“Disappointing, semis look distant dream”: Twitter reacts after India droop to 8-wicket defeat in opposition to NZ

After India misplaced their second match on the bounce in opposition to New Zealand within the T20 World Cup on Sunday, it pushed the Virat Kohli-led contingent on the point of elimination. With the 8-wicket loss in opposition to the Kiwis, India’s destiny rests on how the opposite groups within the group carry out. They haven’t any different possibility however to hope that Afghanistan beat New Zealand and India win their remaining three fixtures in opposition to Scotland, Namibia and the Afghanistan.
A plethora of reactions poured in from throughout social media the place many expressed their disappointment on the end result which noticed the Indian batting lineup wither away in entrance of a potent Kiwi bowling assault.
Virendar Sehwag tweeted, “Very disappointing from India. NZ were amazing. India’s body language wasn’t great, poor shot selection & like few times in the past, New Zealand have virtually ensured we won’t make it to the next stage. This one will hurt India & time for some serious introspection.”

Very disappointing from India. NZ had been superb. India’s physique language wasn’t nice, poor shot choice & like few instances previously, New Zealand have just about ensured we received’t make it to the following stage. This one will damage India & time for some critical introspection #IndvsNZ
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 31, 2021
Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer simply tweeted a damaged coronary heart emoji whereas VVS Laxman admitted that the semifinal spot appears a distant dream, tweeting, “This defeat should hurt Team India. Tentative with the bat, their shot selection was questionable. New Zealand bowled superbly, but India made their task easier. With their net run rate also taking a beating, a semifinal spot looks a distant dream.”

This defeat ought to damage Team India. Tentative with the bat, their shot choice was questionable. New Zealand bowled fantastically, however India made their job simpler. With their internet run charge additionally taking a beating, a semifinal spot appears a distant dream #INDvNZ #T20WorldCup
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 31, 2021

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— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 31, 2021
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar tweeted, “Disappointing performance by India. Really expected a better & strong performance!” and England’s Michael Vaughan mentioned, “India should take a leaf out of all other countries … Allow their players to play in other leagues around the World to gain experience …”

India ought to take a leaf out of all different international locations … Allow their gamers to play in different leagues across the World to realize expertise … #India #T20WorldCup
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 31, 2021

Disappointing efficiency by India. Really anticipated a greater & robust efficiency! pic.twitter.com/gAwSikVEi4
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 31, 2021
In the post-match presentation ceremony, Indian skipper Virat Kohli mentioned, “I don’t think we were brave enough with bat or ball. We were not brave enough with our body language.”
India had been restricted to a below-par 110 for seven after being despatched in to bat with the likes of Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner sharing the spoils with the ball.
“We didn’t have much to defend but we weren’t brave when we walked out to field.”