The semifinals match between India and New Zealand which continued on Wednesday was a close one, ending on a heartbreaking note for the fans and players of the Indian team. Just when we had all our hopes up after a terrible start to the game, the end was sudden and unexpected. Fans were devastated but the loss was even more difficult for the players whose emotions were plainly visible. Now the team members have been sharing their experience on Twitter. 

Virat Kohli said: “Firstly I want to thank all our fans who came in huge numbers to support the team. You made it a memorable tournament for all of us & we definitely felt the love showered upon the team. We are all disappointed & share the same emotions as you. We gave everything we had.Jai hind????.” He also thanked his physiotherapist and strength and conditioning trainer. Rohit Sharma posted: “We failed to deliver as a team when it mattered, 30 minutes of poor cricket yesterday & that snatched away our chance for the cup. My heart is heavy as I’m sure yours is too.The support away from home was incredible.Thank you all for painting most of uk blue wherever we played ????.” 

Ravindra Jadeja who absolutely phenomenal in the last game said: “Sports has taught me to keep on rising after every fall & never to give up. Can’t thank enough each & every fan who has been my source of inspiration. Thank you for all your support. Keep inspiring & I will give my best till my last breath. Love you all.” Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah were others who spoke about the tournament and expressed their gratitude to the fans.

Firstly I want to thank all our fans who came in huge numbers to support the team. You made it a memorable tournament for all of us & we definitely felt the love showered upon the team. We are all disappointed & share the same emotions as you. We gave everything we had.Jai hind???? pic.twitter.com/rFwxiUdqK5

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 10, 2019

Thank you Patrick and Basu for the amazing work you both have done for the team. More importantly, the friendship you have with all of us is even more special. You both are true gentlemen. Wish you the best for everything else in life ahead. ???? @patrickfarhart

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 11, 2019

We failed to deliver as a team when it mattered, 30 minutes of poor cricket yesterday & that snatched away our chance for the cup. My heart is heavy as I’m sure yours is too.The support away from home was incredible.Thank you all for painting most of uk blue wherever we played ????

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 11, 2019

Sports has taught me to keep on rising after every fall & never to give up. Can’t thank enough each & every fan who has been my source of inspiration. Thank you for all your support. Keep inspiring & I will give my best till my last breath. Love you all pic.twitter.com/5kRGy6Tc0o

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) July 11, 2019

My country, My Team... My honour ????
Could not be more grateful for the opportunity and even more for the belief and love the entire nation has shown us as a team ????❤ We will be back stronger ????#JaiHind #Strongertogether #bleedblueforever pic.twitter.com/HZ6ac1lX53

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabPant777) July 11, 2019

Heartbreaking that our dreams have come to an end. As a team and as a nation we've stood strong together through the last 6 weeks. Big thank you and lots of love to everyone. ???? pic.twitter.com/nJOcXjPPJu

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 11, 2019

These 2 men have been such a big part of who I am, as a person & cricketer. Thank you p and b sir, for ur constant efforts, guidance & for always having my back(literally). Words cannot express how grateful I am, really going to miss you & wish you guys nothing but the best. ♥???? pic.twitter.com/uCPDqLBlcr

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 11, 2019

A big thank you to all my team members, our coaches, support staff, our families and most importantly to all the undying support from all of you! We gave it everything we had! ???? pic.twitter.com/nXp9GmWhIK

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) July 11, 2019

Memories.. memories to last a lifetime. My first World Cup didn't have the ending we wanted but it's given me so many emotions and lessons that I'll always keep with me. Thank you to everyone part of this special team including you the fans, we're nothing without you ????❤ pic.twitter.com/ZfECdrL2Rt

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 11, 2019