Sporting fraternity stands up for Team India after World Cup semifinal loss

Sydney: Although MS Dhoni-led Team India could not defend the title they won in 2011 as Australia outplayed them in a World Cup semifinal at Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday, the Indian cricket fraternity firmly stood behind Indian cricket team.

Ind might have lost the semis but they should be proud at the way they played from the start of the WC.Aus was a better side today #CWC15

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 26, 2015

india had a rely gd tournament Sad for my boys but Australia has played some outstanding cricket in this w cup deserves to be in the final

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 26, 2015

Well played in the ICC World Cup Team India. A tough game today and a loss is always difficult to handle. (1/3)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 26, 2015

But you have played some terrific cricket throughout and all the fans have enjoyed watching you. Congratulations to Australia (2/3)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 26, 2015

for a convincing win. Steve Smith's hundred, Finch's support to him and a strong finish by Johnson made the difference. #CWC15 (3/3)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 26, 2015

If you are realistic, you will say India had as good a World Cup as they could have had.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 26, 2015

Sport is like this... Well done team india on a good and brave World Cup campaign.

— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) March 26, 2015

Well played Aust, in particular @stevesmith49 - you were a delight to watch. hard luck India, @msdhoni you are a great leader and a player

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) March 26, 2015

Last day as World Champions...felt really proud of the way India played in their attempt to defend the title. Never easy. Well played, guys!

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 26, 2015

India should not be too disappointed they lost to a better team. They would have competed better if they had won the toss.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 26, 2015

Well done to all the Indian team & fans for making this World Cup special. Unfortunately MS & the boys were outplayed by the Aussies tonite

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) March 26, 2015