Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gesture of meeting the Indian cricket team stars in the dressing room after their Cricket World Cup 2023 loss has received praise from legendary Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. Despite a tough defeat against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, PM Modi’s show of support boosted the morale of the Indian players. Many players, including Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami, took to social media to share pictures of the meeting after the World Cup final.
Akhtar highlighted the significance of PM Modi’s gesture, stating that it meant a lot to the cricketers during a difficult period and after a heartbreaking defeat. He emphasized that PM Modi’s message conveyed that India as a nation stands beside the Indian cricket team. Akhtar commended the Prime Minister’s emotional support, comparing it to a father uplifting his children and boosting their morale. He described it as a great gesture that demonstrated PM Modi’s solidarity with the team.
Following the World Cup defeat, PM Modi also expressed his support for the team on social media, posting a heartfelt message. He praised the players for their talent, determination, and spirit throughout the tournament, which brought immense pride to the nation. PM Modi assured the team that the nation stands with them today and always.
Despite their dominant performance throughout the tournament, India faced a disappointing end to their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. However, they now have the opportunity to regroup and prepare for the T20 World Cup, which will take place in seven months’ time.
Topics mentioned in this article: Indian cricket team, Cricket World Cup 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shoaib Akhtar.
