This happened last evening when Team India skipper Rohit Sharma thanked PM Narendra Modi for his accolades after their winning performance in the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma took to social media, thanking PM Modi and telling how proud the team feels after bringing that much-anticipated trophy home.
"Thank you so much @narendramodi sir for your kind words. Team and I are really very proud to be able to bring the cup home and feeling really emotional with the amount of happiness it has brought back home to everyone," the post read.
The PM called up the team immediately after India sealed their second T20 World Cup title by beating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados and praised Rohit Sharma for his leadership, touting his T20 career. PM Modi further went on to applaud the vital 76-run knock of Virat Kohli in the final and his contribution to Indian cricket as a whole.
PM Modi specifically acknowledged Hardik Pandya for his final over and Suryakumar Yadav for his stunning boundary catch that played a pivotal role in India's victory. He also praised Jasprit Bumrah's contributions to the team.
"Dear @ImRo45 You are excellence personified. Your aggressive mindset, batting and captaincy has given a new dimension to the Indian team. Your T20 career will be remembered fondly. Delighted to have spoken to you earlier today," the Prime Minister had posted on X.
Reflecting on Kohli's performance in the T20Is, PM Modi wrote, "Dear @imVkohli, Glad to have spoken to you. Like the innings in the Finals, you have anchored Indian batting splendidly. You’ve shone in all forms of the game. T20 Cricket will miss you but I am confident you’ll continue to motivate the new generation of players."
Additionally, PM Modi acknowledged Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure, which concluded with India's T20 World Cup victory.
"Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket. His unwavering dedication, strategic insights and nurturing the right talent have transformed the team. India is grateful to him for his contributions and for inspiring generations. We are happy to see him lift the World Cup. Happy to have congratulated him," PM wrote in another post on X.
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