Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to congratulate the Indian cricket team on their victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. He spoke to the team over the phone, praising skipper Rohit Sharma for his captaincy and veteran batsman Virat Kohli for his contributions to Indian cricket. Both Rohit and Virat have decided to retire from T20 cricket after winning the World Cup.
In his message, PM Modi also commended Hardik Pandya for his performance in the final over and Suryakumar Yadav for his crucial catch. He thanked head coach Rahul Dravid for his role in the team’s success, even though Dravid’s tenure as head coach ended with the T20 World Cup, and the BCCI will now seek a new coach.
Following up on social media, PM Modi posted a video message thanking the team for their victory and praising their dedication and commitment throughout the tournament. On social media, he individually thanked Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid for their contributions to Indian cricket.
PM Modi also shared some statistics on social media highlighting some of India’s achievements during the tournament. He emphasized how much he admired India’s skill and spirit on display throughout the tournament.
Lastly, PM Modi encouraged followers to stay updated on sports news and updates through Livemint platform.
“Congratulations once again to our champions,” PM Modi wrote in his tweet. “India is proud of you all! #T20WorldCup #IndiaWins.”
