The Pakistan cricket fraternity showered the Indian group with reward for his or her unbelievable run to the ultimate of World Cup, with the legendary Wasim Akram saying their cricket “is in a good place” regardless of the loss to Australia within the title conflict. Australia ended India’s run within the remaining with a six-wicket victory to increase their dominance within the match. “Obviously they must be shattered to lose the final but in cricket these things happen. India had one bad day, and unfortunately, it came in the final,” Akram stated.

“You look at their structure, the money for players, the well thought out programs and the back up talent and they really just need to continue doing these things. Their cricket is in a good place,” he added.

Akram stated as a former participant he is aware of how mentally robust the Australians are in knockout match.

“I was captain when we played them in the 1999 World Cup final and although we had beaten them in the league stage, in the final they were a different side just like yesterday in Ahmedabad.” Some, like former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif, felt the Indian group was by no means inferior to the Australians.

“Maybe it is just a psychological thing with the Indian players. This team was worthy of winning the World Cup final but all credit to the Australians for showing once again how mentally tough and organised they are in their sports,” Latif stated.

Latif termed seamer Mohammad Shami’s bowling within the World Cup as excellent.

“You look at the way he has come up and done so well. He was in my opinion the standout player for India in this World Cup.” Pakistan’s former captain Misbah ul Haq felt that the Australians had learn the pitch higher than the Indians and the toss proved important.

“A side batting first required over 300 on this pitch to defend it,” he stated.

Misbah additionally praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for main by instance all through the match.

“I think the younger players must have learnt a lot from these two in the dressing room and otherwise in this World Cup.” Former gamers Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal believed that it was time for India to start out focussing on constructing a T20 facet for subsequent yr’s World Cup.

“…But it will be difficult for the Indian selectors to not consider Rohit, Virat or Jadeja for the series in South Africa or even the Champions Trophy in 2025,” Basit stated.

Former batsman Mohsin Khan stated that Pakistan should be taught from how India and Australia had tailored themselves to the necessities of recent day cricket, particularly within the World Cup.

“Instead of looking at India’s defeat we must appreciate the fact that this year they have already played in two ICC finals, losing both times to Australia. They are doing something right.”