Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on their T20 World Cup win against South Africa in a thrilling final at Barbados. In a phone call with team members, which included Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rahul Dravid, Modi praised them for their exemplary success and commitment throughout the tournament. He acknowledged their excellent skill and spirit that led to their victory.
Modi specifically commended outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma, and star batsman Virat Kohli for their roles in clinching the T20 World Cup. Both Sharma and Kohli announced their retirement from T20 internationals following the win. Modi praised Sharma for his aggressive mindset, batting, and captaincy that has elevated the Indian team’s performance. He also lauded Kohli for anchoring the Indian batting splendidly, noting his contributions to all forms of the game. Modi expressed confidence that Kohli will continue to motivate the new generation of players.
Additionally, Modi highlighted Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey, which has shaped the success of Indian cricket. He praised Dravid’s unwavering dedication, strategic insights, and talent nurturing that transformed the team. Modi expressed gratitude for Dravid’s contributions to the sport and his inspiring leadership that has impacted generations of players. During the phone call, Modi also commended team members like Hardik Pandya for his final over and Suryakumar Yadav for his splendid catch on the boundary line to dismiss David Miller. Jaspreet Bumrah’s contribution was also recognized by the prime minister.