On July 4, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special Team India jersey with the number “NAMO 1.” The jersey was presented at the Prime Minister’s official residence by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Roger Binny and Secretary Jay Shah.
The event was a celebration of India’s triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Indian cricket team and head coach Rahul Dravid attended the occasion. The squad had recently returned from Barbados, where they were stranded due to Hurricane Beryl.
The jersey features Prime Minister Modi’s abbreviation “NAMO” and the number 1, symbolizing his special connection with the team. The BCCI posted pictures of the event on social media and expressed their gratitude for the Prime Minister’s support.
India’s victory in the T20 World Cup ended a 13-year ICC World Cup trophy drought. The team overcame South Africa by seven runs in the final, thanks to remarkable performances from Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah.