Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Siraj in tears after India's heartbreak at World Cup final against Australia. Video

India's sensational run at the 2023 ODI World Cup ended in crushing fashion after the Men in Blue lost the final to Australia by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The defeat proved so disappointing that some of the players, including captain Rohit Sharma were seen in tears after the loss. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who did not take the new ball on the day of the final, was seen crying immediately after the match ended and was consoled by fellow teammate Jasprit Bumrah.

Winning or losing is a part of the game. Well done team India
We are the best Team. One bad day, that’s all.#INDvsAUSfinal#INDvsAUpic.twitter.com/nKiFoCo97D

— Sakshee Malikkh (@SakshiMalik) November 20, 2023

Put in to bat by Australian skipper Pat Cummins, India could manage to score only 240 runs in their 50 overs and despite a strong start with the ball, could not take more than four Australian wickets which eventually led to their downfall in the biggest match of the tournament.

I feel sad for Siraj and Shami. They are facing the entire responsibility for this loss. Indians are bashing them for poor bowling in the final of the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/I6TShuLafW

— Wajahat Kazmi (@KazmiWajahat) November 19, 2023

The Australian pairing of Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne put on 192 runs for the fourth wicket to take the match away from the hands of the Men in Blue and help Australia win their sixth ODI World Cup crown.

Anushka Sharma hugs husband Virat Kohli after India's defeat to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final on Sunday.

The loss on Sunday extended India's barren run of not winning an ICC tournament to eight straight events, ever since they last won the Champions Trophy in 2013.