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India's near flawless title defence came to an agonising end today as they succumbed to pressure against the clinical Australians, who decimated the defending champions by 95 runs to romp into the finals and break a million Indian hearts.
Updated : Sep 29, 2017, 08:34 PM IST
India's near flawless title defence came to an agonising end today as they succumbed to pressure against the clinical Australians, who decimated the defending champions by 95 runs to romp into the finals and break a million Indian hearts.
In an engrossing semifinal clash, four-time champions Australia rode on Steve Smith's classy 105 to post an imposing 328/7 before bundling out India for 233 in 46.5 overs to set up a summit clash with trans-Tasmanian rivals and co-hosts New Zealand in Melbourne on Sunday.
As Dhoni spoke about India's performance and his retirement plans twitterati was all praise for captain cool. dna brings to you some of these heart wrenching tweets during the Iindia-Australia match.
Dhoni being all funny again in the Press Conference. This man is rock.
— Dorkstar (@Dorkstar) March 26, 2015
I cried when Sachin retired from Cricket, I will cry again when Dhoni does. #Fan4life
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) March 26, 2015
Exactly! #daretobedhoni pic.twitter.com/ndmWuB0BVN
— Ankit roy (@prinz_90) March 26, 2015
His eyes were red but he still carried that fake smile on his face. We know how much it meant for u but u gave it ur best #DareToBeDhoni
— #WontGiveItBack (@vidhisinha07) March 26, 2015
Still Smiling at Press Conference and making everyone smile..!! @msdhoni #DareToBeDhoni
— Nikhitha♥Mahi♥ (@MSNikhi7) March 26, 2015
And @msdhoni says this may not be the last world cup he plays... Yay that does cheer us up #DareToBeDhoni
— Pallavi (@pallavi_sriv) March 26, 2015
A little girl is gonna meet her daddy after 2 months. Don't even ask what this means to me ♥ #DareToBeDhoni
— Gia Malhotra (@Geeyaaaa) March 26, 2015
Another reason why @msdhoni is great and wise in thoughts !! #DareToBeDhoni #CaptainCool @ChennaiIPL @Drcricket7 pic.twitter.com/tSfduyeRGN
— Bleed DHONIsm ♥ (@DHONIism) March 26, 2015
Yet there are a few fans in our country who will never be able to understand the sacrifices and contribution of our captain. So pitiful is the situation that his house had to guarded to ensure lunatics don't create ruckus.
That picture of military troops outside Dhoni's house tells us so much about the entitlement that Indian cricket fans wallow in.
— Sumant Srivathsan (@sumants) March 26, 2015
Ranchi: Security beefed-up outside MS Dhoni's residence. pic.twitter.com/DKnoJOwKcL
— ANI (@ANI_news) March 26, 2015
What a great player says about Dhoni pic.twitter.com/nODCQcWaM6
— Ra_Bies (@Ra_Bies) March 26, 2015
Thank god, Dhoni not retiring till 2023.
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) March 26, 2015