The World Cup 2023 concluded with a heartbreaking outcome for the Indian Cricket Team, and with it, concluded the post-match medal ceremony honouring the best fielder on the Indian side. T Dilip, India’s fielding coach and the man behind this tradition, awarded the fielding medal for the last time to Virat Kohli for his exceptional efforts on the field.
With the team in low spirits and distress after the loss, Virat Kohli received the medal from all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Watch the emotional video below.
The behind-the-scenes video from the BCCI capturing the Indian dressing room shows players in a state of distress following a devastating six-wicket defeat to Australia in the World Cup Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19.
T. Dilip acknowledged the team’s effort and expressed pride despite the loss. He appreciated the commitment in practice and praised the on-field brotherhood. Highlighting exceptional catches, he commended Virat Kohli for setting high standards and inspiring others with his performance and actions.
“Guys, I know it’s tough, and we all feel the pain, but that’s what it is. We did everything possibly right, and still, the result is not in our favor. But I think, as Rahul (Dravid) bhai said, we can all be proud of ourselves. I appreciate and thank every player in this group who has committed to the practice sessions. During the course of this tournament, I think we took some brilliant catches, but what I really liked is the brotherhood we shared on the field,” he said.
The way each one supported each other, the way everyone was backing each other—that’s outstanding to see. And I see us only growing as a team on the field. And today’s winner, he’s been a terrific player. He sets himself up to great standards, and every time he goes on the field, he does magic. The best part is that he not only does his job so well, but his actions inspire so many people, and it is none other than Virat Kohli,” the Indian fielding coach further said.
Virat Kohli also secured the Player of the Tournament Award
Virat Kohli received the “Player of the Tournament” accolade in the ICC World Cup 2023 for his exceptional performance. Kohli amassed a record-breaking 765 runs in 11 innings, marking the highest runs ever scored by a batter in a single World Cup edition.
With an impressive average of 95.62 and a strike rate of 90.3, the former Indian captain also notched up six fifties and three centuries in the tournament. He also took a wicket in India’s clash against the Netherlands.
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