Page 5 - The Indian EYE 112423

BIG STORY NOVEMBER 24, 2023 | The Indian Eye 5

wicket-taker, Mohammed Shami ex- Cup 2023 finals against Australia,
pressed gratitude towards fans for their journey has left an indelible
their support throughout the tour- mark of inspiration. From triumph
nament and thanked Prime Minister to tribulation, each match became a
Narendra Modi for meeting players in testament to the unwavering spirit,
the dressing room. determination, and skill of our team.
Shami took to X and thanked In- Winning all 10 matches leading up
dian fans for their unwearying support to the finals, they showcased the true
and shared a photo of the PM giving essence of cricket - a game that is as
him a hug. “Unfortunately, yesterday unpredictable as it is beautiful. The
was not our day. I would like to thank entire nation rallied behind our boys,
all Indians for supporting our team transforming this World Cup into
and me throughout the tournament. a nationwide celebration of cricket
Thankful to PM @narendramodi in India. The energy, passion, and
for especially coming to the dressing unyielding support from the entire
room and raising our spirits. We will population were truly incredible. To
bounce back!” Shami wrote on X. every single member of Team India, I
But now the feeling of loss is giv- express heartfelt gratitude. Your ded-
ing way to gratitude to the players for ication, hard work, and perseverance
the way they played and gave hope have provided moments of pure joy
to the entire country. India opener throughout this tournament. You’ve
Shubman Gill on Monday penned a made us proud, not just with your vic-
moving message and also made a bold tories, but with the way you’ve played
assertion for the Indian team’s sup- the game - with heart, with pride,
porters across the world, expressing An emotional Rohit Sharma after the loss to Australia (ANI) and with a never-say-die attitude.
unwavering faith in the Men in Blue’s The journey may have ended, but the
ability to succeed in any situation. are a master at what you do. You have an otherwise sterling tournament pride and love for our team will reso-
India won 10 consecutive games a lot of success awaiting you it’s tough can be heartbreaking. I can imagine nate forever,” Shah wrote on X.
to reach the final on home soil but I know but keep your spirits up. India the agony of the players, fans and From all areas – celebrities to pol-
were defeated in the summit clash by is with you.” well-wishers and what they must be iticians – are backing the Indian team.
Australia who delivered in all aspects Legendary cricketer Sachin Ten- going through. Losses are a part of Actor Sidharth Malhotra on
of the game to register a six-wicket win dulkar congratulated the Australian the sport but let us remember that this Monday morning reacted to team
over the hosts. India opener took to team for clinching their record sixth unit gave their all for us throughout India’s loss against Australia at the
social media platform X and he insist- ODI World Cup trophy but shared a the tournament,” Sachin wrote on X. World Cup 2023 final match held at
ed that sometimes giving it your all is heartwarming message for the Indian Board of Control for Cricket in the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmed-
insufficient, stating that this is not the team. “Congratulations to Austra- India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah too abad, Gujarat on November 19. Tak-
end. Gill amassed 354 runs in nine in- lia on their sixth World Cup win. On hailed the unwavering spirit and the ing to Instagram, Sidharth shared a
nings with the help of 4 half-centuries. the most important day of the biggest never-die attitude of the Indian team. picture on his stories which he cap-
“Been almost 16 hours but still stage, they played better cricket. Hard “Although the Men in Blue may tioned, “Win or lose, it’s always “India
hurts like it did last night. Sometimes luck Team India, just one bad day in have fallen short in the Cricket World India” for us! keep going stronger and
giving your everything isn’t enough. congratulations on an outstanding
We fell short of our ultimate goal but tournament. #CWC2023Final.”
every step in this journey has been a Even Chief Minister Arvind Ke-
testament to our team’s spirit and jriwal said that India could not win
dedication. To our incredible fans, the cricket World Cup trophy, but the
your unwavering support in our highs team’s journey in the tournament was
and lows means the world to us. This “nothing short of exceptional.”
isn’t the end, it’s not over until we win. “India may have missed the tro-
Jai Hind,” Gill posted on X. phy, but their journey in the World
1983 World Cup-winning captain Cup was nothing short of exceptional.
Kapil Dev showered praises on skip- They fought hard, played outstand-
per Rohit Sharma telling him to keep ing cricket, and showcased brilliance
his spirits high as India stands with in every game. Kudos to our boys for
him. After putting India to bat in the making the nation proud throughout
World Cup final at the Narendra Modi the tournament,” Arvind Kejriwal
Stadium, Rohit ensured that the Men posted on X.
in Blue got off to a flying start with After the game, Prime Minis-
his blistering knock of 47 off 31 balls. ter Narendra Modi praised the Ro-
But Maxwell’s wicked spin and Travis hit Sharma-led side’s determination
Head’s sensational catch brought an through their “noteworthy” campaign
end to Rohit’s time on the field. From and said that they have brought im-
that point, the free-flowing boundar- mense pride to the nation.
ies became a rarity as the rest of the That is the lesson from this world
batters struggled to find the fence. cup. It was proud journey which didn’t
Kapil took to Instagram to praise end in conquering the final frontier
the Indian skipper and motivate him but it gave immense hope to all fellow
to look forward to the future that lies Modi comforts India’s top wicket-taker Mohammed Shami after the match (ANI) travelers – in this case more than 1.4
ahead of him and wrote, “Rohit you billion Indians.

www.TheIndianEYE.com