WATCH- PM Modi visits Indian dressing room after World Cup final loss to cheer up the team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian men's cricket team in their dressing room after they suffered a heart-breaking loss in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final on Sunday.

PM Modi lauded the Indian cricketers for their 10 consecutive wins in the tournament and asked them to motivate each other.

"You reached here after winning 10 matches. These things happen," the prime minister is seen telling captain Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli, holding their hands, in the video.

"Smile, the country is watching you," he said.

Modi hugged fast bowler Mohammed Shami, while sharing a few words in Gujarati with Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Team India in their dressing room after the ICC World Cup Finals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 19th November.

The PM spoke to the players and encouraged them for their performance throughout the tournament.

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He also interacted with other players and the coach Rahul Dravid. He invited them to meet him whenever they come to Delhi.

India lost the title clash by six wickets as Australia chased down the 241-run target with ease to win a record-extending sixth title.