Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in attendance on the 2023 ODI World Cup closing in Ahmedabad on Sunday, would pay a go to to the Indian dressing room on the Narendra Modi Stadium following the crew’s grueling defeat to Australia.
On Monday, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and seamer Mohammed Shami, who was the main wicket taker of the event, took to social media to share photographs alongside PM Modi from his go to after the match.
“Sadly yesterday was not our day. I wish to thank all Indians for supporting our crew and me all through the event. Grateful to PM Narendra Modi for specifically coming to the dressing room and elevating our spirits. We’ll bounce again!” wrote Shami, who nabbed 24 wickets from simply seven outings and in addition grew to become India’s prime wicket taker in ODI World Cup historical past in the course of the course of.
“We had a fantastic event however we ended up brief yesterday. We’re all heartbroken however the assist of our folks is retaining us going. PM Narendra Modi’s go to to the dressing room yesterday was particular and really motivating,” shared Jadeja.
PM Modi, alongside Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, additionally handed over the World Cup trophy to the Australian skipper Pat Cummins within the post-final ceremony.
It was a sixth ODI World Cup win for Australia and a second for Pat Cummins, who was additionally part of the squad that gained it again in 2015 taking part in at house.