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India skipper Virat Kohli has finally opened up on the mental ordeal in the wake of India’s disappointing exit from the World Cup. India were one of the pre-tournament favourites to win the coveted title. The Men in Blue pretty much justified that tag by finishing the group stage at the top of the points table. They were up against New Zealand in the semifinal and were the red-hot favourites to progress ahead.

When the bowlers restricted New Zealand to a modest 239, India’s chances looked even more brighter. However, India’s top-order failed miserably as the team lost its first six wickets for just 92 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni did score fighting fifties but India were all out for 221. The Men in Blue lost the game by 18 runs to exit the World Cup at the semifinal stage for the second time in a row.

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Every Time We Woke Up It Was The Worst Feeling: Virat Kohli On World Cup Exit
Virat Kohli (Credits: Twitter)

Virat Kohli and his men are now gearing up to take the field for the first time since that defeat. And ahead of the first T20I against West Indies, Virat Kohli opened up on how tough it was to accept the defeat.

“The first few days after we exited the World Cup were quite difficult,” Virat Kohli said. “Till the time the tournament got over, every time we woke up it was the worst feeling in the morning. Then through the day you do things and sort of get on with your life. We are professionals. We move ahead. Every team has to move on.

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“So we are quite okay with what happened in the World Cup. Yesterday the fielding session and the little bit of time we spent on the field was really good. Everyone was excited, looking forward to just playing, just being on the field again. I think that’s the best thing you can do as a team, just get on the park as soon as possible,” he added.

India, meanwhile, will play three T20Is, three ODIs and a couple of Tests against West Indies.

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