Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team for their impressive seven-run victory over South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final, speaking to the team members personally over the phone. In a tweet, PM Modi praised the players for their exceptional skills and unwavering spirit displayed throughout the tournament, citing their dedication as a great source of motivation.
“Spoke to the Indian team and congratulated them on their exemplary success at the T20 World Cup. They have shown excellent skill and spirit throughout the tournament. Each player’s commitment is very motivating,” PM Modi tweeted.
Spoke to the Indian 🏏 team and congratulated them on their exemplary success at the T20 World Cup. They have shown excellent skill and spirit throughout the tournament. Each player’s commitment is very motivating. 🇮🇳 🏆
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024
During the conversation, PM Modi commended Rohit Sharma for his outstanding leadership as captain and acknowledged his remarkable T20I career. He also highlighted Virat Kohli’s pivotal innings of 76 runs and his significant contributions to Indian cricket. PM Modi expressed gratitude to Rahul Dravid, who recently stepped down as head coach, for his contributions to the team’s success.
The Prime Minister applauded Hardik Pandya for his crucial performance in the final over and Suryakumar Yadav for his game-changing catch that dismissed David Miller. He also recognized Jasprit Bumrah for his invaluable contributions to both the T20 World Cup victory and Indian cricket.
Earlier, PM Modi had released a video message congratulating the ‘Men in Blue’ for their historic victory in the see-saw final held at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. “CHAMPIONS! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE! We are proud of the Indian cricket team. This match was HISTORIC,” he tweeted alongside the video message.
CHAMPIONS!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2024
Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE!
We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team.
This match was HISTORIC. 🇮🇳 🏏 🏆 pic.twitter.com/HhaKGwwEDt
This triumph marked India’s second T20 World Cup victory in 17 years, following their inaugural win in 2007. It was also India’s first major ICC title in 11 years, since their Champions Trophy victory in 2013.
