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PM Modi speaks to Indian cricket team after T20 World Cup win

Mr. Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his splendid captaincy and appreciated his T20 career. He also lauded Virat Kohli for his innings in the final

Updated - June 30, 2024 12:43 pm IST - New Delhi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to Team India after their win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 finals in Bridgetown. On the left, Indian players celebrate their win with coach Rahul Dravid. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to Team India after their win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 finals in Bridgetown. On the left, Indian players celebrate their win with coach Rahul Dravid.  | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak/PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian cricket team on the phone on June 30 and congratulated its members on their T20 World Cup win.

Officials said Mr. Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his splendid captaincy and appreciated his T20 career. He also lauded Virat Kohli for his innings in the final as well as his overall contribution to Indian cricket.

Dignified Rahul Dravid signs off as India coach with World Cup high

Both the greats announced their retirement from T20 internationals following the win.

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

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The Prime Minister thanked coach Rahul Dravid for his contribution to Indian cricket.

Published - June 30, 2024 10:19 am IST

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