MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar Celebrate India’s T20 World Cup Win

New Delhi, June 30: Former India World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Team India for winning the T20 World Cup title after defeating South Africa in the final on Saturday.

MS Dhoni’s Heartfelt Message

MS Dhoni, who rarely posts on social media, congratulated the Indian team on Instagram, calling it an early ‘priceless’ birthday gift. Dhoni’s birthday is on July 7. He praised the team for their calmness and self-belief, thanking them for bringing the World Cup home.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Joy

Sachin Tendulkar expressed his happiness on X, celebrating India’s fourth star and second T20 World Cup win. He praised the team’s journey from their lows in the 2007 ODI World Cup to becoming a cricketing powerhouse. Tendulkar also highlighted the contributions of Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Virat Kohli.

Other Cricket Legends React

Many other cricket legends, including Anil Kumble, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, and Gautam Gambhir, praised the team’s achievement. VVS Laxman, head of the National Cricket Academy, commended the team’s composure and character. Former head coach Anil Kumble and former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also shared their congratulations.

Celebrations in the Stadium

After India’s victory, the stadium was filled with excitement. The Indian players celebrated on the pitch, and the audience roared in joy.