On the evening of June 30, 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a phone call to congratulate the victorious T20 World Cup team. During the conversation, Mr. Modi praised the leadership of Rohit Sharma as captain and commended his impressive T20 career. He also lauded Virat Kohli for his outstanding performance in the final match and his significant contribution to Indian cricket.
Both players announced their retirement from T20 internationals after the triumph. The Prime Minister recognized Hardik Pandya’s exceptional performance in the final over and Suryakumar Yadav’s remarkable catch on the boundary line that dismissed David Miller. He highlighted Jaspreet Bumrah’s valuable contribution to the team, which played a critical role in their success.
Mr. Modi expressed his gratitude to coach Rahul Dravid for his vital role in shaping India’s cricket success. As a subscriber to The Hindu, readers can access this article and many more premium articles every month.