IND vs AUS, World Cup Final: Photos of Anguish that will be etched in the memory of Indian fans

After an impressive performance in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, India faced a defeat in the final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Falling short, they lost by 6 wickets while chasing the below-par total of 240 runs. 

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Emotions ran high, and the sight of tears in the eyes of players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Mohammed Siraj added to the disappointment. 

Let's explore some of these pictures of anguish that will be etched in the memory of Indian fans.

Rohit Sharma:

The Indian skipper, who scored 597 runs and set the tone for India in all the games, looked dejected after contributing 47 runs in the final.

Virat Kohli:

Despite receiving the Player of the Tournament award for his 765 runs, Kohli, reaching his half-century in the final, could only hide his face with his cap after the loss.

KL Rahul:

Seen on his haunches post-match, KL Rahul, who almost stayed till the end with his 66 runs in the final, couldn't comprehend what went wrong, accumulating a decent total of 452 runs from 10 hits.

Mohammed Shami:

Included in the team late but making a strong impact, Shami, with the most wickets in the tournament (24) and the best figures (7/57), looked lost after the final.

Jasprit Bumrah:

Coming back after a long injury, Bumrah, who took two wickets in the final, could only express his emotions after the play ended.

Mohammed Siraj:

Unconsolable soon after the game, Siraj cried even before the handshakes, leaving fans emotionally moved.

While the game did not favor India, fans have vowed to stand by the team. The Men in Blue will bounce back, strong, and clinch the trophy someday.