Jay Shah's reaction after meeting Virat Kohli at Wankhede grabs attention
Notably, Shah shook hands with Kohli during cash-award presentation and forgot to notice the other players for a moment.
Star India batter Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the biggest cricketers and athletes in the world. Over the years, the 35-year-old has garnered a reputation as one of the most influential figures in world cricket through his brand and performances on the field.
Another such example of Kohli’s influence was on display at the Wankhede Stadium during the T20 World Cup 2024 celebrations. As the entire team walked onto the stage to collect the cheque presented to them by the BCCI, the board’s secretary, Jay Shah, became part of a viral moment.
Shaking hands with every player one by one, Jay Shah got lost in the moment after shaking the hand of Virat Kohli and forgot to shake the hand of the other players who followed the 35-year-old for a while. The clip of the same has been making the rounds all over social media.
Jay Shah presents PM Narendra Modi with his own jersey
Before the Indian team made its way to Mumbai, the side stopped in Delhi and met up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, Jay Shah and BCCI President Roger Binny gifted 'NAMO 1' jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.
The board took to social media to share the clip of Narendra Modi receiving the customized jersey. “The triumphant Indian Cricket Team met with the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji, at his official residence today upon arrival. Sir, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your inspiring words and the invaluable support you have provided to #TeamIndia Jai Hind,” the BCCI tweeted.
Earlier, the PM interacted with the entire squad after the title win, during their meeting, the Men in Blue donned a special jersey with ‘champions’ written on the front.
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