“We players are at least 200-300 times more disappointed than what you all went through” Ashwin

• Ravichandran Ashwin stated that he completely understood the disappointment of the fans
• Alex Hales scored 86 not out off 47 balls
• Ashwin recognized that no one can ever forget the emotions following the loss in the semifinals

Ravichandran Ashwin, a renowned off-spinner for India, stated that he completely understood the disappointment of the fans of the team that was eliminated from the Men’s T20 World Cup semifinals.

The Rohit Sharma-led side lost by ten wickets to eventual champions England in the second semifinal of the 2016 Twenty20 World Cup at Adelaide Oval, extending India’s wait for a World Cup championship by nine years.

Alex Hales scored 86 not out off 47 balls, while England’s skipper, Jos Buttler, blasted 80 not out off 49 balls. Together, they smashed ten sixes and thirteen fours to chase down India’s total of 168/6 with four overs remaining.

The way in which India lost in the semifinals was received with significant sadness from supporters, and many experts criticized the entire team. Ashwin himself had a lacklustre tournament, claiming six wickets in as many matches with a batting average of 25.83 and an economy rate of 8.

“We can’t call it a disappointing campaign. We lost in the semifinals. Reaching the semifinals and finals can be considered an achievement. But from Indian fans’ point of view, and the expectations they have of this team, I totally understand the disappointment from the fans,” said Ashwin

He stated that the players were more sad than the supporters because they did not reach the final. “We players are at least 200-300 times more upset than you all.” Ashwin recognized that no one can ever forget the emotions following the loss in the semifinals, but said that one must look to the future. India are currently in New Zealand for a three-match T20I and three-match ODI series. Ashwin’s next appearance for India will occur during the two Tests against Bangladesh in December.

“Everyone would have felt bad seeing Team India not win the tournament or reach the final. I agree, it would have been shattering. I don’t think any excuse will make you forget it. Definitely, it is a disappointing moment. But we all have to move on.”

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