This World Cup defeat is the defeat of our Cricketing culture; not skill. (A Thread)
Before losing on the ground; we lost it in the mind.
Australia won because they were not afraid to lose.
#IndvsAus
(1/7)
They were brave. They dared to chase in a final to give themselves the best chance after winning the toss.
We were conservative & apart from Rohit & Virat perhaps a bit nervous to attack in the middle overs; not even rotating the strike.
It was a mental thing. (2/7)
They were brave because Cricket is just a sport for them.
A chance to celebrate excellence; not an occasion for chest-thumping or a political campaign.
(3/7)
The Australian players aren’t treated like Gods when they win & when they lose, their fans don’t troll the players or their partners - remember Anoushka Sharma & Md. Shami trolling episodes?
Some wanted Shami to go to Pakistan after we failed to beat Pakistan T20!
(4/7)
Until we change the toxic culture of Indian Cricket; we will remain the richest team, but will never become the most successful team.
Because in the knockouts, our “Gods” will be too afraid to lose.
As Kipling said,
“If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same…”
So cut the toxicity & jingoism & start loving the sport!
(5/7)
We need to appreciate good cricket.
I can understand disliking the previous Australian teams which were foul-mouthed and arrogant; but these are nice guys!
They don’t sledge, they are a bunch of Gilchrists!
(6/7)
Finally,
Well done, Australia!
Do what you want with the Cup!
Obviously the Gods wanted you to win and keep your feet on top of the trophy!
#INDvsAUS
#BleedBlueAlways
(7/7)
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