PM Narendra Modi's T20 World Cup Trophy Gesture Is Viral On Social Media

The Indian cricket team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi met after their return from a victorious ICC T20 World Cup campaign in the USA and West Indies on Thursday. Stuck in Barbados for three days after the final, the Indian team landed in New Delhi at 6:00 AM and met PM Modi around 11:00 AM at his residence. As the Indian team posed for pictures with PM Modi and the T20 World Cup trophy, an incredible visual unfolded. PM Modi didn't touch the T20 World Cup trophy, and only held the hands of captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid.

Dravid and Rohit held the trophy using one hand each while PM Modi held their hands while posing for pictures. The incredible act by PM Modi has gone viral on social media.

PM Narendra Modi didn't hold the World Cup trophy, instead held Rohit and David's hands. pic.twitter.com/0gzbfHxGmx

As an unsaid rule, trophies or medals won by teams or individuals are supposed to be touched by only those who have teams or athletes who have won them. PM Modi's act, hence, has been lauded by many on social media for his gesture.

PM Modi was also given a NaMo jersey from the Indian team as a gift.

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… pic.twitter.com/9muKYmUVkU

Post-meeting, the victorious cricketers departed to the Delhi airport to take a flight to Mumbai where a grand victory parade has been prepared for them at the Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium.

Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik told ANI that India captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey and Yashasvi