After their historic ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, Team India met with the honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, upon landing back on home soil. The members of the victorious squad visited the Prime Minister ahead of the planned open-top bus parade and celebrations at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, which were organized to commemorate their remarkable achievement.
The Prime Minister congratulated the triumphant team led by Rohit Sharma and shared a heartfelt message: “An excellent meeting with our Champions! Hosted the World Cup winning team at 7, LKM and had a memorable conversation on their experiences through the tournament.”
An excellent meeting with our Champions!
Hosted the World Cup winning team at 7, LKM and had a memorable conversation on their experiences through the tournament. pic.twitter.com/roqhyQRTnn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2024
Star seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who led the bowling unit with exceptional skill, posted, “It was an honour to be invited to our honourable Prime Minister’s residence this morning. Thank you so much for your warmth and hospitality, sir.”
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Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal expressed his gratitude by sharing, “Humbled to meet honorable PM Shri Narendra Modi Sir along with the entire team. Thank you, Sir, for your encouraging words. It means a lot to all of us.”
It was an honour to be invited to our honourable Prime Minister’s residence this morning. Thank you so much for your warmth and hospitality sir @narendramodi 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xp8YBc3gD9
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) July 4, 2024
Humbled to meet honorable PM Shri Narendra Modi Sir along with the entire team. Thank you Sir for your encouraging words, means a lot to all of us. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/I6lq3E1nS1
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) July 4, 2024
All-rounder Hardik Pandya echoed these sentiments, posting, “Such a privilege to meet our honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. Thank you for hosting us, sir.” Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant also shared his appreciation, writing, “Pleasure meeting the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, sir.”
Such a privilege to meet our honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. Thank you for hosting us sir 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2YYGpGOLE5
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 4, 2024
Pleasure meeting the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji sir😊🙌#RP17 pic.twitter.com/LjqgMHAqqK
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) July 4, 2024
Pacer Mohammad Siraj expressed his pride, posting, “It’s an absolute honour to meet our honourable PM @narendramodi Ji. A moment of pride. Thank you, Sir, for your kind words and always motivating us. We will continue to work hard to make the Indian flag fly high. Jai Hind.”
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Leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav added, “Honoured to have met our Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi Sir, and shared our joy with him. Thank you for hosting us so warmly; we were truly touched.”
It’s an absolute honour to meet our honourable PM @narendramodi Ji. 🙏
A moment of pride. Thank you Sir for your kind words and always motivating us. We will continue to work hard to make the India flag fly high. Jai Hind.🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/bWHA0cBs2O
— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) July 4, 2024
This title marks India’s second T20 World Cup crown, following their victory in the inaugural edition of the tournament under the leadership of the charismatic MS Dhoni in 2007. The celebrations in Mumbai, especially at the Wankhede Stadium, hold significant meaning as it is the venue where India clinched their last 50-over World Cup in 2011. The open-top bus parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium is set to be a historic and joyous occasion, allowing fans to join in the celebration of this remarkable achievement.
