Xtra Time Web Desk: In a heartfelt gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Indian cricket team’s dressing room in Ahmedabad after their loss to Australia in the World Cup 2023 final. PM Modi, along with Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, consoled players, including captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli. The Prime Minister was seen patting their backs and offering words of encouragement. He also had a conversation with head coach Rahul Dravid, acknowledging his role in India’s memorable but heartbreaking World Cup campaign.
Taking to social media, PM Modi penned a message praising the team’s talent and determination, expressing pride in their spirited performance throughout the tournament. He assured the players that the entire country stands by them in this difficult moment. Modi also congratulated the Australian team for their heroics in clinching the World Cup title.
Team India cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami took to social media in acknowleding the gesture by the Prime Minister to lift the morale of the team. Jadeja tweeted, “We had a great tournament but we ended up short yesterday. We are all heartbroken but the support of our people is keeping us going. PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the dressing room yesterday was special and very motivating.”
Highest wicket taker in the tournament Mohammed Shami wrote, “Unfortunately yesterday was not our day. I would like to thank all Indians for supporting our team and me throughout the tournament. Thankful to PM Narendra Modi for specially coming to the dressing room and raising our spirits. We will bounce back!”
Prime Minister Modi handed over the World Cup trophy to Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins. Despite India’s flawless run in the tournament, winning all 10 matches, including the semi-final against New Zealand, they fell short in the final, managing only 240 runs. Australia secured victory with a sensational hundred from Travis Head, claiming their sixth World Cup title in men’s cricket history.