As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 on Wednesday, the cricketing world has come forward with heartfelt tributes, reflecting on the leader’s unwavering support for Team India. Among them, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj shared an emotional account of how PM Modi has stood by the team through both triumphs and setbacks.

Siraj recalled the heartbreaking night of November 2023, when India lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a third World Cup crown, PM Modi walked into the dressing room and consoled the players with words of encouragement.

“After our World Cup loss, Modi ji came to the dressing room and lifted our spirits.   A year later, when we won the T20 World Cup, he called to congratulate us. He stood by us in defeat and in victory – a true inspiration,” Mohammed Siraj shared in a video on X as part of the My Modi Story campaign. The gesture, he said, showed the Prime Minister’s genuine bond with the team beyond wins and losses.

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Former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth also reflected on his first meeting with Modi during the 2011 World Cup. “I broke protocol; he broke the ice with a hug,” he wrote on X. Over the years, Srikkanth has admired Modi’s humility, sharp grasp of issues, and tireless work ethic. “At 75, still humble, building the nation and serving tirelessly for us,” he added, lauding the PM’s enduring energy and leadership.

In 2023, after our World Cup loss, Modi ji came to the dressing room & lifted our spirits with his words. A year later, when we won the T20 WC, he called to congratulate us. He stood by us in defeat & in victory- true inspiration. #MyModiStory pic.twitter.com/mE2m3eMDSk

— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) September 16, 2025

Met Modi ji in 2011 WC. I broke protocol, he broke the ice with a hug. We have met over the years on different occasions and I have come to admire the person he is At 75, still humble, building the nation & serving tirelessly for us. 🙏🇮🇳 #MYMODISTORY @narendramodi @modistory pic.twitter.com/Hsy9XfpM9t

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) September 16, 2025

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja too has fond memories of his early meeting with Modi back in 2010, when the latter was Gujarat’s Chief Minister. That personal interaction, he once shared, left a lasting impression on him.

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As India readies to celebrate PM Modi’s milestone birthday, the My Modi Story campaign has become a platform for cricketers and citizens alike to share personal moments that reveal the leader’s human side. From consoling a shattered dressing room to calling victorious players across continents, Modi’s gestures have struck a chord far beyond politics. His ability to connect personally, while serving tirelessly as Prime Minister, continues to inspire millions.