Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed team India's performance in the ODI World Cup 2023. The Rohit Sharma-led team finished off as the runners-up in the marquee tournament after suffering a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the summit clash.
The hosts had a dream run in the World Cup as they won 10 matches on the trot before facing a heart-breaking defeat against Australia, who were crowned as the ultimate World Champions.
PM Modi, while addressing the nation in his final episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' for 2023, praised the Indian cricket team for their performance throughout the tournament. PM Modi reckoned that the team
won everyone's heart with the way they played in the World Cup.
"Indian players won everyone's heart with their performance in the Cricket World Cup. The victory of our women's cricket team in the Under-19 T-20 World Cup is very inspiring. The achievements of players in many other sports added to the glory of the country," Modi said.
The Indian players put up a dominant show throughout their campaign, decimating every opposition coming their way. India were the only team who didn't face a single defeat in the league stage of the tournament and also defeated New Zealand in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.