Mohd Shami thanks PM Narendra Modi for 'raising spirits' after Cricket World Cup final loss

After the dismal World Cup 2023 final loss, Mohammed Shami who emerged as the most successful bowler of the tournament expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising the spirits of the dejected Indian team.

Shami took to X to share a picture where PM Modi can be seen consoling the Indian pacer in the dressing room.

In his post, Shami wrote, 'Unfortunately yesterday was not our day. I would like to thank all Indians for supporting our team and me throughout the tournament. Thankful to PM for specially coming to the dressing room and raising our spirits. We will bounce back!'

Unfortunately yesterday was not our day. I would like to thank all Indians for supporting our team and me throughout the tournament. Thankful to PM @narendramodi for specially coming to the dressing room and raising our spirits. We will bounce back! pic.twitter.com/Aev27mzni5

— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) November 20, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who attended the final of the marquee tournament that Australia won, later, met the Indian players in their dressing room. Earlier, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also shared his image while meeting Modi.