India script history, clinching the ICC T20 World Cup title in a thrilling finale that captivated millions. The Men in Blue, led by captain Rohit Sharma, have brought home the coveted trophy, sending the nation into raptures.
The wait of 17 years came to an end as India edged past South Africa by 7 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 final at Kensington Oval, in Bridgetown, Barbados. South Africa, chasing 177, ended at 169/8 in their 20 overs.
As the team celebrates their triumphant victory, congratulations pour in from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and various eminent personalities, including cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar along with many film celebrities have hailed the team’s achievement and unwavering spirit.
President Droupadi Murmu posted on social media X:
My heartiest congratulations to Team India for winning the T20 World Cup. With the never-say-die spirit, the team sailed through difficult situations and demonstrated outstanding skills throughout the tournament. It was an extraordinary victory in the final match. Well done, Team…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 29, 2024
PM Modi posted a congratulatory video message on X for team India.
CHAMPIONS!
Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE!
We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team.
This match was HISTORIC. 🇮🇳 🏏 🏆 pic.twitter.com/HhaKGwwEDt
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2024
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated team India on X:
ଆଜି ଭାରତୀୟ ପୁରୁଷ କ୍ରିକେଟ ଦଳ ଦକ୍ଷିଣ ଆଫ୍ରିକାକୁ ପରାସ୍ତ କରି ଦ୍ଵିତୀୟ ଥର ପାଇଁ ଟି20 ବିଶ୍ୱକପ ବିଜୟୀ ହୋଇଛି। ବିଶ୍ୱକପ ବିଜେତା ସମସ୍ତ ଖେଳାଳି ଏବଂ ସହଯୋଗୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅନେକ ଅନେକ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ। ଆଜିର ଏହି ବିଜୟ ପୁଣି 140 କୋଟି ଭାରତୀୟଙ୍କ ମନରେ ଖୁସି ଭରିଦେଇଛି । ଆଗକୁ ଭାରତୀୟ କ୍ରିକେଟ ଏହିପରି ଅନେକ ସଫଳତା ହାସଲ କରି ଦେଶକୁ… pic.twitter.com/HAnaRGwL6X
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) June 29, 2024
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik also congratulated team India for the feat:
Congratulate Team India on lifting #T20WorldCup2024 after defeating South Africa in a nail-biting final match. The Indian team has made the entire nation proud with their outstanding all-round performance. Well done, champions! #T20WorldCup2024Final #INDVsSA
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) June 29, 2024
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar:
Bharat is elated by the spectacular victory of the Men in Blue in the #T20WorldCup2024!
The stupendous performance by Team India throughout the tournament is a testament to their dedication and hard work.
May they continue to bring glory to the nation. Heartiest…
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) June 29, 2024
Home Minister Amit Shah:
Congratulations to world champion Team 🇮🇳.
A glorious moment for our nation.
Our players put up a stellar performance throughout the #T20WorldCup with unmatched team spirit and sportsmanship. The nation swells with pride at their historic achievement.
Well done 👏#INDvSA— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 29, 2024
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar:
Chak De India!!!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳💙🏆
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 29, 2024
Sourav Ganguly:
Heartiest congratulations to Rohit sharma and his team .. what a game to win .. may be a World Cup in 11 yrs but the talent the country has ,they will win many more .. Bumrah is absolutely magic .. well done Virat,axar ,Hardik and every one .. rahul Dravid and the support staff…
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) June 29, 2024
Virender Sehwag:
Yaaay ! The wait ends
What a comeback to win this. We win a World Cup after 13 years, and a T20 World Cup after 17 years.
First T20 World Cup for us win since the inception of the IPL. #T20IWorldCup— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 29, 2024
Gautam Gambhir:
CHAMPIONS! 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 29, 2024
SS Rajamouli:
We are THE CHAMPIONS…
Salute to TEAM INDIA… 🇮🇳🙏🏻🙏🏻
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) June 29, 2024
The nation rejoices, basking in the glory of this remarkable triumph!
