It’s been over a week since India’s heart-wrenching loss to Australia in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final, and the wounds are still fresh for fans of the Rohit Sharma-led team. Despite an undefeated run into the final, winning 10 consecutive matches, India faced a devastating defeat as Pat Cummins’ Australia secured a 6-wicket victory, claiming their sixth ODI World Cup title.

In a recent interview with The Age, Australian skipper Pat Cummins was asked to choose his ‘deathbed moment’ from the final. Without hesitation, he pointed to the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli. Cummins explained the profound impact of that moment, recalling the eerie silence in the stadium after Kohli’s dismissal.

Batting first, India seemed in control at 148/3 with Kohli and KL Rahul holding strong. However, Cummins’ delivery saw Kohli’s inside edge, leading to a dramatic turn of events. The subsequent huddle, as described by Cummins, captured the gravity of the moment.

Despite India’s competitive total of 240, Travis Head’s masterful innings of 137 guided Australia to a convincing six-wicket victory in Ahmedabad. The left-handed opener’s controlled performance secured Australia’s sixth World Cup title with seven overs to spare, leaving Indian fans grappling with the agony of a missed opportunity.

The echoes of that final will resonate for a long time among cricket enthusiasts, and the Virat Kohli wicket will forever hold a special place in the memory of Pat Cummins and cricket fans alike.