On Sunday, India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup match against South Africa with a narrow margin of seven runs. Following their triumph, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian cricket team over the phone to congratulate them on their impressive win. During the call, he praised skipper Rohit Sharma for his outstanding leadership and appreciated the veteran batsman’s significant contributions to T20 cricket.
Notably, both Virat Kohli and Rohit have announced their retirement from the shortest format of the game after winning the T20 World Cup. Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to Hardik Pandya for his economical last over and lauded Suryakumar Yadav for taking a crucial catch off David Miller in the penultimate over of the match. He also thanked head coach Rahul Dravid for his valuable contribution to Indian cricket, as his tenure as India’s head coach ended with the conclusion of the 2024 T24 World Cup.
In a video message on his official X account, PM Modi thanked Team India on behalf of 1.4 crore Indians for bringing home the World Cup and capturing their hearts with their impressive performance. He highlighted India’s undefeated run throughout the tournament, commending them for their resilience and entertainment value. The Indian team has demonstrated exceptional talent and skill in T20 cricket, setting an example for other teams around the world.
