Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks to stars of Indian cricket team© AFP
During the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian captain Rohit Sharma revealed that spin duo Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav suggested the signature walk to the podium to receive the T20 World Cup trophy to make the moment memorable. When Prime Minister Modi mentioned Rohit's signature walk, he said, “I saw two extremes where I could see emotion. When you go and collect the trophy…” To which Rohit added, “It was such a huge moment for all of us. We have all been waiting for this for years. So the boys told me, 'Don't just go, do something different…” The Prime Minister jokingly asked, “Was it Chahal's idea?”. Rohit replied, “Chahal and Kuldeep” amidst laughter in the room. Interestingly, Rohit Sharma's unique walk to the podium is similar to the way Argentina legend Lionel Messi received the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Meanwhile, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah’s vision and support played a major role in Team India’s victory in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. After the team’s meeting with the Honourable Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Thursday, Jay Shah thanked PM Modi for his support.
Rohit Sharma: “Everyone told me not to just go on stage”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: 'Was this Chahal's idea?
Rohit Sharma: “The idea of both Chahal and Kuldeep”photo.twitter.com/Cv0woKf4fQ
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“It was an absolute pleasure to meet and interact with the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji at his official residence on our arrival from Barbados. Prime Minister Sir has stood by #TeamIndia through ups and downs and has always encouraged the team to do its best
irrespective of the outcome. We are happy that the World Cup victory has sent a wave of euphoria across the country and filled every Indian with a sense of pride,” Jay Shah’s Instagram post read.
Shah played a crucial role in helping the team reach the country after the Champions were stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl. The team, along with support staff and several Indian journalists, returned to the country in the early hours of Thursday morning.
After meeting Prime Minister Modi, the team rushed to the airport and travelled to Mumbai for the open-top bus parade and the presentation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium.
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