Cheteshwar Pujara, Robin Uthappa react to India's elimination from T20 World Cup

Senior batters Robin Uthappa and Cheteshwar Pujara have come forward and lauded Team India on registering a consolation win over Namibia in ir final ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Super 12 clash at Dubai International Stium on Monday. While India did get better of Namibia in a one-sided contest, results did t matter at all as Indian team was alrey out of semi-final contention a day prior to this clash.

T20 World Cup: Cheteshwar Pujara, Robin Uthappa react to India's elimination

Both Robin Uthappa and Cheteshwar Pujara analysed Team India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign on ir official Koo handles. Uthappa gave special mention to Men In Blue's 'crushing win' against Namibia to sign off on a high. Furrmore, 2007 T20 World Cup winner ded that Virat Kohli & Co will be 'disappointed' for sure. He concluded by reminding inaugural edition's champions that re is ar T20 World Cup to be played in a year's time for which y have time to 'refresh and come back stronger'. 

Robin Uthappa's Chennai Super Kings teammate Cheteshwar Pujara hailed players for finishing strongly and n ded that team would be disappointed for way ir campaign turned out to be but, such things happen at times and as it is 'nature of sport'.

India vs Namibia

India was playing for pride against Namibians after failing to secure a semis berth. former champions' future in tournament depended on final outcome of New Zealand vs Afghanistan contest on Sunday provided Mohamm Nabi & Co. ended up on winning side. However, that was t to be as BlackCaps registered an emphatic eight-wicket win that brought curtains down on Indian team's campaign.

Coming back to contest,  coin landed in Indian skipper Virat Kohli's favour and he decided to bowl first. opening pair of Stephan Baard and Michael Van Lingan ensured a good start for Namibians with a 33-run partnership before former's dismissal in fifth over.

spin duo of Ravindra Jeja and Ravichandran Ashwin n worked in tandem after Powerplay overs as y picked up three wickets each. All-rounder David Wiese n scored a vital 26 that helped Namibia post a decent total of 132/8 from ir 20 overs.

In reply, Rohit Sharma (56) and KL Rahul (54) registered an 86-run opening stand and an impactful unbeaten 25 from Suryakumar Yav took Men In Blue over line by nine wickets and 28 balls to spare in this de-rubber contest.

(Im: Twitter@BCCI/AP/Robin Uthappa Instagram)