Politicos take to Twitter to hail India's U-19 Cricket World Cup Win
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): After a promising start, the boys in blue delivered when it mattered the most, defeating Australia in the mega final of the 2018 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup to lift the silverware for a record fourth time, in New Zealand on Saturday.
India's achievement was hailed by many on social media. Showering in the praises were Indian politicos. Here are some of the best tweets:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
"Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 World Cup. This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud."
Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 World Cup. This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2018
President Ram Nath Kovind
"Congrats to India's talented young cricket team for winning the Under-19 World Cup. Calmness and composure of our boys embellishes their skills. Proud of captain @Shaw_Prithvi and his mates, as well as of coach Rahul Dravid and the hard-working support staff #PresidentKovind."
Congrats to India's talented young cricket team for winning the Under-19 World Cup. Calmness and composure of our boys embellishes their skills. Proud of captain @Shaw_Prithvi and his mates, as well as of coach Rahul Dravid and the hard-working support staff #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 3, 2018
Sports Minister R Rathore
"Bravo #Boysinblue! You did it! Big congratulations to you on winning U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018. Brilliant job done by the whole team under the guidance of #RahulDravid. India is super proud of you! #Under19CWC."
Bravo #Boysinblue! You did it! Big congratulations to you on winning U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018. Brilliant job done by the whole team under the guidance of #RahulDravid. India is super proud of you! #Under19CWC pic.twitter.com/SPjd6AYyiL
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) February 3, 2018
Congress President Rahul Gandhi
"Congratulations Team India on your resounding U 19 Cricket World Cup win! India takes great pride in the success of its new generation of cricket stars. #U19CWCFinal."
Congratulations Team India on your resounding U 19 Cricket World Cup win! India takes great pride in the success of its new generation of cricket stars. #U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/DHUaYzhxjL
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 3, 2018
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
"Congratulations to the Indian team for winning the U-19 World Cup cricket. Keep winning. Specially proud of Ishan Porel for his performance in the semi final/ final."
Congratulations to the Indian team for winning the U-19 World Cup cricket. Keep winning. Specially proud of Ishan Porel for his performance in the semi final/ final
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 3, 2018
Image: BCCI/Twitter
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