Painkiller Shots, “Khada Hu Aaj Bhi Wahi’ day and other memes that went viral on one-year anniversary of Cricket World Cup final heartbreak

“19 November should be officially declared as “Khada Hu Aaj Bhi Wahi”day”, “happy “Khada Hu Aaj Bhi Vahi” Diwas” and “Khada Hu Aaj Bhi Vahi shud be declared National Song of Nov 19” … these and more such memes went viral on social media platforms as Cricket fans in the country had a meltdown on first-year anniversary of India’s heartbreaking loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia. Indian Cricket fans continue to nurse their wounds, The memory of that fateful day, when a dominant Indian team faltered in the final hurdle, continues to haunt fans across the nation.
After a triumphant run through the league stage and semi-finals, India’s hopes for a third World Cup title were dashed by a sensational century from Travis Head. The Indian batting lineup, which had been so formidable throughout the tournament, failed to deliver when it mattered most.
The defeat was particularly painful for Indian fans as it occurred on home soil at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As the anniversary of this crushing loss approaches, Indian cricket fans are still grappling with the disappointment. The wound may have healed, but the scar remains, a reminder of a missed opportunity and a dream deferred.
Here are some of the viral memes: