As painful as the Proteas T20 World Cup final defeat was to bear, there were few more heartbreaking images than an emotional David Miller holding back tears after the match.
Miller had, of course, helped the Proteas get within touching distance of a sensational victory against India in the World Cup finals at Barbados, but when he was dismissed off the first ball of the final over – the result of a stunning, catch by Suryakumar Yadav on the boundary – the game was effectively over.
In the end, India celebrated a famous victory, while the Proteas and their fans were heartbroken after another crushing defeat in a major tournament knockout game.
Miller posted a note on his Instagram Account
“I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired two days ago. Words don’t explain how I am feeling. One thing I do know is how proud I am of this unit. This journey was an incredible one, with highs and lows throughout the entire month. We have endured pain, but I know this team has the resilience and will keep raising the bar,” he posted in a heartfelt” Miller shared on Instagram.
South Africa had a great tournament
Before the final, the Proteas had a sensational run, winning under pressure to become title favorites. South Africa had previously made seven semifinal appearances in ICC global events, making this the closest they had ever gotten to winning a title.
