Virat Kohli, India’s highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 2022, reacted to the team’s exit from the tournament. The Men in Blue faced a 10-wicket loss against England in the semi-final on Thursday.
Kohli, in a post on Instagram, said that India are leaving Australian shores short of achieving their dream, which was winning the World Cup. He thanked fans and supporters.
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“We leave Australian shores short of achieving our dream and with disappointment in our hearts but we can take back a lot of memorable moments as a group and aim to get better from here on. Thank you to all our fans who turned up in huge numbers throughout to support us in the stadiums. Always feel proud to wear this jersey and represent our country,” Kohli said in a social media post.
A thoroughly professional England annihilated an out-of- sync India by 10 wickets to sail into the World Cup final where they will face Pakistan.
England seemed to have saved their best for the grand stage as they reduced the semifinal to a lop-sided affair, courtesy a splendid bowling effort which they complemented with some breathtaking stroke-making.
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It was Hardik Pandya (68 off 33 balls), whose fearless hitting took India to 168 for six but it was just about a par-score at the Adelaide Oval.
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England captain Buttler (80 not out) set the tone with three boundaries off Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s opening over but it was Hales (86 not out off) who butchered the Indian attack into submission.
The target was achieved in just 16 overs as England batting line-up clicked for the first time in the tourney and what a day it chose to brings its A game to the fore.
