India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, visited the Team India dressing room following the conclusion of the World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday night. Ravindra Jadeja posted a picture of shaking hands with PM Modi on Monday morning and thanked him for his visit which was “very motivating” for the team, the all-rounder said.
Australia’s relentless bowling, unmistakable fielding, and a thunderous century from Travis Head sealed their 6th ODI World Cup trophy. Doing it in another continent away from home, and in front of 100,000 Indian fans assembled at the Narendra Modi Stadium, prompted fast bowler Josh Hazlewood to claim it as an even bigger win than their 2015 World Cup victory at home.
India had been undefeated in the tournament, recording 10 straight wins. A victory in the final would have put in the same bracket with the Australian teams in the 2003 and 2007 World Cups as the most dominating sides in World Cup history. However, Pat Cummins‘ team stood up with a complete team effort in the biggest finale and clinched the World Cup 2023 trophy.
Over a billion hearts were once again broken as India extended their decade-long ICC title drought.
PM Modi visits Team India dressing room after the loss; Ravindra Jadeja makes Twitter post
PM Narendra Modi was at the venue for the final ceremonies. He had handed over the World Cup trophy to the Australian skipper, Pat Cummins.
Later on, PM Modi made a “special” visit to the Indian team dressing room. Ravindra Jadeja said PM Modi’s words to the team were “very motivating”.
Ravindra Jadeja tweeted: “We had a great tournament but we ended up short yesterday. We are all heartbroken but the support of our people is keeping us going. PM @narendramodi’s visit to the dressing room yesterday was special and very motivating.”
Ravindra Jadeja finished the World Cup with 16 wickets at an average of 24.87 and an economy of 4.25.
