In Pics | South African cricketers cry after losing

AB De Villiers

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

Francois Du Plessis of South Africa sits dejected after losing.

Imran Tahir

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

Kyle Abbott

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

Dale Steyn

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

AB De Villiers

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