Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is proud of the Indian Cricket Team after it won the T20 World Cup. Politicians and ministers also joined in with congratulatory messages.

India won the T20 World Cup title with Virat Kohli starring in a thrilling seven run victory over South Africa in a classic final at Kensington Oval on Saturday. Kohli, who later announced his retirement from T20 internationals, steadied the India innings with his fine 76 taking them to a strong 176-7. South Africa ended on 169-8 with Hardik Pandya taking 3-20 for India to the delight of the huge Indian following at the stadium.

Industrialists Anand Mahinda and Gautam Adani and big tech CEOs Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai congratulated the Indian men’s cricket team.