The last time the Indian men's cricket team shared the room with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was the Ahmedabad dressing room filled with an atmosphere of gloom, heartbreak and distraught, but today, as the same team met PM Modi at his residence, it was a surreal display of pride and
On April 2, 2011, a huge six from Dhoni had given millions of India perhaps the biggest and most celebrated memory of their lifetime, as India beat Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to bring home the Cricket World Cup after 28 years.
Team India had a dream run in the home World Cup, in which they won ten matches in a row before losing to Australia in the final. Despite the loss, Men in Blue ticked many checkboxes as they responded to pressure situations really well this time for most of the tournament.
Former Indian coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri said on Monday that Men in Blue's ICC Cricket World Cup loss at home earlier this month still hurts, but he sees them winning a World Cup soon.
In the tournament, Siraj took 14 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 33.50, with the best bowling figures of 3/16. Siraj complemented the pace duo of seniors Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in his first World Cup really well.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju lauded pacer Mohammed Shami for his statement on Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoling Team India after the Cricket World Cup final loss, accusing "some irresponsible people" of publicly drawing sadistic pleasure on India's loss.
Following Team India's heartbreaking loss at the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheered up the 'Men in Blue'.
"I extend my best wishes to the team and also my advanced greeting that we win this match. The blessings of the people of Rajasthan are with Team India. It is very important for us to win this match," Ashok Gehlot said.
Addressing a poll rally at Asifabad in the poll-bound state of Telangana, the Congress leader said, "Today is the final of the Cricket World Cup. Our team is creating records in bowling and batting. It is a symbol of our unity...Best wishes to Team India..."
India and Australia will lock horns in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. India will be looking to lift the trophy for the third time while the Aussies will be looking forward to making it their sixth title win.