Ex-India Captain Sunil Gavaskar Tries to Lift Indian Cricket Team Mood
Although India did lose in the final, many acknowledged their imperious run in the tournament. The team squashed almost every opponent on their way to the final, securing ten wins on the trot. The batting legend of India, Sunil Gavaskar, who was part of the commentary panel, also echoed similar views. While speaking to the official broadcaster after the match, Gavaskar noted that he was sad but was also mighty proud of what we witnessed during the course of the tournament.
Gavaskar said, "I'm sad. This team played terrific cricket for ten games but just wasn't able to take that one step that could have gotten them the trophy. But with that said, I think all of us have to be mighty proud of them. This team has played superb cricket, and yes, it happens sometimes that the final doesn't go your way. But this team has been sensational in all aspects for ten matches.”
He further added that, “This time there were a couple of things that could have gone their way, which didn't happen, so that's fine. That is how luck can go against you. But, like I said, there's no shame in losing to a better team. A team that was better on the day, just like India was better on the day of the first match, There's no shame in losing to the five-time champions. They know how to win the finals. We are very proud of all the effort that they've put in and very proud of the joy that they have given millions of people who have been following them.”