New Delhi, March 9: The Indian cricket team has clinched the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second consecutive time, triumphing in the final match held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Following this remarkable achievement, congratulations have poured in for the team from various cricketing legends.
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, often referred to as the ‘God of Cricket‘, took to social media to express his joy, stating that winning the World Cup twice in a row is a historic feat, as no other team has achieved this in the T20 format. He praised the team’s exceptional performance and their unique brand of cricket, saying, “Well done, Team India. Jai Hind!”
Virat Kohli also shared his thoughts on the platform X, highlighting the unprecedented victory in Ahmedabad. He commended the explosive cricket played throughout the tournament, emphasizing the team’s resilience in tough situations and their character in reclaiming the title. “Congratulations to all players and management for this achievement. Jai Hind,” he wrote.
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh celebrated the back-to-back championship on social media, noting the character and determination required to defend the World Cup title. He praised the team’s performance under captain Suryakumar Yadav, mentioning standout players like Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma for their contributions in the final.
He added, “Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya turned the game around whenever the team needed it. Jasprit Bumrah excelled under pressure, and Axar Patel took crucial wickets. Congratulations to coach Gautam Gambhir and the entire support staff for their hard work. India is once again the world champion.”
Virender Sehwag humorously remarked on the pressure, stating, “What pressure? Our boys played as if it were a street match on a Sunday.” This victory marks India’s third T20 World Cup title.