Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian women cricket team for its performance in the ICC Women's World Cup final, saying the players gave their best. In a tweet, Mr Modi said he is proud of the Indian players who have shown remarkable tenacity and skill through the World Cup. <br/><br/>In a number of tweets before the final match, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the team and the players individually. <br/>'''''<br/><br/>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight hailed the Indian women cricket team for its performance in the ICC Women's World Cup final which it lost, saying the players gave their best.'Modi, who had wished the team luck before today's final match against England, said the India players had shown "remarkable tenacity and skill" through the World Cup.<br/><br/>The prime minister tweeted: "Our women cricketers gave their best today. They have shown remarkable tenacity & skill through the World Cup. Proud of the team," he said. <br/> '<br/>Chasing a victory target of 229 runs, the Indian team lost to England by 9 runs in the match played in London.<br/><br/>Before the match, the prime minister posted a number of tweets, conveying his best wishes to the team and the players individually.<br/>