Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the Indian cricket team over a phone call on Sunday morning, praising their victory in the T20 World Cup held in Barbados the previous night. Modi commended Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership as captain and highlighted Virat Kohli’s crucial innings in the final, alongside his overall contributions to Indian cricket.
Modi also acknowledged Hardik Pandya for his pivotal performance in the final over and Suryakumar Yadav for his spectacular catch on the boundary. He further appreciated Jasprit Bumrah’s significant role as a pacer. During the call, Modi expressed gratitude to coach Rahul Dravid for his efforts in shaping the team’s success.
Earlier, following India’s triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup, Modi had congratulated the Rohit Sharma-led team for their historic achievement. India clinched their second ICC T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final at Barbados.
In a subsequent video message, Modi conveyed congratulations on behalf of the nation, praising Team India’s performance that captured the hearts of 1.40 crore Indians. He emphasized the significance of India’s undefeated journey throughout the tournament, lauding their resilience and entertaining play.
