In the 2023 World Cup final held in Ahmedabad, Australia secured their sixth One Day International (ODI) World Cup title by defeating India with a 6-wicket victory. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the match. During this period, various photos and videos related to the World Cup final gained widespread attention on social media.
A video clip went viral on social media.
- With this clip, a claim is being made that Modi handed over the World Cup 2023 trophy to Pat Cummins like a beggar.
- In the video, Modi is seen presenting the trophy alongside Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. The extent of the claim suggests that Modi did not even shake hands with the cricketer and walked away with his face turned.
In the above clip, Wajahat Kazmi, a Pakistani journalist, wrote in his post on X that “India has proven itself to be the most disgraceful host!” (Archived post). In the shared 4-second video, PM Modi and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles are seen leaving the stage. Upon first glance at the video, it appears that Modi and Marles handed over the trophy to Cummins but left without shaking hands with him.
Wajahat Kazmi, a renowned media personality, has over 6 lakh followers on his X account. On Kazmi’s X account, there are numerous posts where he can be seen mocking Team India.
Also, the Express News, a Pakistani news website, has written in its post that there was a shameful defeat in the World Cup, highlighting Modi’s mocking behavior towards the Australian captain. This information is from an archived post. Additionally, it’s worth noting that such behavior is reported by the news outlet.
See the post made on X.
Users in both Pakistan and India have shared this video, believing it to be true. One of these users is a verified individual, Avkush Singh, who, while sharing the viral video clip, wrote – “Even after winning the Australia Trophy, Modi ji is in shock 😅 Modi ji ❤️” (Archived post)
Upon conducting our investigation, it has been determined that the assertion surrounding the viral video is entirely incorrect and deceptive. Upon watching the entire video of the event, it becomes clear that Prime Minister Modi not only awarded the trophy to the winning team’s captain but also offered congratulations, uplifting their spirits.
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Meanwhile, concerning the Cricket World Cup ceremony, several users expressed their displeasure upon encountering this edited and incomplete video, along with the related claims.
In his professional capacity, journalist Abhay Pratap posted on X – “This video is intended for those who are targeting PM Modi by sharing incomplete videos.”
While conducting our inquiry, we discovered a YouTube channel titled “Ankush Kashyap Blog.” This channel has uploaded a video of the World Cup ceremony. Upon viewing the video, it becomes apparent that it was crafted from within the stadium.
It is evident that the assertion alleging Modi handing the World Cup trophy to Cummins like a beggar and not shaking hands with him is entirely incorrect and misleading.
