Chahal Reveals: “I Saw Kohli Crying in the Bathroom But Why?

India lost to New Zealand in a dramatic semifinal, crashing out of the tournament despite being favorites

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In a recent podcast, Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about the team’s pain post-defeat in Manchester

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Chahal said he saw Virat Kohli crying in the bathroom after the match, deeply shaken by the loss

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“I was the last batter walking past him. He was standing quietly… tears in his eyes,” Chahal recalled

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Chahal shared that almost every Indian player was in tears—emotions ran high in the dressing room

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The defeat crushed the hopes of a billion fans—and hit the players even harder emotionally

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