India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final: PM Modi congratulates the Indian cricket team

Updated – June 30, 2024 10:52 am IST

Published – June 30, 2024 10:19 am IST – New Delhi

India’s team celebrate with the winners trophy after defeating South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket, final match between India and South Africa, in Barbados on June 29, 2024.
| Photo Credit: K.R Deepak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian cricket team on the phone on June 30 and congratulated its members on their T20 World Cup win.

Officials said Mr. Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his splendid captaincy and appreciated his T20 career. He also lauded Virat Kohli for his innings in the final as well as his overall contribution to Indian cricket.

Both the greats announced their retirement from T20 internationals following the win.

Mr. Modi praised Hardik Pandya for his final over and Suryakumar Yadav for his splendid catch on the boundary line to dismiss David Miller. He also talked highly of Jaspreet Bumrah’s contribution, the officials added.

The Prime Minister thanked coach Rahul Dravid for his contribution to Indian cricket.