Sania Mirza Applauds India’s Remarkable ODI World Cup Journey
Former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has commended the Indian Cricket Team for their outstanding performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, despite the heartbreak of losing the final to Australia on November 19.
Expressing her thoughts on the tournament, Mirza acknowledged that not every sporting journey concludes with a fairytale ending. In a post on X, she stated, “Sport doesn’t always have fairytale endings. The ‘almost perfect World Cup’ wasn’t to be…but so much to be proud of our team and boys. Each one of you is truly amazing. Congratulations to Australia, you were the better team today @BCCI.”
Fans resonated with Mirza’s sentiments, with one acknowledging the team as heroes despite the tough luck: “Tough luck, Champs. You’re still our heroes.”
Another fan praised India’s overall performance, commenting, “Well played India. You were amazing throughout the tournament.”
Highlighting the spirit of the game, a fan expressed pride in being Indian and saluted the team: “Winning and losing is a part of the game, but hearty congratulations to our Indian cricket team for winning the hearts of crores of Indians by playing like champions.”
India entered the final in stellar form with 10 consecutive victories, defeating every team in the group stage, including Australia. Despite their strong run, India fell short in the final against Australia at Ahmedabad, defending a modest 240-run scoreline after losing the toss.
Rohit Sharma’s impressive knock provided a good start, but India kept losing wickets, and in the second half, Australian batsman Travis Head’s century secured the win for Australia by six wickets. Australia claimed their sixth ODI World Cup title, while India’s journey garnered widespread praise for their entertaining and commendable performance.
In the face of adversity, Sania Mirza’s words and the fans’ support reflect the pride and appreciation for Team India’s memorable journey in the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
Re-reported from the article originally published in The News 18 English
