What did Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma say about Team India winning ICC T20 World Cup 2026? What Mahendra Singh Dhoni said?
Former Team India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma praised the players for their victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
In an Instagram post, Virat Kohli said, "We are champions again. We had a resounding victory in the big final in Ahmedabad. The players showed great spirit throughout the tournament under pressure, and no one could even come close to this talented team."
Kohli also congratulated the entire management and support staff for the victory.
Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, praised the Indian team on his Instagram story, writing, "The entire team put in a great effort. Congratulations."
Dhoni congratulates the team
After India won the T20 World Cup 2026, former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni congratulated the team, support staff, and fans. He also commented on head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Dhoni shared a photo of Team India with the trophy on social media, saying, "History has been made in Ahmedabad. Many congratulations to the players, support staff, and all the fans of the Indian cricket team around the world."
He added, "It's a great pleasure to see you all play."
Dhoni further commented on Gautam Gambhir's smile, saying, "Coach sir, the smile on your face looks great. A smile combined with intensity is a killer combination. Very good."
The former captain also praised fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.
He said, "It's better if I don't write anything about Bumrah. A champion bowler."
India defeated New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final played on Sunday. With this, the Indian team has become the only team to win the T20 World Cup three times.
Previously, India won the T20 World Cup in 2004 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma and in 2007 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.