Indian cricket team finally arrived home after their historic triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados. The new T20 World Champions landed in New Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday, July 4 before departing to Mumbai for a victory parade.
Rohit Sharma's men clicked pictures with Narendra Modi and shared their experience with social media posts. Cricketers thanked Narendra Modi for hosting them at PM House and also shared their pictures with fans.
Virat Kohli said it was a great honour meeting PM Narendra Modi in his Instagram post. Star cricketers Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav also thanked PM Modi for his appreciation and motivation.
"What a great honour meeting our honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji today," Virat Kohli wrote in his Instagram post. "Narendra Modi, thank you sir for inviting us to the Prime Minister's residence."
"Honoured to have met our esteemed Prime Minister, as World Champions," Suryakumar Yadav said. "Sir, your words of appreciation, motivation and pride gave us inspiration to continue to do better, and to keep our flag soaring high."
"It was an honour to be invited to our honourable Prime Minister’s residence this morning," Jasprit Bumrah said in his post. "Thank you so much for your warmth and hospitality, sir."
Indian cricket team players' reaction after meeting PM Narendra Modi
Meanwhile, the BCCI also thanked PM Modi for his 'inspiring words and invaluable support' to team India.
"The triumphant Indian Cricket Team met with the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, at his official residence today upon arrival," the BCCI X post said. "Sir, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your inspiring words and the invaluable support you have provided to team India."
