ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Diwali-like atmosphere in entire country, from PM Modi to Sachin Tendulkar many celebrities greet Team India
India defeated New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday to win the title.
Following this historic victory, the entire country is experiencing a Diwali-like atmosphere. Fans are dancing in the streets, setting off fireworks, and celebrating by hoisting the tricolor.
Meanwhile, captain Suryakumar Yadav arrived for darshan at the Hanuman Temple in Ahmedabad late at night with the World Cup trophy and performed puja. ICC Chairman Jay Shah was also with him during the ceremony.
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, many prominent figures have congratulated Team India on their impressive victory. Celebrations of the Indian team's victory are also being seen on social media. Along with sports luminaries, millions of fans are also praising the players and expressing pride in this historic win.
Well done, Team India: Modi
PM Narendra Modi, has congratulated the Indian cricket team. PM Modi said that remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. He noted that the team showed outstanding grit through the tournament.
The Prime Minister added that the victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said;
“Champions!
Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup!
This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown outstanding grit through the tournament.
This victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy.
Well done, Team India!”
Champions once again: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote:
Champions once again!
A magnificent victory for our Men in Blue with a special mention to Sanju Samson and Jaspreet Bumrah for their remarkable performance throughout the tournament.
Congratulations to Team India on retaining the trophy at home and giving the nation yet another unforgettable moment to celebrate.
Team India played like true champions: Sachin
Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the Indian team on their impressive victory. He wrote that winning the T20 World Cup twice in a row is a historic achievement, and the first time any team has achieved this in the T20 format. Sachin said that Team India fully deserves this trophy and played like true champions. The players performed brilliantly throughout the tournament, displaying a magnificent style of cricket. He praised the team's spirit and play, saying that this victory is a proud moment for the entire country. Finally, he wrote, "Well done Team India, Jai Hind."
Indian cricketers were and are the best: CM Dr. Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav congratulated the Indian cricket team and the nation on their victory in the T-20 World Cup. After watching the match, Dr. Yadav expressed his joy at the victorious moment and said that India deserved this victory.
Chief Minister said that Indian cricketers were and are the best. They played like world champions, proving once again that players who play with discipline, hard work, and patriotism achieve their best performance.