Australian opener David Warner on Wednesday reacted strongly to Mohammad Kaif calling India the “greatest group on paper” regardless of shedding the World Cup ultimate, saying “you might want to carry out when it issues”. Australia defeated India by six wickets within the ultimate in Ahmedabad on Sunday for a record-extending sixth World Cup title triumph.  Kaif too was bowled over by India’s loss to the Kangaroos and remarked on Star Sports activities that, “I can by no means settle for that the very best group has has gained the World Cup. The Indian group is the very best group on paper,” mentioned Kaif, a member of the aspect that completed runners-up within the 2003 World Cup.

Warner, Australia’s main run getter within the World Cup, responded to Kaif’s claims saying the looks on paper would not matter and one must carry out within the subject to win the trophy.

“I like MK (Kaif), problem is it doesn’t matter what’s on paper. On the finish of the day you might want to carry out when it issues. That is why they name it a ultimate. That is the day that counts and it will probably go both method, that is sports activities. 2027 right here we come,” wrote Warner on ‘X’.

I like MK, problem is it doesn’t matter what’s on paper. On the finish of the day you might want to carry out when it issues. That is why they name it a ultimate. That is the day that counts and it will probably go both method, that is sports activities. 2027 right here we come https://t.co/DBDOCagG2r

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 22, 2023

India had gained all their 10 matches heading into the ultimate.

Australia, alternatively, had misplaced their first two league matches, together with the opener in opposition to India at Chennai, earlier than profitable 9 matches on the trot.

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