On Prime Minister Modi’s call with Team India, special thanks to Rahul Dravid

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to the Indian cricket team over phone to congratulate the players on their T20 World Cup win against South Africa, officials said.

The Prime Minister thanked coach Rahul Dravid, whose two-and-a-half-year tenure as India’s head coach ended after yesterday’s match, for his contribution to Indian cricket. Under Rahul Dravid’s guidance, India’s 11-year drought for an ICC title ended with yesterday’s victory.

Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket.

His tireless dedication, strategic vision, and nurturing the right talent have transformed the team.

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

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his “wonderful leadership” and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final.

my dear @imro45,

You are the epitome of excellence. Your aggressive mindset, batting and leadership have given a new dimension to the Indian team. Your T20 career will be fondly remembered. It was a pleasure talking to you earlier today. pic.twitter.com/D5Ue9jHaad

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from T20Is yesterday. While Kohli announced his retirement minutes after the win, India captain Rohit Sharma made the announcement in the official post-match press conference.

my dear @imVkohli,

Glad to have talked to you. Like the innings in the final, you stabilized the Indian batting superbly. She has excelled in all formats of the game. T20 Cricket will miss you but I am sure you will continue to motivate the new generation of players. pic.twitter.com/rw8fKvgTbA

-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024

PM Modi also praised Hardik Pandya for his last-ditch delivery and Suryakumar Yadav for his brilliant catch on the boundary line to dismiss David Miller.

Home Minister Amit Shah also called Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma to congratulate them on the win.

In a video message, Prime Minister Modi yesterday said the team won the World Cup and also won the “hearts of millions of Indians”. Not losing a single game is no small accomplishment, he said.

“Champions! Our team is bringing home the T20 Cricket World Cup in style! We are proud of the Indian cricket team,” PM Modi posted on X – formerly known as Twitter.

Yesterday evening, the country witnessed massive celebrations after Team India won the T20 World Cup, as fans poured into the streets holding the tri-colour flag in their hands.

Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages and photos of celebratory scenes as India edged out South Africa by seven runs in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup at Kensington Oval, Barbados to win the ICC title after 11 years.