PM Modi calls up Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Dravid in Barbados after T20 World Cup win

The historic win clinched by the Rohit Sharma-led Team India has everyone jumping with joy as they secure a solid win over the dominating South Africa at the Kensington Oval. Despite the Aiden Markram-led side trying to keep the win in their hands, the men in Blue were able to snatch the victory off their hands and break their longstanding title drought, which has lasted for over a decade. The is so huge that the entire nation erupted in ecstasy at night and celebrated the squad's historic win. After India's title sweep in Barbados, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, connected with the Indian Cricket Team in Barbados.

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PM Modi calls up Team India via phone call in Barbados, congratulates them fir historic ICC title win

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the members of the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup over the phone. Officials told PTI that Modi praised Rohit Sharma's T20 career and thanked him for his outstanding captaincy. The PM also praised Virat Kohli's overall contribution to Indian cricket and praised him for his innings in the championship match.

PM Modi commended Suryakumar Yadav for his outstanding catch on the boundary line to dismiss David Miller, which sealed the Men in Blue's championship victory, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his final over spectacle. According to the officials, he also spoke highly of Jaspreet Bumrah's contributions with the ball during the games. Coach Rahul Dravid was hailed by Prime Minister Modi for the guidance he provided to the team.

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The Prime Minister also sent out tweets for the members of the Indian Cricket Team

For Team India, it was a historic moment as the Rohit Sharma-led side sealed a T20 World Cup title win, which has put the team back on the map. The sheer dominance was on display as they were able to stay undefeated in the tournament and eventually win it all.

Meanwhile, a gloomy update also emerged as India's cricketing titans, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, announced that they are retiring from the T20I format and that the T20 World Cup final was their last with the national side. While both of them would still feature in the ODIs and Tests, it is certainly the end of an era for Indian Cricket.