Was it Chahal’s idea? Rohit Sharma tells PM Narendra Modi who inspired his march on the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy

The Indian team led by captain Rohit Sharma visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in New Delhi after returning from their T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados.

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Prime Minister Modi, who had noticed the Indian captain’s Ric Flair-like strutting as he went to collect the World Cup trophy, curiously asked Rohit whose idea it was to perform the gesture.

Rohit had received the trophy from Jay Shah in a manner similar to the walk attempted by Lionel Messi after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It was originally an iconic walk performed by WWE legend Ric Flair.

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Who is behind Rohit Sharma’s idea to do the iconic trophy walk at T20 World Cup 2024?

As the Indian players were engaged in a conversation at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, Rohit Sharma was asked about his trophy walk celebration at the T20 World Cup final ceremony.

The Indian captain said that “everyone told me not to go on stage in a simple manner”, which is when PM Modi jokingly interrupted him and asked if Yuzvendra Chahal, a known trickster in the team, was behind the idea of ​​doing the march.

Rohit revealed that it was not just Chahal but also his shooting partner Kuldeep Yadav who suggested it.

Rohit Sharma said, “Everyone told me not to go on stage in a simple manner.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked, “Was this Chahal’s idea?” (Big smile)

Rohit Sharma replied, “Both Chahal and Kuldeep suggested it.” pic.twitter.com/o50wdMRciU

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 5, 2024

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As soon as the T20 World Cup trophy walk went viral, WWE superstar Ric Flair himself posted on X, while tagging the Indian captain with the caption, “Taking a page from my playbook!”

.@ImRo45 I’m taking a page out of my playbook! WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/gRMrPermGb

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 30, 2024

The Indian team then celebrated the resounding victory by holding a parade in Mumbai, which was attended by a huge crowd of passionate fans. Later, the World Cup champions received a cheque of Rs 125 crore from the BCCI at the Wankhede Stadium.

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