Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar on Monday congratulated the Australian team for winning their sixth World Cup, admitting that they played better on the big stage. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Sachin wrote a heartfelt message for the Indian team and the fans.
His post read, “Congratulations to Australia on their sixth World Cup win. On the most important day of the biggest stage, they played better cricket.
Hard luck Team India, just one bad day in an otherwise sterling tournament can be heartbreaking. I can imagine the agony of the players, fans and well-wishers and what they must be going through. Losses are a part of the sport but let us remember that this unit gave their all for us throughout the tournament. #CWC23Final”
Calling it a bad day, Sachin appreciated the efforts of the team throughout the tournament. He also shared the agony of the fans and the supporters of Team India.
Sachin in World Cups
Sachin Tendulkar, the greatest of the game, has represented India in six world cups. He has played 44 World Cup matches and scored 2278 runs. He held the previous record of most runs in a World Cup edition of 673 runs in World Cup 2003, which Virat Kohli breached by scoring 765 runs in this edition.
2011 World Cup
Sachin was the leading run-scorer for the Indian team in the 2011 World Cup, with 482 runs at an average of 53.55. He scored a couple of centuries and half-centuries during his last World Cup.
India in the World Cup 2023
India dominated the World Cup 2023, winning ten matches straight on their way to the final. However, the team faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the finals, missing out on a well-deserved World Cup.