Dhoni says pressure of run-chase was too much for India


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 26 Mar 2015

Australia's Steve Smith (C) high-fives with Aaron Finch and other team mates (L-R) captain Michael Clarke, Mitchell Johnson and Brad Haddin after running out India's Ravindra Jadeja during their Cricket World Cup semi-final match in Sydney, March 26, 2015. REUTERS/Steve Christo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The pressure was just too much for India in the end. They put a spirited defence of their World Cup title but chasing more than 300 to beat Australia in Thursday's semi-final was a task even beyond them.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India's inspiring captain who led his country to an unforgettable World Cup win four years ago, led his team from the front again.

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