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Virat Kohli, who amassed an important 76 runs, and his enormous achievements to indian cricket were specifically mentioned by PM Modi. He also praised rahul dravid for his services to indian cricket, after the former head coach resigned after India's victory.
The prime minister praised suryakumar yadav for the game-changing catch that got rid of South African hitter David Miller and hardik pandya for his valiant efforts in the last over.
He also praised Jasprit Bumrah's services to indian cricket at the t20 World Cup.
After winning the first t20 world cup in 2007, this was India's second world cup victory in 17 years. Additionally, Team india had not won a significant ICC championship in 11 years, with the Champions Trophy coming in 2013.