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Australia's T20 World Cup Exit Stuns Cricket World, Says BCCI's Rajeev Shukla

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla reacted with surprise to Australia's early exit from the T20 World Cup, calling it an example of the sport's unpredictable beauty. Australia was eliminated after Zimbabwe qualified for the Super Eight stage when their crucial group match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain. With five points from three matches, Zimbabwe advanced, leaving Australia unable to catch up even with a win in their final group game. Zimbabwe will now compete in Super Eight Group G1 alongside India, South Africa, and the West Indies.

Key Points: BCCI's Rajeev Shukla Reacts to Australia's T20 World Cup Exit

  • Australia shockingly eliminated from T20 World Cup
  • Zimbabwe qualifies after rain-abandoned match
  • Rajeev Shukla highlights sport's unpredictability
  • Australia cannot catch Zimbabwe's points
  • Zimbabwe advances to Super Eight Group G1
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BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla reacts after Australia crash out of T20 World Cup

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla calls Australia's shock elimination the "true beauty of cricket" as Zimbabwe advances to the Super Eights.

"Australia is out of the World Cup. People never imagined it. This is the true beauty of cricket. - Rajeev Shukla"

New Delhi, February 17

Board of Control for Cricket in India vice president Rajeev Shukla reacted to Australia's shocking exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying the development highlights the unpredictability and true beauty of the sport.

In a post on social media platform X, Shukla expressed surprise over the early elimination of the Mitchell Marsh-led Australian side from the marquee tournament.

"Australia is out of the World Cup. People never imagined it. This is the true beauty of cricket," Rajeev Shukla wrote on X.

Australia were eliminated from the tournament after Zimbabwe qualified for the Super Eight stage following their Group match against Ireland in Pallekele, which was abandoned due to rain on Tuesday.

With the match washed out, Zimbabwe advanced to the Super Eight stage, becoming the seventh team to qualify. The result effectively ended the campaign for both Australia and Ireland in the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup.

After splitting points with Ireland on Tuesday, Zimbabwe has five points from three matches. In contrast, Australia has only two and will not be able to catch up to Sikandar Raza's team even if they win the final group game against Oman on Friday.

Zimbabwe have been placed in Super Eight Group G1 alongside India, South Africa and the West Indies, with the matches scheduled to be played in India.

After this match, Zimbabwe are second in Group B on the points table, just below co-hosts Sri Lanka, which defeated Australia by eight wickets on Monday to seal its place in the Super Eights.

Zimbabwe came off a 23-run win over Australia, having blanked Oman in their opening encounter in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, this is unbelievable! Australia are always so strong. But credit to Zimbabwe and Sikandar Raza. Their win over Australia was no fluke. The Super Eight group with India, SA, WI and Zim just got very interesting!
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Vikram M
While the sentiment is nice, I wish our cricket board officials would focus more on our own team's preparations and domestic structure rather than commenting on other teams' exits. Just a thought.
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Priya S
Rain played a part, but that's also cricket! Zimbabwe earned their spot. Now, India needs to be very careful. We can't take them lightly in the Super Eights. Their confidence will be sky-high after beating Australia.
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Rohit P
Kya baat hai! Australia out ho gaya? This is massive. The T20 format is truly unpredictable. Good for the sport - shows it's not just about the big three or four teams. Well done Zimbabwe!
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Michael C
Watching from the US but grew up with cricket in India. This is a stunning result. It reminds me of 2007 when India and Pakistan were knocked out early. The underdog stories are the best part of any World Cup.

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