Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's strong cricket record against Pakistan in international matches during the Lex Fridman podcast. He praised sports for uniting people and influencing global harmony. Modi refrained from naming the best team, citing game results as indicative. He also celebrated Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi as football icons significant to different generations.
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