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In the wake of India’s heart-wrenching loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final, batter Shreyas Iyer‘s sister, Shresta, took to social media to express her emotions and support for her brother and the Men in Blue. In a poignant message, she conveyed her pride in the right-handed batter’s remarkable journey and the team’s spirited performance throughout the tournament.
Despite the bitter defeat in the ultimate clash, Shresta highlighted the resilience and sportsmanship displayed by the Indian team, encouraging them to hold their heads high. Her heartfelt words resonated with fans, serving as a testament to the unwavering bond and unwavering support within the cricketing fraternity and its ardent followers.
Shresta’s message for Team India
Shresta ahared her admiration for the Rohit Sharma-led side despite Australia winning the cup, emphasizing that they won the hearts of the fans. She commended the team’s dominance in the tournament, winning all ten matches and showcasing unwavering determination until the end. Despite the heartbreak of losing in the finals, she further conveyed her pride in the team’s collective effort and expressed confidence in their ability to come back even stronger in the future.
“An appreciation post for my brother and his team – Dear team India, Australia won the cup but y’all won our hearts. The way we dominated this tournament, won all the 10 matches , y’all didn’t give up till the end and fought for the cup equally makes you all a winner and I’m very proud of my team. Yes I am heart broken because we lost the finals but I respect each and everyone of you for equally putting in efforts for the team. We will come back stronger than ever #teamindia,” Shresta wrote in her Instagram post.
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Shresta’s special mention for her brother Shreyas Iyer
Shresta also expressed immense pride in her brother, Shreyas, acknowledging the hard work he has put in to reach his current position. She highlighted Shreyas as a bright and inspiring figure, not only for her but for many others. Despite the setback in the final, the professional dancer conveyed her confidence that her brother and the team would bounce back stronger in the future.
“To my brother, nobody knows how hard you’ve worked to get where you are today Shreyas . I just want to say that I’m incredibly proud of you . You’ve always been a bright shining light of inspiration for me and for so many others . Yesterday was not our day but I’m sure we will come back stronger,” she added.
