'That was too tough to swallow and process. I was distraught'

Virat Kohli said the 2019 World Cup semifinal defeat to New Zealand left him distraught and affected him mentally for two months. The match in Manchester was spread over two days after rain interrupted New Zealand's innings. New Zealand made 239 for eight and restricted India to 221. Kohli said the fresh conditions on the second morning gave New Zealand an advantage that proved decisive. He contrasted the loss with the 2015 semifinal defeat to Australia, saying the 2019 result was harder to process. Kohli said the 2023 World Cup campaign created a different environment within the squad despite the final defeat to Australia.