Hailing the team for their efforts, Mukherjee stated: "Well played Team India, better luck for the next World Cup; Congratulations Australia on an excellent game!"
Narendra Modi also said he is proud of the team which played weel throughout the tournament.
"Victory & defeat are a part of life. Team India played great cricket throughout the tournament. We are proud of them," Modi tweeted.
Australia defeated India to reach the final of the World Cup where they will meet co-hosts of the tournament New Zealand.
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