Cricket is a beloved sport. Spectators love to watch it worldwide. As cricket fans, we have witnessed some unexpected wins and emotional farewells that melts our hearts. The words are not enough to explain the fever of this sport, which is worshiped by the fans, who see it as a way of life. Here, we are presenting "Top 10 most heart-breaking moments in cricket".
1. New Zealand Lost The 2019 ODI World Cup Final
The 2019 World Cup final was full of twists and turns. New Zealand posted a total of 241 runs on the board. In reply, England scored 241 runs in the allotted 50-over match. The match ended with a tie and then both the teams played super over for a tie-breaker, but the drama continued, and it was also tied. Later, England won the title on the boundary count-back rule. The Kiwis were disappointed at the end of the match because of unlucky circumstances, and they couldn't hold back their tears. It was the most dramatic final in World Cup history.
2. India Lost The 2003 ODI World Cup Final
It hurts when you see a dream, but later it shatters. The same happened with the Indian Cricket Team and fans in the 2003 ODI World Cup, and it seemed at once that India would win their second world-champion title in 2003, but the dream was shattered by Australia in the final match. The Indian team was highly disappointed with their performance in the final knock-out game.
3. India Vs. Sri Lanka 1996 WC Semi-final
India lost the World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka in 1996. Indian batters could not play the spinners and slumped. India, at 120/8, is in an agitated situation. The Indian crowd, sensing their team was headed for defeat, started throwing bottles on the ground, and the seats were set on fire. In the end, the match was stopped by referee Clive Lloyd. It is one incident that never happened in International Cricket before. It was heart-breaking to see such things happen by the crowd in a game that is considered to be a gentleman's game.
4. India Lost Semi-final Against New Zealand In The 2019 ODI World Cup
It was undoubtedly one of the nightmares for the Indian team and fans. It seemed like India would win the World Cup in 2019, but the dream of being a world champion was still a dream for India. India needed 31 runs from the last 12 balls. Dhoni hit a six, and it increased the expectations of the fans. Later, Dhoni was run out and no hopes were there for India to win the game. Rohit Sharma, who single-handedly, brought India into the semi-final, was devastated at the end of the match. He couldn't hold back his tears, and Virat Kohli and the entire Indian squad were disappointed by the game’s result.
5. South African Players Crying On The Ground
It was one of the most heart-breaking pictures on the internet. The brave South African players broke down after they lost the semi-final match against New Zealand. AB de Villiers Ab De Villiers and Morkel can't resist the defeat, and tears welled up in their eyes. The entire South African side was disappointed with their performance in the knock-out game, and they can't hold their tears back.
6. Dhoni’s Emotional Moment
MS Dhoni is the most successful captain of the Indian cricket team. Dhoni never showed his emotions to everyone, and he always remained calm and composed on the field. MS was shattered after India lost against Australia in the 2015 World Cup semi-final. The tears were visible in his eyes at the presentation ceremony as he wanted to win another ICC trophy for India.
7. Sachin Tendulkar Retirement In 2013
Sachin Tendulkar, the man, the myth, and the legend! Sachin is considered as the god of cricket, and even Matthew Hayden said, 'I have seen God, and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'. He dominated the entire cricket world for more than two decades with his incredible batting. Sachin shattered the hearts of all cricket fans when he retired from cricket, and his retirement speech melted the hearts of everyone in the stadium.
8. Rohit Sharma Breaks Down
England registered a terrific win over India in the 2022 World Cup semi-final. The Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma emotionally broke down after this defeat, and tears were seen in his eyes. Coach Rahul Dravid consoled him after this great defeat. The Men in Blue had no answers for the England batting. It was indeed a heart-breaking moment for Indian fans.
9. 2016 World Cup Final
It was a heart-breaking moment for the English team to lose the match in the final over. Carlos Brathwaite hit four successive sixes off his bowling to win the World Champion title for West Indies. It was such a horror show for Ben Stokes and his team.
10. Philip Hughes Death
It was undoubtedly one of the most heart-breaking moments in cricket history. The dreadful incident happened on November 27, 2014, during a domestic match in Australia that brought the entire cricket world to tears. He was hit on the side of his head by a bouncer, which later became the reason for his loss. He immediately fell on the ground and never regained consciousness. Two days later, the hospital declared that Philip was no more. He died at the young age of 25 years.
