[WATCH]: Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi comforted by women after heartbreaking World Cup final loss

In a clip that has since gone viral, the two cricketers were seen being consoled by their wives soon after the loss. As the players dealt with the heartbreak on the field, their partners warmly embraced them and shared hugs and kisses in a deeply emotional and moving moment.

The clip has since been shared widely, with supporters applauding the heartfelt show of support in the immediate aftermath of the final.

Watch the clip here –

It was a great tournament for the Kiwis as they successfully reached the final of the ICC tournament. They defeated South Africa, the tournament’s only undefeated team, in the semi-finals at the Eden Gardens, setting up a match against India on March 8.

“We were outplayed by a good team,” Mitchell Santner reflects after the defeat

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner opened after his side’s loss against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. He was honest in his assessment and thanked the team for putting up a great fight throughout the tournament.

“Yes, first of all, that’s it, I think I’m proud of the boys for getting this far. Obviously we had some challenges throughout the tournament, but you know, at every stage we came through and put on a good show. Obviously tonight we were outmatched by a very good team in front of a great crowd. So yes, but I think we’re proud of the boys,” he said in a post-match presentation.

“Yes, I mean, most of the matches we play, it’s always a great crowd and to see a big sea of ​​blue there was… obviously we’re not the home favorites, but yes, credit to India for winning a title at home, it always comes with a lot of pressure. And I think SKY and the boys must be beautiful… very, very proud of their work,” he concluded.

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