4 min readUpdated: Mar 9, 2026 10:50 AM IST
After the Indian cricket team won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, many tributes and congratulations from around the cricketing world began to flood in on Sunday night. Former players, cricket legends, commentators and famous people all took to the social media to congratulate the Indian Men’s cricket team on their incredible performance and their poise under pressure during the final match.
As captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to their third World Cup title, the players received much praise from cricket greats including Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli for implementing a brave style of cricket and achieving victory through cohesion and hard work.
Tendulkar also congratulated the Men in Blue after their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling them “totally deserving and rightful winners.”
“Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the first time any team has done so in the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy. What a fantastic performance by our team and a special brand of cricket on display. Well done, Team India. Jai Hind!” Tendulkar wrote on X.
The difference between India’s bowlers and New Zealand’s bowlers today is that India are using the slower, short-pitched balls much more effectively, and varying the lengths better. That becomes important on a ground like this and can play a big role, where the square boundaries…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 8, 2026
Former India captain MS Dhoni also congratulated the Indian team after their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. “History gets created at Ahmedabad, big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide. Such a pleasure to see all of you play. Coach Sahab smile looks great on you, intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done. Enjoy guys (Bumrah ke baare mein kuch na likhoon to hi achha hai. Champion bowler),” Dhoni wrote on Instagram.
Senior India batter Virat Kohli also congratulated the team after their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. “Champions ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Phenomenal win for Team India in Ahmedabad. Absolutely no match for the explosive cricket played by us throughout the tournament. Brilliant character shown by the boys to keep fighting in tough situations and become world champions once again,” Kohli wrote.
Here are some more reactions from the cricketing world:
Yuvraj Singh wrote on X:
Back-to-back #WorldChampions! Defending a #WorldCup takes character and this team led by @surya_14kumar played with real intent on the biggest stage! 🇮🇳 @IamSanjuSamson @ishankishan51 @OfficialAbhi04 were outstanding in the final. Sanju, across the opportunities showed again…
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 8, 2026
Suresh Raina on X:
What a performance from #TeamIndia! 🇮🇳🏆
The boys have been outstanding throughout the tournament and delivered on the biggest stage once again. No disappointment with the bat or the ball — pure team effort and champion mindset.
Brilliant knocks from @IamAbhiSharma4,… pic.twitter.com/QfmkTm1oZJ
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 8, 2026
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