Heartbreak For India Fans After Thrashing By England
Muhammad Rameez Published November 10, 2022 | 06:20 PM
New Delhi, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Nov, 2022 ) :India cricket fans were left devastated and angry Thursday after seeing their team and their dreams of a T20 World Cup final against fierce rivals Pakistan crushed by England.
Chasing India's 168-6 in the second T20 World Cup semi-final in Adelaide, England's Alex Hales and Jos Buttler raced to their target with four overs to spare as they mounted an unbroken opening stand of 170.
One of the most one-sided matches in a World Cup knock-out phase was branded a "humiliating loss" by India's CNN news 18 tv channel.
Cricket is by far the most popular sport in India and matches between the national side and England always have an intensity given Britain's colonial history.
"I don't mind India losing: victory & defeat are part of sports. But I do mind India not showing up today," Indian politician Shashi Tharoor tweeted.
Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted the Indian team seemed like a different side between the group stage of the tournament and the knock-out phase.
"As one-sided as they get," Bhogle said of the match.
India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 but have failed to reach the final since 2014, and their qualification for the semi-final had raised hopes of finally repeating their early success.
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh tweeted a broken heart emoticon while others on the platform suggested replacing current India coach Rahul Dravid.
"Sack Dravid, Rohit, Bhuvi, KLR, Axar, Ashwin from T20s. Get fresh blood and wrist spinners," tweeted Twitter user GabbarSingh, demanding the departure of several of the players.
Fans had gathered at cafes and markets across India to watch the semi-final, hoping the team would win to set up a blockbuster final against Pakistan.
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