PM Modi dials Team India after T20 World Cup win, congratulates Rohit Sharma for 'splendid' captaincy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dialed the Indian Cricket Team to congratulate the players for the historic T20 World Cup win. He congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.

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First Published Jun 30, 2024, 9:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dialed Team India to congratulate the players for the team's historic win in the T20 World Cup. He congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.

The prime minister also lauded Kohli for his innings in the final as well as contribution to Indian cricket. He appreciated Hardik Pandya for his final over and Surya Kumar Yadav for his crucial catch, which likely turned the tide. He also talked highly of Jaspreet Bumrah’s contribution. He also thanked India’s head coach Rahul Dravid for his contribution.

On Saturday, PM Modi took to social media congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup in the final against South Africa.

“CHAMPIONS! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE! We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team. This match was HISTORIC,” PM Modi said in a post on social media site X. He also released a video with a congratulatory speech praising the Men in Blue who defeated South Africa by seven runs.

After winning the T20 World Cup, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli declared their retirements from Twenty20 cricket. In the formal press conference following the match, India captain Rohit Sharma made the announcement of his retirement, whilst Kohli did so shortly after the victory.

Last Updated Jun 30, 2024, 11:08 AM IST