On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian cricket team for their exceptional talent and determination demonstrated throughout the World Cup tournament, following their loss to Australia in the finals. “We stand with you today and always,” the prime minister expressed in a post on X.
“Dear Team India, your talent and determination through the World Cup was noteworthy. You’ve played with great spirit and brought immense pride to the nation,” Modi stated after India’s defeat in the finals. The prime minister was present in Ahmedabad to witness the final match.
Modi also congratulated the Australian cricket team for their World Cup victory. “Congratulations to Australia on a magnificent World Cup victory! Theirs was a commendable performance through the tournament, culminating in a splendid triumph. Compliments to Travis Head for his remarkable game today,” Prime Minister Modi shared in a subsequent post on X.
In the finals, Australia successfully chased a target of 241 in just 43 overs, with Head scoring an impressive 137 runs off 120 balls.