Team India Likely to Meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi After Returning From West Indies – News18

The Indian cricket team is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after returning from West Indies where they won the 2024 T20 World Cup title after beating South Africa in a last-over thriller. It is understood that senior Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials will plan the meet and most players are likely to be in attendance as only Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube could be unavailable due to the five T20Is vs Zimbabwe.

PM Modi spoke to captain Rohit Sharma, senior batter Virat Kohli and coach Rahul Dravid on the phone after the win, and congratulated the side for winning their second T20 World Cup title. In a series of posts on social media platform X, PM Modi lauded the side and had special messages for Rohit, Virat and outgoing coach Dravid.

“Dear @ImRo45, You are excellence personified. Your aggressive mindset, batting and captaincy have given a new dimension to the Indian team. Your T20 career will be remembered fondly. Delighted to have spoken to you earlier today,” wrote the PM.

On Kohli, who announced retirement from the format after the title win, PM Modi said the format “will miss you”.

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“Dear @imVkohli, Glad to have spoken to you. Like the innings in the Finals, you have anchored Indian batting splendidly. You’ve shone in all forms of the game. T20 Cricket will miss you but I am confident you’ll continue to motivate the new generation of players,” added the PM.

PM Modi had a special message for coach Dravid and he was happy to see the former India captain lift the World Cup trophy.

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“His unwavering dedication, strategic insights and nurturing the right talent have transformed the team. India is grateful to him for his contributions and for inspiring generations. We are happy to see him lift the World Cup. Happy to have congratulated him,” wrote the PM.

Ravindra Jadeja was the latest player to announce retirement from the format and PM Modi was all praise for the all-rounder.