Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his encouraging remarks following a phone call from the PM to the Indian team, congratulating them on their victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados. India clinched their second T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs.
Kohli, who top-scored with 76 runs in India's innings of 176/7, took to social media to thank PM Modi for his support and kind words. In his post on a social media platform, Kohli expressed his privilege in being part of the winning team and the joy it brought to the nation, saying, "Dear @narendramodi sir, thank you so much for your very kind words and your support and encouragement always. It has been a privilege to be a part of this team that has brought the cup home. We are deeply touched & overwhelmed with the happiness it has brought the entire nation."
In response, Prime Minister Modi commended Kohli for his pivotal innings during the final match, stating that Kohli had played a crucial role in anchoring the Indian batting lineup. PM Modi acknowledged Kohli's contributions across all formats of the game and expressed confidence in Kohli continuing to inspire the next generation of players despite his retirement from T20I cricket. Modi said, "Dear @imVkohli, Glad to have spoken to you. Like the innings in the final, 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."
Despite a less than stellar campaign leading up to the final, Kohli's performance in the crucial match stood out, where he scored 76 runs off 59 balls, including six fours and two sixes. His innings was instrumental in stabilizing India's batting after early dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav.
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