Indian cricketers post emotional messages, apologise for semi-final loss

India's World Cup dream ended in the semi-final on Wednesday with an 18-run loss to New Zealand. It was a moment of anguish for Indian fans around the world. However, it is not just the fans who have felt the loss deeply. The Men in Blue have taken to social media to express their disappointment and heartbreak at the loss as well as to apologise to their fans for letting them down.

Firstly I want to thank all our fans who came in huge numbers to support the team. You made it a memorable tournament for all of us & we definitely felt the love showered upon the team. We are all disappointed & share the same emotions as you. We gave everything we had.Jai hind🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rFwxiUdqK5
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 10, 2019

We failed to deliver as a team when it mattered, 30 minutes of poor cricket yesterday & that snatched away our chance for the cup. My heart is heavy as I’m sure yours is too.The support away from home was incredible.Thank you all for painting most of uk blue wherever we played 🇮🇳
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 11, 2019

Memories.. memories to last a lifetime. My first World Cup didn't have the ending we wanted but it's given me so many emotions and lessons that I'll always keep with me. Thank you to everyone part of this special team including you the fans, we're nothing without you 🇮🇳❤ pic.twitter.com/ZfECdrL2Rt
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 11, 2019

We had one goal, to win the world cup but we fell short. Can't describe the emotions, but a very big thank you to the fans who were and always are behind us. Jai hind 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/3ll0MZq0rx
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) July 10, 2019

Heartbreaking that our dreams have come to an end. As a team and as a nation we've stood strong together through the last 6 weeks. Big thank you and lots of love to everyone. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nJOcXjPPJu
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 11, 2019

A big thank you to all my team members, our coaches, support staff, our families and most importantly to all the undying support from all of you! We gave it everything we had! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nXp9GmWhIK
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) July 11, 2019

My country, My Team... My honour 🇮🇳
Could not be more grateful for the opportunity and even more for the belief and love the entire nation has shown us as a team 🙏🏻❤ We will be back stronger 🙌🏻#JaiHind #Strongertogether #bleedblueforever pic.twitter.com/HZ6ac1lX53
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabPant777) July 11, 2019

Sports has taught me to keep on rising after every fall & never to give up. Can’t thank enough each & every fan who has been my source of inspiration. Thank you for all your support. Keep inspiring & I will give my best till my last breath. Love you all pic.twitter.com/5kRGy6Tc0o
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) July 11, 2019