Legends react as New Zealand edge past India in World Cup semi-finals
Big upset for Indian cricket fans as Team India crashed out of the World Cup after losing by 18 runs to New Zealand. A half-century by Ravindra Jadeja was not enough to recover from top order collapse. The entire cricket fraternity was in shock with this unexpected result and reacted on the same.
Chasing 240 on the reserve day of a rain-hit semi-final at Old Trafford, India suffered top-order batting collapse with top three getting dismissed for one run each. Ravindra Jadeja's heroic knock of 77 off 59 and his 116-run partnership with MS Dhoni gave India a hope but unfortunately, they both couldn't stay till the end, leaving the team needing 23 off the final over. New Zealand is through to the finals and will play either England or Australia at The Lords on Sunday. Indian cricket legends rued on India's performance in the semi-final and shared their valuable opinion on Twitter.
💔 just like every 🇮🇳 supporter.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 10, 2019
A good fight put up by @imjadeja & @msdhoni but @BLACKCAPS were exceptional today.
Congrats to 🇳🇿 on making it to the Finals & all the best for the same.
I felt #KaneWilliamson’s captaincy & composure played a crucial role in this result.#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/3sUlW21cgN
Congratulations to @BLACKCAPS on making it to the finals. Jadeja played an outstanding innings and got India in the game along with MS Dhoni, yet it was a case of so near yet so far #IndvNZ
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 10, 2019
Firstly I want to thank all our fans who came in huge numbers to support the team. You made it a memorable tournament for all of us & we definitely felt the love showered upon the team. We are all disappointed & share the same emotions as you. We gave everything we had.Jai hind🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rFwxiUdqK5
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 10, 2019
Well played virat and team india .. u were the best team in the tournament but lost a knockout .. That’s what sport does ..
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 10, 2019
Not sure if you are playing on but thanks @msdhoni You have given the game so much. Always admired your calmness and self belief. #CWCUP2019 @BCCI
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) July 11, 2019
We gave a great fight, boys! Kudos to your spirit.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 11, 2019
Congratulations @blackcaps on reaching the finals. pic.twitter.com/VT7Lqy05NB
It was a wonderful World Cup campaign for team India, they played brilliantly and can be very proud of the way they fought.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 10, 2019
Also many thanks to the Indian fans who were amazing and brought so much passion ,energy and so much life wherever they went. #INDvNZ
Well played #TeamIndia throughout the tournament!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 10, 2019
We fought hard and took it close.#INDvNZ
I’m not just a fan of winning team India I’m a fan of team India... #tomorrow #worldcup
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 10, 2019
Really depressed after the loss @BCCI suffered at the hands of @BLACKCAPS! Anyhow wish @BLACKCAPS the very best and hope they lift the cup this time! Congratulations to all our boys on a wonderful tournament let's keep the faith going forward! #IndVsNewZealand #CWC2019
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) July 10, 2019
I'm proud of the way @BCCI played at the @cricketworldcup . It's disappointing but that's the nature of the game. Well played @BLACKCAPS on a fantastic game and all the best for the final.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 10, 2019
Full marks to #NewZealand for keeping up the pressure at all times and winning the #SemiFinal against #TeamIndia .
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) July 10, 2019
Don't have words to express the way I am feeling. Till the time @imjadeja & @msdhoni were at the crease it all seemed possible.😭#NZvsIND #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/P1HSeEJlLt
India can feel proud about their performance in this WC. We had our issues in the middle but I thought on most occasions someone raised their hands and stepped up. Extremely Happy with the how India went about playing. Congratulations to Virat and the boys #INDvsNZ
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) July 10, 2019
Top order batting and seam bowling Definite Positives to take, plenty of spin options ... for #TeamIndia sadly the one flaw in the armour had to be exposed in the most crucial knock out game #INDvsNZ #CWC19
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) July 10, 2019
India didn’t have a good start which costed us the match. No one ever thought of 5/3. But that’s how sport is! Really well played to @imjadeja let's appreciate the entertaining campaign India put up for all of us to enjoy. Well played 👏#INDvNZ #CWC19
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) July 10, 2019
India did not bat well enough to reach the final. A resilient effort by Jadeja & Dhoni. They almost brought India back into the game.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 10, 2019
So a big upset, New Zealand goes through to final, India knocked out. #INDvsNZ #CWC19 #semifinal
Well played India
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) July 10, 2019
It was a close game but New Zealand held the nerves better
Amazing knock by Jadeja
The team tried their best and we're all shattered like them
But a campaign to be proud of
We are all with you #MenInBlue
India no less a champion side in my eyes. Won 7 lost 2. Last one narrowly. Well done India! 👏👏👏#ICCCWC2019
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 10, 2019
Feeling heart broken for @BCCI .
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 10, 2019
Congratulations to @BLACKCAPS . Well done @imjadeja
Tough luck, boys. Well played. You've won hearts with your efforts throughout the tournament.
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 10, 2019
Congratulations @BLACKCAPS
Jadeja played the innings of his life , and what a day to do so. Dhoni and him got us in it from nowhere but alas wasn’t enough . Well fought India and congratulations to NZ on reaching the finals. #IndvNZ
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 10, 2019
We had one goal, to win the world cup but we fell short. Can't describe the emotions, but a very big thank you to the fans who were and always are behind us. Jai hind 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/3ll0MZq0rx
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) July 10, 2019