After India's T20 WC triumph, cricket fraternity showers praise on Team India

New Delhi, June 30: After winning the T20 World Cup 2024 and ending India's long wait for an ICC trophy, the cricket fraternity came forward to heap praise on Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue.

Team India won the T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday.

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said that it was 'sheer brilliance' from the Men in Blue throughout the T20 World Cup 2024.

"Sheer brilliance from this team throughout the competition. Unbeaten and comprehensive. Congratulations team The support staff, the fans and all Indians The whole nation celebrates with you guys," Rahul wrote on X.

India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane said that it was a phenomenal T20 journey for Virat Kohli.

"Congratulations on a phenomenal T20 journey @imVkohli All the best ahead," Rahane said.

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan congratulated Team India and Rohit Sharma for winning the prestigious trophy.

"Congratulations to you @ImRo45 and team India on winning the #T20WorldCup. Well played South Africa," Rashid said. Former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis showered praise on Virat Kohli and Axar Patel and said that great players perform at difficult times.