Watch: "Chahal ka idea tha kya?" - PM Modi lightens mood by quizzing Rohit Sharma on his viral celebration after T20 World Cup win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a lively conversation with the Indian cricket team and captain Rohit Sharma when he invited the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 for breakfast following their arrival in New Delhi from Barbados on July 4.

Delving into the memorable moments from India's triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in Barbados, PM Modi asked Rohit about his celebratory actions on the pitch after Team India defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29.

PM Narendra Modi lightens the mood by quizzing Rohit Sharma on T20 World Cup 2024 Celebrations

One of the standout moments was Rohit’s playful gesture of tasting the Barbados pitch immediately after receiving the trophy from BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. When asked by PM Modi about this action, the Indian skipper explained that it was a natural decision to savor the moment, as they had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Rohit Sharma told PM Modi: “Where we got the win, I wanted to remember that moment. We played on that pitch and won the match there. We had all waited for that moment. Many times, it came so close, but we couldn't go ahead. This time, because of everyone, we achieved it, and that pitch was special to me. So, in that moment, it happened.”

Furthermore, PM Modi also asked about Rohit's viral Ric Flair strut, mimicking the legendary wrestler, as he walked to collect the T20 World Cup trophy. Even the Indian PM also pulled the leg of Yuzvendra Chahal by asking whether it was the leg-spinner's idea.

'Was it Chahal's idea?': PM Modi to Rohit Sharma

It left one and all to burst into laughter as Rohit revealed that the Indian team had discussed doing something memorable to mark their long-awaited World Cup triumph. The Indian skipper admitted that it was both Kuldeep Yadav's and Chahal’s idea to do some kind of celebration as a tribute to their perseverance and dedication throughout the tournament in the USA and West Indies.

Watch: PM Modi lightens mood by quizzing Rohit Sharma on his viral gestures after winning T20 World Cup 2024

Rohit said, “It was such a big moment for all of us. And all of us have been waiting for this for so many years. So, the boys told me, don't go just like that. Do something different.” Then, PM Modi quipped, “So was this Chahal's idea?” and Rohit agreed by saying both “Chahal and Kuldeep.”

Rishabh Pant recalls PM Modi’s support during his recovery 

Meanwhile, Mr. PM also talked about Rishabh Pant’s recovery from a horrific car accident and how he went on to become the T20 World Cup champion. He said that Pant’s recovery journey was very tough, and as a player, being able to recover in a crucial time was fantastic. Mr. PM also said that he was used to seeing Pant’s social media posts.

Pat told PM Modi: “Sir, behind this was a normal thought. I had an accident 1.5 years ago. So, it was a very tough time. I remember you calling my mother. So, a lot of things were going on in my mind. But when you called, my mother told me. Sir said there was no problem. Then I relaxed a lot.”

Watch here PM Modi's lively conversation with Team India: 

Delhi: PM Narendra Modi interacts with Indian Cricket team after returning from T20 World Cup, say, "I saw two extreme things, i can see emotions and when you were going to take the trophy the dance you did..." pic.twitter.com/2mQOCof3aJ

— IANS (@ians_india) July 5, 2024