DTVHINDIWatch Video: Chris Gayle meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi
During the visit of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to India, legendary West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle had a friendly meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chris Gayle & PM Modi (Photo Source X) During the visit of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to India, legendary West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle had a friendly meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chris Gayle met at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 1. The excited Jamaican, 45, shared the video of the memorable occasion on his official Instagram handle. Hosting his Jamaican counterpart Andrew Holness, Prime Minister Modi presented him a cricket bat signed by members of the Indian cricket team. In return, Holness presented Modi a cricket bat signed by legend Chris Gayle, who was invited to the event. The main objective of the meeting was to promote relations between the two countries in various aspects. Gayle captioned his post: ‘Feeling honored to meet the Prime Minister of India.’ @narendramodi Jamaica JM India IN” view post Chris Gayle – one of the most loved foreign cricketers in India ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle is undoubtedly one of the most loved foreign cricketers in India, with a huge fan following. The left-handed batsman, who played 103 Test matches, 301 ODIs and 79 T20 matches for West Indies, has won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title twice for West Indies (2012, 2016). In his illustrious cricket career, Gayle has played for many teams in many T20 leagues around the world. He still holds the record for scoring the most runs in T20, having scored 14,562 runs in 463 matches. He also achieved immense success in IPL by scoring 4,965 runs in 142 matches. The player, who won the IPL Orange Cap twice, scored 175* off just 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against the now defunct Pune Warriors India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the 2013 IPL, the world’s most popular T20 league. Remains the highest individual score in the 17-year history of the IPL.
VIDEO: T-20 World Champions meet PM Modi, Rohit-Dravid handed over the trophy to the Prime Minister
Team India players met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. PM Modi With Team India (Photo Source: X) The Indian cricket team reached India from Barbados today after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title. The Indian team was given a rousing welcome at Delhi’s IGI Airport at 6 am on Thursday (July 4). After this, Team India reached ITC Maurya Hotel in Delhi. From there, the players of Team India reached Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Captain Rohit Sharma handed over the World Cup trophy to Narendra Modi Meanwhile, a video of Team India’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surfaced on social media. In this 90-second video, Prime Minister Modi is seen talking to Team India’s players one by one. All the members of Team India had reached Lok Kalyan Marg to meet Prime Minister Modi. During the meeting, India’s captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid handed over the trophy to the Prime Minister. INDIAN TEAM MEETING PM NARENDRA MODI. – A proud moment…!!!! pic.twitter.com/3sOZkG9An6 — Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) July 4, 2024 After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian cricket team left for ITC Maurya Hotel from 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Team India reached Delhi airport this morning after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 29. Now all the players will take a flight from Delhi to Mumbai and will be a part of the program in Mumbai in the evening. Let us tell you that the Indian team won the title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 on 29 June. This victory was also special because after winning the first T20 World Cup in the year 2007, India had not won the title even once. But now the wait of about 17 years is over. Team India was to return home on July 1, but due to the severe storm in Barbados, the Indian team was stranded there. Team India’s 4th July program – The flight landed in Delhi at 6 am on Thursday.– At around 9.30 am the Indian players left for PM House.– Team India met PM Narendra Modi at 11 am.– After meeting PM Modi, the players will take a chartered flight to Mumbai.– After landing in Mumbai, all the players will reach Wankhede Stadium in an open bus.– Victory Parade will be held on 4th July from 5:00 pm between Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium.
