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India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has extended his support to Team India skipper Rohit Sharma and the players following their loss against Australia in the final of the recently concluded ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
After registering a perfect 10 in the mega event, the Men in Blue suffered their first and the most painful loss in the all-important summit clash.
After India’s six wicket loss in the final, legendary all-rounder Kapil penned a heartfelt note for Rohit on social media.
Taking to Instagram, the former great told Rohit that the entire nation is proud of his team’s performance in the 50-over spectacle.
“You’ve played like champions boys. Keep your chin up. The trophy was the ultimate in your minds but you’ve emerged winners nonetheless. India is proud of you,” Kapil wrote in his Instagram story.
“Rohit, you are a master at what you do. You have a lot of success awaiting you. It’s tough I know but keep your spirits up. India is with you,” the former India skipper added.
Notably, Rohit was named the captain of ICC’s Team of World Cup. Six Indian players including Player of the Tournament Virat Kohli featured in ICC’s World Cup XI.
