Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other India stars to meet PM Narendra Modi after T20 World Cup victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to meet Team India members after their triumphant campaign in the recently-concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Team India beat South Africa by 7 runs in the final on Saturday (June 29). Riding on Virat Kohli's brilliant knock of 76 runs, India posted a competitive total of 176/7 in 20 overs. India were reeling at 34 for 3 in the 5th over after Rohit Sharma opted to bat first before Virat Kohli showed once again why he is considered one of the modern-day greats.

Apart from Kohli, Axar Patel also played a crucial knock of 47 runs. In reply, South Africa started poorly too and lost the wickets of Reeza Hendricks and captain Aiden Markram for just 12 runs. However, they recovered soon thanks to a 58-run stand between Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs before a quickfire fifty from Heinrich Klaasen put them on the verge of a historic win.

At the end of the 16th over, they were on 151 for 4 with Klaasen and David Miller in the middle. However, India's bowlers came up with a brilliant effort to concede only 18 runs in the last 4 overs while also taking 4 wickets.

PM Modi to meet India stars:

After the memorable win in the Caribbeans, Team India's members are set to meet PM Modi, according to reports. CricketNext has reported that the senior BCCI officials will plan the meet and most players are likely to be in attendance. Only Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, and Sanju Samson could miss the event as they will be leaving for Zimbabwe soon for the five-match T20I series next month.

PM Modi was quick to congratulate Team India on the victory and also spoke to captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli as well as head coach Rahul Dravid on the phone. Taking to social media, PM Modi posted special messages for the trio. For Kohli, PM Modi praised him for his match-winning knock and said that the T20 cricket will miss him. The PM paid tribute to Rohit and Dravid as well.

Dear @ImRo45,

You are excellence personified. Your aggressive mindset, batting and captaincy has given a new dimension to the Indian team. Your T20 career will be remembered fondly. Delighted to have spoken to you earlier today. pic.twitter.com/D5Ue9jHaad

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024

Dear @imVkohli,

Glad to have spoken to you. Like the innings in the Finals, you have anchored Indian batting splendidly. You’ve shone in all forms of the game. T20 Cricket will miss you but I am confident you’ll continue to motivate the new generation of players. pic.twitter.com/rw8fKvgTbA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024

Rahul Dravid’s incredible coaching journey has shaped the success of Indian cricket.

His unwavering dedication, strategic insights and nurturing the right talent have transformed the team.

India is grateful to him for his contributions and for inspiring generations. We are… pic.twitter.com/8MKSPqztDV

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 30, 2024