Rohit Sharma and PM Narendra Modi© X (Twitter)
The whole Mumbai metropolis received lit up whereas celebrating Crew India’s triumph on the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma and co had been felicitated on the Wankhede Stadium, together with a victory parade from the Marine Drive. Hundreds of followers confirmed up and took part within the celebrations of India’s historic win at an ICC occasion after a hiatus of 11-years. Earlier than reaching Mumbai, Crew India landed in Delhi from Barbados on Thursday morning and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.
PM Modi hosted the world champions for breakfast and likewise had a superb interplay with all of the gamers and the teaching employees.
In accordance with a report within the Indian Specific, PM Modi requested Rohit Sharma how mud tastes. This query was in reference to India skipper’s distinctive celebration in Barbados after India’s victory within the summit conflict. Rohit ate some sand from the Barbados floor, to make India’s win memorable.
Later, the Prime Minister additionally spoke to star batter Virat Kohli and requested him about his mindset earlier than the ultimate match in opposition to South Africa. Kohli had a lukewarm outing with the bat in your entire event. Nonetheless, he performed a superb knock of 76 within the closing and likewise bagged the Participant of the Match award.
Within the closing match, India misplaced three fast wickets with solely 34 runs on the board. All-rounder Axar Patel, who normally batted at No 7-8, was despatched at no 5 and it truly labored for India. Each Axar (47) and Kohli stitched a invaluable partnership of 72 runs and helped India put up a defendable complete of 176/7.
PM Modi additionally requested Axar about his feelings of batting up the order throughout such a vital match. He additionally interacted and requested Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Bumrah about their ideas over the past 4 overs of South Africa’s chase.
Throughout the felicitation ceremony on the Wankhede, skipper Rohit appreciated the gang in Mumbai and all of the cricket followers for his or her unwavering help.
“Mumbai by no means disappoints. We received a stable reception. On behalf of the group, we wish to thank the followers. I’m very very completely happy and relieved,” Rohit mentioned through the occasion.
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