© indiatoday.inT20 World Cup final: India seek redemption for 2023 heartbreak
Santner is allowed a brief glance of the 22 yards as the hessian cloth is uncovered to take some Saturday afternoon sun.
Minutes before, in his pre-match press conference, Santner broke away from the good-boy Kiwi image. “We wouldn’t mind breaking a few hearts to win the trophy,” he quipped. Leading up to match-time on Sunday, Santner’s quotable quote would be in the headlines the same way as Cummins’ did – ‘We want to silence the crowd’ declaration.
The Indian team has learnt to move on and won titles after the 2023 loss. But fans in Ahmedabad are waiting for a swing in fortunes. It’s not just about the heartbreak against Australia. Last fortnight, India were again squarely beaten by South Africa here. The rational voice in your mind might tell you there is no such thing as a jinx. But when legacies are at stake, a fine line separates belief and disbelief.