Manchester: Despite Team India's heart-breaking 18-run defeat to Kane Williamson's New Zealand at Old Trafford in the semi-final here yesterday, most fans rallied around the Men in Blue, just like they did throughout the tournament.

The die-hard fans refused to vacate the stadium until they heard their captain Virat Kohli speak at the post-match presentation. Hundreds of fans then gathered near the team bus to give the team a fitting send off. "We are really proud of how India have played in the tournament. It was just one bad day in office," said Ankush Dudreja.