Published: Mar 27, 2015, 03:51 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 28, 2015, 12:03 AM (IST)
The defending champions India lost to Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 semi-final on Thursday and were knocked out of the tournament. The team’s performance received a mixed response from the media and fans. While certain section trashed India’s performance, the other section lauded for their unbeaten run before the loss.
The Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, on Friday said that the Indian board is proud of its team as it ‘played some outstanding cricket’ in the World Cup. Both their batsmen and bowlers performed well in pressure situations and helped the team win seven out of the eight matches they played. Dalmiya said the team has brought a lot of joy to millions of fans.
“I congratulate the entire Indian cricket team for having played some outstanding cricket in the World Cup 2015. They have indeed displayed some admirable skills while playing the game in its true spirit, and thereby, bringing joy to millions of cricket fans. In spite of the disappointment due to the loss in the semi-final, the fact that the impending generation has showed the desired potential to take Indian cricket to greater heights is quite gratifying,” said Dalmiya in a report on IANS.
BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur also thanked the Indian cricket fans for supporting the team. He said, “Being present at the venue and having witnessed the match, I was privy to the excitement and joy that our Indian team brings to the spectators. I take this opportunity to thank all our fans across the world and especially those who were present for the semi-final and supported Team India.”
The secretary also congratulated the members of the team for ‘their outstanding performance while upholding the values which have long embodied the game of cricket.’
