Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan extended his congratulations to team Australia for securing their sixth Cricket World Cup title after a decisive victory over India.
In a tweet, Khan remarked, “Australia crushed India's pride. Congratulations to Australia for winning the Cricket World Cup 2023 for the sixth time.”
Australia successfully chased a target of 241, with Travis Head's remarkable century earning him the coveted title of Player of the Match.
Despite the outstanding performance of Virat Kohli, who amassed 765 runs with three centuries in the tournament and was awarded the Player of the Series, the subdued reaction from the Indian crowd became a focal point of post-match discussions.
Cricket enthusiasts and armchair critics flooded various platforms to express their views on the unexpected hush that engulfed the Narendra Modi Stadium. The silence of the Indian crowd, particularly during moments when the opposition was excelling, became a topic of debate, raising questions about the traditional fervor and passion associated with cricket in the cricket-crazed nation.
The subdued atmosphere in the stadium contrasted sharply with the high expectations and electric energy usually associated with cricket matches in India. The reasons behind the uncharacteristic quietness were varied, with some attributing it to the unexpected turn of events on the field, while others speculated about the pressure on the Indian team and its supporters.
