On This Day: 19 November 2023, this is the date which will be hurting in the heart of every cricket lover like a deep wound. Cricket lovers must have understood that we are talking about the ODI World Cup 2023 final, when Team India's Vijayarath stopped and there was silence in the world's largest cricket stadium. Perhaps some Indian fan might have read the headline of the morning newspaper on 20th November. Seeing the tears in the eyes of Rohit Sharma, the hearts of the fans broke into a thousand pieces. Indian fans left no stone unturned to soak up the tears of Hitman by praising him on social media. On the other hand, heartless Australia was immersed in the celebration of victory.
One defeat outweighed 10 wins
Team India's planning to wait for the ODI World Cup 2023 was unmatched. Considering the atmosphere, opportunity and hosting, Team India was almost crowned with the trophy. But one defeat seemed to outweigh the 10 wins. Many questions were gnawing at everyone from within. Why did Travis Head not get the wicket, why did Rohit Sharma hurry or why did KL Rahul play a slow innings? But the wheel of time had turned and 'enemy' Australia had once again snatched the trophy from India's hands.
A player became the 'enemy'
India's 'enemy' in the final match was none other than the same player who had dashed India's hopes in the World Test Championship. He was Travis Head, who scored 137 runs in 120 balls with 15 fours and 4 sixes and hit the nail on the head of Team India. Star Jasprit Bumrah had the highest number of wickets, while the magic of Mohammed Shami, who had bowled record-breaking matches in the previous matches, also failed this time. One player failed all the powers of India.
Captain, coach and Kohli were broken
Captain Rohit Sharma's choked throat after the defeat against Australia could not be seen from the fans. There were tears in the eyes of the fans in Ahmedabad and Kohli was seen hiding his tears with his cap in front of the camera. Fifty came from the bats of Virat and Rahul, while Rohit Sharma gave away his wicket in explosive fashion after scoring 47 runs. India scored 241 runs on the scoreboard and the responsibility of victory fell on the bowlers. Travis Head's batting dashed India's hopes and Instagram kept reminding of this crushing defeat again and again.
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Wound healed in T20 World Cup 2023
The defeat in the ODI World Cup 2024 had such an impact on the captain and coach that they were not ready to extend their tenure for the T20 World Cup. BCCI convinced Rohit Sharma and Rohit convinced coach Rahul Dravid. What happened next, Team India took revenge from Australia with a burning sensation in the chest and a storm in the eyes. The date was 24 June 2024 and the match was no less than the final. Virat increased the heartbeat by getting out on 0, but standing at the other end was captain Rohit Sharma, who reminded Australia of their grandmother. There are no sixes from Rohit's bat as if the anger of the World Cup final is coming out. He played an innings of 92 runs in 41 runs with the help of 7 fours and 8 sixes. Here too, Travis Head left no stone unturned to show India the way out and scored 76 runs. But this time not only Rohit, the bowlers also blew away Australia. India won the title in the mega tournament and ended the drought.
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