WATCH: Narendra Modi visits India’s dressing room after their loss in the CWC 2023 final; consoles squad members

The final clash of the ODI World Cup 2023 that unfolded between India and Australia on Sunday was a star-studded affair, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the biggest cricketing arena on the globe, playing host to a historic encounter. Among the distinguished attendees were India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, both witnessing Au⛎stralia’s triumph over the dominant Indian side in a historic cricketing bat🌸tle.

India’s dismal batting display

Batting first, India showcased a formidable start, amassing 80 runs in the initial ten overs. However, the departure of skipper Rohit Sharma triggered a collapse in the Indian batting order. Despite commendable knocks by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, the Men in Blue struggled to maintain momentum, ultimately posting a total of ✃240 runs in 50 o﷽vers.

Australia’s resilience and triumph

Amidst the early setbacks, Australia exhibited resilience, bouncing back with a remarkable century by Travis Head and a crucial half-tonne from Marnus Labuschagne. The Pat Cummins-led side showcased unwavering determination, securing their sixth ODI World Cup title by reaching the target of 241 run♏s in just 43 ove💧rs on the loss of four wickets.

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PM Narendra Modi’s consoling embrace

In the aftermath of India’s heart-wrenching loss, Modi, accompanied by Home Minister Amit Shah, entered the inner sanctum of the Indian Cricket Team’s dressing room. A consoling chit-chat unfolded as Modi acknowledged the squad members’ herculean efforts, turning a moment of defeat into an opportunity for collective reflection and ins⛦piration.

As the echoes of triumph and turmoil reverberate through the ODI World Cup 2ও023, the mem💞ories in the grand Narendra Modi Stadium will endure. Beyond the statistical outcomes, the tournament showcased the resilience, sportsmanship, and camaraderie that make cricket a global phenomenon.

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Here is the video:

| Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Team Indi🌳a in their dressing room after the ICC World Cup Finals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahme🌳dabad, Gujarat on 19th November.

The PM spoke to the players and en🐟couraged them for their performance throughout the tournament.

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