India's World Cup loss: Pictures capture plyers' heartbreak
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A painful experience
Australia regained its status as the king of one-day cricket by claiming a record-extending sixth World Cup title on Sunday, ending India’s dominant run in its home tournament with a six-wicket victory in a low-scoring final on the back of a brilliant innings of 137 by Travis Head. The sea of blue at theNarendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad went silent, adding to the satisfaction of skipper Pat Cummins, who had promised just that before the match started.
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Tears in Rohit's eyes
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was spotted with tears in his eyes, as the whole nation tried to absorb the shock of Sunday night. Rohit walked off, his head down, as Australians had their jubilant moment basking in the light of victory.
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Kohli disappointed too
Virat Kohli covered his face with his India cap. Even though he won the Player of the Tournament Award, Kohli showed little sign of joy. This may have been his last World Cup, as the extraordinary batter may announce his retirement within the next four years.
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Of heartbreaks and comfort
As Virat walked off to the stands, actor and his wife Anushka Sharma was spotted embracing him. Virat was visibly sad, and it was Anushka who tried to comfort him in the moment of heartbreak. Kohli was also seen breaking into tears as the cup went to Australians.
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Lending shoulders
PM Narendra Modi, who came to see the match, went to the players' dressing room to comfort them. In a picture shared by Mohammed Shami, he was seen comforting the star pacer, who visibly broke into tears.
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The end point
The bulk of the supporters gathered at the Narendra Modi Stadium, wanting to see the host nation end their decade-long wait for an ICC trophy win. However, they have to wait for five more years to bounce back.
