- By Manik Sharma
- Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:47 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
After India's heart-wrenching loss against Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 Final in Ahmedabad, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav opened up about India's near-perfect World Cup campaign.
The Chinaman took to X (formerly Twitter) to express disappointment in the way the tournament ended but took pride in the team's achievement. He thanked the team management for pulling the best out of the team.
"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 posted on X.
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"Thanks to our dedicated support staff, we were fully prepared for every opponent, and their commitment reassured us as players,' he added.
Having featured in all 11 matches for India in the World Cup, Kuldeep secured 15 wickets with an average of 28.26. India had a commendable winning streak of 10 matches leading up to the final, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where they faced a six-wicket defeat in front of a crowd exceeding one lakh home supporters.
Kuldeep highlighted the importance of switching off and recharging, acknowledging the difficulty of dealing with the setback but holding onto faith for the journey ahead.
"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," Kuldeep said.
Kuldeep expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans during the World Cup. While recognising the beauty of the Cup, he mentioned that unforeseen circumstances led to a different outcome.
"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," Kuldeep said.
"While the pain of defeat lingers, we must move forward; life continues, and healing takes time," he added.
Kuldeep has been rested for the upcoming T20I series against Australia, commencing on November 23.