He congratulated Rohit Sharma for his excellent captaincy and praised his T20 career.

The Prime Minister praised Virat Kohli's innings in the final and his contribution to Indian cricket.

He praised Hardik Pandya for his heroics in the final over and Surya Kumar Yadav for the crucial catch. He also praised the contribution of Jasprit Bumrah.

The PM also thanked Rahul Dravid for his contribution to Indian cricket.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi along with his Cabinet colleagues cheered on Rohit Sharma's Indian team as the team defeated South Africa in a thrilling encounter to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 on Saturday.

"On behalf of all the countrymen, congratulations to Team India on this wonderful victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Today 140 crore Indians must be feeling proud of your performance. You won the World Cup on the field of play but your performance in the competition captured have done." In a video message, PM Modi congratulated the Indian team for the victory and said, "Hearts of crores of Indian citizens."

Home Minister Amit Shah described it as "a proud moment for our country".