From Virat Kohli to Hardik Pandya- Indian players issue an official statement after India's T20 World Cup win

The evening of June 29, 2024, in Barbados was charged with a lot of emotions and anticipations. As the Indian cricket team took to the field against South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final, millions of hearts across the globe beat in unison, hoping to end an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.

Under the inspirational captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Team India displayed resilience and skill, thrashing South Africa by seven runs in the thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 final in Barbados on Saturday. The match was a nail-biter, with moments that swung like a pendulum, keeping fans on the edge of their seats, and the stadium was filled with the vibrant colors of Indian flags.

Emotions soar as India ends 11-year ICC trophy drought with T20 World Cup 2024 victory

As the close encounter reached its climax, Hardik Pandya took the ball for the final over, tasked with defending 16 runs. With each delivery, the tension mounted, and the breath of every Indian was held. As soon as India won its first ICC trophy for the first time since the 2013 Champions Trophy, the fans, former cricketers, and team members reveled in celebration.

The T20 World Cup 2024 victory was not just a triumph on the field but an emotional yet historic moment that stirred the hearts of millions of fans across the globe. After the final ball, the players rushed to embrace each other, their faces a mix of emotions and elation.

After an emotional celebration between the players, support staff, and family members, Captain Rohit Sharma lifted the coveted trophy, tears glistening in his eyes with a broad smile, as India ended an 11-year-long ICC trophy drought and the Indian flag waved proudly across the stadium.

Social media was flooded with messages of congratulations from celebrities, politicians, cricket legends, and fans, all uniting in pride and joy for the national team's remarkable achievement on the Caribbean Islands. It was a testament to the resilience, unity, and undying spirit of India.

Team India players celebrate T20 World Cup 2024 win with heartfelt social media posts

Well, the celebration did not just end on the ground, as the Indian cricket team members took the opportunity to appreciate the fans and their loved ones for their support in their journey to be crowned the T20 World Cup 2024 champions.

The members of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning team took to their social media handles to share their pride and emotions about what they achieved. Jasprit Bumrah, the Player of the Tournament, said that he can’t express his emotions in words about how he feels being the World Cup winner.

On the other hand, Hardik Pandya recalled his journey from being a young cricket fan to a World Cup hero. Virat Kohli also said that he is grateful for whatever he has achieved, as he announced his retirement from T20I cricket.

Rohit also retired from T20I cricket after winning the T20 World Cup. Mohammed Siraj, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Yashasvi Jaiswal might not have had the opportunity to contribute to India’s success, but they are also proud of being part of the World Cup-winning team.

Here's how the Indian cricket team celebrated the T20 World Cup 2024 win:

Champions. 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Wx96IWehrO

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) June 29, 2024

WORLD CHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/xKhEVfhhr6

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) June 29, 2024

Champions 🏆🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/NfwSrjyKmt

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) June 29, 2024

CHAMPIONS 🇮🇳🏆 pic.twitter.com/DK1wLwIDGt

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) June 29, 2024

For all of India, for all the work we’ve put over years and years. There are no words, there are only emotions! Love this team, love playing for my country! No greater joy than winning for my country! Champions of the world 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🏆🏆 Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/TZTbW6i4gK

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) June 29, 2024

Just a boy from Baroda living his dream and grateful for everything that’s come his way 🇮🇳🙏 Cannot ask for anything more. Playing for my country will always be the greatest honour ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jeHHjB7rtU

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) June 29, 2024

Words cannot fully describe what this means to the team and to me. A dream realised, nothing is going to top this for a while ❤️🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/tzxHyrS0Yg

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) June 29, 2024

Thank you almighty Allah 🤲🤲 pic.twitter.com/3QxWQs1ezx

— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) June 29, 2024