Final Up to date: December 28, 2023, 14:34 IST
Mohammed Shami picked up 24 wickets in World Cup 2023 (AP Picture)
Shami mentioned Crew India tried to present its finest in each match however couldn’t proceed the momentum within the summit conflict towards Australia in Ahmedabad.
It has been greater than a month since India misplaced the ICC ODI World Cup closing to Australia however the Indian followers are but to recover from the nightmarish reminiscence. Regardless of placing up a dominant efficiency all through the marketing campaign, the Males in Blue failed to beat the ultimate hurdle. Mohammad Shami, who was one of many standout performers for India within the house marketing campaign, has lately opened up in regards to the heartbreaking loss within the closing the place Australia clinched the victory to say their record-extending sixth title.
Based on the veteran pacer, Crew India tried to present its finest in each match however couldn’t proceed the momentum within the summit conflict. Shami, nonetheless, couldn’t clarify the place they made a mistake within the closing.
Successful the toss, Australia selected to bowl first, contemplating the batting-friendly nature of the Ahmedabad floor. The plan clicked nicely as India confronted a uncommon batting collapse within the first innings.
Using on the gritty knocks from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, the hosts managed to set a goal of 241 runs. Coming to defend the paltry complete, India pulled off a commanding begin, with Mohammed Shami getting the higher of David Warner within the second over.
Australia went on to lose two extra wickets quickly however bounced again in fashion. Travis Head struck a match-winning century, whereas Marnus Labuschagne scored an unbeaten 58. Australia lastly gunned down the chase in 43 overs with six wickets in hand.
Referring to the disheartening final result of the match, Mohammed Shami mentioned, “The entire nation was disenchanted when India misplaced the World Cup. We tried our hundred per cent to proceed the momentum until the tip that we had created and gained the ultimate. However, it can’t be defined, the place we went fallacious on the finish.”
Shami completed the house World Cup as the best wicket-taker. He joined the squad late after all-rounder Hardik Pandya was dominated out of the match on account of an ankle damage. In his seven appearances, Shami picked a complete of 24 wickets together with a seven-wicket haul within the semi-final towards New Zealand. The 33-year-old speedster is now the main wicket-taker for India within the historical past of the ODI World Cup. Shami was slated to characteristic within the ongoing two-match Check collection towards South Africa. However he needed to pull out of the abroad project owing to an damage.