PM Modi hugs Mohammed Shami
India lost the final match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Australia defeated India by 6 wickets to break the dream of 140 million people and won the title of world champion for the sixth time. The Indian bowlers performed brilliantly throughout the World Cup, but the team could not perform well in the final match. Although the pair of Mohammed Shami and Jaspreet Bumrah gave a good start, but after losing three wickets, Travis Head single-handedly took India away.
After India's defeat, Team India's players were seen emotional. The players were seen encouraging each other. At the same time, PM Modi himself reached the stadium to watch the match and after the defeat of Team India, the PM went to the dressing room of India and encouraged the players. Mohammed Shami has tweeted a photo.
Mohammed Shami shared a photo with PM Modi on X (former Twitter) and wrote, "Unfortunately yesterday was not our day. I would like to thank all the Indians for supporting us and me throughout the tournament. I am grateful to PM Narendra Modi. Especially for coming into the dressing room and cheering us. We will be back!"
Unfortunately yesterday was not our day. I would like to thank all Indians for supporting our team and me throughout the tournament. Thankful to PM @narendramodi for specially coming to the dressing room and raising our spirits. We will bounce back! pic.twitter.com/Aev27mzni5
— Mohammed Shami (@MdShami11) November 20, 2023
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