Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a memorable interaction with the Indian cricket team at his residence in Delhi on Thursday, July 4th. The team, fresh from their T20 World Cup 2024 victory, was welcomed warmly by the Prime Minister. Among the highlights of the visit was an endearing moment when PM Modi held Jasprit Bumrah’s son, Angad, in his arms while posing for pictures.
A Special Moment with Jasprit Bumrah’s Family
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s star bowler, shared glimpses of the special interaction on his social media. The pictures showed PM Modi holding Bumrah’s son, Angad, and engaging playfully with the little boy.Â
Bumrah’s wife, Sanjana Ganesan, who also served as a broadcaster for the ICC during the T20 World Cup 2024, was present. The heartwarming gesture by PM Modi, posing alongside Bumrah, Sanjana, and their son, highlighted the friendly and informal nature of the meeting.
Indian Players Share Their Experiences
Other Indian cricket team members, including Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Yuzvendra Chahal, also shared their experiences of the interaction. Virat Kohli expressed his honor at meeting the Prime Minister and thanked him for the invitation. He posted a photo of himself shaking hands with PM Modi during the breakfast session. In another touching moment, PM Modi shared a hug with Rishabh Pant as they posed together for pictures.
India’s leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for his encouraging words to the team. PM Modi hosted the World Champions for breakfast at his residence, where he urged the team to continue their winning streak and expressed confidence that the T20 World Cup triumph would inspire them to perform well in future tournaments.
A Warm Reception for the World Champions
The Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, received a warm reception from PM Modi. The Prime Minister posed with the entire Indian contingent for a group photo, where Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid proudly held the T20 World Cup trophy. The team landed in Delhi early on Thursday morning and headed straight to PM Modi’s residence at Lok Kalyan Marg.
During the breakfast session, PM Modi reminisced about the World Cup campaign with the players, sharing laughs and discussing the tournament’s highlights. The Prime Minister’s light-hearted interaction with the team, especially his playful moment with Angad Bumrah, left a lasting impression on both the players and the fans.
According to India Today, PM Modi’s message to the team was one of motivation and encouragement. He urged the players to build on their success and strive for more titles, expressing his belief in their potential to achieve greatness in future competitions. The Prime Minister’s supportive words and warm hospitality provided a memorable conclusion to the team’s triumphant World Cup journey.
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