A man who claimed in 2002, "I understand people's nerves better than the media"; yet again displayed that 'understanding'.
He knew Indian squad will be at pain, he knew the players after playing so well throughout the tournament lost out at the final needed some consolation. A Prime Minister leading from the front, extending strengths and sympathies to Rohit Sharma's boys !!
On Nov 19, 2023, late evening after India suffered an unexpected defeat to Australia, PM Modi did visit the Indian dressing room.
Seamer Mohammed Shami, who was the leading wicket taker of the tournament, and his team mate Ravindra Jadeja took to X/Twitter, to share photos alongside PM Modi from his visit after the match.
“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!” wrote Shami, who nabbed 24 wickets from just seven matches.
Shami also became India’s top wicket taker in ODI World Cup history during the process.
“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,” shared Jadeja.
ICC announces World Cup team of the tournament, featuring 6 Indian players
Six players from finalists India and two from champions Australia were selected in the World Cup team of the tournament announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
Leading run scorer Virat Kohli who was named player of the tournament captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and top wicket-taker Mohammed Shami were all included in the team.
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa were also selected in the line-up after helping Australia win a record-extending sixth title with Sunday’s six-wicket victory.
The selection panel consisted of West Indies great Ian Bishop, former Australia batter Shane Watson and ICC General Manager Wasim Khan, among others.
Team of the Tournament:
Quinton de Kock (wk) (South Africa) 594 runs at 59.40
Rohit Sharma (c) (India) 597 runs at 54.27
Virat Kohli (India) 765 runs at 95.62
Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) 552 runs at 69 5.
KL Rahul (India) 452 runs at 75.33
Glenn Maxwell (Australia) 400 runs at 66.66 and six wickets at 55
Ravindra Jadeja (India) 120 runs at 40 and 16 wickets at 24.87
Jasprit Bumrah (India) 20 wickets at 18.65
Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka) 21 wickets at 25
Adam Zampa (Australia) 23 wickets at 22.39
Mohammed Shami (India) 24 wickets at 10.70
12th player: Gerald Coetzee (South Africa) 20 wickets at 19.80
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