New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) Former and current cricketers joined the chorus of praise for Team India's second T20 World Cup win after Rohit Sharma's men beat South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final in Bridgetown on Saturday.

“Congratulations to Team India for becoming World T20 Champions. They were the best team in the tournament and still undefeated,” wrote VVS Laxman, current president of the National Cricket Academy of X.

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“The team showed tremendous composure and character to win the match despite the situation we found ourselves in with five overs to play. “Every player deserves credit for giving their best and rising to the occasion with great leadership from Rohit,” he added.

“We are winners!” Ravichandran Ashwin, winner of the 2011 World Cup, was delighted.

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Anil Kumble, former Indian captain and head coach, wrote, “Congratulations Team India! What a victory.

“Yeah, mera India. We are the champions. Very proud of you. “(This is my India. We are the champions, we are so proud of you.)” wrote former spinner Harbhajan Singh.

US T20 World Cup Ambassador Yuvraj Singh individually paid tribute to all key members of the team.

“You guys did it!” @hardikpandya7 you are a champion! @Jaspritbumrah93 What a way to get India back in the game! I'm very pleased with @ImRo45's incredible leadership under pressure! @imVkohli wrote #Rahul Dravid and the entire indiavssa team #ICCT20WorldCup2024,” wrote @imVkohli.

“Good performance @akshar2026 @IamShivamDube. It does not matter! Oh @surya_14kumar, what a pressure ride,” Yuvraj added, wondering if he had made a mistake by not leaving anyone out of the game.

Two-time T20 World Champion and aspiring India coach Gautam Gambhir wrote: “Champion!

After earlier explaining his iconic moment from the game while it was underway, legendary Sachin Tendulkar wrote: “Chak De India!!!”

Former Indian captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also congratulated the team. “A big congratulations to Rohit Sharma and his team. What a must-win game. The World Cup may be in 11 (13) years but the talent of this country will win many more..” (sic)

Ganguly added, “Bumrah was truly magical… Well done Virat, Axar, Hardik and all… Rahul Dravid and the support staff… What a proud moment. »

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