MS Dhoni, who captained India in the 2007 Men's T20 World Cup triumph in South Africa, congratulated the Rohit Sharma-led team for winning the title at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, and even thanked them for an invaluable birthday gift. Dhoni will turn a year older on July 7.
“WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 2024. My heart rate increased, congratulations for staying calm, having faith in yourself and doing what you did. From all Indians at home and around the world, a big thank you for bringing the World Cup home. CONGRATULATIONS. Thank you very much for the invaluable birthday gift,” Dhoni, who captained India to the 2011 ODI WC and 2013 Champions Trophy triumphs, wrote on his Instagram account.
Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar wrote a lengthy congratulatory note for the entire Indian team on his Instagram account. “Every star added to Team India's jersey inspires the enthusiastic children of our nation to take another step towards their dreams. India gets the fourth star, the second in the T20WC.”
“Life comes full circle for Indian cricket in the West Indies. From our lows in the 2007 ODI World Cup to becoming a cricketing powerhouse and winning the T20WC in 2024. Very happy for my friend Rahul Dravid, who missed the 2011 World Cup win, but his contribution to this win in the T20 World Cup has been immense. . "I'm very happy for him."
“What can you say about Rohit Sharma? Excellent captaincy! Putting the 2023 ODI World Cup defeat behind us and keeping all our players motivated towards the T20 World Cup is commendable. Jasprit Bumrah's Player of the Tournament award and Virat Kohli's Player of the Match award are well deserved. “They were just magnificent when needed.”
“Along with Rahul, Paras Mhambrey and Vikram Rathour also made their international debut in 1996. It was wonderful to see the Indian team excel under the guidance of this class of '96. A total team effort. Hearty congratulations to all the players, coaches, support staff and the BCCI.”
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who finished the tournament with the most catches by a wicketkeeper in an edition of the T20 World Cup, took to Instagram and wrote: “Champions.” The same post was also made by Yuzvendra Chahal.
Anushka Sharma, actress and film producer, wrote a glowing post about India's win and also congratulated her husband, Virat Kohli, who ended his T20I career on a high with a Man of the Match performance in the final with a shot of 76.
“Our daughter's biggest worry was whether all the players had someone to hug them after seeing them cry on TV... Yes, honey, they were hugged by 1.5 billion people. What a phenomenal victory and what a legendary achievement!! CHAMPIONS - CONGRATULATIONS!!
“And….. I love this man @virat.kohli. I am so grateful to call you my home. - Now get me a glass of sparkling water to celebrate this!
“WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 2024. My heart rate increased, congratulations for staying calm, having faith in yourself and doing what you did. From all Indians at home and around the world, a big thank you for bringing the World Cup home. CONGRATULATIONS. Thank you very much for the invaluable birthday gift,” Dhoni, who captained India to the 2011 ODI WC and 2013 Champions Trophy triumphs, wrote on his Instagram account.
Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar wrote a lengthy congratulatory note for the entire Indian team on his Instagram account. “Every star added to Team India's jersey inspires the enthusiastic children of our nation to take another step towards their dreams. India gets the fourth star, the second in the T20WC.”
“Life comes full circle for Indian cricket in the West Indies. From our lows in the 2007 ODI World Cup to becoming a cricketing powerhouse and winning the T20WC in 2024. Very happy for my friend Rahul Dravid, who missed the 2011 World Cup win, but his contribution to this win in the T20 World Cup has been immense. . "I'm very happy for him."
“What can you say about Rohit Sharma? Excellent captaincy! Putting the 2023 ODI World Cup defeat behind us and keeping all our players motivated towards the T20 World Cup is commendable. Jasprit Bumrah's Player of the Tournament award and Virat Kohli's Player of the Match award are well deserved. “They were just magnificent when needed.”
“Along with Rahul, Paras Mhambrey and Vikram Rathour also made their international debut in 1996. It was wonderful to see the Indian team excel under the guidance of this class of '96. A total team effort. Hearty congratulations to all the players, coaches, support staff and the BCCI.”
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who finished the tournament with the most catches by a wicketkeeper in an edition of the T20 World Cup, took to Instagram and wrote: “Champions.” The same post was also made by Yuzvendra Chahal.
Anushka Sharma, actress and film producer, wrote a glowing post about India's win and also congratulated her husband, Virat Kohli, who ended his T20I career on a high with a Man of the Match performance in the final with a shot of 76.
“Our daughter's biggest worry was whether all the players had someone to hug them after seeing them cry on TV... Yes, honey, they were hugged by 1.5 billion people. What a phenomenal victory and what a legendary achievement!! CHAMPIONS - CONGRATULATIONS!!
“And….. I love this man @virat.kohli. I am so grateful to call you my home. - Now get me a glass of sparkling water to celebrate this!
