• Bollywood stars expressed their heartfelt reactions after Team India faced disappointment in the CWC 2023 final.

  • The Rohit Sharma-led side lost to Pat Cummins' Australia by 6 wickets.

Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta & other Bollywood stars react to Team India’s heartbreaking defeat in CWC 2023 final
Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta console Team India (Photo Source: Twitter)

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The cricketing world was not the only one reeling from the twists and turns in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final as Bollywood celebrities joined the chorus of emotions, expressing their heartfelt reactions to Team India’s heartbreaking defeat against Australia.

Superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, along with other luminaries of the Indian film industry, took to social media to share their sentiments.

As the nation collectively held its breath during the grand finale at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, emotions ran high both on and off the field. The cricketing extravaganza witnessed a rollercoaster of moments that left fans and celebrities alike on the edge of their seats.

‘Thank u Team India for making us so proud’: SRK

Shah Rukh Khan, known for his unabashed love for cricket, tweeted: “The way the Indian team has played this whole tournament is a matter of honour and they showed great spirit and tenacity. It’s a sport and there are always a bad day or two. Unfortunately it happened today….but thank u Team India for making us so proud of our sporting legacy in cricket…u bring too much cheer to the whole of India. Love and respect. You make us one proud Nation.”

Preity Zinta, who is also the co-owner of Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), expressed her support, saying, “Congratulations to the Australian team for winning the World Cup. Hard Luck India. We are so proud of the way you played throughout the tournament. My heart goes out to @imVkohli, @MdShami11, @ImRo45 & everyone in the team that worked so hard throughout the tournament #INDvAUS #CWC2023Final @BCCI.”

Other Bollywood personalities, including Abhishek Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Diya Mirza, Sonu Sood, Riteish Deshmukh, Saiyami Kher and Kajol shared their messages of encouragement and commiseration with the Indian cricket team. The resilience displayed by the players throughout the tournament was acknowledged, with the hope that this setback would only fuel their determination in future competitions.

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As the cricketing community reflects on the World Cup, Bollywood stands in solidarity with Team India, applauding their efforts and resilience.

Despite the defeat, the Indian team remains a source of inspiration for millions, and the support from Bollywood reaffirms the bond between the nation and its favourite sport.

Here’s how other Bollywood stars reacted to Team India’s defeat in the CWC 2023 final:

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