PM Modi commends Team India's T20 World Cup triumph
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialed the Indian cricket team a day after their T20 World Cup win, which ended an 11-year-long wait for an ICC trophy.
"PM Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian Cricket Team on the phone on Sunday and congratulated the entire team," officials told news agency PTI.
While on call, the PM praised Rohit Sharma's captaincy and Virat Kohli's innings in the final.
Both of them have decided to retire from this format after their triumphant victory.
Player praise
PM Modi lauds players' contributions to T20 victory
During the congratulatory call, PM Modi also commended Hardik Pandya's crucial role in the final over and Suryakumar Yadav's brilliant catch on the boundary lines.
He also spoke highly of pacer Jaspreet Bumrah's contribution to the match.
Additionally, he thanked coach Rahul Dravid for his contributions to Indian cricket, marking the end of Dravid's tenure as India head coach with this victorious conclusion to the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Public address
PM Modi's public message following T20 World Cup win
Following the phone call, Modi posted a congratulatory message on social media platform X.
"CHAMPIONS! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE! We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team. This match was HISTORIC," he wrote.
In a video message also posted on X, he expressed pride on behalf of 1.40 crore Indians and stated that Team India had not only won the World Cup but also won hearts across villages, streets, and communities in India.
Undefeated journey
India defeated South Africa by 7 runs
India defeated South Africa by seven runs to lift the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in a thrilling final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Batting first, Kohli's 76 helped India score 176/7. The score is now the highest T20 World Cup team total (1st innings).
Team India broke the record of Australia, who managed 173/2 in the 2021 edition.