In Pics | South African cricketers cry after losing

Imran Tahir of South Africa shows his dejection following the 2015 Cricket World Cup Semi Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park on March 24, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

AB De Villiers

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De Villiers’ voice cracked as he fielded questions, and he paused at times to wipe his eyes. At other moments, his answers tailed off and he looked almost vacantly into the middle distance.

Francois Du Plessis

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Francois Du Plessis of South Africa sits dejected after losing.

Imran Tahir

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Imran Tahir of South Africa shows his dejection after losing a disheartening 2015 Cricket World Cup Semi Final match against New Zealand.

Kyle Abbott

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A disheartened Kyle Abbott of South Africa shows his dejection after losing the game.

Dale Steyn

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Dale Steyn, he couldn't believe his team out of big tournament.

AB De Villiers

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"I’m gutted. We had our chances and didn’t take them" said an emotional De Villiers at the press conference.