Highlights
India bagged its second ICC T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in a thrilling match. The victory sent waves of joy across the nation and several celebrities took to social media to extend their congratulations to the Men in Blue.
Anushka Sharma’s Heartfelt Post
Anushka Sharma shared her joy and pride for her husband Virat Kohli on social media, posting a picture of him lifting the ICC Trophy and expressing her gratitude and love. She also posted on behalf of their daughter, describing her emotions as she saw her father and his teammates celebrating with tears of joy.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Emotional Tribute
Veteran actor and Megastar Amitabh Bachchan couldn’t hold back his emotions. He wished “Team India” and hailed them as “World Champions” in a heartfelt post on X.
Salman Khan’s Celebratory Message
Superstar Salman Khan also joined in the celebrations, sharing a picture of Team India with “Champions” written across it. His congratulatory message for the cricket team for winning the ICC Trophy of T20 World Cup was warmly received by fans.
Ranveer Singh’s Ecstatic Celebration
Ranveer Singh filled his Instagram with stories and posts celebrating India’s victory, showcasing his love and pride for the Indian cricket team.
Preity Zinta’s Joyful Reaction
IPL Punjab Kings owner Preity Zinta couldn’t contain her excitement. She expressed her immense joy and happiness on X.
Siddharth Malhotra Applauds Leadership and Performance
Actor Sidharth Malhotra praised the leadership of skipper Rohit Sharma and the brilliant performances by Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. He shared his enthusiasm through a post on X.
Mahesh Babu’s Pride in the Team
Tollywood Superstar Mahesh Babu expressed his pride in the victory and lauded Suryakumar Yadav’s brilliant catch, through a post on X.
Junior NTR’s Congratulations
Junior NTR congratulated Team India with a heartfelt post on X. He wrote, “What a Match… Soaring high with pride. Congratulations Team India!”
Neha Dhupia’s Excitement
Neha Dhupia shared her excitement on X, writing, “The champions of the world… congratulations #TeamIndia and thank you for the chills and the thrills… what a team, what a game, and what a feeling!!!! #T20WC2024.”
The Match Recap
In the final, South Africa had a challenging target of 177 runs. Despite a strong start by India, South Africa counterattacked with impressive performances by Tristan Stubbs, Quinton de Kock, and Heinrich Klaasen. However, India’s bowlers, especially Bumrah and Pandya and Axar Patel, managed to hold their nerve, leading India to a 7-run victory. Skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadega also announced their retirement from International T20 formats after this historic win.
These heartfelt messages from celebrities reflect the national pride and joy shared by millions of fans. As celebrations continue, social media remains flooded with tributes, highlighting the significance of this memorable victory in India’s cricketing history.
