Watch Video: ‘Hota rehta hai aisa,’ PM Modi consoles Men in Blue after India's loss in World Cup final
PM Modi consoles Men in Blue: India’s heartbreak echoed through the corridors of the Narendra Modi Stadium as the Australian team, propelled by exceptional performances from Cummins and Head, shattered Indian dreams in the World Cup final. The emotional toll was evident as the entire Indian dressing room struggled to contain their devastation in the aftermath of the loss.
In the heartfelt video from the dressing room, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with every Indian player and encouraged them.
Modi cheered up the 'Men in Blue.' The video is doing rounds on Internet in which PM Modi can be seen motivating Rohit Sharma's side and said that the country is with them.
He also said that they had worked hard in the tournament.
"You people have won 10 consecutive games. This one loss is normal, it keeps on happening. Please smile, the entire country is watching you. I just thought that I should go and meet you people," PM Modi said inside India's dressing room.
PM Modi also hailed Indian speedster Mohammed Shami and said that he had done well at the ODI World Cup 2023. "Well done Shami. You played really well this time," PM Modi on Shami.
Modi also asked the team to 'stick together' in this difficult time following their six-wicket loss against Australia in the finals.
Despite the challenges faced during the tournament, Team India showcased resilience and skill, earning accolades from fans and leaders alike.
India entered the final as favorites, boasting exceptional form both in batting and bowling. However, the pinnacle match witnessed their downfall against Cummins’ captaincy and Head’s stellar 137-run innings, leaving the team shattered.
Indian cricketer’s splendid and remarkable achievement so far stands as an inspirational tale for budding cricketers nationwide with the Indian team winning all matches including the semi-final, the summit clash promises to be an electrifying one as the Australian team is representing from the opposite side.
The World Cup finalists will now compete in a five-match T20I series which will begin on Thursday in Visakhapatnam.
- With inputs from agencies
