WC 2019: From Sehwag to Laxman, former Indian greats react to India's heartbreaking loss to NZ

It may be notable that India has lost three major knockouts games in the recently held ICC tournaments and questions are bound to be raised on the temperament of the Indian team when the stakes are high.

India lost to New Zealand by 18 runs in the first semifinals of the ICC World Cup and crashed out of the marquee event on Wednesday. The 'Men in Blue' who had been in superlative form all through the round robin stages of the tournament to finish atop the points table and secure a semifinal spot had to bite the dust against a Kiwi side in the semis, who were better on the day. While the die-hard Indian fans and former cricketers were left in a state of disappointment and with India being knocked out, they were positive reactions from former cricketer who had donned the Blue Jersey and appreciated the efforts of the team to make it to the semifinals. It may be notable that India has lost three major knockouts games in the recently held ICC tournaments and questions are bound to be raised on the temperament of the Indian team when the stakes are high. Chasing a target of 240, India were bundled out for 211 in 49.3 overs to be shown the exit door in the tournament. Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni did their best, but once again India were found wanting in a big spot. Here is how former Indian cricketers reacted to India's loss to New Zealand in the semifinals

Congratulations to @BLACKCAPS on making it to the finals. Jadeja played an outstanding innings and got India in the game along with MS Dhoni, yet it was a case of so near yet so far #IndvNZ

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 10, 2019

Feeling heart broken for @BCCI . Congratulations to @BLACKCAPS . Well done @imjadeja

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 10, 2019

I'm proud of the way @BCCI played at the @cricketworldcup . It's disappointing but that's the nature of the game. Well played @BLACKCAPS on a fantastic game and all the best for the final.

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 10, 2019

It was a wonderful World Cup campaign for team India, they played brilliantly and can be very proud of the way they fought. Also many thanks to the Indian fans who were amazing and brought so much passion ,energy and so much life wherever they went. #INDvNZ

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 10, 2019

Jadeja played the innings of his life , and what a day to do so. Dhoni and him got us in it from nowhere but alas wasn’t enough . Well fought India and congratulations to NZ on reaching the finals. #IndvNZ

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 10, 2019