Congress leaders react on World Cup 2023 final: The World Cup final match between India and Australia took place on Sunday (19 November) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. In this match, the Indian team had to face defeat by 6 wickets at the hands of Australia and had to be content as the runner-up.
After this defeat, well-known political personalities of the country have expressed different reactions on the social media platform ‘X’ regarding the performance of the Indian cricket team.
Every Indian is proud of the team’s remarkable performance – Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge posted on ‘X’ and wrote – Congratulations to Team Australia. India played well and won hearts. Your talent and sportsman spirit were visible in the game. Every Indian is proud of your remarkable performance throughout the World Cup. We will always encourage you and cherish your achievements.
Congratulations to Team Australia.
India played well and won hearts.
Your talent and sportsman spirit were visible in the game.Every Indian is proud of your remarkable performance throughout the World Cup.
We will always encourage you and cherish your achievements.…
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) 19 November 2023
Rahul Gandhi congratulated Team India on its performance
Former Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi said on the defeat of Team India that you performed well in the entire tournament. Win or lose – we love you and we will definitely win the next World Cup. Congratulations to Australia for their great victory in the World Cup.
Team India, you performed well throughout the tournament!
Win or lose – we love you either way and we’ll win the next one too.
Congratulations to Australia for their great win in the World Cup.
—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 19 November 2023
Jairam Ramesh congratulated the Indian team for playing brilliantly.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh wrote on Twitter – “Very well played, Australia! Excellent cricket in the entire series, Team India.
Well played, Australia!
Great cricket throughout the series, Team India.
-Jairam Ramesh (@jairam_ramesh) 19 November 2023
Jayaram also said in another post, “It is completely unacceptable and highly despicable that Kapil Dev was not invited by the cricket establishment for the World Cup final in Ahmedabad. Like Bedi, Kapil Dev is also known for speaking his mind and he had come out openly in support of the agitating women wrestlers a few months ago.
Fighting with full passion is more important than victory or defeat – Priyanka Gandhi
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote- “Fighting with full passion is more important than victory or defeat.” Team India performed brilliantly in the entire series and reached the finals with pride. Team India! Go ahead and prepare for a new battle. The country is with you. Congratulations to Australia on the victory.” Priyanka also tagged Captain Rohit Sharma and former captain Virat Kohli in her congratulations.
Fighting with full passion is more important than winning or losing. Team India performed brilliantly in the entire series, reaching the finals with pride.
Team India! Go ahead and prepare for a new battle. The country is with you. @ImRo45 @imVkohli
Congratulations to Australia on victory.#INDvsAUS
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) 19 November 2023
Shashi Tharoor said – Undisputedly the best team in 10 tournaments
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Twitter, “Today a better team won than that day. Congratulations to Australia on a good win. And be happy, India. You won 10 consecutive matches and were the undisputed best team in the tournament till date. There is nothing to be ashamed of.
Today a better team than that day won. Congratulations to Australia on a good win.
And cheer up, India. You won ten matches in a row and were the undisputed best team in the tournament to date. Nothing to be ashamed of. #cricketworldcupfinal
– Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) 19 November 2023
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