'You Look At The Money For Their Players..'- Wasim Akram On Indian Cricket

Speaking about India’s loss to Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 final, former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has said that Team India had one bad day and unfortunately, it came in the final. India lost to Australia in the final by 6 wickets to witness yet another setback in the ICC tournament.

India executed a marvelous performance in the tournament. During the league stage, the men-in-blue remained unbeatable and grabbed lopsided victories in all games. However, their only defeat of the tournament arrived in the most crucial game which was the final against Australia.

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India Had One Bad Day And It Came In Final: Wasim Akram

While speaking to PTI, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram said that India had one bad day in the tournament and it came in the final. He also reckoned that Indian cricket is in a good place.

“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. You look at their structure, the money for players, the well-thought-out programs, and the backup talent, and they really just need to continue doing these things. Their cricket is in a good place,” Wasim Akram said.

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The former left-arm pacer also feels that Australia becomes a different team in the final. He recalled how the Aussies defeated Pakistan in ODI World Cup 1999 final.

“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,” Akram further said.

Talking about the India vs Australia match, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. India was bowled out for 240 in the 1st innings, with half-centuries by Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66). However, no batters managed to bat deep. Mitchell Starc hunted 3 wickets for Australia while Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins got 2 scalps each.

During the chase, India restricted Australia to 47-3 at one stage. However, Travis Head (137) slammed a stunning century to drive Australia to victory by 7 wickets. Marnus Labuschagne added an unbeaten 58 runs as the Aussies won their 6th ODI World Cup title.