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.
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.
