Australia clinched the coveted ICC Cricket World Cup for the fifth time after the bowlers produced a clinical performance scuttling out New Zealand for 183.
"Congratulations to Australia for winning the Cricket World Cup 2015," tweeted Bachchan.
His "Happy New Year" co-star Boman Irani wrote, "Outstanding Australia! While being interviewed, they seem like boys. On the field, they turn into giant men! #CWC15Final #AUSvNZ."
"Congratulations Australia for your 5th World Cup Victory... And Well played through the tournament NZ... #CWC15 #AUSvNZ," Zinta tweeted.
"Goodbye Michael Clarke what an outstanding career. Congratulations the new World Champions. You all deserved it for sure. #austruechampions," Rampal tweeted
Riteish Deshmukh said, "Michael Clarke & team Australia -Congratulations- World Champs."
Saqib Saleem said, "Well done Aussies!! But I expected a better final #CWC15Final."
"Well played, New Zealand. Fantastic performance, Australia. A long, but fairly satisfying tournament. #CWC15," wrote Rahul Bose.
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