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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, a🍨long with other luminarieꦛs 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.”
The way the Indian team has played t⛎his 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…
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk)
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.”
Congratulations to the Australian team for winning the World Cup🏆 Hard Luck India 💔We are so proud of the way you played throughouꦦt the tournament. My heart goes out to , , & everyone in 𝄹the team that worked so hard throughout the tournament 🇮🇳…
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta)
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 crick𝓀et team. The resilien🐈ce 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 resiliꦅence.
Despite the d𓂃efeat, 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:
Just a bad day at the office for team India. 😔🇮🇳
You guys will always be remembered as the toughest side of 💪
Thank you for the adrenaline!
Well played! 🙌🇮🇳— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk)
A toug📖h loss after a valiant effort. Commendable performance by the men in blue throu♒ghout. Hold your heads high and thank you for the journey. 🇮🇳💪🏽
— Abhishek 𝐁🌃𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜��𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan)
We couldn’t have had a better WC campaign.
Rohꦉit’s way made this tournament come alive. We played like a champion team. Everyone contributed.
I’m🌌 a proud fan, the game we love so much, team India made us love it even more.
Well done on No.6 Aus!
— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher)
We love you, we stand 🅠by you, we are prouཧd of you
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd)
हारकर जीतने वाले को बाजीगर कहते हैं!
Well played team India 🇮🇳
Congratulations Aus⛦tralia o🤡n another World Cup!— Kajol (@itsKajolD)
Team you gave us the most memorable moments in the past few weeks. Thank ౠyou so much! Congratulations on a well played 🇮🇳 We are proud of you.
Congratulations for winning your 6th World Cup! You played your best ga💖me๊. …
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak)
Team India Our Heroes Forever❤️
🇮🇳— sonu sood (@SonuSood)