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[Saba Sports News] Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma showed visible distress after India’s defeat in the ODI World Cup 2023 final, highlighted by viral photos of them walking past the trophy. India had a stellar run in the tournament, remaining unbeaten in the group stage with nine wins and topping the points table. They overcame New Zealand in the first semi-final, breaking a previous losing streak against them.
However, in the final against Australia, India suffered a significant six-wicket loss. Australia, led by Pat Cummins, secured their sixth World Cup title. Kohli and Sharma’s emotional reactions were evident, reflecting their disappointment.
Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head played key roles in Australia’s victory, with Head scoring a century and Labuschagne contributing a steady innings. Their partnership was crucial in recovering from early wickets and leading Australia to the title.
Post-match, Rohit Sharma discussed the loss, noting the pitch’s improved batting conditions under lights. While acknowledging the efforts of Labuschagne and Head, Sharma expressed that India didn’t put enough runs on the board, attributing the loss to the strong partnership by the Australian batsmen.