“Jab Aap Free Ho, Delhi Aaiye”, Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi Invites India Players To Delhi While Consoling Them After WC Final Heartbreak.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Team India’s dressing room to uplift their spirits after defeat to Australia in the final of ICC World Cup 2023. Prime Minister not only encouraged the players but also extended an invitation to them to visit New Delhi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Consoled Indian Players

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Team India’s dressing room after the final of ODI World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his encouragement to the players, emphasizing that the entire nation was closely observing their efforts, and they should take pride in their journey thus far. Holding the hands of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, he provided words of support.

Additionally, Prime Minister Modi individually met and motivated each player, congratulating Coach Rahul Dravid on their commendable performance and urging him not to be disheartened. The Prime Minister reiterated that the nation was cheering for them and encouraged them to maintain high morale.

Home Minister Also Accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Accompanying Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah was also present, emphasizing the importance of mutual support among the team members. Speaking to Jasprit Bumrah in Gujarati, Prime Minister Modi tested his language skills, to which Bumrah responded affirmatively.

Further, PM Modi shook hands with Shubham Gill, hugged Mohammed Shami, and congratulated him on his excellent performance, as reflected in a tweet he earlier posted on his X account praising Mohammad Shami’s bowling in the World Cup.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Invitation To Players

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending an invitation to the players, stated, “Whenever you find the time, feel free to visit Delhi. We can sit and have a conversation.” Team India players were depressed after the loss in the final despite excellent tournament. After PM Narendra Modi’s visit all the players of the Indian team expressed relief and pride after the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They shared photos of the encounter on their Twitter accounts, describing it as a source of inspiration.

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Heartbreak Defeat In The Final

Despite the team’s outstanding performance with ten consecutive victories in the league matches, they faced their first defeat in the finals against Australia. The Indian team had an undefeated streak until the semi-finals, making the loss particularly poignant. Prime Minister Modi, visibly disappointed, attended the match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Post-match, he visited the dressing room to provide encouragement, acknowledging the players’ hard work and dedication.

In the decisive match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Australia triumphed over India by 6 wickets, claiming their sixth title. In this title clash, the Kangaroo team’s captain, Pat Cummins, won the toss and elected to bowl first. Subsequently, the bowlers delivered an excellent performance, restricting the Indian innings to 240 runs.

While chasing the target, Australia lost 3 wickets in the initial 10 overs, but Travis Head’s prudent century played a pivotal role in achieving the set goal. Despite the disappointment evident in the Indian team, head coach Rahul Dravid, in his media interaction, elucidated the primary reason for the defeat.
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