff. I have told them only one thing: ‘Just enjoy your time in the middle, do the same thing, and don’t do anything differently’. At the end of the day, it’s just a game of cricket,” he added.

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<h2>Can India fire under Suryakumar?</h2>

India have opted to field a younger squad for the five-match T20I series which will see them take on the Aussies in Visakhapatnam in the curtain-raiser. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul have been rested for the series after being stretched for the tournament. Young guns like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Prasidh Krishna have been included in the squad with Shreyas Iyer joining for the last two matches where he will also serve as the vice-captain.

However, among notable absentees, Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson have been dropped and are not part of the contingent. Samson was in the Indian squad for the West Indies and Ireland tour before the Asian Cup, but has now dropped down in the pecking order. Chahal will also be disappointed after having been overlooked for the World Cup while he was not called as a replacement for Axar Patel when he opted out.

Team India’s new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to make his debut on Thursday (Nov 23) as the hosts look to put behind their disappointing ODI World Cup final loss against Australia.

Team India’s new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to make his debut on Thursday (Nov 23) as the hosts look to put behind their disappointing ODI World Cup final loss against Australia. A young Indian side led by Suryakumar is aiming to play free-flowing cricket despite the team’s recent hangover against the Aussies. Australia beat India by six wickets in the ODI World Cup final to clinch their sixth title. Surya ready for fearless cricket “Keeping the T20 World Cup in mind, the games which we are going to play until then are very important. My message to them is very clear, and do whatever it takes to help the team and they have been doing that in the IPL, they have played a lot of domestic cricket as well recently,” Suryakumar said in the pre-match press conference. “So, they are in good form, which I heard from our support staff. I have told them only one thing: ‘Just enjoy your time in the middle, do the same thing, and don’t do anything differently’. At the end of the day, it’s just a game of cricket,” he added. ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir feels India's timid batting in middle-overs cost them in CWC 2023 final vs Australia Can India fire under Suryakumar? India have opted to field a younger squad for the five-match T20I series which will see them take on the Aussies in Visakhapatnam in the curtain-raiser. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul have been rested for the series after being stretched for the tournament. Young guns like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Prasidh Krishna have been included in the squad with Shreyas Iyer joining for the last two matches where he will also serve as the vice-captain. However, among notable absentees, Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson have been dropped and are not part of the contingent. Samson was in the Indian squad for the West Indies and Ireland tour before the Asian Cup, but has now dropped down in the pecking order. Chahal will also be disappointed after having been overlooked for the World Cup while he was not called as a replacement for Axar Patel when he opted out.

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav vows to play fearless cricket as both teams get ready for opener

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir feels India were not brave enough with the bat in the middle overs which cost them dearly in the ODI World Cup final loss versus Australia on Nov 19 in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma-led India were asked to bat first at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. They were 82 for 3 after 10 overs but they went into a shell and only managed four boundaries (not even a single six) for the rest of the 40 overs. The middle overs, from 11 to 40, saw Indian batters hit only two fours and, thus, India ended with 240 in 50 overs, which was eventually chased down by Australia with&nbsp;six wickets in hand&nbsp;in 43 overs.

Thus, Gambhir believes India's timid show with the bat in the middle overs resulted in their big loss. Speaking to Sportskeeda, the 2011 ODI WC winner said, "It's a double-edged sword. But I have always said this, the most courageous team will go on to win the World Cup. I can understand that you need time to build a partnership but 11 to 40 overs is a very, very long time. Someone should have taken that risk."

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Gambhir further pointed out, "I would have actually liked India going really aggressive with their top 6-7 batters even if they had been all out for 150. I would have been fine. But if you feel you can defend 240 in a World Cup final...that is not where you fight. It is either this way or that. Either we go 150 all out or 300. That is where India have lacked. That is where India have not gone on to win ICC tournaments. Rohit should have sent the message before the game that even if I get out we should go aggressive."

Gambhir felt that since Virat Kohli -- who ended with most runs in the 2023 edition (765) -- was playing the role of an anchor, other batters should have been more aggressive. "Kohli has played a role of anchoring the innings, but the rest all should have been aggressive. KL should have gone. What harm would it have caused? We would have been 150 all out. But had we been brave, we could scored 310 and India would have been world champions. This is not the 1990s. 240 is not a good score at all. You need 300-plus totals. India were not brave enough," Gambhir added.

Being all-out for 240 in 50 overs, India had Australia reeling at 47 for 3 before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58 not out took their side home with seven overs to spare. With the win, Australia lifted their sixth ODI WC trophy.&nbsp;

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir feels India were not brave enough with the bat in the middle overs which cost them dearly in the ODI World Cup final loss versus Australia on Nov 19 in Ahmedabad.

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir feels India were not brave enough with the bat in the middle overs which cost them dearly in the ODI World Cup final loss versus Australia on Nov 19 in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma-led India were asked to bat first at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. They were 82 for 3 after 10 overs but they went into a shell and only managed four boundaries (not even a single six) for the rest of the 40 overs. The middle overs, from 11 to 40, saw Indian batters hit only two fours and, thus, India ended with 240 in 50 overs, which was eventually chased down by Australia with six wickets in hand in 43 overs. Thus, Gambhir believes India's timid show with the bat in the middle overs resulted in their big loss. Speaking to Sportskeeda, the 2011 ODI WC winner said, "It's a double-edged sword. But I have always said this, the most courageous team will go on to win the World Cup. I can understand that you need time to build a partnership but 11 to 40 overs is a very, very long time. Someone should have taken that risk." Also read: Former India player Suresh Raina shares TWO REASONS for India's defeat in ODI WC final vs Australia Gambhir further pointed out, "I would have actually liked India going really aggressive with their top 6-7 batters even if they had been all out for 150. I would have been fine. But if you feel you can defend 240 in a World Cup final...that is not where you fight. It is either this way or that. Either we go 150 all out or 300. That is where India have lacked. That is where India have not gone on to win ICC tournaments. Rohit should have sent the message before the game that even if I get out we should go aggressive." Gambhir felt that since Virat Kohli -- who ended with most runs in the 2023 edition (765) -- was playing the role of an anchor, other batters should have been more aggressive. "Kohli has played a role of anchoring the innings, but the rest all should have been aggressive. KL should have gone. What harm would it have caused? We would have been 150 all out. But had we been brave, we could scored 310 and India would have been world champions. This is not the 1990s. 240 is not a good score at all. You need 300-plus totals. India were not brave enough," Gambhir added. Being all-out for 240 in 50 overs, India had Australia reeling at 47 for 3 before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58 not out took their side home with seven overs to spare. With the win, Australia lifted their sixth ODI WC trophy.

Gautam Gambhir feels India's timid batting in middle-overs cost them in CWC 2023 final vs Australia

India lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia by six wickets on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India only managed 240 in 50 overs before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58* took the Aussies to their sixth ODI WC title.&nbsp;

After the match, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited India's dressing room to lift the mood of the Indian players, who were shattered post the defeat. Modi was present in the stands during Australia's run-chase. In the dressing room, he acknowledged India's performances throughout the World Cup and asked them to keep their morale up for a memorable campaign, where they won 10 games in a row before losing the final.

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From India, captain Rohit (40), Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66) were the only performers as the home team managed a below-par score. Mitchell Starc's 3 for 55 and two wickets each from Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood restricted India's famed batting line-up. In reply, Australia were tottering at 47 for 3 before Head (137) and Marnus Labuschange (58 not out) took the Aussies home with a match-winning 192-run fourth-wicket stand.&nbsp;

At the post-match presentation, a dejected Rohit opened up on the loss. He stated, "The result has not gone our way. We were not good enough today. We tried everything but it wasn't supposed to be. 20-30 runs more would have been good, KL and Kohli were stitching a good partnership and we were looking at 270-280 but we kept losing wickets. When you have 240 on the board, you want to take wickets but credit to Head and Labuschagne who stitched together a big partnership and put us completely out of the game. We tried everything we could but I feel wicket got slightly better to bat under lights. Don't want to give that as an excuse."

India lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia by six wickets on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India only managed 240 in 50 overs before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58* took the Aussies to their sixth ODI WC title.

India lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia by six wickets on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India only managed 240 in 50 overs before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58* took the Aussies to their sixth ODI WC title. After the match, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited India's dressing room to lift the mood of the Indian players, who were shattered post the defeat. Modi was present in the stands during Australia's run-chase. In the dressing room, he acknowledged India's performances throughout the World Cup and asked them to keep their morale up for a memorable campaign, where they won 10 games in a row before losing the final. Also read: Shahid Afridi's remark goes VIRAL, feels 'OVERCONFIDENCE' led to India's downfall in ODI WC final Here is the video: Prime Minister #NarendraModi visits Team India's dressing room to offer words of encouragement and support after the heartbreaking loss in the World Cup final#WorldCup2023 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/ggPI4arpuo — WION (@WIONews) November 21, 2023 × From India, captain Rohit (40), Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66) were the only performers as the home team managed a below-par score. Mitchell Starc's 3 for 55 and two wickets each from Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood restricted India's famed batting line-up. In reply, Australia were tottering at 47 for 3 before Head (137) and Marnus Labuschange (58 not out) took the Aussies home with a match-winning 192-run fourth-wicket stand. At the post-match presentation, a dejected Rohit opened up on the loss. He stated, "The result has not gone our way. We were not good enough today. We tried everything but it wasn't supposed to be. 20-30 runs more would have been good, KL and Kohli were stitching a good partnership and we were looking at 270-280 but we kept losing wickets. When you have 240 on the board, you want to take wickets but credit to Head and Labuschagne who stitched together a big partnership and put us completely out of the game. We tried everything we could but I feel wicket got slightly better to bat under lights. Don't want to give that as an excuse."

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Legendary Australia former captain Allan Border hailed the impact of Pat Cummins after he masterminded his side’s sixth ODI World Cup win on Sunday (Nov 19). Australia won the World Cup final by six wickets after they beat hosts India by six wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. According to Border, Cummins made a brave choice by opting to field first against an Indian side that was unbeaten until the final of the World Cup.

<h2>Border hails Cummins’ impact</h2>

"Pat Cummins’ “bowl first’’ call in the World Cup final was one of the bravest decisions I have seen from a cricket captain. I must be honest, when I heard Pat say “we will bowl’’ I thought “oh no, Patrick, you have lost the plot, you blokes. When Rohit Sharma was going hard early, I thought “what are we doing?’ Those first half a dozen to 10 overs I was thinking, ‘Oh my god, The decision to bowl first has just backfired," said Border.

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<h2>Australia beat India in final</h2>

India were outclassed on all fronts in the final of the ODI World Cup after their impressive batting line-up managed to put on only 240 runs in their 50 overs. KL Rahul was the top scorer for India with 66 runs while Virat Kohli scored his ninth fifty in the ODI World Cup on Sunday. In a fitting reply, the Aussies weathered the early pressure to clinch their sixth ODI World Cup after Travis Head scored a 137-run knock while Marnus Labuschagne scored an unbeaten 58. The pair stitched a partnership of 192 for the fourth wicket that laid the foundation for the win.

The win saw Australia win their sixth World Cup adding to their success stories in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011. In the last two years they have won the T20 World Cup, and World Test Championship (WTC) and now rounded the success with the ODI World Cup in India.

Legendary Australia former captain Allan Border hailed the impact of Pat Cummins after he masterminded his side’s sixth ODI World Cup win on Sunday (Nov 19). Australia won the World Cup final by six wickets after they beat hosts India by six wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Legendary Australia former captain Allan Border hailed the impact of Pat Cummins after he masterminded his side’s sixth ODI World Cup win on Sunday (Nov 19). Australia won the World Cup final by six wickets after they beat hosts India by six wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. According to Border, Cummins made a brave choice by opting to field first against an Indian side that was unbeaten until the final of the World Cup. Border hails Cummins’ impact "Pat Cummins’ “bowl first’’ call in the World Cup final was one of the bravest decisions I have seen from a cricket captain. I must be honest, when I heard Pat say “we will bowl’’ I thought “oh no, Patrick, you have lost the plot, you blokes. When Rohit Sharma was going hard early, I thought “what are we doing?’ Those first half a dozen to 10 overs I was thinking, ‘Oh my god, The decision to bowl first has just backfired," said Border. ALSO READ | STAGGERING! Record 1.25 million fans attended ODI World Cup, reveals ICC Australia beat India in final India were outclassed on all fronts in the final of the ODI World Cup after their impressive batting line-up managed to put on only 240 runs in their 50 overs. KL Rahul was the top scorer for India with 66 runs while Virat Kohli scored his ninth fifty in the ODI World Cup on Sunday. In a fitting reply, the Aussies weathered the early pressure to clinch their sixth ODI World Cup after Travis Head scored a 137-run knock while Marnus Labuschagne scored an unbeaten 58. The pair stitched a partnership of 192 for the fourth wicket that laid the foundation for the win. The win saw Australia win their sixth World Cup adding to their success stories in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011. In the last two years they have won the T20 World Cup, and World Test Championship (WTC) and now rounded the success with the ODI World Cup in India.

Legendary Allan Border hails Pat Cummins' decision to bowl first in ODI World Cup against India

A 23-year-old Indian man from West Bengal allegedly died by suicide because he could not bear the crushing defeat of the Indian cricket team against Australia in the World Cup 2023 final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmadabad, Gujarat.

The incident occurred at 11 pm on Sunday (Nov 19) near the Cinema Hall in Beliatore police station area, shortly after the result, the police said.

The deceased, Rahul Lunar, used to work at a clothing store in the area.

On Sunday, he decided to take leave to watch the final match. However, he could not overcome his emotions after India’s loss, and decided to end his life in his room, his brother-in-law Uttam Sur claimed, according to PTI news agency. However, it is unknown whether he died by hanging or by consuming poison.&nbsp;

“Otherwise, there were no such problems in his life,” Sur&nbsp;added.

<h2>Cricket World Cup final: Australia defeat India to silence 1.4 billion fans and steal another trophy</h2>

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<h2>Body sent for post-mortem</h2>

His body was sent to the Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital on Monday (Nov 20) morning for post-mortem examination, police said.

Police said that they have registered the case under unnatural death, adding that there was no one in the house when the incident happened. Later, another report came out that a software engineer from Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district passed away due to cardiac arrest following India's loss.

The dreams of 1.4 billion Indians were shattered after Australia won the finals by six wickets in the jam-packed 1,32,000-seated stadium.

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At the post-match presentation, a dejected Rohit opened up on the loss in the summit clash saying, "The result has not gone our way. We were not good enough today.”

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“We tried everything but it wasn't supposed to be. 20-30 runs more would have been good, KL and Kohli were stitching a good partnership and we were looking at 270-280 but we kept losing wickets. When you have 240 on the board, you want to take wickets but credit to Head and Labuschagne who stitched together a big partnership and put us completely out of the game. We tried everything we could but I feel wicket got slightly better to bat under lights. Don't want to give that as an excuse.”

(With inputs from agencies)

A 23-year-old Indian man from West Bengal allegedly died by suicide because he could not bear the crushing defeat of the Indian cricket team against Australia in the World Cup 2023 final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmadabad, Gujarat.

A 23-year-old Indian man from West Bengal allegedly died by suicide because he could not bear the crushing defeat of the Indian cricket team against Australia in the World Cup 2023 final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmadabad, Gujarat. The incident occurred at 11 pm on Sunday (Nov 19) near the Cinema Hall in Beliatore police station area, shortly after the result, the police said. The deceased, Rahul Lunar, used to work at a clothing store in the area. On Sunday, he decided to take leave to watch the final match. However, he could not overcome his emotions after India’s loss, and decided to end his life in his room, his brother-in-law Uttam Sur claimed, according to PTI news agency. However, it is unknown whether he died by hanging or by consuming poison. “Otherwise, there were no such problems in his life,” Sur added. Cricket World Cup final: Australia defeat India to silence 1.4 billion fans and steal another trophy Body sent for post-mortem His body was sent to the Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital on Monday (Nov 20) morning for post-mortem examination, police said. Police said that they have registered the case under unnatural death, adding that there was no one in the house when the incident happened. Later, another report came out that a software engineer from Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district passed away due to cardiac arrest following India's loss. The dreams of 1.4 billion Indians were shattered after Australia won the finals by six wickets in the jam-packed 1,32,000-seated stadium. Also read | ODI World Cup 2023: Host India found short of insights at home against well-prepared Australia At the post-match presentation, a dejected Rohit opened up on the loss in the summit clash saying, "The result has not gone our way. We were not good enough today.” Also read | ICC World Cup 2023 final moment goes viral: Pat Cummins stands alone on stage with World Cup trophy “We tried everything but it wasn't supposed to be. 20-30 runs more would have been good, KL and Kohli were stitching a good partnership and we were looking at 270-280 but we kept losing wickets. When you have 240 on the board, you want to take wickets but credit to Head and Labuschagne who stitched together a big partnership and put us completely out of the game. We tried everything we could but I feel wicket got slightly better to bat under lights. Don't want to give that as an excuse.” (With inputs from agencies)

23-year-old Indian man ends life after India’s loss to Australia in ODI World Cup 2023 final

After Australia's dominating win over hosts India in the ODI World Cup&nbsp;final on Sunday (Nov 19), the Indian team will now look to reflect on what went wrong for them in the summit clash. Australia beat India by six wickets in the final and clinched their sixth title at the grandest stage. While it was a tough day at the office for Team India, WION’s cricket expert and former World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore reflected on the key reason why they lost in the final.

<h2>Whatmore explains India's defeat</h2>

“It was a difficult wicket to bat on, they probably faced the toughest task of the tournament at the wrong time. I was shocked to see that the ICC did not prepare a fresh wicket for such an occasion. I did not understand why they used an already-used pitch for the final. The dew factor also played a crucial role in the outcome of the final,” Whatmore said in WION’s sports podcast with Aditya Pimpale.

“Pat Cummins had a plan and he executed it to perfection that has seen him work the magic. His captaincy skills improved as the tournament went on. I am impressed with the way he used the resources at his disposal, particularly in the final. With the short experience he had managing the Australian 50-over team, it was remarkable,” Whatmore added.

India were outclassed on all fronts in the final of the ODI World Cup after their impressive batting line-up managed to put on only 240 runs in their 50 overs. KL Rahul was the top scorer for India with 66 runs while Virat Kohli scored his ninth fifty in the ODI World Cup on Sunday. In a fitting reply, the Aussies weathered the early pressure to clinch their sixth ODI World Cup after Travis Head scored a 137-run knock while Marnus Labuschagne scored an unbeaten 58. The pair stitched a partnership of 192 for the fourth wicket that laid the foundation for the win.

After Australia's dominating win over hosts India in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19), the Indian team will now look to reflect on what went wrong for them in the summit clash.

After Australia's dominating win over hosts India in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19), the Indian team will now look to reflect on what went wrong for them in the summit clash. Australia beat India by six wickets in the final and clinched their sixth title at the grandest stage. While it was a tough day at the office for Team India, WION’s cricket expert and former World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore reflected on the key reason why they lost in the final. Whatmore explains India's defeat “It was a difficult wicket to bat on, they probably faced the toughest task of the tournament at the wrong time. I was shocked to see that the ICC did not prepare a fresh wicket for such an occasion. I did not understand why they used an already-used pitch for the final. The dew factor also played a crucial role in the outcome of the final,” Whatmore said in WION’s sports podcast with Aditya Pimpale. “Pat Cummins had a plan and he executed it to perfection that has seen him work the magic. His captaincy skills improved as the tournament went on. I am impressed with the way he used the resources at his disposal, particularly in the final. With the short experience he had managing the Australian 50-over team, it was remarkable,” Whatmore added. India were outclassed on all fronts in the final of the ODI World Cup after their impressive batting line-up managed to put on only 240 runs in their 50 overs. KL Rahul was the top scorer for India with 66 runs while Virat Kohli scored his ninth fifty in the ODI World Cup on Sunday. In a fitting reply, the Aussies weathered the early pressure to clinch their sixth ODI World Cup after Travis Head scored a 137-run knock while Marnus Labuschagne scored an unbeaten 58. The pair stitched a partnership of 192 for the fourth wicket that laid the foundation for the win.

Was pitch to blame for defeat? Dav Whatmore explains why Team India fell short in World Cup final

Australia beat hosts India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this, the Men in Yellow won their sixth ODI WC title (most by any team in men's cricket) and the ten-team tournament came to a fitting end. For India, they missed a golden opportunity to win their third World Cup title, second at home.

After the conclusion of the 50-over mega event,&nbsp;the International Cricket Council (ICC) made a big revelation on Tuesday (Nov 21) that a record 1.25 million fans attended the matches during the 13th edition of the World Cup. As many as&nbsp;1,250,307 fans turned up on the stands for the games held between&nbsp;Oct 5 and Nov 19, surpassing the previous mark of 1.016 million set during the 2015 edition in Australia and New Zealand; also won by Australia.

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ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said the one-day international (ODI) tournament had been a "great success". "The staggering attendance demonstrates the enduring appeal of cricket and excitement the ODI format continues to offer," Tetley stated in a statement, adding that the competition&nbsp;also shattered several&nbsp;broadcast and digital viewership records.

"It has been an event that has not only entertained but also united cricket fans globally in a celebration of the sport," Tetley added.

At a time when a lot of questions have been raised on the ODI format's relevance, such numbers provide assurance to the ICC that the shorter format is still here to stay. The next ICC event in the format will take place in 2025 when Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy.

Australia beat hosts India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this, the Men in Yellow won their sixth ODI WC title (most by any team in men's cricket) and the ten-team tournament came to a fitting end.

Australia beat hosts India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this, the Men in Yellow won their sixth ODI WC title (most by any team in men's cricket) and the ten-team tournament came to a fitting end. For India, they missed a golden opportunity to win their third World Cup title, second at home. After the conclusion of the 50-over mega event, the International Cricket Council (ICC) made a big revelation on Tuesday (Nov 21) that a record 1.25 million fans attended the matches during the 13th edition of the World Cup. As many as 1,250,307 fans turned up on the stands for the games held between Oct 5 and Nov 19, surpassing the previous mark of 1.016 million set during the 2015 edition in Australia and New Zealand; also won by Australia. Also read: Here's how much prize money each team earned at the end of ODI World Cup 2023 ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said the one-day international (ODI) tournament had been a "great success". "The staggering attendance demonstrates the enduring appeal of cricket and excitement the ODI format continues to offer," Tetley stated in a statement, adding that the competition also shattered several broadcast and digital viewership records. "It has been an event that has not only entertained but also united cricket fans globally in a celebration of the sport," Tetley added. At a time when a lot of questions have been raised on the ODI format's relevance, such numbers provide assurance to the ICC that the shorter format is still here to stay. The next ICC event in the format will take place in 2025 when Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy.

STAGGERING! Record 1.25 million fans attended ODI World Cup, reveals ICC

India lost to Australia by six wickets in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India were dismissed for 240 in 50 overs after fifties from Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66). In reply, Australia were tottering at 47 for 3 before Travis Head (137) and Marnus Labuschagne (58 not out) stitched a match-winning 192-run fourth-wicket stand and took Aussies home.

Mitchell Starc's 3 for 55 and two wickets each from Josh Hazlewood and skipper Pat Cummins derailed India's progress with the bat before Head's attacking knock brought India down. India had a memorable run in the entire home ODI WC but fell flat in the final game. The hosts ended with ten wins, which came on the trot, and just a solitary defeat that came in the summit clash.

<h2>'Indian&nbsp;cricket is in a good place'</h2>

After India missed out on winning another home ODI WC, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram sympathised with Rohit &amp; Co. and made a big statement on Indian cricket.

"Obviously they must be shattered to lose the final but in cricket these things happen. India had one bad day, and unfortunately, it came in the final. You look at their structure, the money for players, the well thought out programs and the back up talent and they really just need to continue doing these things. Their cricket is in a good place,”&nbsp;Akram was quoted as saying by PTI.

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Akram recalled the 1999 ODI WC final between Pakistan and Australia. Back then, he was leading the Men in Green who had defeated the Aussies in the league stage but succumbed to a heavy defeat in the final. "I was captain when we played them in the 1999 World Cup final and although we had beaten them in the league stage, in the final they were a different side just like yesterday in Ahmedabad,” Akram added.

India will now shift their focus to the five-match T20I series versus Australia at home, which commences on Nov 23 (Thursday).&nbsp;

India lost to Australia by six wickets in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India were dismissed for 240 in 50 overs after fifties from Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66).

India lost to Australia by six wickets in the ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India were dismissed for 240 in 50 overs after fifties from Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66). In reply, Australia were tottering at 47 for 3 before Travis Head (137) and Marnus Labuschagne (58 not out) stitched a match-winning 192-run fourth-wicket stand and took Aussies home. Mitchell Starc's 3 for 55 and two wickets each from Josh Hazlewood and skipper Pat Cummins derailed India's progress with the bat before Head's attacking knock brought India down. India had a memorable run in the entire home ODI WC but fell flat in the final game. The hosts ended with ten wins, which came on the trot, and just a solitary defeat that came in the summit clash. 'Indian cricket is in a good place' After India missed out on winning another home ODI WC, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram sympathised with Rohit & Co. and made a big statement on Indian cricket. "Obviously they must be shattered to lose the final but in cricket these things happen. India had one bad day, and unfortunately, it came in the final. You look at their structure, the money for players, the well thought out programs and the back up talent and they really just need to continue doing these things. Their cricket is in a good place,” Akram was quoted as saying by PTI. Also read: IND vs AUS T20I Series: Suryakumar Yadav to lead Team India against Australia; Axar Patel, Arshdeep return Akram recalled the 1999 ODI WC final between Pakistan and Australia. Back then, he was leading the Men in Green who had defeated the Aussies in the league stage but succumbed to a heavy defeat in the final. "I was captain when we played them in the 1999 World Cup final and although we had beaten them in the league stage, in the final they were a different side just like yesterday in Ahmedabad,” Akram added. India will now shift their focus to the five-match T20I series versus Australia at home, which commences on Nov 23 (Thursday).

Indian cricket is in good place, says Pakistan legend Wasim Akram after India's ODI WC final loss

India coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged that there were a lot of 'emotions' in the dressing room after the loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on November 19. India, who were undefeated in the tournament, were handed a&nbsp;six-wicket loss&nbsp;by&nbsp;Australia who clinched their sixth ODI World Cup title.

“Yeah, of course, he's (skipper Rohit) disappointed, as are many boys in the dressing room. It wasn't, yeah, there were a lot of emotions in that dressing room," Dravid said at the post-match presentation in Ahmedabad.

The coach, who was part of the team which had lost the 2003 ODI World Cup final against Australia, agreed that it was tough to see the boys hurting.

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"It was tough to see as a coach, because I know how hard these guys have worked, what they've put in, the sacrifices they've made. So, it's tough. I mean, it's tough to see that as a coach, because you get to know these boys personally. You get to see the effort they put in, the hard work that we've put in over the last month, the kind of cricket we've played. But yeah, but that's sport," added Dravid.

Dravid, under whose captaincy India crashed out of the&nbsp;group stage during the 2007 ODI World Cup, also said that the team will keep moving on.

“That happens. It can happen. And the better team won on the day. And I'm sure that the sun will come up tomorrow morning. We'll learn from it. We'll reflect. And we'll move on, as will everyone else. I mean, that's what you do as sportsmen. You have some great highs in sports, and you have some lows in sports. And you keep moving on. You don't stop. Because if you don't put yourself on the line, you don't put yourself in games like these, you don't experience the great highs. And neither do you experience the great lows. And if you don't do that, you don't learn,” he said.

Batting first, India could manage only 240 runs which Australia chased down in 43 overs on the back of Player of the Match Travis Head's 137 off 120. 
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India coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged that there were a lot of 'emotions' in the dressing room after the loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on November 19.

India coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged that there were a lot of 'emotions' in the dressing room after the loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on November 19. India, who were undefeated in the tournament, were handed a six-wicket loss by Australia who clinched their sixth ODI World Cup title. “Yeah, of course, he's (skipper Rohit) disappointed, as are many boys in the dressing room. It wasn't, yeah, there were a lot of emotions in that dressing room," Dravid said at the post-match presentation in Ahmedabad. The coach, who was part of the team which had lost the 2003 ODI World Cup final against Australia, agreed that it was tough to see the boys hurting. Also Read: India's Virat Kohli named Player of the Tournament for record-breaking 765 runs "It was tough to see as a coach, because I know how hard these guys have worked, what they've put in, the sacrifices they've made. So, it's tough. I mean, it's tough to see that as a coach, because you get to know these boys personally. You get to see the effort they put in, the hard work that we've put in over the last month, the kind of cricket we've played. But yeah, but that's sport," added Dravid. Dravid, under whose captaincy India crashed out of the group stage during the 2007 ODI World Cup, also said that the team will keep moving on. “That happens. It can happen. And the better team won on the day. And I'm sure that the sun will come up tomorrow morning. We'll learn from it. We'll reflect. And we'll move on, as will everyone else. I mean, that's what you do as sportsmen. You have some great highs in sports, and you have some lows in sports. And you keep moving on. You don't stop. Because if you don't put yourself on the line, you don't put yourself in games like these, you don't experience the great highs. And neither do you experience the great lows. And if you don't do that, you don't learn,” he said. Batting first, India could manage only 240 runs which Australia chased down in 43 overs on the back of Player of the Match Travis Head's 137 off 120.

ODI World Cup 2023: India coach Rahul Dravid opens up on dressing room EMOTIONS after loss in final

The protester who invaded the pitch in Narendra Modi stadium in western Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, during the World Cup finals between India and Australia was identified as “Wayne John” on Sunday (Nov 19).

During the 14th over of the match, a man wearing a face mask that resembled the colours of the Palestinian flag and a T-shirt with the slogans “Stop Bombing Palestine” and “Free Palestine” invaded the middle of the pitch in the 132,000-seat mega-stadium.

The man attempted to unfurl the Palestinian flag before being taken away by the security guards.

<h2>Pitch invasion exposes gaping holes in security&nbsp;</h2>

The pitch invasion incident has exposed gaping holes in the tight security considering that major Indian celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Indian politicians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi were in attendance.

While being taken away, the man revealed his name to the reporters as “John”, and added that he entered the field to meet Virat Kohli.

"My name is John...I am from Australia. I entered (the field) to meet Virat Kohli. I support Palestine," he was seen speaking.

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According to reports, Wayne Johnson is an Australian of Chinese-Filipino heritage. He was detained and sent to the Chand Kheda Police Station.

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<h2>Next course of action unknown&nbsp;</h2>

Since he is a foreign national, it is not yet known what kind of action will be taken against him.

The International Cricket Council— the global governing body of cricket—does not allow political protests at the games.

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The October 7 assault on Palestine by the Hamas terror group killed 1,200 Israelis, while at least 200 were taken as hostages.

More than 12,000 have been killed in the retaliatory attacks by Israel.

(With inputs from agencies)

The protester who invaded the pitch in Narendra Modi stadium in western Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, during the World Cup finals between India and Australia was identified as “Wayne John” on Sunday (Nov 19).

The protester who invaded the pitch in Narendra Modi stadium in western Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, during the World Cup finals between India and Australia was identified as “Wayne John” on Sunday (Nov 19). During the 14th over of the match, a man wearing a face mask that resembled the colours of the Palestinian flag and a T-shirt with the slogans “Stop Bombing Palestine” and “Free Palestine” invaded the middle of the pitch in the 132,000-seat mega-stadium. The man attempted to unfurl the Palestinian flag before being taken away by the security guards. Pitch invasion exposes gaping holes in security The pitch invasion incident has exposed gaping holes in the tight security considering that major Indian celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Indian politicians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi were in attendance. While being taken away, the man revealed his name to the reporters as “John”, and added that he entered the field to meet Virat Kohli. "My name is John...I am from Australia. I entered (the field) to meet Virat Kohli. I support Palestine," he was seen speaking. #WATCH | Gujarat: The man who breached the security & entered the field during the India vs Australia Final match, says, "My name is John...I am from Australia. I entered (the field) to meet Virat Kohli. I support Palestine..." pic.twitter.com/5vrhkuJRnw — ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2023 × According to reports, Wayne Johnson is an Australian of Chinese-Filipino heritage. He was detained and sent to the Chand Kheda Police Station. Also read | World Cup 2023: Pitch invader wearing 'Stop bombing Palestine' T-shirt halts India vs Australia final Next course of action unknown Since he is a foreign national, it is not yet known what kind of action will be taken against him. The International Cricket Council— the global governing body of cricket—does not allow political protests at the games. Also read | Game on! Indian CEO offers ₹100cr ($12mn) reward to users if India wins World Cup final against Australia The October 7 assault on Palestine by the Hamas terror group killed 1,200 Israelis, while at least 200 were taken as hostages. More than 12,000 have been killed in the retaliatory attacks by Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is the pitch invader who disrupted World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia?

Indian captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the World Cup final loss against Australia saying his side were 'not good enough' on the day. India succumbed to a six-wicket defeat as Australia demolished the host nation in all three departments of the game.&nbsp;

Speaking at the post-match ceremony, a disappointed-looking Rohit said his side tried everything but it wasn't meant to be.&nbsp;

"Honestly, the result hasn't gone our way. We weren't good enough today. But I'm proud of how we played from game one. Wasn't our day, we tried everything we could, but just wasn't supposed to be," said Sharma.&nbsp;

"20-30 runs more would have been good, KL and Kohli were stitching a good partnership and we were looking at 270-280 but we kept losing wickets," he added.&nbsp;

The Indian skipper lauded Australia's Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne for putting up a match-winning partnership when it looked like India might stage a comeback.&nbsp;

"When you have 240 on the board, you want to take wickets but credit to Head and Labuschagne for putting us out of the game, but I feel wicket got slightly better to bat under lights. Don't want to give that as an excuse," said Sharma.

"We didn't put enough runs on the board. Credit to those two guys in the middle for putting up an outstanding partnership."

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<h2>Cummins silences crowd</h2>

Meanwhile, winning skipper Pat Cummins was delighted to silence the 130,000 crowd gathered in the stadium, anticipating an Indian victory.&nbsp;

"I was pretty happy they [crowd] were silent for most of the bowling innings. But fantastic, the passion in India is second to none. You look around, it's a pretty special moment. Whatever the result it was a pretty special day," said Cummins.&nbsp;

Head (137) played the innings of his life&nbsp;by smashing an eloquent century while his partner Labuschagne (58*) did well to soak the pressure and perform the sheet-anchor job to perfection.&nbsp;

In the end, India were relatively outplayed despite bossing the last 10 World Cup games, winning them with calm and assurance. The loss marked another ICC knockout defeat for India as the cricket-mad nation looks towards the 2024 T20 World Cup to end the long-standing drought.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the World Cup final loss against Australia saying his side were 'not good enough' on the day. India succumbed to a six-wicket defeat as Australia demolished the host nation in all three departments of the game.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma reflected on the World Cup final loss against Australia saying his side were 'not good enough' on the day. India succumbed to a six-wicket defeat as Australia demolished the host nation in all three departments of the game. Speaking at the post-match ceremony, a disappointed-looking Rohit said his side tried everything but it wasn't meant to be. "Honestly, the result hasn't gone our way. We weren't good enough today. But I'm proud of how we played from game one. Wasn't our day, we tried everything we could, but just wasn't supposed to be," said Sharma. "20-30 runs more would have been good, KL and Kohli were stitching a good partnership and we were looking at 270-280 but we kept losing wickets," he added. The Indian skipper lauded Australia's Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne for putting up a match-winning partnership when it looked like India might stage a comeback. "When you have 240 on the board, you want to take wickets but credit to Head and Labuschagne for putting us out of the game, but I feel wicket got slightly better to bat under lights. Don't want to give that as an excuse," said Sharma. "We didn't put enough runs on the board. Credit to those two guys in the middle for putting up an outstanding partnership." Also read | World Cup 2023: Breaking hearts of 1.4bn Indians, Australia win final to become six-time world champions Cummins silences crowd Meanwhile, winning skipper Pat Cummins was delighted to silence the 130,000 crowd gathered in the stadium, anticipating an Indian victory. "I was pretty happy they [crowd] were silent for most of the bowling innings. But fantastic, the passion in India is second to none. You look around, it's a pretty special moment. Whatever the result it was a pretty special day," said Cummins. Head (137) played the innings of his life by smashing an eloquent century while his partner Labuschagne (58*) did well to soak the pressure and perform the sheet-anchor job to perfection. In the end, India were relatively outplayed despite bossing the last 10 World Cup games, winning them with calm and assurance. The loss marked another ICC knockout defeat for India as the cricket-mad nation looks towards the 2024 T20 World Cup to end the long-standing drought. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: 'Wasn't our day', Rohit Sharma reflects on reason for defeat against Australia in final