'What Does Mud Taste Like?': PM Narendra Modi's Question To Rohit Sharma Over Viral Gesture

13.07.2024 - 10:56 sports.ndtv.com

The entire Mumbai city got lit up while celebrating Team India's triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma and co were felicitated at the Wankhede Stadium, along with a victory parade from the Marine Drive.

Thousands of fans showed up and participated in the celebrations of India's historic win at an ICC event after a hiatus of 11-years.

Before reaching Mumbai, Team 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 also had a brilliant interaction with all the players and the coaching staff.

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Team India physio Kamlesh Jain shared a heartwarming tribute to former captain Rahul Dravid, whose tenure as head coach of the team came to an end after the T20 World Cup. Dravid bids adieu on a high as India, led by Rohit Sharma, lifted the T20 World Cup trophy in Barbados. The T20 World Cup final was also the last game in the format for India captain Rohit Sharma, with the veteran announcing his retirement alongside Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.

Rohit Sharma's Gesture For Team India's Super Fan After T20 World Cup Triumph Wins Hearts On Internet

A heartfelt gesture of Rohit Sharma towards a super fan a day after India's T20 World Cup triumph has won hearts on internet. Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, a die-hard dan of Indian cricket team, got an opportunity to lay his hands over the T20 World Cup trophy won by India in Barbados. It was Rohit, who provided the fan the chance to touch the coveted trophy that India won after a gap of 17 years. The pictures went viral on social media with the several fans on praising Rohit's humility on social media.

Team India's Schedule After Landing: Meeting With PM Narendra Modi, Roadshow In Mumbai

The Indian men's cricket team, after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados, will land in New Delhi during the early hours of Thursday, June 4. India beat South Africa in the final last week at the Kensington Oval to clinch a second T20 World Cup title, and first in 17 years. The Indian players and support staff members have been stuck in Barbados over the past few days due to a hurricane storm in the Caribbean islands. However, the entire contingent will return home on Thursday via a special flight arranged by the BCCI.

Suryakumar Yadav's Old Tweet On PM Narendra Modi Resurfaces Amid T20 World Cup 2024 Victory Celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the T20 World Cup 2024-winning Indian cricket team at his residence on Thursday. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated South Africa in the final to clinch the title but it was a bittersweet moment for Indian cricket as shortly after the victory, the trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20I cricket. However, the celebrations were huge for the side and they finally landed in New Delhi early in the morning on Thursday after getting stuck in Barbados due to bad weather. The Indian cricket team players travelled to PM Modi's residence where they stayed till 1 PM and during the time, the cricketers had a free-flowing conversation with PM Modi. Suryakumar Yadav was present in the meeting as part of the Indian cricket team and the star batter's 7-year-old social media post on X (Twitter) has resurfaced as the entire country celebrates the victory.

PM Narendra Modi Receives His Own Team India Jersey With A Special Number

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Roger Binny and Secretary Jay Shah gifted 'NAMO 1' jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday. BCCI took to social media and shared a photo of Roger Binny and Jay Shah gifting the Indian Cricket Team jersey to PM Modi with the caption that reads, "The triumphant Indian Cricket Team met with the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, at his official residence today upon arrival. Sir, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your inspiring words and the invaluable support you have provided to #TeamIndia. Jai Hind," the Indian Cricket Board wrote on X.

VVS Laxman Hails Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma For "Special Gesture" To Rahul Dravid After T20 World Cup Win

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman stated that it was a great gesture by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to hand over the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy to Rahul Dravid. It was a special moment for India in Barbados as they ended their 13-year-long drought of an ICC World Cup following a slender 7-run win over South Africa. Dravid celebrated by jumping out of his chair, expressing the relief and joy that millions of Indian fans across the world were feeling.