Virat Kohli has opened up about the profound disappointment he felt after India's 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand. Speaking on the RCB Podcast, Kohli described feeling "dazed" and directionless in the aftermath of the defeat. Despite a strong showing in the league stage, India's hopes were dashed by a batting collapse and Dhoni's late run-out.
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