They were eliminated following Friday's 18-run defeat by Australia, when they failed to chase a target of 214.

The team will be under extreme pressure in next month's Champions Trophy as they are the tournament hosts.

"We've got to look at the positives and our bowling and fielding has been really good," Dravid commented.

"Our batting has not done well in this tournament and that's one of the areas of the game we are renowned for and have done well in the past.

"I think it's a matter of time before our batting starts firing again, so we'll be positive and go there (to the Champions Trophy) with a lot of confidence."

Dravid admitted the defeat to Australia was a disappointment but India were always up against it after losing four wickets to the new ball.

Sachin Tendulkar, who had been in excellent form in previous games, was among those dismissed cheaply and although Dinesh Mongia made an unbeaten 63, he did not have the support needed to see them home.

"It is a hard one to stomach. These kind of losses really hurt," said Dravid.

"I think the whole batting order, starting with myself, must stand up and be counted.

"We didn't lose the game because of a poor strategy. The simple thing is that chasing 213 on a good wicket, you just need batsmen to form partnerships and we should really have won the match."