After India defeated South Africa by seven runs in an exciting Barbados ultimate on Saturday, Rohit Sharma‘s crew was praised by a refrain of former and current cricket gamers for profitable the trophy for the primary time in 17 lengthy years.
Former captain Dhoni, who captained India to their first-ever championship victory in South Africa in 2007, complimented the group for remaining composed within the face of adversity.
“WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 2024. My coronary heart charge was up, properly completed on being calm, having the self perception and doing what u guys did,” (sic) Dhoni wrote on Instagram.
“From all of the Indians again residence and in all places on this planet a giant thanks for bringing the World Cup Dwelling. CONGRATULATIONS.arreeee thanks for the priceless birthday reward,” mentioned Dhoni, who will flip 43 early subsequent month.
The good Tendulkar took to social media to rejoice India’s accomplishment, stating that after two World Cup victories within the 50-over format in 1983 and 2011, in addition to the historic victory within the first-ever World T20 in 2007, the nation now has a “fourth star.”
“Each star added to the Staff India jersey conjures up our nation’s starry-eyed kids to maneuver one step nearer to their desires. India will get the 4th star, our second in T20WC,” he wrote on ‘X’.
Tendulkar, who performed for India within the 2007 50-over World Cup and was a part of the crew that misplaced within the first spherical, claimed that every little thing in his life had come full circle, in keeping with PTI.
“Life comes full circle for Indian cricket within the West Indies. From our lows within the 2007 ODI World Cup to changing into a cricketing powerhouse and profitable the T20WC in 2024,” he mentioned.
“Very blissful for my buddy Rahul Dravid, who missed out on the 2011 World Cup win however his contribution to this T20 World Cup victory has been immense. I’m so so blissful for him.”
Hailing Rohit’s captaincy and the contributions of the opposite squad members, Tendulkar mentioned, “What can one say about Rohit Sharma? Very good captaincy! To place the 2023 ODI World Cup loss behind and to maintain all our gamers motivated in the direction of the T20 World Cup is commendable.”
“Jasprit Bumrah’s Participant of the Match award in addition to Virat Kohli‘s Participant of the Match award are each well-deserved. They have been simply very good when it mattered,” he added.
“Together with Rahul, Paras Mhambrey and Vikram Rathour additionally made their worldwide debuts in 1996. It was fantastic to see Staff India excel below the steering of this class of ’96.”
“A complete crew effort. Hearty congratulations to all of the gamers, coaches, help employees, and BCCI,” Tendulkar continued.
Gavaskar in contrast taking residence the prize to ultimately hitting 100.
“It’s a nice win after such a very long time. Earlier, I saved saying that India was getting 90s however not getting centuries as a result of they have been reaching semi-finals and finals. Now, they have a century and what an exquisite century that is,” the previous India captain instructed PTI.
From VVS Laxman to Anil Kumble, Sourav Ganguly to Gautam Gambhir, everybody praised the stupendous achievement in unison.
“Congratulations Staff India on changing into the T20 World Champions. Been the very best crew within the match remaining unbeaten all through,” VVS Laxman, present head of the Nationwide Cricket Academy wrote on X.
“Nice composure and character proven by the crew to win this from the state of affairs we have been in with 5 overs remaining. Each participant deserves credit score for giving it their all and rising to the event and splendidly led by Rohit,” he added.
“We’re champions!” rejoiced ace spinner and 2011 World Cup winner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble wrote, “Congratulations crew India! Great victory.”
“YEH MERA INDIA. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS. (That is my India. We’re the champions, so happy with you guys.),” wrote former spinner Harbhajan Singh.
An envoy for the T20 World Cup within the Americas, Yuvraj Singh individually praised all the important thing members of the aspect.
“You probably did it boys ! @hardikpandya7 your a hero ! @Jaspritbumrah93 what an over to convey India again within the sport ! Extraordinarily ecstatic for @ImRo45 nice captaincy below strain ! @imVkohli #Rahul Dravid and the entire crew indiavssa #ICCT20WorldCup2024,” he wrote.
“Effectively performed @akshar2026 @IamShivamDube. koi reh to nahi gaya ! Oh @surya_14kumar what a catch below strain,” Yuvraj added, questioning if he mistakenly didn’t pass over anybody.
Hero of two T20 World Cup finals and India’s can be coach Gautam Gambhir wrote, “CHAMPIONS!”
Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly additionally congratulated the aspect.
“Heartiest congratulations to Rohit sharma and his crew .. what a sport to win .. could also be a World Cup in 11 (13) yrs however the expertise the nation has ,they are going to win many extra ..” (Sic)
“Bumrah is completely magic .. properly completed Virat,axar ,Hardik and each one .. rahul Dravid and the help employees .. what a proud second,” (sic) Ganguly added.
