[Watch] 'Muskuraiye Bhai, Desh Aap Ko Dekh Raha Hai': PM Modi To Team India
PM Modi with Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli (Twitter)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crestfallen Indian team in their dressing room after their unexpected defeat in the final match of the ICC World Cup 2023. The much-anticipated final, held at the grand Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw a rather one-sided contest where India's dream run was halted by a strong Australian side, who clinched the title by a margin of six wickets.
PM Modi lifted spirits in Team India's dressing room after WC defeat
The scene at the stadium was one of heightened emotions, with thousands of fans witnessing what many hoped would be the end of India's 12-year wait for an ODI World Cup victory. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian team had been unbeaten throughout the tournament, securing an impressive streak of 10 straight wins. However, Pat Cummins's Australian team proved to be a tough contender, overshadowing the host nation's aspirations.
Amidst this atmosphere, a video has been capturing the hearts of millions across social media platforms. It features Prime Minister Modi alongside Amit Shah making an unexpected visit to the Indian team's dressing room. In the video, PM Modi is seen offering words of comfort and motivation to the disheartened players, individually addressing their efforts and contributions.
He said to the team, "Aap log poora 10-10 game jeet ke aaye ho, yeh toh hota rehta hai. Muskuraiye bhai, desh aap logon ko dekh raha hai. Maine socha mil lun sab ko." (You 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.)
The Prime Minister's personal interaction with the players was both empathetic and encouraging. He reassured star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with a comforting "Hota hai (it happens)," holding their hands in a show of support.
A lighthearted moment was shared between Modi and Ravindra Jadeja as they conversed in Gujarati, while Mohammed Shami, the top wicket-taker of the tournament, received a warm hug and words of praise for his excellent performance. Jasprit Bumrah had a brief yet amicable exchange with the Indian premier.
Concluding his visit, Modi extended a warm invitation to the team, expressing his wish to meet them again in Delhi.
He said, "Toh, aap sab log bahut acchi mehnat kare ho. Chaliye, hota hai. Aur saathiyon zara ek doosre ka hausla buland karte chaliye. Aur jab aap log zara free honge aur Delhi aayenge toh baithunga aap sab ke saath. Meri taraf se nimantaran hai aap sab logon ko." (You guys have worked really hard and played exceptionally well. Just stick together and keep on motivating each other. Also, if whenever you guys are free and are in Delhi then let's meet again. You all are cordially invited from my side.)
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