The Indian cricket staff introduced an finish to their 17-year wait of profitable the T20 World Cup, as they defeated South Africa within the closing of the 2024 version in Barbados. Having final tasted success within the format again in 2007, India’s second of historical past was pinned on the shoulders of veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Greetings poured in from all corners of the nation on Staff India’s win, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally sharing particulars from his telephonic dialog with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid after the memorable triumph.

PM Modi had a telephonic chat with Rohit and Virat about their T20 worldwide careers, lauding them for his or her contribution, now that they’ve give up the format for the Indian staff.

“You’re excellence personified. Your aggressive mindset, batting and captaincy has given a brand new dimension to the Indian staff. Your T20 profession will likely be remembered fondly. Delighted to have spoken to you earlier at this time,” PM Modi wrote for skipper Rohit.

Pricey @ImRo45,

You’re excellence personified. Your aggressive mindset, batting and captaincy has given a brand new dimension to the Indian staff. Your T20 profession will likely be remembered fondly. Delighted to have spoken to you earlier at this time. pic.twitter.com/D5Ue9jHaad

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024

For Kohli, PM Modi hailed the best way he anchored the innings within the closing. “Glad to have spoken to you. Just like the innings within the Finals, you’ve anchored Indian batting splendidly. You’ve got shone in all types of the sport. T20 Cricket will miss you however I’m assured you may proceed to inspire the brand new technology of gamers,” he wrote on X.

Pricey @imVkohli,

Glad to have spoken to you. Just like the innings within the Finals, you’ve anchored Indian batting splendidly. You’ve got shone in all types of the sport. T20 Cricket will miss you however I’m assured you may proceed to inspire the brand new technology of gamers. pic.twitter.com/rw8fKvgTbA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024

PM Modi shared some lovely phrases for India head coach Dravid too, praising him for his steerage to the staff, now that his tenure has come to an finish.

“Rahul Dravid’s unbelievable teaching journey has formed the success of Indian cricket. His unwavering dedication, strategic insights and nurturing the suitable expertise have reworked the staff. India is grateful to him for his contributions and for uplifting generations. We’re glad to see him elevate the World Cup. Completely satisfied to have congratulated him,” he stated.

Rahul Dravid’s unbelievable teaching journey has formed the success of Indian cricket.

His unwavering dedication, strategic insights and nurturing the suitable expertise have reworked the staff.

India is grateful to him for his contributions and for uplifting generations. We’re… pic.twitter.com/8MKSPqztDV

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024

The Indian staff now has a couple of week’s break earlier than a younger crop of stars regroup for the Zimbabwe T20I collection.