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PM Modi hugged Shami in the dressing room and encouraged the players after the defeat

Published - 20-NOV-2023 12:32 IST | Updated - 13-APR-2024 7:27 IST

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PM Modi hugged Shami in the dressing room and encouraged the players after the defeat; Jadeja-Shami posted photos

The final match of the World Cup 2023 was played between India and Australia on Sunday. In this match, Australia defeated India by six wickets and became world champion for the sixth time. After the defeat in the final, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the dressing room of Team India. There he was seen encouraging the players. During this he also hugged Shami. Team's fast bowler Mohammed Shami and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have shared the photo of this meeting.

Prime Minister Modi had reached Ahmedabad to watch the final match. He reached the stadium in the second inning of the match. Modi along with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles handed over the World Cup 2023 trophy to Pat Cummins.

Modi's coming to the dressing room tomorrow is special - Jadeja
Jadeja shared a photo with Modi and wrote in its caption, 'Our tournament was very good but yesterday we lost. We all are sad but people's support is taking us forward. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the dressing room yesterday was special and very inspiring.

Unfortunately yesterday was not our day- Shami
Shami has also shared a photo with Modi. Shami wrote with the photo, 'Unfortunately yesterday was not our day. I would like to thank all Indians for supporting our team and me throughout this tournament. We are all thankful to PM Modi for coming to the dressing room and cheering us. We will definitely return again.

Australia defeated India by 6 wickets
India has suffered a crushing defeat by 6 wickets in the final of the World Cup 2023. On Sunday, Australia won the ODI World Cup title for the sixth time. This defeat reminded Indian fans of the 2003 World Cup final. 20 years ago the Kangaroos beat us by 125 runs in Johannesburg.

After losing the toss and batting first, Team India was all out for 240 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Australian batsmen achieved the target of 241 runs by losing 4 wickets in 43 overs.

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