"140 Crore Indians Are...": PM Modi Sends Best Wishes To Team India Ahead Of World Cup Final

19.11.2023 - 09:01 sports.ndtv.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the 'Men in Blue' success ahead of the World Cup final against Australia. Taking to his official handle on X, PM Modi said "140 crore Indians" will stand for the team and root for them as they the field against the five-time world champions.

He said he hoped that skipper Rohit Sharma and his charges will be fiercely competitive in the all-or-nothing clash while upholding the spirit of sportsmanship. "All the best Team India!

140 crore Indians are cheering for you. May you shine bright, play well and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship," PM Modi posted on X.

All the best Team India!140 crore Indians are cheering for you.May you shine bright, play well and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship.

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