After India’s 2023 World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand, Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson hugged each other passionately.
The Men in Blue eventually ended their World Cup semi-final losing skid by defeating the Kiwis by 70 runs on Wednesday (November 15) at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Following the match, the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) official Instagram account published a few of photos of modern-day greats Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson hugging.
The images represent opposing feelings, as New Zealand won the 2019 World Cup semi-final, while India won the most recent match. The caption was added to the ICC account:
“2019 – 2023 The result may have been different but some things remain the same #CWC23”
Kane Williamson Praises India’s Form After Semi-Final Loss
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson praised the Indian team for their continuous efforts in the competition at the post-match presentation, saying:
“Firstly congratulations to India. They’ve played outstandingly well throughout the competition and perhaps played their best game today. They’re a top side on top of their game. It was naturally going to be tough but credit to the guys, proud effort really to stand high at the halfway stage of the innings and give us some hope there.
Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson commented about New Zealand’s World Cup trip in 2023:
“Tough game, disappointing to go out in the knockout stages but super proud of the efforts that have gone in the last seven weeks. It wasn’t to be today but it was nice to be out there and give ourselves a bit of a chance. We needed a lot to go our way to chase a score like that. Fantastic crowd, an unbelievable atmosphere. Slightly one-sided in their support but great to be a part of the tournament which was hosted greatly by India.”
Kane Williamson