Jay Shah presenting the best fielder medal to Suryakumar Yadav in the Final of the World Cup 2024
The wait for an ICC Trophy for team India finally ended with an amazing victory in the T20 world cup final, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi made sure to personally congratulate. A day after the victory, PM Modi reached out to the Men in Blue, praising their remarkable performance.
PM with the Indian cricket team over the phone, expressing his admiration for the efforts. According to officials, Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his outstanding captaincy and lauded his impressive T20 career.
Virat Kohli received special mention for his pivotal innings in the final and his enduring contribution to Indian cricket.
The Prime Minister also appreciated the critical roles played by other team members, as he praised Hardik Pandya for his crucial final over and Suryakumar Yadav for his incredible catch. Jasprit Bumrah’s vital contributions did not go unnoticed either. Additionally, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to coach Rahul Dravid for his significant input in guiding the team.
On Saturday, before his phone call, PM Modi had already celebrated the team’s success on social media. He posted on X, saying, “CHAMPIONS! Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in style! We are proud of the Indian cricket team. This match was historic.”