PM Modi dials Team India after T20 World Cup win; thanks Rahul Dravid for his contribution to Indian cricket

New Delhi, June 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke over phone and congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team on their victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and lauded the exemplary skill and spirit displayed by the team members in the tournament.

“Spoke to the Indian Cricket team and congratulated them on their exemplary success at the T20 World Cup. They have shown excellent skill and spirit throughout the tournament. Each player’s commitment is very motivating,” the PM wrote in a post on X.

Modi penned separate posts on X for team captain Rohit Sharma, veteran batsman Virat Kohli and coach Rahul Dravid for their excellent performances and unwavering commitment throughout the tournament.

Sharma and Kohli announced their retirement from T20 Internationals after the win.

“Dear @ImRo45, You are excellence personified. Your aggressive mindset, batting and captaincy has given a new dimension to the Indian team. Your T20 career will be remembered fondly. Delighted to have spoken to you earlier today,” Modi posted on X.

“Dear @imVkohli, Glad to have spoken to you. Like the innings in the Finals, you have anchored Indian batting splendidly. You’ve shone in all forms of the game. T20 Cricket will miss you but I am confident you’ll continue to motivate the new generation of players,” he wrote on X.

“Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket. His unwavering dedication, strategic insights and nurturing the right talent have transformed the team. India is grateful to him for his contributions and for inspiring generations. We are happy to see him lift the World Cup. Happy to have congratulated him,” the PM wrote.

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