This is how the Indian political leaders reacted to India's World Cup exit against New Zealand on Wednesday.
New Zealand defeated India during the semifinal matchup between the two nation at Old Trafford in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
Batting first, New Zealand secured 239/8 after their 50 overs on Wednesday; the IND-NZ clash on Tuesday was a washout due to bad weather in Manchester.
On the chase, India got off to a horrible start, losing KL Rahul (1), Rohit Sharma (1) and Virat Kohli (1) early on as New Zealand pacers made life difficult for the Men In Blue.
The Kiwi bowling attack turned the game around, taking three wickets in the opening 19 balls. From a dire position of 24-4, however, India got themselves back in the game thanks to a superb 116-run seventh-wicket partnership between MS Dhoni (50) and Ravindra Jadeja (77).
India's World Cup run came to an abrupt end and this is how the nation's political leaders reacted to the result on Twitter:
1. 'Good to see Team India’s fighting spirit'
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi twitted: "A disappointing result, but good to see #TeamIndia’s fighting spirit till the very end. India batted, bowled, fielded well throughout the tournament, of which we are very proud. Wins and losses are a part of life. Best wishes to the team for their future endeavors."
(@narendramodi) July 10, 2019
2. Rahul was aslo heartbroken
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Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi posted: "Though they’re a billion broken hearts tonight, Team India, you put up a great fight and are deserving of our love & respect. "
"Congratulations to New Zealand on their well-earned win, that gives them a place in the World Cup final," he added.
Though they’re a billion broken hearts tonight, Team India, you put up a great fight and are deserving of our love & respect.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 10, 2019
Congratulations to New Zealand on their well earned win, that gives them a place in the World Cup final. #INDvNZ #CWC19
3. Omar Abdulla is optimistic
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Omar Abdulla said: "We topped the league and fought the semi-final match down to the last over even after the horrendous start."
"In the end it wasn’t to be but the boys in blue have been brilliant & should come home with their heads held high."
We topped the league and fought the semi-final match down to the last over even after the horrendous start. In the end it wasn’t to be but the boys in blue have been brilliant & should come home with their heads held high.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 10, 2019
