U-19 Cricket World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli console Rahul Dravid's boys after loss in final

New Delhi: Indian batting legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli on Sunday offered words of encouragement to the Indian U-19 cricket team after their five-wicket loss to West Indies in final.

The Ishan Kishan-led team was bowled out for just 145 runs, which was chased down by the Windies in the final over in the summit clash.

Tendulkar and Kohli took to Twitter to praise the team for a wonderful display during the tournament.

Great performance in the tournament. It's tough to come so close and lose the finals. #IndU19 (1/2)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 14, 2016

Proud of your efforts and well played! A bright future awaits each of you. #IndU19 (2/2) — sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 14, 2016

Our U19 boys fought with all their heart & soul today. Hard luck boys, but you'll had an excellent journey this #U19CWC! We are proud of you — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 14, 2016