India's T20 World Cup victory a memorable gift for fans: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Team India for winning the ICC Mens T20 World Cup describing the achievement as historic and a memorable gift for cricket fans across the country reported the PTIIn a statement issued after the final CM Fadnavis said that the teamrsquos remarkable achievement would be remembered in the cricketing world for many yearsLed by captain Suryakumar Yadav the Indian side secured an unprecedented third T20 World Cup title with a commanding 96run victory over the New Zealand national cricket team The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in AhmedabadFadnavis praised the Indian players for their spirited performance throughout the match noting that the team displayed confidence and determination from the very startHe highlighted the strong batting display led by Sanju Samson and other toporder players who helped India post a formidable total The chief minister also commended bowlers Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah for their effective spells that restricted the oppositionCM Fadnavisappreciated the fielding efforts of Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma saying the team demonstrated the spirit discipline and sportsmanship that define cricket as a true team game according to the PTIFadnavis said the historic triumph was the result of the combined efforts of the players coaches mentors and the entire support staffState assembly congratulates Team IndiaMeanwhile the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday congratulated Indian cricket teamfor ICC Mens T20 World Cup victory after defeating New Zealand cricket team in the finalCM Fadnavis moved a motion in the House praising the teamrsquos performance and highlighting the discipline and confidence displayed by the players throughout the tournamentSpeaking in the state assembly CM Fadnavis said that the Indian team showed remarkable teamwork and composure during the competitionHe particularly praised cricketer Sanju Samson who joined the squad at the last moment but went on to deliver an impressive performance during the tournamentldquoThe Indian team displayed strong teamwork discipline and confidence I congratulate the entire team for this outstanding achievementrdquo he said reported the PTIRahul Narwekar Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly said a congratulatory message from the House would be sent to the Team IndiaHistoric achievement for IndiaWith the victory India became the first team to win the T20 World Cup three times and also the first to successfully defend the titlePowered by strong batting performances from Abhishek Sharma Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson all of whom scored halfcenturies India posted an imposing total of 255 runs The Kiwi middle order failed to fire as 4 of the top 5 batters registered singledigit scores New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner put up a fight as he scored 43 runs off 35 balls The team struggled in response and were bowled out for 159 With the win the Indian team became the first team ever to successfully defend their T20 crownwith PTI inputs