India’s T20 World Cup Triumph Celebration Live Updates: PM Modi, Tendulkar, Dhoni Congratulate Champions

ICC chairman Jay Shah was present on the venue as he watched India retain the crown. “What an incredible finale to essentially the most global and accessible @ICC event ever! Congrats to India, who became the primary team to win back-to-back #T20WorldCup titles. Well done to Suryakumar Yadav and the entire squad and staff. Congrats also to @BLACKCAPS for his or her great campaign,” Shah wrote on X.

The legendary Anil Kumble felt India produced one among the ‘most complete performances’ in the ultimate of the 2026 T20 World Cup. “World Champions. A ruthless top order show from Abhishek, Samson & Ishan. 255 was at all times going to be a tricky ask. What a spell from Axar + Bumrah & sensible in the sector as well, some of the complete performances of the tournament!” he wrote on X.

Yuvraj Singh, winner of the 2007 World T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup, has hailed the important thing performers.

“Back-to-back #WorldChampions! Defending a #WorldCup takes character and this team led by @surya_14kumar played with real intent on the most important stage!” Yuvraj Singh wrote on X.

“@IamSanjuSamson @ishankishan51 @OfficialAbhi04 were outstanding in the ultimate. Sanju, across the opportunities showed again why he’s a match winner. Ishan was consistent all through and played a solid role in India’s run. @IamShivamDube @hardikpandya7 shifted momentum at will when the sport demanded it. @Jaspritbumrah93 was truly special, the tougher the situation the higher he got! @akshar2026 was magical with the ball, picking up crucial wickets, with Hardik, @arshdeepsinghh and #VarunChakaravarthy keeping the pressure on throughout. Congratulations to educate @GautamGambhir and the complete support staff as well! A variety of labor goes into moments like this! India, World Champions again,” he added.

“T 5679 – कहा था नहीं देखूँगा तो जीत जाएँगे ! हो गया ! (I’d said they are going to win If I won’t watch),” Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan quipped on X.

Shah Rukh Khan feels proud at having watched Suryakumar Yadav & Co. create history. “What a comprehensive victory!! Well done to our men in blue!!! You guys are champions and watching you on the sector has made us all very proud. Take a bow. Jai Hind!” he wrote on X.

A T20 World Cup winner himself, Virat Kohli knows what it takes to turn out to be a champion. And he praised India’s T20I squad for not wilting under pressure.

“Champions once more ⭐️⭐️⭐️. Phenomenal victory for us in the massive final at Ahmedabad. Great character shown by the boys under pressure throughout the tournament and absolutely nobody could come near this talented bunch of players. Congratulations to the entire management and the entire support staff group for being a part of this amazing feat. Thoroughly deserved. Jai Hind,” Kohli posted on Instagram.

It will’ve taken something special for MS Dhoni to finish his absence from social media. And what higher occasion than India becoming the world champions? “History gets created at Ahmedabad, big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all of the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide. such a pleasure to see all of u play. Coach Sahab smile looks great on u, intensity with smile is a killer combo, thoroughly done. enjoy guys (BUMRAH ke baare mein kuch na likhoon tou hi acha hai. CHAMPION BOWLER),” Dhoni wrote on Instagram.

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar identified the ‘special brand’ of cricket that India played to retain the title.

“Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the primary time any team has done so within the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy. What a implausible performance by our team and a special brand of cricket on display. Well done, Team India. Jai Hind!” Tendulkar wrote on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the many first to congratulate Team India for beating Recent Zealand in the ultimate of the tournament. “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’ve shown outstanding grit through the tournament. This victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy. Well done, Team India!” PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Hello everyone! India have defended their ICC T20 World Cup crown. They’ve won the title for the third time – essentially the most by any team in history. They’re the primary team to win back-to-back titles and likewise the primary to achieve this on home soil. A very historic performance. Suryakumar Yadav has etched his name in T20I history by becoming the third Indian skipper after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to have laid hands on the silverware. The nation is celebrating the title triumph. Congregations proceed to pour in. Politicians, cricketers, ex-cricketers, Bollywood celebs – people from different walks of life are sharing their joy on social media and elsewhere.