Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Thank PM Modi for His Kind Words After T20 World Cup Win: ‘Proud to Bring the Cup Home…’

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Indian cricket team to congratulate them on their victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli expressed their gratitude for his kind words and support. They both shared their pride in bringing the cup back to India.

PM Modi personally praised Rohit Sharma for his excellent captaincy and acknowledged his impressive T20 career. In response, Rohit said he was deeply moved by the joy the victory has brought to everyone in India.

“Thank you so much @narendramodi sir for your kind words. The team and I are very proud to be able to bring the cup home and are truly touched by how much happiness it has brought everyone back home,” Rohit Sharma wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter), sharing PM Modi’s message.

The Prime Minister also commended Virat Kohli for his performance in the T20 World Cup final and his overall contribution to Indian cricket. Virat responded by saying, “Dear @narendramodi sir, thank you so much for your very kind words and your support and encouragement always. It has been a privilege to be a part of this team which has brought the cup home. We are deeply touched & overwhelmed with the happiness it has brought the entire nation.”

Both Virat and Rohit have announced their retirement from T20 cricket after this World Cup win.

India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup ended a long wait for another ICC World Cup trophy. India won the toss and chose to bat first. Despite a shaky start at 34/3, a strong partnership between Virat (76) and Axar Patel (47 in 31 balls, with one four and four sixes) of 72 runs helped stabilize the innings. Another 57-run partnership between Virat and Shivam Dube (27 in 16 balls, with three fours and a six) took India to a total of 176/7 in their 20 overs.

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