World of hurt


In a spin: India’s Virat Kohli (left) and Mohammed Siraj react after their unexpected defeat. —AP

AHMEDABAD (India): The stage was amply set: an acrobatic air show by Indian military planes, performances by star Bollywood singers, a light display, lots of fireworks and – talked about as the highlight – an appearance by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the vast stadium that bears his name.

All India’s cricket team, undefeated and heavily favoured, had to do was win.

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