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The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup champions, India’s cricket team, shared unforgettable moments with Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon their return to Delhi from Barbados, where they made history just last month.
Social media has been buzzing with clips and snapshots from the team’s interaction with PM Modi, highlighting the lively exchanges and memorable instances. Known for his wit and charm, Modi was in high spirits as he celebrated Team India’s remarkable achievement during a special breakfast meeting at the PM House.
Rohit Sharma’s humorous moment with PM Modi during India’s T20 World Cup 2024 heroes’ meet goes viral.
Another clip from their memorable encounter has caught fire on social media. In this video, PM Modi engages in a lively conversation with Suryakumar Yadav, the middle-order batter, reminiscing about India’s T20 World Cup victory after 17 years. However, it was skipper Rohit Sharma who stole the spotlight with his endearing gesture.
During the interaction, as Suryakumar proudly mentions receiving two stars on his Indian cricket team jersey, PM Modi congratulates him on becoming a two-time T20 World Cup champion. The camaraderie sparks laughter, especially when Rohit Sharma, with a curious expression, checks his own jersey for the number of stars.
The moment captured Rohit Sharma’s playful demeanor, which has since become a viral sensation on social media, delighting fans with its humor and warmth.
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In a light-hearted moment, Rohit Sharma jokingly remarked that he might have dropped Suryakumar Yadav from the Indian team if he hadn’t managed to hold on to David Miller’s catch during the T20 World Cup final in Barbados.
Rohit Sharma added a humorous twist to the celebration as he recounted a pivotal moment from the T20 World Cup final. During the felicitation ceremony hosted by the Maharashtra government for their 2024 triumph, Rohit regaled the audience with an anecdote about Suryakumar Yadav’s match-winning catch.
Reflecting on the crucial final over against South Africa, Rohit joked, “Suryakumar Yadav said the ball landed in his hands; it’s good that it did… Otherwise, I would have dropped him from the team,” The quip drew laughter from Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and other attendees, highlighting the camaraderie and light-hearted spirit among the team members.
Senior Indian cricketers are expected to take a break during the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. While Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav are slated to participate in the upcoming white-ball series, reports suggest that Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah may sit out the ODI leg of the tour. This decision comes in light of the seniors’ recent retirement from T20I cricket, indicating a strategic rest period for key players.
