Australia opener David Warner gave a brilliant reply to Mohammad Kaif, who had said that India was the best team on the paper and he can’t accept that the best team had won the ICC World Cup 2023 trophy.
India had come into the final of the CWC 2023 on the back of 10 straight wins while Australia had won 8 games on a trot as well. But in the summit clash, Australia completely dominated India in all departments of the game.
This heartbreaking loss of the Indian team didn't go well with many, right from ardent supporters to former players, who are coming up with different theories.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif couldn't hide his feelings after India's loss and shared his views while talking on Star Sports, "I can never accept that the best team has won the World Cup. The Indian team is the best team on paper."
The remark didn’t sit well with David Warner, who became a 2-time World Cup winner and he stated that at the end of the day you need to perform when it matters and that’s why they call it a final.
"I like MK, issue is it does not matter what’s on paper. At the end of the day, you need to perform when it matters. That’s why they call it a final. That’s the day that counts and it can go either way, that’s sports. 2027 here we come," Warner wrote on X.
Noted Australian broadcaster and sports commentator Glenn Mitchell also reacted to Kaif's comment and posted: "I think someone needs to remind former Indian batter, Mohammad Kaif that World Cup finals are won on a cricket field and not on paper," Mitchell posted on X.
Warner finished the 2023 World Cup with 535 runs in 11 matches securing the sixth spot in the highest run-scorers' list.
